Science & Health

Going to Mars? Here's some good news

International team publishes roadmap to circumvent radiation effects during deep space travel to Mars

Feb 21, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Diabetes Resource Centre opens in Nee Soon to raise awareness among residents

People with heavy thighs unlikely to become diabetic, says study

Diabetes is a major challenge being faced by clinicians worldwide and an estimated 415 million people suffered from the disease worldwide in 2015.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Diabetes

Maternal depression continues to impact life-long: Study

The depression not only has an adverse effect on mothers' relationships with their children, but also impacts childrens' emotional, cognitive and physical development.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Heatwaves, floods, drought to hit European cities London, Helsinki, Riga, Vilnius, Zagreb by 2051

A new study conducted by researchers at the Newcastle University has revealed that climate change will bring chaos to Europe by 2051

Feb 21, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

More than 1 in 8 Americans are now alcoholics

Heavy drinking is biggest risk factor for dementia, claims study

Alcohol-induced brain damage and dementia are preventable, and known-effective preventive and policy measures can make a dent into premature dementia deaths.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

SpaceX gives first look at sleek new spacesuit

NASA to launch new spacesuit with built-in toilet

The suit will contain all the necessary functions to support life and is being designed to sustain the crew in the unlikely event the spacecraft loses pressure.

Feb 21, 2018

By IANS

Nasa

Scientists identify 15 new genes determining our face shape

Each face was automatically sub-divided into smaller modules, which were then examined for any link with the locations in the DNA.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Researchers link sleep problems in menopause to hot flashes, depression

The study found no correlation between the likelihood of reporting poor sleep before menopause, during menopause and after menopause.

Feb 20, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Exposure to certain viruses may lead to diabetes, says study

Every cell in the body responds to the hormone insulin, and if that process starts to fail, you get diabetes.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Diabetes

Portable paper-based DNA test can rapidly diagnose diseases: Study

The innovations are built upon the first version of SHERLOCK, developed in 2017, and adds to a growing field of research that harnesses CRISPR systems for uses beyond gene editing.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Google AI identifies signals of heart diseases through retinal images

The algorithm could distinguish the retinal images of a smoker from that of a non-smoker 71 per cent of the time, the study found.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Artificial intelligence

Excess calcium in brain may up Parkinson's risk, says study

Though calcium helps to build and protect your bones, excess levels of it in brain cells may lead to Parkinson's disease.

Feb 20, 2018

By Staff Reporter

Myanmar to implement 10-year elephant conservation action plan

Myanmar authorities have planned to open a six-elephant camp in Pyin Oo Lwin in Mandalay region in addition to 10 other camps of its kind as an attraction to foreign tourists.

Feb 20, 2018

By IANS

Google develops AI software that can read retina to predict heart attack risk

In a major breakthrough, scientists in Google have discovered an advanced way to assess a person's risk of cardiovascular events with machine learning

Feb 20, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Artificial intelligence

Saudi introduces free visa for foreign scientists

The experts, especially health specialists, could contribute to the major steps the kingdom has been taking to implement various reforms.

Feb 19, 2018

By IANS

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Science & Health

Going to Mars? Here's some good news

People with heavy thighs unlikely to become diabetic, says study

Maternal depression continues to impact life-long: Study

Heatwaves, floods, drought to hit European cities London, Helsinki, Riga, Vilnius, Zagreb by 2051

Heavy drinking is biggest risk factor for dementia, claims study

NASA to launch new spacesuit with built-in toilet

Scientists identify 15 new genes determining our face shape

Researchers link sleep problems in menopause to hot flashes, depression

Exposure to certain viruses may lead to diabetes, says study

Portable paper-based DNA test can rapidly diagnose diseases: Study

Google AI identifies signals of heart diseases through retinal images

Excess calcium in brain may up Parkinson's risk, says study

Myanmar to implement 10-year elephant conservation action plan

Google develops AI software that can read retina to predict heart attack risk

Saudi introduces free visa for foreign scientists

Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

Frozen Secret: Thousands of 'Alien-Like' Icefish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet

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