Primates didn't start out with large brains
Brain specialisations such as improved vision preceded the development of large brains in primates, our closest cousins, confirms a new study.
Aug 13, 2016, 00:11 AM IST
Scientists to unveil new Earth-like planet: Report
Scientists are preparing to unveil a new planet in our galactic neighbourhood which is "believed to be Earth-like" and orbits its star at a distance that could favour life, German weekly Der Spiegel reported Friday.
Aug 12, 2016, 22:39 PM IST
Scientists identify 20 potentially habitable Earth-like planets
These planets have been discovered from a trove of over 4,000 exoplanets discovered by NASA's Kepler mission till date.
Aug 04, 2016, 13:17 PM IST
Holy Mola mola! World's largest bony fish spotted by scientists (Watch stunning footage)
Mola mola, also called the ocean sunfish, is the heaviest known bony fish in the world.
Aug 02, 2016, 10:50 AM IST
Scientists develop space boot to avert astronauts from tripping over
This space boot comes with built-in sensors and tiny 'haptic' motors whose vibrations can help astronauts avoid the risk of tripping over obstacles.
Jul 28, 2016, 14:32 PM IST
Scientists identify anti-Zika antibodies in mice
US researchers said on Wednesday they have identified antibodies that specifically protect against Zika virus infection in mice, an important step toward developing a vaccine, better diagnostic tests and possibly new antibody-based therapies.
Jul 28, 2016, 00:51 AM IST
Novel device may lead to faster, cheaper internet
Scientists have developed a new phototransistor device that provides a low-cost and low-power alternative to traditional radio-frequency wireless data links, and may result in faster and cheaper internet.
Jul 27, 2016, 15:30 PM IST
NASA explains the case of Ceres' missing large craters- Watch the video!
The US space agency NASA has released a video explaining the case of the missing Ceres craters.
Jul 27, 2016, 09:36 AM IST
World's most sensitive detector 'LUX' finds no dark matter
The Large Underground Xenon (LUX), world’s most sensitive particle detector, has failed to yield any evidence of dark matter.
Jul 25, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Scientists produce rare wood bison calves through IVF
In a first, Canadian veterinary researchers have successfully produced three wood bison calves using in vitro fertilisation.
Jul 23, 2016, 20:46 PM IST
Scientists asked to develop system to predict cloudburst: Govt
The government has asked scientists to work towards developing a system to predict cloudburst, the Rajya Sabha was told on Tuesday as it discussed the flood situation which has claimed lives of 196 people and caused other damage in various parts of the country.
Jul 19, 2016, 22:04 PM IST
Scientists discovers earliest sign of Alzheimer's disease
Scientists have discovered the first physiological sign of Alzheimer's disease and that is a decreased blood flow in the brain.
Jul 13, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
Scientists show how bacteria can power micro-machines
A team of scientists has demonstrated how the natural movement of bacteria could be harnessed to assemble and power microscopic 'windfarms' - or other man-made micro-machines such as smartphone components.
Jul 09, 2016, 16:57 PM IST
Why some galaxies stop creating stars
Scientists may finally have an explanation for why some galaxies stop creating stars after a team of astrophysicists painstakingly analysed around 70,000 galaxies to understand the forces influencing star formation activity in them.
Jul 09, 2016, 16:04 PM IST
Now a health hotline that can forecast dengue outbreaks
A team of scientists, including one of Indian-origin, has developed a system that can forecast the outbreak of dengue fever as much as three weeks in advance by simply analysing the calling behaviour of patients to a public-health hotline.
Jul 09, 2016, 13:22 PM IST
New meteorite 'Ost 65' to reveal origin of life on Earth
An ancient space rock in a Swedish quarry has been discovered by scientists. The new space rock is a type of meteorite which was never found before on the Earth and can shed more light on the evolution of life.
Jun 16, 2016, 23:51 PM IST
Scientists detect gravitational waves, pair of colliding black holes for 2nd time in history
Using the twin, US-based Advanced Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO) detectors, the second detection occurred on December 26 last year and is named as the "Boxing Day event" (after the holiday celebrated in Britain).
Jun 16, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
Gravitational waves detect second black hole collision
A team of international scientists have identified the merger of two black holes yet again.
Jun 16, 2016, 02:54 AM IST
Life's first handshake 'chiral molecule' detected near our galaxy
For the first time, life's first handshake was detected near our galaxy in space.
Jun 16, 2016, 00:13 AM IST
Revealed: What goes inside the mind of a serial killer before they commit a crime!
In the aftermath of a mass shooting in the US, where a young gunman killed at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, we decode the scientific logic behind this violent pursuit of humans.
Jun 13, 2016, 11:17 AM IST
