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Trump administration ignored COVID-19 warnings, alleges fired American scientist

Scientist in US turns whistleblower against government's decision to flood its market with malaria drug without proper inspection

06 May 2020 9:35 AM

Accusing the man of making false claims about his employment and marital status, the complainant has said that he forged ID cards to con her into marriage. (Photo: Representational)

Unemployed, already married Delhi man poses as scientist to marry PhD student

After finding out about the alleged fraud, she approached the police and got a complaint registered.

06 Oct 2019 11:53 AM

Trust depends on two perceived characteristics of an individual or social group: competence and warmth. Perceptions of competence involve the belief that members of a particular social group are intelligent and have the skills to achieve their goals. (Photo: ANI)

Selfie-posting scientists more trusted: Study

The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, states that scientists usually get respect but people lack trust in them.

11 May 2019 3:18 PM

Scientists extracted fatty tissue from the patient and processed them to form diverse personalised bio-inks to 3D print the heart, complete with cells, blood vessels, ventricles, and chambers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientist’s 3D print heart in major medical breakthrough

The scientists used fully personalised non-supplemented materials as bio-inks for 3D printing.

17 Apr 2019 11:46 AM

Mercer will be the second subglacial lake after Whillans in 2013.

Scientists to explore underneath of Antarctica ice sheet

Scientist in search of microbes and living things under mercer subglacial lake.

05 Jan 2019 3:50 PM

Some scientists were astounded to hear of the claim and strongly condemned it (Photo: AP)

Chinese scientist says he helped make world's first gene-edited children

He said the parents involved declined to be identified or interviewed, and he would not say where they live or where the work was done.

26 Nov 2018 9:58 AM

Dr Hanwant B. Singh receiving the NASA Medal of Honour

At the forefront of change

Huge progress has been made over these decades and the environment is much cleaner in nearly all cities.

01 Sep 2018 12:38 AM

Their research has given hope to many who otherwise faced a certain death sentence. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists share $500,000 prize for work on cancer therapy

They’ll receive the award at a ceremony September 26 in Albany, New York.

16 Aug 2018 5:21 PM

On the menu were the fat and meat of a wild goat, meat of a red deer and whole wheat seeds. (Image: AP)

Ancient ‘Iceman’ shows signs of a well-balanced last meal

Scientists have uncovered the last meal of a frozen hunter who died 5,300 years ago in the Alps.

14 Jul 2018 12:56 PM

Lower energy requirements means the hydrogen could be produced at a lower cost. (Photo: File)

Novel catalyst can help harvest fuel from water

Scientists have developed an inexpensive material that can help split water to produce hydrogen fuel.

30 Jun 2018 1:06 PM

The ashes of Professor Stephen Hawking are laid to rest during his memorial service at Westminster Abbey in London, Friday June 15, 2018. (Ben Stansall/PA via AP)

Stephen Hawking’s ashes buried in Westminster Abbey

Hawking will take his place among Britain’s greatest scientists when his ashes are buried in Westminster Abbey.

16 Jun 2018 11:34 AM

Reduced levels of glucose in the brain, which occurs when we’re feeling hungry, can make it difficult for us to have control over our emotions and ability to concentrate.

Hanger a genuine human emotion, say scientists

According to a scientist, “hanger” is in fact a real emotion that is triggered by our body’s physical response to craving food.

07 May 2018 10:39 AM

The students were recruited from psychiatry outpatient clinics, inpatient units and emergency departments. (Photo: Pixabay)

AI system can predict school violence

Our risk assessments were focused on predicting any type of physical aggression at school.

06 May 2018 5:02 PM

He has produced dozens of research papers and until recently continued to review and edit for different ecology journals (Photo: AFP)

Australia's oldest scientist seeks assisted death in Switzerland

A peaceful, dignified death is the entitlement of all who want it. And a person should not be forced to leave home to achieve it.

03 May 2018 6:38 PM

Dr Ellis Silver, who has studied evolution, has an outlandish belief on the human race’s origins.

