Paper wasps early casteists
Wasps are among insects that live in highly organised colonies with a clear line of authority. But a wasp species studied recently disclosed some …
Computers set to conquer language barriers
Computers are poised to make it possible for people to speak to each other in their own languages.
Human hand inspires scientists
Engineers are trying to develop a mechanical hand that can handle objects with human sensitivity and prove to be a boon to scientists and doctors.
Front isn't best in a bus
Long bus journeys usually result in an aching back and queasy stomachs for passengers. But sitting in the front only worsens their discomfort.
A close encounter with Jupiter's secrets
Spacecraft Ulysses passed the largest planet in the solar system and picked up a rich haul of information before heading for the sun on its …
Car manufacturers spurring battery research
The flywheel is one of the options US car makers have in the search for better batteries to run electric cars that will meet future emission …
Roller-coaster riders inside cells
Specialised structures such as chromosomes were thought to float haphazardly in cells. Now, researchers believe tiny motors guide them on …
Fighting parasites with parasites
Scientists are fighting the uzi fly, a parasite of the silkworm, with a wasp-like insect that can help reduce that menace of the uzi fly, a …
Monsoon drops in some areas, increases in others
Annual rainfall is declining in some parts of the country and increasing in others. While the overall effect may be negligible, such trends could …
Ice caps may grow in higher temperatures
Research shows that a warmer earth may not melt polar ice and cause sea levels to rise, as has been feared so far.
Caffeine could fight cancer
Research shows that the once-dreaded caffeine can be used in the battle against certain cancers
Pudgy babies have the edge
Recent studies indicate that the greater the weight of babies at birth, the less prone they are to heart disease during their riotous adult years
The good that smoking does
Studies suggest smoking protects against diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, but many scientists and funding agencies are not convinced.
New stars on the horizon
An exciting new discovery might lead to a confirmation of the presence of the farthest known galaxy
Sleuthing errant genes
Virulent genes in disease causing bacteria may be 'disabled' with the help of a new identification method
Stable steriods
Capable of reducing bone destruction and pain, steroids lend a strong hand to arthritis patients
Bees before blossoms
A new finding suggests that bees may have been around about 100 million years before flowering plants appeared
Parasite expunger
Scientists claim to have identified the constituent of human blood that destroys a parasite which plays havoc with livestock
Is HIV harmless?
A group of scientists believe that HIV does not cause the dreaded Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Hay days forever!
A simple procedure helps in the conversion of surplus fodder during the monsoons into hay, which can help overcome fodder shortage in the summer …
Medicine malady
A new study indicates that microbes can develop resistance even if the intake of antibiotics is minimised
Depressing fats
Low cholesterol helps prevent heart diseases but watch out, excessive loss might drive you towards suicide
This one understands
No need to type out your messages; this new technology is adept in deciphering whatever you scribble
Less fuel, more fire
A new research, currently in an experimental stage, could be the propelling force behind the future rocket
Agouti : the prolific gene
A gene that determines coat colours in mice and affects cellular calcium might hold valuable clues to understanding human ailments like obesity