Saliva test for COVID outperforms commercial swab tests: Study
The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, noted that the DRUL test offers several advantages. It is safe -- a test that could be taken at home and sent to the lab in a transport medium that kills virus on contact. It is efficient.
Sep 19, 2021, 16:28 PM IST
We 'squeak' when talking to more dominant people
Regardless of self-perceived social status, people tend to talk to high status individuals using a higher pitch, researchers said.
Jul 03, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
'Great Dying' was followed by more extinctions
The researchers said that the extinction events were linked to climate change caused by massive volcanic activity.
Mar 16, 2017, 20:53 PM IST
Hearing voices: Baboon calls contain evidence of origins of human language, say scientists!
They also found similar muscles in baboon tongues as human tongues which are key to our ability to make vowel sounds.
Jan 12, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
Recreational activities in protected areas harming wildlife, says study
Protected areas include national parks, wilderness areas, community conserved areas, nature reserves and privately-owned reserves.
Dec 19, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
Olympic athletes spotted with 'cupping' marks: What is it and how it works – all you need to know!
There are two types of cupping – Dry cupping and wet cupping.
Aug 10, 2016, 22:46 PM IST
Background music in documentaries an obstacle in shark conservation?
As per a study, ominous background music present in shark documentaries may affect viewers' attitude and could thus hamper people's willingness to participate in conservation efforts.
Aug 08, 2016, 23:13 PM IST
Is listening to sad music a good option when you're in grief?
But can sad music make you overcome your grief? A new study belives the answer to this is yes, but with a catch.
Jun 16, 2016, 00:23 AM IST
Are you or people around you happy or sad? Twitter has the answer!
The team from University of Iowa used two years of Twitter data to measure users' life satisfaction – a key component of happiness.
Apr 27, 2016, 19:52 PM IST
Higher levels of vitamin D linked to lower cancer risk
The marker of vitamin D was 25-hydroxyvitamin D or 25(OH)D, the main form in the blood.
Apr 07, 2016, 18:20 PM IST
Even bumblebees don't like to share expertise with newcomers
The researchers then allowed two bees in at a time: One more experienced resident, and one a newcomer.
Mar 21, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
Measuring fish DNA in seawater may lead to quicker survey
On the other hand, a method was already available for determining whether the target fish inhabit a certain area of water: analysis of the fish DNA released into the water.
Mar 08, 2016, 15:45 PM IST
New snake genus, species discovered in Gujarat
Colubrids include racers, royal snakes and whip snakes, but differ considerably not only to term it as a new species but also an entirely new genus to embody it.
Mar 03, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Cannabis use can affect your ability to recognise emotion
Cannabis users showed a greater response to faces showing negative expression, particularly angry, than controls.
Mar 01, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
Internet addiction among students leading to family conflicts
PIU is considered a behavioral addiction with characteristics similar to substance abuse disorders, the researchers said.
Jan 25, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
Vitamin B12 levels drop among the elderly, autistic people
The study also found healthy elderly people in the age range of 61-80 have about three times lower levels of total brain B12 than younger age groups, which is a result of normal ageing.
Jan 25, 2016, 16:23 PM IST
Zebra stripes not for camouflage protection against predators
Stripes that can be seen by humans are hard for zebra predators to distinguish beyond 50 metres in daylight or 30 metres at twilight, during which most predators hunt, the findings showed.
Jan 23, 2016, 14:41 PM IST
These yoga positions lead to 'eye pressure' in glaucoma patients
The research team emphasizes the importance of educating glaucoma patients on all of the risks and benefits of relating to physical exercise and their overall vision health.
Jan 10, 2016, 11:36 AM IST
Graphic warnings may help smokers `kick the butt`
The graphic images motivated smokers to think more deeply about their habit and the risks associated with smoking.
Dec 27, 2015, 17:25 PM IST
Here's how graphic cigarettes images can help smokers to quit
This was associated with them thinking their habit was more dangerous and being more likely to consider quitting.
Dec 22, 2015, 18:08 PM IST
