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Researchers from the University of Minnesota in the US suggest that as the mean global temperature increases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Plants emit 30 per cent more carbon than thought: study

Such increases may lower the future ability of global vegetation to offset carbon dioxide emissions caused by burning of...

18 Nov 2017 8:08 AM GMT

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh in the UK identified a key protein called HIF-1 that could explain why heavy bleeding occurs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Heavy periods could soon be a thing of the past

The fact that preliminary results suggest no interference with fertility makes it even more promising.

29 Jan 2018 8:08 AM GMT

The breakthrough could pave the way for a far more effective allergy medicine. (Photo: Pixabay)

Newly found mechanism could pave way to end allergic reactions

The antibody interacts in a complex biochemical process in the human body by which it prevents the antibody from...

28 Jan 2018 2:45 AM GMT

The olfactory-based virtual reality system could lead to a fuller understanding of odour-guided navigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Our brain may navigate using just smells: study

Development of virtual reality technology has mainly focused on vision and sound.

27 Feb 2018 8:46 AM GMT

Excess levels of either calcium or alpha-synuclein may be what starts the chain reaction that leads to the death of brain cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Excess calcium in brain may lead to Parkinson's disease

Understanding the role of alpha-synuclein in physiological or pathological processes may aid in the development of new...

19 Feb 2018 12:32 PM GMT

Even in the most arid places on Earth, there is some moisture in the air and extracting it could be a key to survival. (Photo: Pixabay)

Novel device can harvest water from desert air

The test device was powered solely by sunlight, and although it was a small proof-of-concept device.

25 March 2018 8:13 AM GMT

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

Genes linked with sunburn, skin cancer risk

Eight of the genes had been associated with skin cancer in previous research.

8 May 2018 3:41 PM GMT

For millions of people with type 2 diabetes, ongoing vigilance over the amount of sugar, or glucose, in their blood is the key to health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pain-free patch for diabetics may manage blood sugar for days

It is mixed with therapeutic agents and poured into a microneedle form to make the patch.

27 Dec 2017 7:07 AM GMT

In the new study, new geophysical data collected by colleagues in Belgium and France has been combined with seafloor data from Britain showing evidence of huge holes and a valley system located on the seafloor.

European history on repeat: Study finds evidence of 'Brexit 1.0'

The first pieces of the puzzle came some 10 years ago, when researchers found geophysical evidence in the central part...

5 April 2017 11:14 AM GMT

The team proved the reservoir computing concept using a test of handwriting recognition, a common benchmark among neural networks. (Photo: Pixabay)

New system can help machines think like humans

This contrasts with typical computer systems, where processors perform logic separate from memory modules.

24 Dec 2017 8:34 AM GMT