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'Bug bombs' not effective in killing cockroaches indoors

The bug-bomb products did absolutely nothing to control cockroach populations in the homes, says research.

Jan 28, 2019, 13:04 PM IST

New shark species with 'spaceship-shaped' teeth discovered

Galaga is a Japanese arcade game initially released in 1981 which puts the player in control of a spacecraft.

Jan 22, 2019, 13:51 PM IST

Drones can help find, count marine megafauna: Study

In field testing, researchers were also able to make species-level identifications of lemon, nurse and bonnethead sharks, as well as southern stingrays and spotted eagle rays.

Nov 27, 2018, 16:36 PM IST

Researchers create plastic solar cells using food additive

Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have created environment-friendly plastic solar cells using a food addictive and it can be manufactured at room temperature.

Oct 02, 2016, 14:09 PM IST

Researchers create plastic solar cells using food addictive

 Researchers from North Carolina State University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have created environment-friendly plastic solar cells using a food addictive and it can be manufactured at room temperature.

Oct 02, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Factors that put mentally ill at risk of violent behaviour

Violent behaviour, in this context, ranged from pushing and shoving to sexual assault and assault with a deadly weapon.

Mar 02, 2016, 12:15 PM IST

New technique to control soft robots

The process begins by dispersing nanoparticles of magnetite -- an iron oxide -- into a solvent.

Dec 20, 2015, 16:52 PM IST

New phase of carbon used to make diamond at room temperature

The new phase of solid carbon, called Q-carbon, is harder than diamond, and glows when exposed to even low levels of energy.

Dec 01, 2015, 13:12 PM IST

New device monitors health of guide dogs

The prototype handle has been tested using simulated heart rate and respiratory data, and was found to be effective at accurately conveying information to users.

Nov 17, 2015, 15:43 PM IST

Genes influence cancer treatment outcomes

A person's response to anti-cancer drug treatments is strongly related to his or her genetic ancestry, says new research.

Sep 13, 2015, 16:04 PM IST