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Ancient Egyptian scribes mixed copper in inks: Study

Papyri is a material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as writing surface. It was made from the pith of the papyrus plant, Cyperus papyrus, a wetland sedge.

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

Blue lighting acts as fast stress reliever after arguments

No time for yoga? Then use blue lighting in your home or office to relax faster following stressful work or arguments, say Granada researchers.

Nov 12, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

Researchers in Singapore create nano-agents to illuminate dead micro tissues

Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore developed nano-agents capable of illuminating small diseased tissues

Nov 12, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Antioxidant-rich foods may lower type 2 diabetes risk, says research

People who consume food rich in antioxidants may observe a decrease in type 2 diabetes, reveals a new study.

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

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China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Proper nutrition, vaccination and hygiene may prevent pneumonia

Pneumococcal disease is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths in children under five years of age globally and in India.

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

The House Next Door: Another horror film for weekend?

Based on a true story, director Milind Rau's horror film is produced in three languages: Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. Its Hindi version is titled "The House Next Door". In Tamil, it is called "Aval", meaning "she" and its Telugu edition is called "Gruham", meaning "home".

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

Antares rocket launch postponed 1-minute before lift-off, rescheduled for Sunday morning

A private aircraft entered the restricted airspace of launchpad just one minute before the launch, disrupting the entire lift-off schedule on Saturday the Wallops facility.

Nov 12, 2017

By Nagesh Narayana

Palestinian bodybuilder Anoush Belian trains with her coach Basil Saed in a gym in Jerusalem's Old City August 20, 2015. Belian on Saturday became the first Palestinian female bodybuilder to participate and win an Israeli competition. Belian won the Miss

Regular exercise may help curb depression, says study

More physical activities and workouts may help to uplift the mood and improve your mental health problems, suggests a new study.

Nov 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Will gene therapy help cure genetically inherited blindness?

Researchers have found that gene therapy could improve the eyesight of patients with inherited retinal diseases. The new treatment has been found effective in patients who were suffering from Lebel congenital amaurosis (LCA), a genetically inherited blindness.

Nov 11, 2017

By Rahul K R

Man's missing body discovered in Africa's hospital ceiling [VIDEO]

According to reports, the man underwent a surgery in the hospital but two weeks before he suddenly went missing.

Nov 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

UFO spotted by police helicopter camera in South Wales

[WATCH] UFO mystery to end? Taiwanese man spots doughnut-shaped object in China

The tourist captured the mysterious object with ridged sides and a hole in the middle above Lake Dian in China.

Nov 11, 2017

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

SpaceX rocket engine exploded during 'qualification test'

SpaceX rocket engine exploded during its qualification test in its facility in Texas. The company had been developing and testing the different engines for its first spacecraft which was planned to be launched in 2018. The aerospace company also has a dream mission for manned Martian mission by 2024.

Nov 11, 2017

By Rahul K R

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Launch of NASA's ICON Explorer delayed to next year

The launch of NASA satellite which will be used to study the behaviour of plasma located in the Earth's ionosphere has been shifted to early next year.

Nov 11, 2017

By Sanchalita Mullick

Delhi: Tale of city choking from smog, pollution [PHOTOS]

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has agreed with the Delhi government to implement the Odd-Even scheme from November 13 to November 17 in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR).

Nov 11, 2017

By Adrita Biswas

NASA confirms Supervolcano in Antarctica waiting to erupt any time

NASA has confirmed that there is a Supervolcano beneath the icy surface in Antarctica waiting to erupt at any time

Nov 11, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

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Science & Health

Ancient Egyptian scribes mixed copper in inks: Study

Blue lighting acts as fast stress reliever after arguments

Researchers in Singapore create nano-agents to illuminate dead micro tissues

Antioxidant-rich foods may lower type 2 diabetes risk, says research

Proper nutrition, vaccination and hygiene may prevent pneumonia

The House Next Door: Another horror film for weekend?

Antares rocket launch postponed 1-minute before lift-off, rescheduled for Sunday morning

Regular exercise may help curb depression, says study

Will gene therapy help cure genetically inherited blindness?

Man's missing body discovered in Africa's hospital ceiling [VIDEO]

[WATCH] UFO mystery to end? Taiwanese man spots doughnut-shaped object in China

SpaceX rocket engine exploded during 'qualification test'

Launch of NASA's ICON Explorer delayed to next year

Delhi: Tale of city choking from smog, pollution [PHOTOS]

NASA confirms Supervolcano in Antarctica waiting to erupt any time

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!