Scientists give clue on how to block bad memories
Brains create long-term memories by increasing the strength of connections between neurons and maintaining those connections over time.
Jun 23, 2017, 18:18 PM IST
Novel ultrasound drill for deep vein blood clots developed
A new surgical tool that uses low-frequency ultrasound to break down blood clots deep within the veins of the legs, without damaging the surrounding blood vessels, has been developed by US researchers.
Jun 16, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
This new 'real sun-tan' drug may help prevent skin cancer!
The new drug tricked the skin into producing the brown form of the pigment melanin which gives human skin, hair and eyes their colour.
Jun 14, 2017, 23:42 PM IST
Brazil: Scientists discover dinosaur-era mushroom fossil
The two-inch (five-centimeter) fungus, similar to its distant contemporary descendants, was found in Brazil, then part of the supercontinent Gondwana.
Jun 10, 2017, 12:20 PM IST
Scientists discover 3000-year-old copper mask in Argentina
The mask, that dates back to about 1000 BC, was found at a site where adults and children were buried.
Jun 07, 2017, 13:09 PM IST
Scientists discover earliest evidence of human impact on environment
The discovery took place as part of the Dead Sea Deep Drilling project which harnessed a 1,500-foot-deep drill core to delve into the Dead Sea basin.
Jun 06, 2017, 23:54 PM IST
Scientists create molecular black hole using world's most powerful laser
The molecular black hole consist of heavy atoms that suck electrons from their neighbours.
Jun 01, 2017, 23:40 PM IST
Massive Antarctica iceberg on the brink of breaking off
In the largest jump since January, the rift in the Larsen C Ice Shelf has grown an additional 17 kilometres between May 25 and May 31.
Jun 01, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
Scientists discover new species of bus-sized fossil reptile in Russia
Pliosaurs are characterised by a large, 2-metre long skull, enormous teeth and extremely powerful jaws, making them the top predators of oceans during the 'Age of Dinosaurs'.
May 27, 2017, 00:20 AM IST
Scientists discover new layer of tectonic plates in Earth's mantle
Tectonic plates are pieces of Earth’s crust and uppermost mantle, together referred to as the lithosphere.
May 25, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
This new robotic drill can perform brain surgery in just 2.5 minutes
The new computer-driven robotic drill has been developed at the University of Utah and can make a type of complex cranial surgery 50 times faster than standard procedures.
May 24, 2017, 22:22 PM IST
Scientists reveal how planet's biggest animal 'whale' became big
According to new research from scientists, it was only recently in whale's evolutionary past that they became so enormous.
May 24, 2017, 12:42 PM IST
NRI, foreign scientists to work in Indian institutes: Government
The scientists under the VAJRA programme would draw a salary of USD 15,000 in the first month and USD 10,000 each in the remaining months.
May 24, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Scientists discover natural human antibodies to fight ebola virus
The broadly neutralising natural human antibodies were discovered in the blood of a survivor of the 2013-16 ebola outbreak in Western Africa, which caused more than 11,000 deaths and infected over 29,000 people.
May 19, 2017, 20:03 PM IST
Skipping your beauty sleep may make you lose friends!
Scientists have found that those who do not get enough sleep for just two days can make people less interested in hanging out with you.
May 19, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
Scientists identify gene that causes sight loss in children
The mutation was identified in patients with a disease known as ocular coloboma, which causes part of the eye to be missing at birth.
May 18, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
Pufferfish and humans share same genes for teeth formation: Study
The research, led by Gareth Fraser from the University of Sheffields Department of Animal and Plant Sciences found that the pufferfish had a remarkably similar tooth-making programme to other vertebrates, including humans.
May 17, 2017, 21:39 PM IST
This novel cell replacement therapy offers hope for diabetes patients
This is indeed a good news for diabetic people on insulin. A recent study has found that the novel tissue-engineered islet transplant offers hope to people suffering from diabetes.
May 12, 2017, 01:05 AM IST
Scientists detect massive lava waves on Jupiter's moon Io
Overturning lava is a popular explanation for the periodic brightening and dimming of the hot spot, called Loki Patera after the Norse god.
May 11, 2017, 17:30 PM IST
Scientists find oldest signs of life on land in Australia
The finding could help solve one of the most important debates in evolution - whether life on Earth arose in small, terrestrial ponds, or deep in the ocean, researchers said.
May 10, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
