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Synaptics even claims that the fingerprint technology is twice as fast as 3D facial recognition, clearly taking a dig at Apples FaceID. (Representational Image: Vivo)

New technology can predict time of death

Experts are hoping that the algorithm could come in handy to treat terminally ill patients.

23 Jan 2018 12:18 PM IST

Marijuana is one of the most widely used recreational drugs among individuals of reproductive age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does marijuana use lower chances of getting pregnant?

The findings have been published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health (JECH).

23 Jan 2018 10:30 AM IST

The salience network detects important information, both in the environment and internally. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why some people are more creative than others decoded

They were able to use that pattern to predict how creative other people's responses would be based on their connections...

23 Jan 2018 10:16 AM IST

It turned out that jumping up and down is a more efficient workout than hitting the pavement. (Photo: Pixabay)

The skipping rope can be your friend

After six weeks of monitoring, it came to light that 10-minute jump-rope sessions a day were more efficient than...

23 Jan 2018 10:06 AM IST

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New tech can predict time of death

The programme has been developed by researchers at Stanford University.

22 Jan 2018 8:48 PM IST

The drug makes the malaria pathogen unable to metabolise or reproduce. (Photo: Pixabay)

New drug combination can safely treat malaria: study

Humans tolerate the drug well and suffer barely any side effects.

22 Jan 2018 7:15 PM IST

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New drug combination can safely treat malaria: Study

The two-fold medication was administered for three days to patients aged one to thirty who were infected with malaria.

22 Jan 2018 6:56 PM IST

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Adolescent drinking can cause liver problems later in life

Alcohol is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis and liver-related deaths.

22 Jan 2018 6:27 PM IST

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Cervical cancer's signs every woman should know

Most cancer cases are linked to an infection from the human papillomavirus.

22 Jan 2018 6:10 PM IST

Studies should examine parallel biological pathways linking depression to cancer survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depressive symptoms can cut survival rate in cancer patients

Depressive symptoms may affect head and neck cancer patients' survival through mechanisms that coincide with activities...

22 Jan 2018 4:29 PM IST

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Woman breaks her rib from a bad cough

Find out what she really had.

22 Jan 2018 4:07 PM IST

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Researchers explain why it's difficult to say no to carbs

Researchers hope their findings could help lead to a way for people to avoid unhealthy junk food.

22 Jan 2018 2:13 PM IST