Humans did not come from Earth, claims scientist

According to experts, life spreads like an “interstellar infection” and clusters of planets in the galaxy have alien life forms.

23 Apr 2018 12:39 PM

Most children who have irritability, depression or anxiety don’t have suicidal thoughts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Irritability in childhood linked to teen suicide risk

Irritability usually shows up in children as frustration and anger.

15 Apr 2018 2:52 PM

Staying in the womb too long without getting enough oxygen and nutrients can even kill the foetus and in emergency cases doctors may induce an early delivery.

Scientists discover 'protective' protein that could save babies from dying in womb

As foetus spends more time deprived of oxygen and nutrients, instead of growing in womb, its cells actually begin to die.

04 Apr 2018 2:57 PM

The study, conducted by the Stanford University, California, used a mathematical model to determine results. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystery of why our knuckles crack revealed

Study says change in pressure caused by joints result in microscopic bubbles collapsing producing sound waves which create ‘cracking sound.’

30 Mar 2018 1:21 PM

Results from tests of the scanner showed that patients were able to stretch, nod and even drink tea or play table tennis while their brain activity was being recorded, millisecond by millisecond, by the magnetoencephalography (MEG) system. (Photo: AFP)

Scientists develop brain scanner in a helmet

The new scanner would improve research and treatment for patients.

22 Mar 2018 5:46 PM

Genes linked with problem solving powers were associated with the process by which neurons carry signals in the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Over 500 genes linked to intelligence identified

They also found 187 regions in the human genome that are linked to thinking skills.

13 Mar 2018 12:12 PM

New links between heart attacks, inflammatory bowel disease found

Inflammation has long been recognised as playing a key role in the development of heart disease.

10 Mar 2018 5:37 PM

The specialists are creating reproductive tools that can aid in the species's recovery, hopeful that artificial insemination techniques can help the population thrive. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists artificially inseminate wolf living in bid to save dying species

Researchers hope female wolf living in Brookfield Zoo will have puppies after they tried using artificial insemination to impregnate her.

14 Feb 2018 9:21 PM

The extremely thin, almost invisible foil that sticks to the palm of the hand like a second skin, have sensors which provide people with a "sixth sense" for magnetic fields.

Now Electronic 'skin tattoo' can let you remotely control devices

Researchers demonstrated that the ultrathin, compliant magnetic field sensors in combination with a permanent magnet.

22 Jan 2018 8:39 AM

It establishes a more accessible target for brain stimulation than many autism-related neural circuits that are buried within the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brain zapping may restore social behaviour in autistic kids

This area of the brain has not received the attention it deserves in regards to understanding autism.

17 Dec 2017 3:58 PM

This can help assist policymakers in designing better interventions to fight poverty. (Photo: Pixabay)

New mapping technique can help fight extreme poverty

While declining in most areas of the world, roughly 1.2 billion people still live in extreme poverty.

12 Dec 2017 2:44 PM

Many patients' lymphoma tumours melted away within a month. (Photo: Pixabay)

New immunotherapy to help fight cancer developed

A team led by an Indian-origin researcher has developed a novel cancer treatment.

11 Dec 2017 3:02 PM

The advance takes a major step toward the end goal of repairing dead heart muscle in human patients, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial muscle patch can mend broken hearts

Unlike some human organs, the heart cannot regenerate itself after a heart attack.

29 Nov 2017 1:57 PM

Hughes is a 61-year-old limo driver who's spent the last few years building a steam-powered rocket out of salvage parts in his garage. (Photo: Pixabay)

Self-taught rocket scientist plans to launch over ghost town

First things first — this jump over a ghost town. He will be tinkering with his rocket right up to takeoff.

20 Nov 2017 2:18 PM

Zaynar, who is an ex-NASA worker, removed myostanin, which inhibits muscle growth, with the gene cutting technology saying that this is the first time in history that men are ‘no longer slaves to our genetics.’ (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientist tries to make himself superhuman by editing own DNA

Josiah Zayner becomes first known person to have edited his DNA after removing protein inhibiting muscle growth.

