Nokia unveils green cell phone made of 100pc recycled materials
Cell phone manufacturer Nokia has come up with an environmentally friendly handset each part of which is made of 100 per cent recycled materials. ANI
Why the world doesnt shake when the eyes move
German researchers have come up with an explanation for why the world appears stable even when people move their eyes. ANI
Commodity branding far predates modern capitalism: Study
It has been long believed that the concept of commodity branding was born in the West with the Industrial Revolution. But a new study has challenged the notion, by revealing that the idea of brands far predates modern capitalism, and in fact modern Western society. ANI
Marijuana compound eases fibromyalgia pain
A recent study at the University of Manitoba Rehabilitation Hospital has revealed that nabilone, a synthetic form of marijuana may aid in reducing pain and anxiety among fibromyalgia patients. ANI
Blood pressure drug may lower artery-clogging lesions
Researchers at University of Kentucky have found that blood pressure drug, Aliskiren, not only reduces blood pressure but also lowers artery-clogging lesions. ANI
PSA test can predict aggressive prostate cancer up to 25 years in advance
Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Centre in New York and Lund University in Sweden have found that a single prostate specific antigen (PSA) test before the age of 50 can be used to predict aggressive prostate cancer. ANI
Viking women dressed provocatively
Women who lived in the major Viking settlement called Birka in the 9th and 10th centuries had a provocative dressing sense, suggests a new study. ANI
Viking women dressed provocatively
Women who lived in the major Viking settlement called Birka in the 9th and 10th centuries had a provocative dressing sense, suggests a new study. ANI
Friendly computer worms may help spread software fixes
Microsoft experts in the UK are trying to develop friendly software worms capable of spreading between computers instead of being downloaded from central servers. ANI
Physicists develop worlds most accurate atomic clock
Physicists have developed a new atomic clock that surpasses previous records for accuracy of current U.S. time standard, making it the worlds most accurate atomic clock. ANI
Scientists develop new materials to selectively capture carbon dioxide
Scientists at the UCLA (University of Los Angeles, California) have developed new materials that can successfully isolate and capture carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming, rising sea levels and the increased acidity of oceans. ANI
Israeli scientist links heavy cell phone usage with cancer
In a new study, an Israeli scientist has found that those indulging in heavy cell phone usage were prone to a higher risk of benign and malignant tumors of the salivary gland. ANI
Gene variant increases schizophrenia risk in women
After performing a complete scan of the human genome, researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Oxford found that a genetic variant in the Reelin gene increases the risk of developing schizophrenia in women. ANI
Queen Harvester ant moms sway daughters fates
Queen Harvester ants hold considerable sway in deciding what their daughters will be when they grow up, says a new study. ANI
When people feel powerful, they pay no heed to others opinions
No point persuading your boss for a new idea while hes feeling the power of his position, for a new study has suggested that when people feel powerful they pay no heed to others opinions. ANI
Mini model of Antarctic lake gives clues to finding ancient life
Scientists have developed a mini model of Antarcticas Lake Vostok - the worlds largest subglacial lake, which has given clues to the way its waters circulate, and hence on where scientists should drill to find ancient life. ANI
Being overweight, obese boosts cancer risk by 50pct
Your chances of developing five different types of cancer escalate by 50 percent if you are overweight or obese, according to a new study. ANI
US to shoot down disabled spy satellite
The Pentagon is contemplating shooting down a disabled US spy satellite before its entry into the atmosphere in late February or early March. ANI
Black pepper may help in treating pigment disease
Researchers at Kings College London have found that a key component in black pepper, known as piperine, can help in developing new treatments for curing Vitiligo skin disease. ANI
Experts warn of rise in infertility levels in future generations
Experts have warned that infertility levels may rise in the generations to come. ANI
Peptide in scorpion venom key to cystic fibrosis treatment
Researchers from Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Emory University and the University of Calgary have found that a peptide in scorpion venom known as GaTx1 can help in controlling cystic fibrosis and other secretory diseases. ANI
Enzyme structure may pave way for cancer, diabetes therapies
Researchers have discovered the structure of an enzyme, making it possible to have a clear understanding of the mechanism by which its mutations may lead to diseases like cancer and diabetes. ANI
Yale scientists develop technique to create new bone
It will now be possible to initiate rapid formation of new bone at targeted locations in the body, for researchers have come up with a technique that combines bone marrow removal and injection of a hormone. ANI
Like sheep and birds, humans too have flock mentality
It not just sheep and birds that move in a flock, humans too have the same mentality, subconsciously following a minority of individuals. ANI
More than 40 percent of worlds oceans heavily impacted by human activities
A new study has indicated that more than 40 percent of the worlds oceans are heavily impacted by human activities, including overfishing and pollution. ANI
Kiribati creates worlds largest marine protected area in Pacific Ocean
Pacific Island nation of Kiribati has established the worlds largest marine protected area as part of an effort to protect coral reefs and rich fish populations threatened by over-fishing and climate change. ANI
Corals thousands of years old hold clues to past climate changes
A new research has discovered that deep-sea corals growing off Hawaii are much older than previously thought and might hold clues about the conditions of the ocean and climate changes over many centuries. ANI
Newly discovered solar system has scaled-down versions of Jupiter and Saturn
A team of international scientists has discovered a solar system nearly 5,000 light years away in our galaxy, that has scaled-down versions of Jupiter and Saturn. ANI