Sun-powered lasers could vaporise asteroids to protect EarthStar-trek inspired solar-powered lasers could protect Earth from any threatening asteroids by destroying them before they can get too close, US researchers suggest.
Deadly new virus is well adapted to infect humans: Study
The virus, called novel coronavirus or NCoV, is from the same family as the common cold and as SARS, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
Deadly new virus is well adapted to infect humans: StudyThe virus, called novel coronavirus or NCoV, is from the same family as the common cold and as SARS, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
Scientists 'implant' sixth sense in lab ratsThe "sixth sense" — hunches that foretell the future , has now been created in the lab. Scientists have for the first time ever, implanted "sixth sense" into lab rats that made them detect invisible infrared light — a breakthrough that could one day enable humans to communicate directly with electronic devices by a simple thought and greatly help those completely paralysed.
Too much TV breeds criminal traitsChildren and adolescents who watch a lot of television are more likely to develop antisocial and criminal behaviour when they become adults, a new study has claimed.
Signs of water on lunar rocksResearchers have detected traces of water within the crystalline structure of one of the oldest rocks obtained from the Apollo missions on Moon.
3D printing holds key to the futureWill the future be printed in 3D? At first glance, looking at past predictions about the future of technology, prognosticators got a whole lot wrong. The web is a garbage dump of inaccurate guesses about the year 2000, 2010 and beyond. Flying cars, robotic maids and jet packs still are nowhere near a reality.
New US brain wave: Unlocking the mindThe Obama administration is planning a decade-long scientific effort to examine the workings of the human brain and build a comprehensive map of its activity, seeking to do for the brain what the Human Genome Project did for genetics.
Austrian scientists develop bionic proteins
Austrian scientists have developed nano particles that can mimic the function of proteins.
Enzyme makes diabetic patients prone to heart attacksPatients with diabetes are known to be more prone to heart attacks. Now, a study from University of Iowa has worked out why this happens.
Brain implants could create sense of touch in artificial limbs
One of the main flaws of current human, brain-controlled prosthetics is that patients cannot sense the texture of what they touch.
Helicopter parenting makes collegians dependent & depressedHelicopter parenting could trigger depression among college-going students, says a new study.
Blood calcium levels can predict ovarian cancerOvarian cancer is considered one of the most fatal gynecologic cancers because it remains silent for a long time.
Happy relations are about matching perceptionsIf both the partners feel they are as close as they want to be, then happiness is guaranteed, said the researchers.
Stress adds kilos to your childStress could make your child put on weight. A new study suggests that children who overreact to stressors (any event or task that can cause stress) may be at risk of putting on weight.
Scientists discover Russian meteor fragments: Report
Scientists have discovered fragments of the meteor that spectacularly plunged over Russia's Ural Mountains creating a shockwave that injured 1,200 people and damaged thousands of homes.
A blog that captures last tweets by the departedSomeone's famous last words are now likely to be famous last tweets.
Women more prone to 'FB jealousy'Women are more prone to romantic jealousy spurred by Facebook posts on their boyfriend's wall than men, a new study has found.
Meteor fall a warning against space threatsFor decades, scientists have been on the lookout for killer objects from outer space that could devastate the planet.
Diabetes reduces sperm count, damages DNA in men: Study
Diabetic men are twice as likely to suffer from DNA damage to sperms than healthy individuals, an ongoing study by Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre has revealed.
Novel blood clots new saviour in battlefield'Designer' blood clots induced through artificial platelets can treat soldiers wounded in battlefield, helping them control bleeding and setting the right course for healing, a new study has found.
Designer blood clots could save soldiers dying from blood loss
A new device the size of an iPhone could help soldiers wounded in battlefield to treat themselves, helping control bleeding, stabilizing the injury and setting the right course for healing.
Designer blood clots could save soldiers dying from blood lossA new device the size of an iPhone could help soldiers wounded in battlefield to treat themselves, helping control bleeding, stabilizing the injury and setting the right course for healing.
Russian meteor exploded with force of 30 Hiroshima bombsThe meteor that streaked across the Russian skies on Friday, injuring around 1,200 people, exploded with a force 30 times greater than the Hiroshima nuclear bomb, Nasa scientists say.
Russian meteor exploded with force of 30 Hiroshima bombsThe meteor that streaked across the Russian skies on Friday, injuring around 1,200 people, exploded with a force 30 times greater than the Hiroshima nuclear bomb, Nasa scientists say.
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