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DNA: Why are Indian students being killed in America?

DNA: On February 4, an Indian student was attacked by three attackers in Chicago at night when he was going to his home with food. A CCTV video of this attack has also surfaced.

Feb 07, 2024, 23:52 PM IST

Indian-American student from Purdue University killed by roommate: Tippecanoe County Coroner

The Indian-American student was killed on Wednesday allegedly by his 22-year-old roommate who is under police custody for investigation.

Oct 07, 2022, 07:07 AM IST

Discovered: Purdue University researchers detect new Zika virus structure

Researchers from Purdue University analysed the high-resolution structure of the immature form of the Zika virus.

Jan 10, 2017, 09:21 AM IST

Scientists discover new weak type of atomic bomb

They observed a butterfly Rydberg molecule, a weak pairing of two highly excitable atoms that they predicted would exist more than a decade ago.

Nov 07, 2016, 22:20 PM IST

Will money will make you happy? First know what your debt says

Money may buy you happiness, but how much debt you have also plays a role in predicting whether you'll be happy, a new study has found.

Oct 29, 2016, 22:19 PM IST

Including couple of eggs in salads could uplift vitamin E absorption - Read

The research further says that the amount of Vitamin E which the body absorbs from vegetables can really play a pivotal role in boosting the vitamin's absorption.

Oct 26, 2016, 19:44 PM IST

20 minutes of cycling can almost half your risk of dying from a heart-related disease: Study

A study conducted by the Purdue University concluded that regular cycling can cut your risk of heart disease by a whopping 50%.

Oct 10, 2016, 00:09 AM IST

Mushrooms may help develop more efficient batteries

Researchers have created electrodes from a species of wild fungus called Tyromyces fissilis.

Apr 07, 2016, 17:27 PM IST

Weight loss with protein-rich diet linked to better sleep

"Most research looks at the effects of sleep on diet and weight control, and our research flipped that question to ask what are the effects of weight loss and diet -- specifically the amount of protein -- on sleep," said Wayne Campbell from Purdue University in the US. 

Mar 25, 2016, 21:26 PM IST

Want to lose weight? Eat protein-rich meals

The recent popularity of lowcarb, high-protein diets can partially be attributed to the fact that dieters often feel fuller when protein intake is high, even if they are consuming fewer calories overall.

Mar 08, 2016, 10:29 AM IST

Microrobots individually controlled using 'mini force fields'

The study is detailed in a research paper appearing this month in the journal Micromachines.

Jan 17, 2016, 21:08 PM IST

E-cigarette use can lead to problematic drinking

The study based on a survey of around 1400 people, also found that more women than men use e-cigarettes socially -- just opposite to the patterns seen in regular cigarette smoking.

Oct 29, 2015, 17:48 PM IST