Gender and wealth-driven disparities affect Indian children's school performance, says study
Poorer children in India continue to experience educational disadvantages compared to children from wealthier households, with girls being more adversely affected than boys, according to a new study.
Jul 11, 2020, 16:48 PM IST
Study finds cancer causes premature ageing
The study found that the aged bone marrow cells accelerated the growth and development of the leukaemia - creating a vicious cycle that fuels the disease.
Jan 31, 2019, 10:04 AM IST
Scientists unlock 51 million-year-old genetic secret to Charles Darwin's theory!
Researchers have identified the cluster of genes responsible for reproductive traits in the Primula flower.
Dec 06, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
This smartphone game may help fight dementia early!
Experts say that this newly-created game may help determine how dementia affects the brain and it might also bring some new approaches of detecting the disease at an early stage.
May 05, 2016, 18:41 PM IST
Study reveals ocean circulation on distant Earth-like planets
"The number of planets being discovered outside our solar system is rapidly increasing. Our research helps to answer whether or not these planets could sustain alien life," said David Stevens from Britain's University of East Anglia (UEA).
Decline in large animals could worsen climate change
The research team studied data from more than 2,000 tree species in Brazil's Atlantic Forest, and more than 800 animal species.
Dec 21, 2015, 12:49 PM IST
Big animals' extinction can hasten climate change
With the big animals gone forever, climate change could get worse, according to a new study.
Dec 19, 2015, 09:45 AM IST
Surge in diabetes can hamper India's economic growth
The study published earlier this year in the journal PharmacoEconomics looked into the economic impact of Type-II diabetes worldwide.
Dec 06, 2015, 18:01 PM IST
Different countries, different definitions of `honesty`
Surprisingly, people were more pessimistic about the honesty of people in their own country than of people in other countries.
Nov 16, 2015, 09:41 AM IST
Why employees go to work when sick
In previous research presenteeism was associated with both negative and positive effects on employee productivity and welfare, with contradictory causes and consequences for individuals and organisations.
Nov 09, 2015, 11:51 AM IST
What makes online campaigns successful?
A recent study has suggested that online campaigns about humanitarian crises need to be more surprising in order to successfully engage the public.
Sep 21, 2015, 13:48 PM IST
Pregnant teenagers at higher risk of more teen pregnancies
Teenagers who become pregnant are at a higher risk of further pregnancies in their teenage years, new research suggests.
Sep 21, 2015, 12:51 PM IST
New device to improve urinary infections treatment
Urinary tract infections could be treated more quickly and efficiently using a DNA sequencing device the size of a USB stick, says a study.
Sep 21, 2015, 12:44 PM IST
Stress triggers smoking in new mothers
Mothers who quit smoking in pregnancy are more likely to start again after their baby is born if they feel stressed.
Sep 10, 2015, 17:54 PM IST