20 Nov 2017 10:14 AM

According to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, liquid mercury has a density 13.6 times that of water. Is that enough to hold up Cody's body weight? - Photo: Pixabay

Can you stand on liquid mercury? Watch a scientist try

A YouTube science host pours 640 pounds of liquid mercury into a tub and tries to stand on it. The results are fascinating.

11 Nov 2017 9:56 AM

The spectra grew brighter and dimmer at least five times more slowly, stretching an event which normally lasts 100 days to over two years. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bizarre star that refuses to die discovered

The spectra obtained at Keck Observatory showed that this supernova looked like nothing ever seen before.

09 Nov 2017 3:19 PM

The skull was discovered near the town of Aitape, about 7 miles (12 km) inland from Papua New Guinea’s northern coast. (Photo credit: Reuters)

Skull called oldest-known tsunami victim found in Papua New Guinea

Scientists say sediments in which bone found bear hallmarks of the giant wave. Skull fragment from coastal site dates back to 6,000 years ago.

27 Oct 2017 9:40 AM

No fossilized bones were found, but the footprints alone showed a lot about the animal. The scientists concluded it was a large theropod -- the two-legged carnivorous dinosaur group. (Photo credit: Reuters)

Fossil footprints reveal existence of big early dinosaur predator

Scientists described the footprints from an ancient river bank in Lesotho and estimated that the dinosaur was about 30 feet (9 meters) long.

27 Oct 2017 9:11 AM

Scientists are altering a powerful gene-editing technology in hopes of one day fighting diseases without making permanent changes to people’s DNA. A genome editing technique called CRISPR has revolutionized scientific research. (Photo credit: AP)

Scientists working toward reversible kind of gene editing

Researchers are using CRISPR to develop malaria-resistant mosquitoes and to develop treatments that one day may help genetic diseases.

27 Oct 2017 8:52 AM

Researchers at the University of Colorado have found more evidence that an increase in earthquakes on the Colorado-New Mexico border since 2001 was caused by wells that inject wastewater from oil and gas production back underground. (Photo credit: AP)

Walk on Mars through your smartphone

Here is your chance to take a walk on Mars, where users could breathe and walk around freely, all without the burden of a bulky spacesuit.

23 Oct 2017 1:36 PM

EPA cancels appearance of scientists at Rhode Island event

The event is designed to draw attention to the health of Narragansett Bay, which forms New England’s largest estuary.

23 Oct 2017 8:37 AM

Cetaceans — whales and dolphins — are among the brainiest of beings. In terms of sheer brain size, the sperm whale is tops on Earth, with a brain six times larger than that of a person.

Big and brilliant: complex whale behaviour tied to brain size

Scientists have identified key differences among cetaceans linked to brain size.

18 Oct 2017 12:57 PM

Astronomers witness huge cosmic crash, find origins of gold

Thousands of astronomers found the aftermath of the merger in the sky.

17 Oct 2017 9:55 AM

Researchers said the discovery could benefit millions of people in the developing world who depend on corn as a staple (Representational Image)

US scientists create corn to boost protein

Crop will produce amino acid contained in meat, in the process boosting the nutritional value of one of the world's most important crops.

10 Oct 2017 8:47 AM

The band called ROCK@ Band has created the music video titled ‘I am Indian’ to celebrate Independence Day (Photo: Youtube screen grab)

Scientists prove music is no rocket science in Independence Day video

The 20-member band of musically-inclined scientists and engineers have created the music video titled ‘I am an Indian’.

14 Aug 2017 7:26 PM

UR Rao, former ISRO Chairman (Photo: File)

Former ISRO chairman UR Rao passes away at 85

He was suffering from age related ailments and breathed his last at his residence in the city.

24 Jul 2017 9:21 AM

Scientists discovered DNA switch that can “turn off” our reactions to allergies.

Promising cancer treatment targets a rare genetic flaw

It could provide life-long protection from diseases like asthma with a single treatment.

