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With 2019 being a bumper year for novels, a number of new releases by new and established authors hit the book stands. (Photo: ANI)

Top fiction must-reads of 2019

Don't miss out on these top 5 fiction reads before 2019 ends!

29 Nov 2019 1:00 PM IST

While the liquid-like nature of the nucleolus has been studied before, its relationship with the surrounding liquid is not known. (Photo: ANI)

Dual motion of cells help in healthy cellular function

Two types of motion keep cells in shape: Study.

29 Nov 2019 11:03 AM IST

Environmentalists say the success of the breeding programme is no guarantee the species will survive once the newborns are released back into the wild. (Photo: AFP)

Near extinct Bangladesh tortoises rediscovered by conservationists

Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises.

29 Nov 2019 10:48 AM IST

The UN has reported that greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, hit a record high last year. (Photo: AFP)

Fresh round of global protests against climate change

Climate protests kick off in smoke-covered Sydney.

29 Nov 2019 10:26 AM IST

Political polarisation, economic and financial problems and erratic climatic conditions all contribute to the storm of food insecurity currently facing a country once seen as the breadbasket of Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Man made starvation marks Zimbabwe amongst four highest insecure...

UN experts warn as Zimbabwe faces 'man-made' starvation.

29 Nov 2019 10:15 AM IST

Previous data showed clearing in the Amazon nearly doubled in the first eight months of this year, compared with the same period in 2018, to 6,404 square kilometres. (Photo: AFP)

43 per cent jump in deforestation in the world's largest rainforest

Revised data shows deforestation in Brazil Amazon at decade high.

29 Nov 2019 10:05 AM IST

According to animal rights organisations, only between 3,200 and 3,900 tigers live in the wild worldwide. (Photo: AFP)

Five of nine tigers narrowly survived gruelling journey across Europe

Rescued tigers get Spanish safe haven.

29 Nov 2019 9:58 AM IST

All three different ways of treating decay were acceptable to children, parents and dental professionals. (Photo: ANI)

Conventional fillings are more effective than sealing decay into teeth

Studies reveal that fillings not best option for treating tooth decay in children.

29 Nov 2019 9:48 AM IST

Fog harvesting is a potential practical source of freshwater in foggy coastal deserts, and current solutions rely on meter scale nets/meshes. (Photo: ANI)

Moisture farming may provide additional freshwater source in foggy...

Studies show that harvesting fog can provide fresh water in desert regions.

29 Nov 2019 9:37 AM IST

The study findings, published in the British Journal of -- Clinical Pharmacology. (Photo: ANI)

General practitioners may play significant role in prevention of hear...

Studies reveal that general practitioners may help in preventing cardiovascular disease.

29 Nov 2019 9:30 AM IST

The study found that advanced maternal age reduced the efficiency of the placenta of both male and female foetuses. (Photo: ANI)

Placenta development in older mothers may cause poor health in male...

Studies reveal that baby boys born to older mothers likely to develop heart problems later.

29 Nov 2019 9:21 AM IST

Connecting the dots

By exploring various techniques, be it paper pulp on canvas or oil on canvas, this exhibition comments on the idea of...

29 Nov 2019 1:21 AM IST