Science & Health

NASA scientists send E. coli bacteria to space for rare experiment

The E. coli AntiMicrobial Satellite (EcAMSat) mission is aimed at investigating spaceflight effects on bacterial antibiotic resistance

Nov 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Thailand: Internet users who even view 'illegal content' to face legal action

Donor corneas can be preserved for 11 days, says study

Corneal donor tissue can be safely stored for 11 days without negatively impacting the success of a transplant, a clinical trial has shown.

Nov 13, 2017

By IANS

Study: Men more at risk of rare heart attack after sex

Men with a history of cardiovascular disease may be more at risk of facing sudden cardiac arrest during or soon after sex, a study led by an Indian-origin researcher has revealed.

Nov 13, 2017

By IANS

Orbital ATK rocket takes off carrying Thanksgiving gifts for ISS astronauts

Cygnus, which is carrying 7,400 pounds of cargo, including new science and technology investigations, is expected to reach the ISS on Tuesday morning

Nov 13, 2017

By Poulami Nag

Why there's void in Great Pyramid of Giza? Experts differ

Unlike electrons which pierce a few centimeters, muons are 207 times as massive and travel through hundreds of meters of stone before being absorbed.

Nov 12, 2017

By Nagesh Narayana

Ancient Egyptian scribes mixed copper in inks: Study

Papyri is a material similar to thick paper that was used in ancient times as writing surface. It was made from the pith of the papyrus plant, Cyperus papyrus, a wetland sedge.

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

Blue lighting acts as fast stress reliever after arguments

No time for yoga? Then use blue lighting in your home or office to relax faster following stressful work or arguments, say Granada researchers.

Nov 12, 2017

By Soorya Kiran NN

Researchers in Singapore create nano-agents to illuminate dead micro tissues

Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore developed nano-agents capable of illuminating small diseased tissues

Nov 12, 2017

By Nirmal Narayanan

Antioxidant-rich foods may lower type 2 diabetes risk, says research

People who consume food rich in antioxidants may observe a decrease in type 2 diabetes, reveals a new study.

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

Diabetes

China uncovers massive illegal vaccine ring

Proper nutrition, vaccination and hygiene may prevent pneumonia

Pneumococcal disease is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths in children under five years of age globally and in India.

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

The House Next Door: Another horror film for weekend?

Based on a true story, director Milind Rau's horror film is produced in three languages: Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. Its Hindi version is titled "The House Next Door". In Tamil, it is called "Aval", meaning "she" and its Telugu edition is called "Gruham", meaning "home".

Nov 12, 2017

By IANS

Antares rocket launch postponed 1-minute before lift-off, rescheduled for Sunday morning

A private aircraft entered the restricted airspace of launchpad just one minute before the launch, disrupting the entire lift-off schedule on Saturday the Wallops facility.

Nov 12, 2017

By Nagesh Narayana

Palestinian bodybuilder Anoush Belian trains with her coach Basil Saed in a gym in Jerusalem's Old City August 20, 2015. Belian on Saturday became the first Palestinian female bodybuilder to participate and win an Israeli competition. Belian won the Miss

Regular exercise may help curb depression, says study

More physical activities and workouts may help to uplift the mood and improve your mental health problems, suggests a new study.

Nov 11, 2017

By Bikash Rai

Will gene therapy help cure genetically inherited blindness?

Researchers have found that gene therapy could improve the eyesight of patients with inherited retinal diseases. The new treatment has been found effective in patients who were suffering from Lebel congenital amaurosis (LCA), a genetically inherited blindness.

Nov 11, 2017

By Rahul K R