Science & Health

Research says lightning storms to drop as climate warms

New research forecasts a 15 per cent drop in the average number of lightning flashes worldwide by the turn of this century.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Two tumours removed from Tanzanin patient at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital

New cancer-fighting nanorobots to shrink tumours: Study

An international team of scientists has successfully programmed nanorobots for the first time in mammals, that potentially shrinks tumours by cutting off their blood supply.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Sea level rise is reality, and is speeding up, confirm scientists

A new study has revealed that the sea level is rising steadily, and it could reach 66 cm by the end of this century.

Feb 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Web-based learning may help students struggling in science

Here's is a lesson for schools. Researchers have found that web-based learning tools can help deepen science knowledge among school students.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

US telescope to help scientists solve mystery of dark energy

A 45-year-old telescope in the US will create the largest three-dimensional map of the universe.

Feb 13, 2018

By IANS

Playing video games could help schizophrenia patients to control verbal hallucinations: Study

According to the new study report, playing a video game will tune down these external voices by controlling the part of the brain which triggers verbal hallucinations

Feb 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Woman wakes up with British accent, experts see it differently

Woman from Arizona has woke up with a British accent on one fine day, medical experts explain it differently

Feb 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

UK team puzzled to find mystery ecosystem 4 times the size of London under Antarctic iceberg

A research team is all set to explore the 120,000-year-old seabed ecosystem which was recently exposed after a giant iceberg broke away from Antarctic peninsula

Feb 13, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

Vet-Service Dept. declared no human DNA found in human-faced goat

This DNA test can screen your baby for 193 genetic diseases

Scientists have developed a simple new DNA test that can detect 193 genetic diseases including anaemia, epilepsy and metabolic disorders in a newborn's genes.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

Novel system to predict outcome of chemotherapy

Scientists have developed a new optical imaging system that uses red- and near-infrared light to predict response to chemotherapy by as early as two weeks.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

New evidence unearthed on extinction of dinosaurs

An asteroid that hit Earth 66 million years ago may have possibly triggered a worldwide release of volcanic magma that could have sealed the fate of the dinosaurs.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

Russian Progress-M spacecraft is ready to be lifted on its launch pad at Baikonur cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Launch of Russian cargo mission to space station aborted [PHOTOS]

The planned launch of a Russian Progress cargo spacecraft from Kazakhstan to the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday has been scrubbed, NASA said.

Feb 12, 2018

By Bikash Rai

Virtual cancer tissue biobank developed, online 3D sourcing possible soon

These digital cancer samples in the virtual biobank are made up of high-resolution microscopy images in both 2D and 3D, plus important clinical and molecular information that may provide the foundation for virtual research into cancer.

Feb 12, 2018

By Staff Reporter

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral

SpaceX preparing Starlink demo satellite launch

The prototype spacecraft, known as Microsat 2a and 2b, are reportedly to be included as secondary payloads on a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

Feb 12, 2018

By IANS

More than 200 monkeys killed in Brazil as yellow fever fear escalates

In the midst of escalating tensions associated with yellow fever, more than 200 monkeys were killed by people in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 12, 2018

By Nirmal Narayanan

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Science & Health

Research says lightning storms to drop as climate warms

New cancer-fighting nanorobots to shrink tumours: Study

Sea level rise is reality, and is speeding up, confirm scientists

Web-based learning may help students struggling in science

US telescope to help scientists solve mystery of dark energy

Playing video games could help schizophrenia patients to control verbal hallucinations: Study

Woman wakes up with British accent, experts see it differently

UK team puzzled to find mystery ecosystem 4 times the size of London under Antarctic iceberg

This DNA test can screen your baby for 193 genetic diseases

Novel system to predict outcome of chemotherapy

New evidence unearthed on extinction of dinosaurs

Launch of Russian cargo mission to space station aborted [PHOTOS]

Virtual cancer tissue biobank developed, online 3D sourcing possible soon

SpaceX preparing Starlink demo satellite launch

More than 200 monkeys killed in Brazil as yellow fever fear escalates

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

Singapore's Skies Will Sparkle in Early November — Don't Miss the Beaver Moon and Meteor Shower Show!

Singapore's Skies Will Sparkle in Early November — Don't Miss the Beaver Moon and Meteor Shower Show!