Nature

Ocean acidification already taking toll on coral reef growth

The research was conducted in a lagoon on the southern Great Barrier Reef in Australia in 2014.  

Feb 26, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

Kick-start your mornings with the divinity of 'Surya Namaskar'!

The biggest blob of energy of the universe, running the existence-- Sun, rises everyday to bless and complete the cycle of nature.

Jan 24, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Now, an `ultrafast` processor capable of transmitting data using light

Further down the road, this research could be used in applications such as LIDAR, the light radar technology used to guide self-driving vehicles and the eyes of a robot; brain ultrasound imaging; and new environmental biosensors.

Dec 28, 2015, 10:04 AM IST

Pneumonia 'finger clip' could save thousands of lives

For example, current diagnostic tests for malaria involve just a blood finger-prick and can therefore be used to identify those carrying the malaria parasite.

Dec 06, 2015, 19:53 PM IST

Astronomers measure 'heartbeats' of distant stars

Analysis of the Hubble data showed that the average pixel varies on a timescale of approximately 270 days. 

Nov 17, 2015, 13:54 PM IST

Low fat diets no better than high fat ones in the long-term!

For any weight-loss program what matters most is that more calories are burnt than what are consumed and towards this exercising regularly is the best option with restrained intake of food.

Nov 15, 2015, 10:45 AM IST

Earth's inner core was formed 1-1.5 billion years ago

Scientists have estimated the formation of planet Earth's inner core.

Oct 08, 2015, 11:19 AM IST

Here`s how our soft palates help flu to spread

A new study has revealed how flu viruses gain the ability to spread.

Sep 24, 2015, 09:25 AM IST