06 Jun 2017 12:40 AM

Researchers used genetically-engineered human cells and cells from patients bearing a faulty copy of the breast cancer gene BRCA2 to identify how exposure to aldehydes could promote cancer.

Common chemicals in alcohol, shampoos may up cancer risk

Aldehyde, a chemical found in furniture, cosmetics, shampoos and alcohol, could cause cancer, found a study by an Indian-origin scientist.

06 Jun 2017 12:38 AM

The bite force of T. Rex is the strongest of any dinosaur ever estimated

Motor mouth: T. Rex could bite with the force of three cars

“T. Rex could much bite through whatever it wanted, as long as it was flesh and bone,” said Florida State University paleobiologist Gregory Erickson.

23 May 2017 1:58 AM

Bhardwaj's family wrote to the PMO, the ministry of external affairs and other arms of the government, requesting them to bring him back home after clearing all the charges. (Photo: Representational)

US: Charged with stalking student, Indian nuclear scientist to be deported

Indian consular officials in Houston said that he would be deported to India after court proceedings.

18 May 2017 11:14 AM

US scientist who covertly filmed 360 women blames Parkinson's meds, avoids jail

Dr Jeremy Allington-Smith had also downloaded several thousands of vulgar pictures of kids and sketched images of children being abused.

12 Mar 2017 8:53 PM

Ritu Karidhal, Dy. Operations Director, Mars Orbiter Mission

India’s rocket women

The overwhelming success of India’s space missions has highlighted the role of the country’s women scientists.

26 Feb 2017 12:37 AM

It is hard enough getting these protein instructions, called messenger RNA (mRNA), physically into a cell. It is another hurdle altogether for the cell to actually use them to make a protein. If the technique works in people, it could provide a new way of inserting therapeutic proteins into diseased cells.

Glow-in-the-dark mice brings next-gen gene therapies closer

Not only did the technique make the mouse glow, it also later woke up and ran around, completely unaware of the complex series of events.

20 Feb 2017 1:43 PM

The flow patterns can be changed at will, so the liquid-based materials are more dynamic and flexible than solid materials.

New high-tech liquid material developed

Scientists have developed techniques to manipulate micro-organisms - which are more dynamic and flexible than solids solid materials.

10 Feb 2017 4:10 PM

With the sudden turn of events, the victim approached her father, who is a retired Air Force officer, and arranged Rs 2 lakh. (Representational image)

Claiming to be DRDO scientist, man dupes wife

The accused on earlier occasion had threatened his wife not to reveal anything to her family else he would leave his job.

06 Feb 2017 1:11 AM

Joshua Ehrlich, Laura Lark, Sam Payler, Brian Ramos, Jay Bevington, Ansley Barnard In this photo provided by the University of Hawaii, scientists Joshua Ehrlich, from left, Laura Lark, Sam Payler, Brian Ramos, Jay Bevington and Ansley Barnard, pose for a photo before they enter a geodesic dome called Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation, or HI-SEAS located 8,200 feet above sea level on Mauna Loa on the island of Hawaii, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. The four men and two women moved into their new simulated space home Thursday afternoon, as part of a human-behavior study that could help NASA as it draws up plans for sending astronauts on long missions to Mars.(AP)

Scientists enter Hawaii dome in eight-month Mars space mission study

21 Jan 2017 9:42 AM

Scientists will return to their duties at the research center once winter has passed. (Photo: NASA)

Antarctic ice floe crack forces UK scientists to leave

There are currently 88 scientists stationed at the Halley VI research centre, which monitors climate data.

18 Jan 2017 8:01 AM

Piers Sellers, a climate scientist and former astronaut

Climate scientist and NASA astronaut Sellers dies at 61

Piers Sellers died in Houston of pancreatic cancer, NASA said in a statement.

24 Dec 2016 1:06 PM

Australian scientist wins battle to keep working at 102

David Goodall has produced more than 100 research papers in an ecology career spanning 70 years.

22 Dec 2016 5:54 AM

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