Human ancestors stayed in trees for longer than thought: Study
The findings lend new weight to the theory that our early ancestors continued to exploit the forest canopy for resources even as they evolved to walk on two legs, researchers said.
May 16, 2017, 00:45 AM IST
NASA, ISRO to team up for inspection of 'oldest civilisation' site in Haryana
The artefacts recovered included ornaments and pots, apart from spherical structures.
May 15, 2017, 21:00 PM IST
Accidentally discovered blue hue to soon be accessible in crayon form!
The shade is the first new blue pigment to be created since the French chemist Louis Jacques Thenard discovered cobalt blue in 1802.
May 14, 2017, 20:20 PM IST
First new shade of blue in 200 years turned into crayon
The pigment named 'YInMn blue' was discovered by accident in 2009 when researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) in the US were experimenting with new materials that could be used in electronics applications.
May 14, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
Researchers discover new 'winged' snake species in US
The fossils of the new genus and species Zilantophis schuberti were discovered from the Gray Fossil Site in the US.
May 14, 2017, 13:57 PM IST
Cheaper, greener way to grow semiconductor films found
The fastest integrated circuits feature transistors consisting of germanium films on silicon.
May 14, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
3D printed bionic skin could allow robots 'feel'
The discovery, published online in the journal Advanced Materials, is a major step forward in printing electronics on real human skin, researchers said.
May 14, 2017, 10:57 AM IST
Supremely well-preserved new dinosaur fossil found in Alberta gives the impression of a statue!
The remnants of skin which are fossilized, cover the armor plates on the dinosaur’s remains, which are petrified from the head to the hips.
May 13, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Human sense of smell as good as that of dogs: Study
However, the study published in the journal Science, showed that the human olfactory bulb is quite large and similar in the number of neurons to other mammals.
May 13, 2017, 00:52 AM IST
Soon, battery-free medical implants powered by body's fluids
The bio-friendly energy storage system called biological super-capacitor is powered by charged particles, or ions, from the body's fluids like blood serum and urine.
May 12, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
India plans automated ocean pollution observation
India is all set to opt for automatic observation of pollution in the ocean to crunch data that will aid the tourism industry and could also come in handy in countering allegations levelled by developed nations against the country being a major polluter
May 12, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
China providing students lunar lifestyle experience
Eight postgraduate students from Beihang University in China are divided into two groups.
May 11, 2017, 21:12 PM IST
3D-printed 'bionic skin' to give robots sense of touch
This "revolutionary" 3D printing process is a major step forward in printing electronics on real human skin, researchers said.
May 11, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
Scientists detect massive lava waves on Jupiter's moon Io
Overturning lava is a popular explanation for the periodic brightening and dimming of the hot spot, called Loki Patera after the Norse god.
May 11, 2017, 17:30 PM IST
Three separate waves of migration responsible for origin of Indian population
The Indian Subcontinent harbours huge genetic diversity, in addition to its vast patchwork of languages, cultures and religions.
May 11, 2017, 13:01 PM IST
Scientists find oldest signs of life on land in Australia
The finding could help solve one of the most important debates in evolution - whether life on Earth arose in small, terrestrial ponds, or deep in the ocean, researchers said.
May 10, 2017, 16:31 PM IST
Oldest orchid fossil dating back 45-55 million-years-old discovered!
The orchid family has some 28,000 species – more than double the number of bird species and quadruple the mammal species.
May 07, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
New, unique desk light lets you work without interruptions
Scientists have developed a unique desk light that automatically switches from green to red when you are focused in your work and do not want to be disturbed.
May 07, 2017, 12:33 PM IST
European XFEL – World's biggest X-ray laser – generates first light!
The X-ray laser light of the European XFEL was generated from an electron beam from a superconducting linear accelerator, the key component of the X-ray laser.
May 05, 2017, 14:19 PM IST
Scientists to identify Nazi disabled victim remains
The three-year-long research project into the specimens in the Max Planck institutes` possession will begin in June, and aims to build a database listing the names of all "euthanasia" victims.
May 03, 2017, 20:21 PM IST
