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This photo taken on July 30, 2018 shows a staff member placing food on a robot at the ROBOT.HE restaurant in Shanghai. (Photo: AFP)

Chip labour: Robots replace waiters in China restaurant

Raising efficiency and lowering labour costs are the objectives at Alibaba's "Robot.He" diners, where waiters have been...

5 Aug 2018 3:58 PM IST

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Novel, inexpensive robots can be powered with popcorn

Popcorn kernels, when heated, can expand more than 10 times in size.

5 Aug 2018 3:29 PM IST

It is estimated that about 90 per cent of people who die by suicide have a mental illness (Photo: AFP)

Not suicidal, but one in four US girls may want to harm themselves

Boys may be more likely to do other types of self-injury, like hitting or punching themselves or getting into fights.

5 Aug 2018 2:11 PM IST

The new ink can prevent inflammation and discomfort at the site of the tattoo made to cure cancer before the treatment starts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Electronic skin tattoos could monitor health

The electronic skin exhibits high sensitivity and long-term stability.

5 Aug 2018 2:07 PM IST

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How blogger helped bring breastfeeding back to Serbia

Breast milk produced during the early days is especially rich in nutrients and antibodies.

5 Aug 2018 1:36 PM IST

John F Kennedy. (Photo: AP)

Is JFK's luster fading? Key memorabilia doesn't sell

A number of other intriguing items didn't sell.

5 Aug 2018 12:28 PM IST

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Viruses can alter human body's response to vaccines, pathogens

Subclinical CMV infection alters the immune system and the gut microbiota.

5 Aug 2018 11:27 AM IST

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Change in posture may help you score better in math

Athletes, musicians and public speakers can all benefit from better posture prior to and during their performance.

5 Aug 2018 10:15 AM IST

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Flaunt those luscious locks this monsoon

Here's what you need to do.

5 Aug 2018 10:07 AM IST

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Eating crickets is good for your guts

More than 2 billion people around the world regularly consume insects.

5 Aug 2018 9:56 AM IST

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Imbalance in pH levels may cause Alzheimer's disease

Scientists may have found new evidence of one of the root causes of Alzheimer's disease.

5 Aug 2018 9:45 AM IST

20 riders brave tough terrain on a memorable mountain hiking trip.

Riders on the storm

There was usually something we had never seen before at each mile we crossed, and this trip was not a disappointment on...

5 Aug 2018 12:22 AM IST