Shrimp-inspired camera may allow underwater navigation
Scientists have developed a bio-inspired camera that mimics the eyes of a mantis shrimp, an advance that may open up new ways for people and robots to better navigate underwater.
Apr 05, 2018, 14:18 PM IST
Heart of Milky Way may host thousands of black holes: Study
There may be tens of thousands of black holes at the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy, say scientists who have discovered a dozen of them, lending support to a decades-old prediction.
Apr 05, 2018, 12:57 PM IST
Scientists develop 'injectable bandage' that can heal internal injuries
A team of scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have developed an 'injectable bandage' - a therapeutic gel that can heal potentially fatal internal injuries.
Apr 04, 2018, 11:13 AM IST
Scientists develop sun shield to prevent coral bleaching
The sun shield is made from an ultra-thin biodegradable film that is 50,000 times thinner than a human hair and contains calcium carbonate, the same ingredient corals use to make their hard skeletons, Efe news quoted GBRF as saying.
Mar 27, 2018, 12:32 PM IST
Scientists discover new way to stop spread of rice blast
Scientists found that chemical genetic inhibition of a single protein in the fungus stops it from spreading inside a rice leaf -- leaving it trapped within a single plant cell.
Mar 27, 2018, 11:29 AM IST
This new antibiotic may help fight superbug infection
Researchers successfully created a simplified, synthesised form of "teixobactin" -- a natural antibiotic capable of killing superbugs, discovered by US scientists in soil samples in 2015.
Mar 26, 2018, 15:02 PM IST
Banana plant extract may help you relish melt-proof ice cream
Love to savour your ice cream in its solid state for longer and hate to see it melt? Scientists have found a solution to this problem in a banana plant extract that they say could be key to a creamier and longer lasting ice cream.
Mar 22, 2018, 18:24 PM IST
Scientists discover new human antibody that can prevent malaria infections
A team of scientists discovered a new human antibody that can prevent malaria infections by binding a specific portion of a surface protein found in almost all strains of the malaria parasite worldwide.
Mar 20, 2018, 17:54 PM IST
This new technique can predict your gender based on smiles
Scientists have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) technique that can predict the gender based on the smile.
Mar 16, 2018, 18:26 PM IST
New test may prevent antibiotic resistances from spreading
Scientists have developed a new "rapid test" that produces a cheaper and faster diagnosis on infectious diseases in just three hours thus preventing antibiotic resistances from spreading.
Mar 15, 2018, 13:15 PM IST
On National Science Day, a look at 7 Indian scientists who changed the world
To honour those brilliant minds who have helped and are helping the nation progress scientifically, February 28 is celebrated as National Science Day in India.
Feb 28, 2018, 19:14 PM IST
Scientists term Union Minister Satyapal Singh's evolution remarks 'illogical'
Prominent scientists across the country have dismissed Union Minister Satyapal Singh's views on evolution as and "untenable".
Jan 21, 2018, 23:16 PM IST
Scientists devise new way to see through walls of unknown materials
Besides having applications in the realm of security, the approach could lead to inexpensive devices to help construction workers easily locate conduits, pipes and wires.
Dec 07, 2017, 16:48 PM IST
Australia: Scientists discover remains of ancient extinct lion species
The remains were believed to belong to the mysterious marsupial lion.
Dec 07, 2017, 14:17 PM IST
Scientists develop safer flexible lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries have become the energy storage method of choice for consumer electronics and military and aerospace systems alike.
Nov 11, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Mushrooms possess anti-ageing properties, say scientists
Mushrooms have high amounts of the ergothioneine and glutathione, both important antioxidants, said Robert Beelman, Professor Emeritus at Pennsylvania State University in the US.
This robot can 'spy' on fish, swim and communicate with them
Scientists have developed a new miniature robot that can swim with fish, communicate with them and make them change direction.
Nov 09, 2017, 19:39 PM IST
Babies can estimate probability of events, says study
The babies already succeed in determining which colour makes up the majority of the balls and therefore which one is more likely to be drawn.
Nov 05, 2017, 18:34 PM IST
Ancient human skull of world's oldest-known tsunami victim found
The skull was discovered in 1929 near the town of Aitape and originally attributed to the Homo erectus species, an ancestor of modern humans
Oct 26, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
Scientists develop smart bandage for better, faster healing
The bandage consists of electrically conductive fibres coated in a gel.
Oct 07, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
