Insomnia may impair accuracy of face recognition
Insomnia or lack of proper sleep may affect the accuracy of facial identification, a study with implications for those working in security, policing or forensic settings, has found.
Indian researchers develop novel technique to burst blood clots using laser
They claim that it can be combined with low concentrations of traditional drugs to reduce life-threatening complications and effectively treat cardiovascular diseases and blood clot-related disorders.
Oct 08, 2016, 16:58 PM IST
Scientists gear up to develop new pill for Alzheimer's prevention
A pill that prevents the accumulation of toxic molecules in the brain and can help prevent or delay Alzheimer's, can be the next target in the fight against the neurocognitive disease, according to US scientists.
Oct 08, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Hops content in beer could reduce damaging effects of alcohol
Hops, usually used to add flavour to beer, refers to the flowers of the hops plant, Humulus lupulus.
Oct 08, 2016, 16:14 PM IST
'Safe' fungicides linked to honey bee colony deaths
Some fungicides, often regarded as safe for bees, could be a major contributor to honey bee colony losses, and the number of different pesticides within a colony -- regardless of dose -- closely correlates with colony deaths, suggests new research.
Oct 08, 2016, 14:57 PM IST
China may be only country with space station in 2024
China may be the only space station in service when the International Space Station (ISS) retires in 2024, an official of the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) said on Friday.
Oct 07, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
Just like us, even apes have ability to guess what others are thinking - Read
Apes can correctly anticipate that humans will look for a hidden item in a specific location, even if the apes know that item is no longer there, a new study revealed.
Alzheimer's capable of playing role in cancer progression: Experts
As per researchers, a protein responsible for the development of the disease is most likely to play a role in development of cancer.
Oct 07, 2016, 18:26 PM IST
Follow these simple tips to make your skin glow
Experts say that eating right and consuming more fluids can contribute to a healthy and glowing skin.
Oct 06, 2016, 22:45 PM IST
This device can help paralysed people exercise easily - Read
The low-cost device, with the trade name gripAble, consists of a lightweight electronic handgrip, which interacts wirelessly with a standard PC tablet to enable the user to play arm-training games.
Oct 06, 2016, 20:12 PM IST
Frail handgrip is linked to poor health, claim health experts
Handgrip strength is a simple test, measured with a hand-held device. On average, handgrip strength peaks in the 30s and 40s and then declines with age.
Oct 05, 2016, 23:01 PM IST
Experts say brain abnormalities alike across distinct emotional disorders
Health experts have claimed that brain abnormalities are similar across distinct emotional disorders.
Oct 02, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
Researchers create plastic solar cells using food additive
Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have created environment-friendly plastic solar cells using a food addictive and it can be manufactured at room temperature.
Oct 02, 2016, 14:09 PM IST
Researchers create plastic solar cells using food addictive
Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have created environment-friendly plastic solar cells using a food addictive and it can be manufactured at room temperature.
Oct 02, 2016, 13:58 PM IST
Does eating too much sugar cause diabetes?
Excessive sugar consumption -- specifically the sugar fructose such as in soda -- has been linked to a rise in metabolic disease worldwide, a study has found.
Oct 02, 2016, 12:33 PM IST
Mother's marijuana use may harm foetus' growth
Mothers' exposure to cannabinoid -- compound found in marijuana -- either smoked or eaten in candy bars, may affect the development of babies in the womb, researchers say.
Oct 02, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
3-D printed fish fossil may reveal origin of human teeth
Researchers have found three-dimensional prints of a 400 million year old fish fossil that can reveal the possible evolutionary origins of human teeth.
Oct 02, 2016, 11:48 AM IST
Now, a robot custom officer will greet you in China ports - Read
They were the first batch of intelligent robots, to be used by Chinese customs at the ports of Gongbei, Hengqin and Zhongshan, Xinhua news agency reported.
Oct 02, 2016, 10:14 AM IST
FDA issues warning against homeopathic teething products, says it may harm infants
Consumers should stop using these products and dispose of any in their possession, FDA recommended on Friday.
Oct 01, 2016, 14:38 PM IST
WHO urges Southeast Asian nations to take decisive action against Zika
Keeping in view especially the recent two cases of the Zika-related microcephaly in Thailand, this this notice has been issued by WHO.
Oct 01, 2016, 11:13 AM IST
