Ravens can plan ahead like humans: Study
Researchers from Lund University in Sweden let ravens solve tasks that they do not encounter in the wild, and hence lack specific adaptations for: tool use, and bartering with humans.
Jul 16, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Did our Sun steal 'Planet 9' 4.5 billion years ago?
Computer-simulated study suggests that our sun, in its youth some 4.5 billion years ago, stole Planet 9 from its original star.
Jun 01, 2016, 14:29 PM IST
Post-stroke inflammation can help brain to self-heal
When stroke occurs, the nerve cells in the damaged area of the brain die, causing an inflammation that attracts cells from the immune system.
Apr 18, 2016, 12:20 PM IST
'Insect eyes' may allow drones to fly independently
After studying how insects navigate through dense vegetation, researchers at Lund University in Sweden came up with the system that can be applied to flying robots.
Apr 07, 2016, 17:50 PM IST
Childhood cancer survivors face eye movement disorder
The degree of the problem appeared to be related to the degree of which the eye motor skills had been affected, which suggests damage to the central nervous system from the chemotherapy.
Feb 21, 2016, 15:22 PM IST
Eat barley to beat diabetes risk
Approximately 11-14 hours after their final meal of the day participants were examined for risk indicators of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Feb 10, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
A glass of water contains ten million bacteria and is good for health!
This knowledge will be very useful for countries when updating and improving their water pipe systems.
Dec 28, 2015, 13:05 PM IST
At genetic risk for diabetes? You need to exercise more
While exercise is good for everyone, those with an immediate relative - mother, father or sibling - with Type-2 diabetes need to exercise more than others to derive the same preventive benefit, says a study.
Oct 04, 2015, 17:18 PM IST
Despite exercise benefits, some people continue to strive more than others
While a recent study has said that exercise is good for everyone, it is also a well known fact that some struggle more than others.
Oct 03, 2015, 23:59 PM IST
Beware! Plastic chemical can curtail sperms' speed
Men please take note! Higher exposure to a common plastic chemical found in wallpaper, sandals, nail polish, perfume, floors and carpets in our daily life can hamper sperms' speed, leading to less chances of having children.
Sep 25, 2015, 11:27 AM IST
