Now, ambitious social status can drive down fertility
In today's world, most countries face the problem of social inequality that eventually increases the urge for a high social status making the status competition more intense.
Mar 30, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
Now you can detect dangerous vapour
Alkane fuel is a key ingredient in combustible material such as gasoline, airplane fuel, oil, even a homemade bomb.
Mar 27, 2016, 17:39 PM IST
Voice-controlled nutrition app may help you lose weight
This week researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be presenting a web-based prototype of their speech-controlled nutrition-logging system at the International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing in Shanghai.
Mar 25, 2016, 19:05 PM IST
Common plastics chemical BPA can contribute in preterm births: Study
The new study, led by Ramkumar Menon, assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at UTMB, in collaboration with Winthrop University Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Southern California, found that pregnant women with higher levels of BPA in their blood were more likely to deliver their babies early compared to women with lower levels of BPA.
Mar 25, 2016, 17:13 PM IST
Turns out, wine isn't as `hearty` as we believed
Countless news stories have reported on research tying moderate drinking to a range of health benefits, including a lower heart disease risk and a longer life, but the new analysis took a deeper look at those studies, 87 in all and found that many were flawed, with designs suggesting benefits where there were likely none.
Mar 23, 2016, 14:52 PM IST
This high-tech glove can turn hand gestures into music
The unique gloves that has been named 'Remidi T8', is the world's first wearable instrument to record, play, perform and also carries the potential to change the way people make and play music.
Mar 20, 2016, 22:15 PM IST
Facebook to unveil 'Messenger Bot Store' at F8 conference
The 'Bot Store' may allow users to download a range of automated programs which they could interact with through Messenger, the independent reported.
Mar 20, 2016, 21:05 PM IST
Autistics tend to die 16 yrs younger
Autistics' clock of life ticks faster than that of general public, a charity has warned.
Mar 20, 2016, 19:04 PM IST
`Unisex` contraceptive pill comes closer to reality
The switch is a protein receptor that responds to the female sex hormone progesterone, which is released by the egg or oocyte, the ultimate goal toward which sperm swim.
Mar 20, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
Gene GT198 helpful in detecting breast cancer early
The studies performed at Augusta University were done on an international sampling from 254 cases of breast cancer in pre- and postmenopausal women, said corresponding author Dr. Lan Ko.
Mar 19, 2016, 19:24 PM IST
Newly-developed spongy polymer can help repair spine
When surgically placed in the damaged vertebrae, the polymer graft grows up to be just the right size and shape to fix the spinal column.
Mar 18, 2016, 18:35 PM IST
Walking is `challenging task` for us
The study by Indiana's Purdue University found that despite having thousands of years of practice, humans are surprisingly bad at walking.
Mar 13, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
Take a pill to keep cavities away
A team of health researchers from the University of Florida ahve identified a new strain of bacteria in the mouth that can help in keeping bad bacteria in check
Mar 11, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
Six coffees a day keeps multiple sclerosis away
A new study has revealed that necking six cups of java every day could potentially cut the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.
Mar 04, 2016, 22:53 PM IST
Zumba enthusiasts spread Breast Cancer Awareness in Delhi
'A Party in Pink' zumbathon event held at a posh mall in New Delhi to spread breast cancer awareness.
Nov 03, 2015, 10:11 AM IST
