Science & Health

Nanotubes that easily self-assemble into large and uniform stacks are here

These have advantages in drug delivery as shown in another study.

Mar 30, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Giant Siberian unicorn remains in Kazakhstan show species went extinct quite recently

The animal was more of a rhino than a horse and probably existed with humans.

Mar 30, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Nano spheres of glass housing DNA strands can store all data on Earth

The info-bearing DNA do not need any particular care and are error-free.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Yoga can cure and prevent cancer says Indian minister

The minister said this would be proven scientifically in a year.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

South Korea reports fresh case of bird flu in ducks

The fresh case involved a strain known as H5N8, the same type of influenza that occurred last November,

Mar 28, 2016

By Jacob J

Upcoming HIV vaccine trial gets boost from cell targeting design

The design could help induce the right precursor cell to bind to the HIV protein in the vaccine.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Renewable energy picking up fast but fossil fuels just not going away

Carbon emissions are not expected to peak before 2026.

Mar 28, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Artificial life created in lab needs a minimum 473 genes to survive and reproduce

The minimal cell has a third of its genes whose roles remain mysterious.

Mar 27, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Mammograms can also indicate health of heart

The calcium in arteries of breasts seems to reflect in coronary arteries.

Mar 27, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Japan kills 333 minke whales in four months of 'research' programme

Most of the female whales were pregnant.

Mar 26, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Singapore sees fourth death from dengue fever this year

The ministry said the area where the unnamed woman lived is an active four-case dengue cluster.

Mar 26, 2016

By Jacob J

Being male or female just got fuzzy with mingling sex chromosomes

A gene or two exchanged between the chromosomes could blur the lines and also lead to disorders.

Mar 26, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Land bridges helped move species between drifting India and Southeast Asia

This happened even before the two landmasses merged.

Mar 25, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Extreme climate to set in as two degree temperature rise is inevitable

Renewable energy will have to touch 50 percent of energy mix in a decade to offset the temperature rise.

Mar 24, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Astronomers observe shock waves in a supernova for the first time

Travelling at 30-40,000 km per second the waves carry energy from the collapsing core.

Mar 23, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

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

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

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Science & Health

Nanotubes that easily self-assemble into large and uniform stacks are here

Giant Siberian unicorn remains in Kazakhstan show species went extinct quite recently

Nano spheres of glass housing DNA strands can store all data on Earth

Yoga can cure and prevent cancer says Indian minister

South Korea reports fresh case of bird flu in ducks

Upcoming HIV vaccine trial gets boost from cell targeting design

Renewable energy picking up fast but fossil fuels just not going away

Artificial life created in lab needs a minimum 473 genes to survive and reproduce

Mammograms can also indicate health of heart

Japan kills 333 minke whales in four months of 'research' programme

Singapore sees fourth death from dengue fever this year

Being male or female just got fuzzy with mingling sex chromosomes

Land bridges helped move species between drifting India and Southeast Asia

Extreme climate to set in as two degree temperature rise is inevitable

Astronomers observe shock waves in a supernova for the first 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!