Hunting behind disappearance of large animals: StudyA recent study from Aarhus University's ECONOVO Center concludes that human hunting, rather than climate change, was the primary cause of m...
04 Jul, 2024, 04.05 PM IST
Scientists develop molecule that blocks COVID-19 infectionScientists have developed a new molecule that attaches to the surface of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and prevents it from entering human cells and...
15 Dec, 2021, 12.58 PM IST
Pandas, slugs and ants hint at shortcut to greener biofuelScientists believe the animals' unique ability to break down tough plant material, including bamboo, could provide clues to ramping up prod...
26 Mar, 2020, 12.06 PM IST
- Sun-like star can help decode sun's variability, climate effect
London, Jan 9 (IANS) Scientists have found a star that is almost identical to the Sun except for the chemical composition -- which they bel...
09 Jan, 2018, 03.57 PM IST
- Freshwater increase near Greenland could set off string of changes
Ocean data from Northeast Greenland has shown, for the first time, an increase in freshwater content in Greenland fjords which could affect...
15 Oct, 2017, 10.19 PM IST
Melting ice making sea around Greenland less saline: Study15 Oct, 2017, 02.20 PM IST
Greenland shark emerges as longest living vertebratesGreenland shark has clocked in as the world’s longest living vertebrate with the scientists estimating its life expectancy at 272 years.
12 Aug, 2016, 02.44 PM IST
Sick people are always pitied but not the unemployedUnemployment comes about as a result of the industrialisation & illness is something the human species have faced for millions of years.
28 May, 2016, 04.32 PM IST
EU's Indian delegation to organise European virtual higher education fair for studentsOver 130 European higher education institutions from 23 European countries will participate in a first of its kind European Higher Educatio...
18 Nov, 2015, 05.36 PM IST
The risky business of surrogacyOften, uneducated and poor women are lured into renting out their wombs for money without being explained the risks involved.
07 Jul, 2015, 09.13 AM IST
Sun has maximum impact on climate when Earth is coolerThe Earth has generally had a slightly cooler climate during the last 4,000 years, and the ocean currents in the North Atlantic have been w...
01 Mar, 2015, 04.44 PM IST
10 new antibodies found against cancerThey work by inhibiting the body's blood vessel formation close to the tumour, which is thereby cut off from oxygen and nutrient supply.
22 Jan, 2015, 04.13 PM IST
Underwater drone maps ice algae in AntarcticaThe drone follows a pre-programmed course and it maps the distribution of ice algae over very large areas where studies have not previously...
06 Jan, 2015, 03.57 PM IST
Red wine compound may help treat osteoporosisResveratrol is one of a group of plant compounds known as polyphenols. In addition to red wine and grapes, resveratrol is found in nuts.
17 Oct, 2014, 07.20 PM IST
World to experience water shortage by 2040: StudyA recent research shows by 2040 there will not be enough water for the world population with the energy and power solutions being at stake.
30 Jul, 2014, 02.35 PM IST
- Novozymes sets up Indo-Danish biotech exchange program
With a population of 1.3 billion, more than 500 universities and more than 12 million students, India is increasingly seen as a global supe...
13 Aug, 2012, 05.59 PM IST
- Now, a golden cure for arthritis
Injecting gold into knees affected by osteoarthritis may ease pain and slow down the progress of the disease, but scientists say it does no...
12 Oct, 2006, 12.00 AM IST