New software redefines 3-D printing
New York, June 19 (IANS) Scientists have built a new software that can quickly and efficiently model and print thousands of hair-like structures — a task that normally takes a huge amount of computational time…
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‘Guided chemotherapy missiles’ will only target cancer cells
San Francisco, June 19 (IANS) A team of researchers has used an engineered protein to direct chemotherapy drugs to tumours, in the hope of creating “guided missiles” targeting only cancer cells. The work by Jennifer…
Long work hours put women at risk of life-threatening diseases
New York, June 19 (IANS) Women who work 60 hours or more per week during the bulk of their careers have been found to be at high risk of diabetes, cancer, heart trouble and arthritis,…
Pizza slices damaging environment in Brazil
London, June 19 (IANS) A team led by an Indian-origin air pollution expert has found an emerging risk to the environment from wood burning stoves in pizza restaurants and charcoal in steakhouses. A recent study,…
Google marks Father’s Day with doodle
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Online search engine giant Google on Sunday came up with a cute doodle to celebrate this Father’s Day. The illustration shows a tiny pair of shoe placed next to larger…
Obese women may affect great-grandchildren
Washington, June 19 (IANS) A woman’s obesity may put her future great-grandchildren at high risk of metabolic problems such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, even before she becomes pregnant, a study has found….
Scientists make world’s first 1,000-processor microchip
New York, June 19 (IANS) A team of scientists from the US has created the world’s first microchip that has 1,000 processors and is thought to be the fastest chip designed in a university lab….
Eat chicken if pulses are dearer: Pakistan minister
Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) If Pakistanis feel pulses are too costly, they must consume chicken instead, a cabinet minister has said. Tell your voters to eat chicken if they say Daal Mash is (costing) Rs…
Chicago expects stricter rules for Uber drivers
Chicago, June 19 (IANS) A ride-share ordinance passed at the Chicago City Council meeting will increase regulations for Uber and Lyft drivers in Chicago. The ordinance, promoted by the taxicab industry, has subjected Uber and…
When you assemble your robot, it is more appealing
New York, June 19 (IANS) A study, involving an Indian-origin researcher, has found that if people construct their robot themselves, they tend to get a more positive perception of their creation. S. Shyam Sundar and…
24 killed in Indonesia floods, landslides
Jakarta, June 19 (IANS) At least 24 persons were killed in landslides and floods in Indonesia’s Central Java province, a weather official said on Sunday. According to the country’s disaster management agency, most of the…
International Day of Yoga celebrated in France
Paris, June 19 (IANS) The second International Day of Yoga was celebrated on Saturday at the Parc de La Villette — the largest urban cultural park in Paris. More than 2,000 yoga enthusiasts of all…
IBM patents Google Glass-like night vision eyewear
New York, June 19 (IANS) US tech giant IBM has patented an eye wear like Google Glass that will have red-eyed night vision capabilities, a media report said. Although not promising a true night vision,…
Mixing business with terror on campaign trail
after 12 On Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 9:58 PM, <stories@ians.in > wrote: STORY 1 INT/TR International/Politics By Arun Kumar Washington, June 19 (IANS) Donald Trump patted himself on the back for being right about…
Mixing business with terror on campaign trail
after 12 On Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 9:58 PM, <stories@ians.in > wrote: STORY 1 INT/TR International/Politics By Arun Kumar Washington, June 19 (IANS) Donald Trump patted himself on the back for being right about…
China on yellow alert for rainstorms
Beijing, June 19 (IANS) China’s meteorological authority on Sunday issued a yellow alert for heavy rains across most parts of the country. Thunderstorms will hit the provinces of Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei and Yunnan from Sunday…
Humans, climate change led to Ice Age giants’ extiction
New York, June 19 (IANS) Researchers have found that a perfect storm of a rapidly warming climate and human activities killed giant Ice Age species including elephant-sized sloth and powerful sabre-toothed cats that once roamed…
Plant-based diet can lower Type 2 diabetes risk
New York, June 19 (IANS) Consuming high-quality plant-based diet such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and legumes, can substantially lower the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, says a new study led by…
Obama warns of climate change impact on American national parks
(160424) — HANNOVER, April 24, 2016 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Barack Obama attend a press conference after meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Hannover, Germany, April 24, 2016. Barack Obama arrived in Hannover on…
Curtailing free-will can lead to depression: Study
New York, June 19 (IANS) Diminishing a person’s belief in free will can lead them feeling less like their true selves and drive them to depression, finds a new study. The findings showed that feeling…