Research

Shoulder pain? You may be at a risk of heart disease!

If this new study is anything to go by then you possibly need to be more careful if your shoulder pains more often than not. According to a study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine having shoulder problems may be due to heart disease risk factors.

Dec 29, 2016, 00:47 AM IST

Plants sense gravity, Space cucumbers reveal how!

In an interesting research conducted by experts in Japan, it has been discovered that plants can sense gravity. The study published in Nature Microgravity journal states that using samples grown on board the International Space Station, the research team highlighted the valuable contribution of the gravity-sensitive CsPIN1 protein to this process.

Dec 27, 2016, 01:43 AM IST

Indians win most international scholarships for rice, wheat research

India has achieved a milestone of producing the highest number of winners in the Monsanto Beachell-Borlaug International Scholarship Programme (MBBISP).

Nov 18, 2016, 23:23 PM IST

A little lie may make you a big liar

Telling self-serving lies may gradually lead people to a bigger one and finally push them down a slippery slope where their brains may start to adapt to the dishonesty, making deceit look much easier, an interesting study has revealed.

Oct 25, 2016, 17:46 PM IST

Social media won't affect your ability to concentrate: Study

Frequent use of online social media does not lead to long-term problems with your ability to concentrate.

Oct 08, 2016, 16:17 PM IST

Exposure to bright light can help men with low sexual drive: Study

A recent research has found that the radiant glow of bright light may actually help some men combat their flagging sexual desire.

Sep 20, 2016, 19:14 PM IST

Wow! New plastic clothing material to keep people cool

Stanford scientists have developed a low-cost, plastic-based textile that, if woven into clothing, could cool your body far more efficiently than is possible with the natural or synthetic fabrics in clothes we wear today.

Sep 02, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

New research identifies role of mood in making decisions

In their study, Gross and his fellow researchers used a smartphone app to randomly survey the activities and moods of more than 60,000 people over an average of 27 days, and found that mood plays a strong role in how people decide to spend their time each day.

Aug 29, 2016, 11:21 AM IST

Twins live longer than singletons

Having a twin brother or sister increases your chances of living a life longer than singletons, new research has found.

Aug 19, 2016, 23:52 PM IST

How societal cooperation led to larger human brain

Researchers has found that judging other people in social groups has promoted the rapid expansion of the human brain's size over the last two million years.

Aug 15, 2016, 16:15 PM IST

Paper trays coated with silver capable of extending shelf-life of eggs: Research

The research conducted by an Indian scientist further mentions that this development is meant to help eggs stored in village farms to stay for longer periods and be sold without compromising on quality.

Jul 27, 2016, 18:26 PM IST

Revealed: How Zakir Naik is connected to 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed​!

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Jul 08, 2016, 15:51 PM IST

India pays minimum attention on research: President

President Pranab Mukherjee has said that India pays minimum attention to research and added that the country should invest more time in R&D (Research and Development).

Jun 09, 2016, 06:32 AM IST

New research discloses genetic history of camels

Use by human societies in primordial trade routes has shaped the genetic diversity of the camel, famously known as the 'ship of the desert,' finds a interesting study of its ancient and modern DNA.

May 14, 2016, 16:51 PM IST

Can a conventional name help you live longer?

For the study, published in the journal Explorations in Economic History, the researchers examined three million death certificates from 1802 to 1970 in the US.

Mar 26, 2016, 15:36 PM IST

Manhunt in Brussels after raid linked to Paris attacks

Shots were fired on Tuesday at Belgian police in the capital Brussels as they carried out an operation linked to the Paris attacks, Belgian prosecutors said.

Mar 15, 2016, 22:15 PM IST

India, Russia ink deal on competitive research projects

The agreement provides for competitive research grants to Indians and Russians for joint implementation of projects.

Jan 27, 2016, 19:19 PM IST

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Jan 19, 2016, 17:08 PM IST

DNA: India still lags behind in R&D innovation

Analysis on how India is lagging behind in in R&D and innovation compared to countries. Watch this report to know more.

Jan 14, 2016, 23:53 PM IST

Give more opportunities to girls in science education, research: Smriti ​Irani

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday called for more opportunities to be given to girls.

Jan 14, 2016, 23:29 PM IST