Protein bodyguards
A protein found in almost all life-forms not only offers protection against toxins but also preverits errant behaviour in other proteins
Persistence helps masquerading ant raiders
Similarities between human beings and social insects extend to even stealing. One ant species, probably too lazy to forage, has found that when …
A penchant for adultery
Most birds are adulterous, find bird-watchers, and contrary to earlier beliefs, it is the females who have a roving eye
Star hunger
A recent astronomical observation may prove to be the first sighting of a class of celestial bodies whose existence was postulated about two …
Timeless pursuits
A new interpretation of texts from a civilisation that flourished 1,000 years ago reveals its uncanny similarity with modern times
A case of tolerance
Studies on heat shock protein synthesis in mosquitoes leads on to significant pointers to pesticide use and transmission of diseases
Back to nature
Computer scientists are resorting to help from a highly unlikely source to solve the software design problems they frequently encounter: nature. …
Material in, metal out
A recently produced ceramic is likely to replace metals used for various purposes and increase efficiency
Little brother's tale
Cog and Kismet are brothers, who are helping scientists learn a thing or two about artificial intelligence
Defence strategy
With researchers discovering the evading mechanism of the anthrax bacteria, better drugs may be on the anvil
After the bang
The universe has been continuously undergoing destruction and formation, indicates a new research
Scientific research - Mutual admiration cycle
Scientists seeking the spotlight are adversely impacting the quality of scientific research, says a recent article in Nature magazine. Scientists …
Book review: Edison's Eve by Gaby Wood
After he was done with the phonograph and the electric bulb, the American scientist Thomas Alva Edison focused his attention on a living doll …
Unknown agencies behind medical journals
Medical journals are the bibles of the healing profession. They command peer respect, and possess immense reach among doctors. But, as the uk-…
Act of omission
Public institutions do not seek permission from the biodiversity authority before genetically manipulating crops
Simply Put: Spacing out Budget
Integrated Child Development not serving those who need it the most, finds study
Those from lower castes and the poor miss out on education, nutrition
Why no debate on independence of research?
There was no discussion on how promoting PPP model will affect independence of research
Drug booster
Anti-fungal medicine can make malaria drugs deadlier
Home remedies
Fungus food saver
Feather innovation
Poultry feathers can be used to manufacture products ranging from paper to high-quality feed
ECUADOR
Going by smell
Pigeonpea now smiles
Virus causing disease in a crop identified