'Russian athletes pass 300 doping tests during Rio Olympics'
Russian national team has so far passed 300 doping tests during the ongoing Rio Olympics, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has said.
Aug 13, 2016, 15:07 PM IST
Rio 2016: IOC condemns athletes' disrespectful attitude towards Russian swimmer
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned athletes for the disrespectful attitude to each other during the Olympics, including towards Russian four-time world swimming champion Yulia Efimova, IOC's communications director Mark Adams has said.
Man Utd's winger Januzaj loaned to Sunderland
Manchester United's winger Adnan Januzaj, 21, has been loaned to Sunderland for a season, the English Premier League football side has announced.
It would be amazing to win medal at Rio, says Sania Mirza
The tennis ace, along with her partner Bopanna began their Olympic campaign on a positive note, beating Sam Stosur and Jonathan Peers of Australia in straight sets 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Aug 12, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
Michael Phelps glad to end career on own terms
Michael Phelps said on Friday that he was grateful for the chance to finish his glittering career on his own terms after setting a new Olympic record in Rio.
Aug 12, 2016, 13:05 PM IST
Environmental pollution reducing man's best friend's fertility - Read
While many of the experts continue to debate on decline in human semen quality, a recent study has raised questions about the fertility of 'man's best friend' – dog.
Aug 10, 2016, 14:51 PM IST
Origin of HIV-related retroviruses at least 60 million years old: Researchers
A new research says that origin of HIV-related retroviruses may date back to at least 60 million years. HIV is part of a subfamily of retroviruses called lentivirus and using genomic data from the exotic Malayan flying lemur (colugo).
Aug 10, 2016, 13:42 PM IST
Hi-resolution SAR imaging satellite launched by China
The Gaofen-3 satellite was launched off on the back of a Long March 4C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre, Xinhua news agency cited the centre as revealing. It was the 233rd flight mission by a Long March carrier rocket.
Aug 10, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
This device can detect colorectal cancer early - Read
G-EYE, an endoscopy technology which is claimed to detect gastrointestinal diseases more accurately was introduced in India during the event, organised by Smart Medical Systems- manufacturer of gastrointestinal endoscopy devices along with enhanced technology products supplier Ventura Business Solutions.
Aug 10, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Engineers develop shape-changing metamaterial
Metamaterials are materials engineered to produce properties that do not occur naturally and they are used to make artificial electromagnetic and vibration absorbers and high-performance sensors.
Shocking! 25 blackbucks found dead after reportedly consuming pesticide in Telangana
In what could be stated as a tragic incident, 25 blackbucks were found dead after reportedly consuming fertiliser and pesticide used for maize crop in Telangana.
Aug 07, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
Recently-developed 4D technology may aid treatment for lung ailment, reveals research
A team of Australian researchers have come up with a four-dimensional lung scanning technology that can transform treatment for respiratory problems.
Aug 07, 2016, 14:07 PM IST
Inflammatory arthritis can be regulated by our biological clock: Study
Researchers have found that a protein created by the body's “biological clock” can regulate the disease which explains why the human body is often found to be stiff in the morning.
Aug 07, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
Big animals declining rapidly, warn experts
The world's largest mammals are declining rapidly and preventing their extinction will require bold political action and financial commitments from nations worldwide, experts have warned.
Aug 06, 2016, 20:28 PM IST
Mineral veins on Mars result of evaporating ancient lakes
Providing evidence of a long and varied history of water on the Red Planet, a new study has shown that mineral veins found in Mars's Gale Crater were formed by the evaporation of ancient lakes.
Aug 06, 2016, 14:25 PM IST
Kids with autism may increase siblings' risk of disorder
The risk of younger siblings developing an autism spectrum disorder is 14 times higher if an older sibling has the disorder, says a study.
Aug 06, 2016, 14:07 PM IST
Brain area that adapts to hearing loss identified
A specific part of the brain that older adults rely on to differentiate speech sounds in background noise has been identified in a move that could revolutionise the treatment of hearing loss, reveal researchers.
Aug 05, 2016, 20:48 PM IST
Vision loss is the worst ailment, reveals study
According to the study published in the journal Ophthalmology by JAMA, the researchers analysed the results of an online poll of 2,044 adults with an average age of 46, including non-Hispanic white individuals and minority groups to understand the importance and awareness of eye health.
Climate change may trigger 'Cold War-era' radioactive waste
Camp Century, a US military base built within the Greenland ice sheet in 1959, doubled as a top-secret site for testing the feasibility of deploying nuclear missiles from the Arctic during the Cold War.
Aug 05, 2016, 15:53 PM IST
Migratory birds' stress cause faster ageing, premature death
Migration lets birds take advantage of abundant food resources at high latitudes during the breeding season while escaping the region's harsh winters.
Aug 05, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
