American Association for the Advancement of Science

Traditional homes more sustainable houses

Cutting down forests to plant bamboo as building material is not the answer.

Feb 14, 2016, 17:50 PM IST

We maybe closing in on dark matter

Its discovery would be a fundamental development in understanding the physical universe, a meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will hear.

Feb 14, 2016, 11:05 AM IST

Teenage sleep loss puts boys at diabetes risk

Slow-wave sleep (SWS) is an important stage of sleep that is involved in memory consolidation and recovery after sleep deprivation, and is also associated with reduced cortisol and inflammation.

Feb 14, 2016, 10:42 AM IST

Air pollution kills over 5.5 million people worldwide annually

Power plants, industrial manufacturing, vehicle exhaust and burning coal and wood all release small particles into the air that are dangerous to a person's health. 

Feb 13, 2016, 12:23 PM IST