Scientists develop space boot to avert astronauts from tripping over
This space boot comes with built-in sensors and tiny 'haptic' motors whose vibrations can help astronauts avoid the risk of tripping over obstacles.
Jul 28, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
Oldest evidence of cancer spotted in 1.7 million-year-old fossil
The discovery of a foot bone from the site of Swartkrans located near Johannesburg with definitive evidence of malignant cancer, pushes the oldest date for this disease back from recent times into deep prehistory, the researchers said.
Jul 28, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
Antibodies that protect against Zika virus in mice identified, claim scientists
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis claim to have identified antibodies that protect against Zika virus infection in mice.
Jul 28, 2016, 08:25 AM IST
Paper trays coated with silver capable of extending shelf-life of eggs: Research
The research conducted by an Indian scientist further mentions that this development is meant to help eggs stored in village farms to stay for longer periods and be sold without compromising on quality.
Jul 27, 2016, 18:26 PM IST
Know why some male frogs prefer having sex on land
The new study, published in the journal American Naturalist, showed that some frogs hide eggs on land to reduce competition from other males who also want to fertilise those eggs.
Jul 27, 2016, 13:15 PM IST
Singapore-based company develops robot therapist to help relieve muscle strains
A Singapore-based start up has developed a robotic massage therapist that may help relieve muscle strains and injuries.
Jul 24, 2016, 14:03 PM IST
New compound may help fight epilepsy
A team of researchers have developed neuroprotective compounds that may help prevent the development of epilepsy in humans.
Jul 24, 2016, 13:40 PM IST
Scientists produce rare wood bison calves through IVF
In a first, Canadian veterinary researchers have successfully produced three wood bison calves using in vitro fertilisation.
Jul 23, 2016, 20:46 PM IST
Turmeric compound may play pivotal role in treating colon cancer
Colon cancer is usually caused by lifestyle factors, such as sedentry lifestyle and diet. The researchers found that combination of two plant compounds that have medicinal properties - curcumin and silymarin - holds promise in treating colon cancer.
Jul 23, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
New protein helps scientists understand Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have designed a new protein to understand the reason that leads to death of nerve cells in people suffering from Alzheimer's, an advance that can help cure the disease.
Jul 23, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Nanolayered composites can open new avenues in materials science: Researchers
Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), borrowed ideas from metalsmiths and pastry chefs, created composite materials containing hundreds of layers that are just atoms thick but span the full width of the material
Jul 22, 2016, 19:30 PM IST
ISRO to launch weather satellite next month
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch INSAT-3DR next month with its GSLV rocket, said Kiran Kumar at the Madras Institute of Technology Alumni Association meeting here.
Jul 22, 2016, 17:52 PM IST
This newly-developed artificial muscle can help make 'soft' robots
Researchers from Harvard University have developed artificial muscle which can help make 'soft robots'.
Jul 22, 2016, 16:43 PM IST
Reduced oxygen can cause childhood heart disease
The research mentions that developing heart in an embryo can easily be damaged by the cellular stress triggered from lack of oxygen.
Jul 21, 2016, 22:19 PM IST
Tinder rolls out its new feature in India
This newly-launched feature will enable users to meet new people, create groups and plan activities together.
Jul 21, 2016, 20:22 PM IST
Google's latest app will bring Indian art and culture closer
The search engine giant's new application will help art lovers across the country and globe discover popular works from different museums over 70 countries.
Jul 21, 2016, 17:45 PM IST
Did you know that ants learnt farming even before humans? - Read
As per the study,Ants belonging to a South American group switched from a hunter-gatherer lifestyle to subsistence farming of fungi that grew on decomposing, woody plant matter some 55 to 60 million years ago, shortly after the dinosaurs died out, new research has found.
Facebook Messenger hits one billion users
The growth in Messenger gives greater reach to Facebook, which is moving to create a "family" of applications beyond the social network.
Jul 20, 2016, 21:59 PM IST
This is how Twitter helped solve Milky Way mystery!
These astronomers uncovered the strongest evidence yet that an enormous X-shaped structure made of stars lies within the central bulge of the Milky Way galaxy.
Jul 20, 2016, 19:22 PM IST
People prefer Instagram over Facebook to interact with celebrities
The survey says that people are 1.3 times more likely to chat with celebrities using photo and video sharing website Instagram rather than its parent company Facebook.
Jul 20, 2016, 18:35 PM IST
