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Could bacteria hold the secret to delaying death? Magnetic microbes extended worm lifespan by more than 43% in a new ageing study- US sanctions were meant to slow China’s tech industry. Instead, a 72% rise in science-linked patents reveals how restricted firms are building their own path to innovation
- Ancient DNA reveals how farming, wildlife and human activity transformed a Canadian lake's ecosystem over 1,000 years
- Why are you always covered in mosquito bites while others escape untouched? Scientists uncover the hidden skin chemistry that may make some people irresistible to mosquitoesMosquitoes do not bite everyone equally, as skin's unique chemical signature attracts them. Different mosquito species respond to distinct ...05 Sep, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- In 2013, Czech researchers studied 70 dogs across 37 breeds and found north-south alignment during defecation; the findings suggested dogs may sense Earth’s magnetic fieldRecent research has found that dogs tend to position themselves in a north-south direction while defecating, particularly when the Earth's ...04 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- In 2010, NASA launched a 12-pound, loaf-of-bread-sized satellite with two Bacillus populations; radiation exposure reached about 15 times that of the ISS orbitNASA's O/OREOS mission embarked on an exciting journey to observe how bacteria withstand the rigors of space radiation. The compact satelli...02 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
- Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others, and it has nothing to do with 'sweet blood'Mosquitoes are attracted to a unique blend of human body odors. This personal scent is determined by skin bacteria and sweat composition. B...10 Jul, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- Nature’s first GPS? Scientists reveal how a mysterious creature crossed deep, dark oceans with astonishing precisionTiny magnetic fossils unearthed from the North Atlantic seafloor offer a glimpse into ancient marine navigation. These microscopic structur...17 Nov, 2025, 09.57 PM IST
- Your pillowcase might be making you sick: Harvard-trained gut-doctor drops eye-opening hygiene checklist for a healthier, cleaner youHarvard-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi shared a viral hygiene guide emphasizing that simple cleaning habits play a major role...31 Oct, 2025, 06.56 PM IST
- NASA to probe Jupiter's moon as Europa remains most promising places for life beyond EarthIs there anywhere else in our solar system that could support life? If our solar system turns out to be home to two habitable worlds (Europ...14 Oct, 2024, 05.21 PM IST
- World battles to loosen China's grip on vital rare earths for clean energy transitionMP Materials and Lynas, the world's two largest rare earths companies after China, are struggling to refine its metals into magnets used in...02 Aug, 2023, 06.00 PM IST
- Microbes found in Alps and Arctic that can digest plastic at low temperaturesScientists have found microorganisms capable of digesting plastic in the high altitudes of the Alps of Switzerland and in the polar regions...10 May, 2023, 02.00 PM IST
- Dental Science: IISc researchers say tiny bots can help big way in root-canal treatment“The dentinal tubules are very small, and bacteria reside deep in the tissue. Current techniques are not efficient enough to go all the way...16 May, 2022, 01.23 PM IST
- Chinese syrup in honey? Check before you buyThe probe by CSE, a public interest research and advocacy group, revealed that 17 out of the 22 honey brands tested had high content of sug...03 Dec, 2020, 10.10 AM IST
- New method can quickly identify bacteria in hospitalsLondon, Jan 26 (IANS) In near future, identifying the bacterial species responsible for infections developing in hospital patients will tak...27 Jan, 2017, 02.52 AM IST
- New food supplement can cut cravings for pizza, cakesThose who drank the milkshake containing inulin-propionate ester had less activity in areas of their brain linked to reward - but only when...02 Jul, 2016, 05.54 PM IST
- Do-it-yourself biology: Biohackers implanting rice grain-sized chips under skinIn 2002, a newer crop of biohackers started working with rice grain-sized chips that can be embedded under a layer of skin by a tattoo arti...22 Feb, 2016, 08.30 AM IST
- Brush your teeth to keep stroke risk at bayThe presence of a certain bacteria in the mouth can increase the risk of developing hemorrhagic stroke.17 Feb, 2016, 04.35 PM IST
- Scientists working to develop newer diagnostic methods for cancerScientists are working on a wide range of human activity, from energy storage to clothing, solar cells to therapeutics to create a benign e...15 Sep, 2014, 05.17 PM IST
- New eco-friendly cell phone cases help keep germs awayA US company claims to have developed a new line of eco-friendly cell phone cases that eliminate up to 99.9 per cent of harmful bacteria on...09 Dec, 2013, 03.50 PM IST
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