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
China: Scientists find mammoth bird-like dinosaur species
Measuring about eight metres and weighing up to three tonnes, the new species named Beibeilong sinensis or baby dragon from China, lived about 90 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period.
May 10, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Scientists discover nano material that could lead to faster, powerful electronics devices!
This new nano material could also lead to smaller, faster and more powerful electronic devices.
May 08, 2017, 19:11 PM IST
Revealed- How world's biggest volcanoes are formed
The study found that the volcanoes were formed along twin tracks due to a shift in the Pacific plates direction three million years ago.
May 04, 2017, 22:11 PM IST
At last it's spotted – Scientists discover 'Last African dinosaur' in Moracco
Researchers from the University of Bath in the UK studied a rare fragment of a jaw bone discovered in the phosphate mines at Sidi Chennane. They identified it as belonging to an abelisaur.
May 04, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Indian scientists work on tweaking microbial minions to treat pancreatitis
Indian scientists say tweaking the bacterial milieu in the intestine could be potentially therapeutic in treating chronic pancreatitis, a disease that cripples the body`s ability to digest food and regulate blood sugar and could even lead to diabetes.
This is the reason why you are craving for sweets!
Scientists have previously shown that hormone growth factor 21 (FGF21) reduces sweets consumption in rodents and primates.
May 03, 2017, 23:29 PM IST
NASA scientists design inflatable greenhouse that could feed astronauts on other planets
The prototype involves an inflatable, deployable greenhouse to support plant and crop production for nutrition, air revitalisation, water recycling and waste recycling.
May 03, 2017, 23:06 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
Scientists develop drug to boost fitness in diabetics, older adults
The rewards of aerobic exercise have long been out of reach for the elderly, obese or otherwise mobility-limited.
May 03, 2017, 13:37 PM IST
Scientists develop new material that adapts to environment
Researchers, including those from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US, looked at a sea worm called Nereis virens in order to create a material, which has the ability to be flexible or rigid at convenience.
Apr 30, 2017, 22:42 PM IST
In a first, scientists use life-like virtual humans to help doctors learn empathy
Researchers created two virtual humans - Robin and Delmy - that are intelligent and conversational, and have the capacity to interact using a wide range of communication behaviours shared in typical face-to-face dialogue.
Apr 30, 2017, 22:17 PM IST
Scientists suggest improvement in animal testing protocols for production of drugs
Two leading scientists writing in the European Journal of Internal Medicine give their expert view of the importance of animal testing to medical progress and present ways it could be further improved to yield more useful clinical results.
Apr 27, 2017, 20:12 PM IST
Scientists create artificial photosynthesis to turn carbon dioxide into clean air and fuel
Researchers have found a way to trigger a chemical reaction in a synthetic material called metal-organic frameworks (MOF) that breaks down carbon dioxide into harmless organic materials.
Apr 26, 2017, 20:04 PM IST
Scientists create new brain cells from human skin
The study, led by researchers at University of California, Irvine (UCI) in the US, used a genetic process to reprogramme these cells into a pluripotent state capable of developing into any type of cell or tissue of the body.
Apr 26, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Jamun used to make low-cost solar cells
Researchers used naturally occurring pigment found in jamun as an inexpensive photosensitiser for Dye Sensitised Solar Cells (DSSCs) or Gratzel cells.
Apr 26, 2017, 14:08 PM IST
Female scientists overrepresented on Twitter: Study
The ratio of female to male scientists on Twitter (0.62) was greater than the ratio of female to male authors on US-based scientific papers (0.43), the findings showed.
Apr 21, 2017, 18:48 PM IST
This new drug may prevent brain cells from dying!
Scientists have discovered a drug that may help prevent neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson'.
Apr 20, 2017, 20:40 PM IST
NASA scientists creates 3D-printed metal fabrics for use in space
NASA scientists are creating a metal fabrics that could one day be used in space.
Apr 19, 2017, 23:14 PM IST
Space debris problem getting worse, say scientists
In less than a quarter of a century, the number of orbiting fragments large enough to destroy a spacecraft has more than doubled, a conference in Germany heard.
Apr 18, 2017, 23:50 PM IST
