New kind of stem cell could advance regenerative medicines
New York, March 4 (IANS) Scientists have discovered a new kind of stem cell — one that could lead to advances in regenerative medicine as well as offer new ways to study birth defects and…
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Hubble team reaches Big Bang, shatters cosmic distance record
Washington, March 4 (IANS) By pushing NASAs Hubble Space Telescope to its limits, an international team of astronomers has shattered the cosmic distance record by measuring the farthest galaxy ever seen in the universe. This…
New Horizons spots methane on Pluto’s snowcapped peaks
Washington, March 4 (IANS) The New Horizons team has discovered a chain of exotic snowcapped mountains stretching across the dark expanse on Pluto, informally named “Cthulhu Regio”, that has methane — an important trace gas…
Hubble spots farthest known galaxy in universe
Washington, March 4 (IANS) An international team of astronomers on Thursday said that using the Hubble Space Telescope they have spotted the farthest galaxy ever seen in the universe. This surprisingly bright infant galaxy, named…
New surveillance network to track newborns with defects
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The World Health Organization has set up a Newborn and Birth Defect Surveillance network, an initiative to keep a track of newborns with defects across the globe. The web-based surveillance…
Over 15,000 Indian specimens digitised at London’s NHM: Official
Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) Over 15000 specimens from India housed at the London’s Natural History Museum (NHM) have been digitised till date, its curator Alan Warren said on Thursday. According to an estimate by him,…
Teaching teens about relationships can curb dating violence
New York, March 3 (IANS) Teens indoctrinated in relationship issues have lower tolerance for aggression and dating violence, says a recent study which observed that healthier dating attitudes can be acquired after even a…
Extreme tornado outbreaks have become more frequent: Study
An aerial image taken Sunday, December 27, 2015 shows the path of a tornado tornado through Garland, Texas. Violent storms ripped through the North Texas area late Saturday, spawning tornados that killed 11 people. (G.J….
Repeat radio bursts from mysterious cosmic source detected
New York, March 3 (IANS) In a first, astronomers have detected repeating short bursts of radio waves from an enigmatic source that is likely located well beyond the edge of our Milky Way galaxy. The…
Homeschooled kids do sleep more
New York, March 3 (IANS) If you are homeschooling your kids, check if they are sleeping for longer hours. According to researchers, children schooled at home sleep more than those who attend regular school hours….
Novel immunotherapy may beat brain cancer
London, March 3 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have shown that a next-generation cell-based immunotherapy may offer new hope in the fight against the most aggressive form of brain cancer called glioma. Despite improvements…
Ageing begins even before you are born
London, March 3 (IANS) The process of ageing begins even before we are born, says a new study, which used rats to model pregnancy and foetal development. The study showed that providing mothers with a…
Nearly half of US children living near poverty line: Report
New York, March 3 (IANS) Nearly half of children in the US live dangerously close to the poverty line, reveals an annual report on child poverty in America. While the total number of children in…
Heavy smartphone use can make you depressed
New York, March 3 (IANS) Glued to your smartphone? A new study has found that addiction to — and not simply use of — mobile phones and internet is linked to anxiety and depression in…
Popular blood pressure app ‘overwhelmingly inaccurate’
New York, March 3 (IANS) A popular smartphone app purported to accurately measure blood pressure in an instant actually fails to detect high blood pressure in eight out of 10 patients, thereby potentially putting users’…
Your hair and nails can reveal toxic secrets
New York, March 3 (IANS) Researchers have found that hair, toenails and fingernails can provide an easy way to measure how much one is exposed to potentially harmful chemicals called flame retardants, which are frequently…
Emotionally abused kids prone to migraine attacks
New York, March 3 (IANS) Children who are emotionally abused are more likely to experience migraines as they mature, says a study. The study showed that the link between migraine and abuse was stronger for…
Common blood test could predict risk of stroke recurrence
New York, March 3 (IANS) A common blood test already used to measure people’s risk of developing heart disease could also predict a patients’ risk of having a second ischemic stroke, new research has found….
Lowering fruit, veggie prices can cut heart disease risk
New York, March 3 (IANS) A 10 percent drop in price for healthy foods and a 10 percent increase in the price of unhealthy foods could potentially prevent a significant number of people from dying…
New snake genus, species discovered in Gujarat
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) A team of young Indian researchers and naturalists have recently discovered a new snake genus and species in Gujarat, it was announced here on Thursday. The snake genus has been named…