Microscopic computers may be managing human health by 2033
Celebrated inventor and futurologist Ray Kurzweil has predicted that it will be possible by 2033 to fix microscopic computers, as small as blood cells, inside human bodies to manage health. ANI
Projects to tackle agricultural, food security challenges in developing world unveiled
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and the Department for International Development (DFID) in the UK are launching 12 new projects to address the challenges of agriculture and food security in developing countries. ANI
Researchers find more effective way to treat Crohns disease
A new international study has opened the door to a safer and more effective treatment option for sufferers of Crohns disease - a top-down therapy. ANI
Swimming may ease fibromyalgia
A regular dip in a warm swimming pool can alleviate pain in patients suffering from fibromyalgia, says a new study. ANI
Low levels of gastric acid increase odds of foodborne diseases
A new study from Australia has revealed that low levels of gastric acid increase the odds of foodborne infections in individuals. ANI
NASAs ocean voyage to probe climate-relevant gases
A voyage, co-sponsored by NASA, will embark on a research mission on February 28 to the Southern Ocean, to study how gases important to climate change move between the atmosphere and the ocean under high winds and seas. ANI
Experts debunk theory that eyespots mimic eyes of predators enemies
Zoologists at the University of Cambridge have found evidence against the 150-year-old theory that circular markings on creatures, such as butterflies, are effective against predators because they mimic the eyes of the predators own enemies. ANI
Study of tectonic plates may help scientists determine earthquake risks
A new research by scientists regarding how tectonic plates move into the deepest reaches of the Earth, could potentially improve their ability to assess earthquake risks. ANI
Invading rats threaten the survival of the worlds seabirds
A new report has indicated that invasive rats on ocean islands are threatening the survival of many of the worlds seabirds. ANI
Soon, a mere $10 chip may turn your mobile into a fully-fledged computer
Your cell phones may soon start receiving transmissions of high-definition films from nearby video shops, and then upload them to a home computer within a few seconds. ANI
Sperm whales could be the least sleep-dependent mammals
Researchers studying sperm whales have determined that the marine species could be the least sleep-dependent mammals known in the animal kingdom. ANI
Subordination of women, lack of political will major hurdles in tackling AIDS
Lack of political will to influence attitudes, subordination of women and myths about HIV/AIDS are some of the major hurdles in curbing the spread of the disease, according to an expert. ANI
Moderate aerobic fitness may reduce stroke risk: Study
A large, long-running study has suggested that a moderate level of aerobic fitness can result in a significant reduction of stroke-risk in both men and women. ANI
Squirrels are masters at tactical deception
They might be small in size, but squirrels are clever and smart when it comes to tricking and deception, according to a new study. ANI
Scientists use genetic tags to disclose secrets of memory retention in mice
Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute have used genetic tags in mice to understand the cellular mechanism behind memory, and which helps in its retention over a long period of time. ANI
Empty Nest Syndrome may be a good thing after all
Seeing your kid all grown-up might give you a sinking feeling, but its not all that bad, says a study which found that as kids reach adulthood their parents see them as peers. ANI
Smog over Venus indicates that it has a changeable weather
Observations by a spacecraft of the European Space Agency has revealed that Venus has a bright haze layer made up of sulphuric acid, which indicates that the planet has a changeable and extremely large-scale weather. ANI
Vulnerability of widely-used security systems memory exposed
A team of Princeton University students and experts from the computer industry has shown that it is still possible to access a piece of encrypted information even when it is stored in memory systems that are known to be secure, particularly in laptops. ANI
Einstein, Newton, Mozart achieved genius through autism
Famous and brilliant individuals in the fields of science, politics and the arts, such has Isaac Newton, Albert Einstein, Thomas Jefferson and Mozart, accomplished success through autism, according to a leading psychiatrist. ANI
Daytime dozing may increase stroke risk in elderly
A new study has suggested that regular daytime dozing is linked to a significantly increased risk of stroke in older people. ANI
Vitamin E may boost TB risk in male smokers with high vitamin C intake
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki, Finland, has revealed that Vitamin E might increase tuberculosis risk in male smokers with high vitamin C intake. ANI
Lack of sleep linked to more injuries in kids
Children who do not get adequate sleep are likely to sustain more injuries, according to a new study. ANI
Copper may prevent HIV transmission through breast milk and blood
Researchers from the U.S. and abroad have developed an inexpensive copper-based filter that may inhibit the transmission of HIV through breast milk and blood. ANI
Astronomers detect dark matter structures spanning 270 mln light-years
An international team of astronomers from France and Canada has managed to detect for the first time dark matter structures up to 270 million light years in size, which extend to more than 2000 times the size of our Milky Way. o glimpse the unseen structures, the astronomers X-rayed the dark matter, an invisible web that makes up more than 80 per cent of the mass of the universe. ANI
Turmeric may dramatically reduce chances of developing heart failure
One of the major spice in Indian food - the yellow colored turmeric - may dramatically reduce the chances of developing heart failure, say researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre of the Toronto General Hospital. ANI
Gene behind immune deficiency linked to balance disorder in humans
A new study on mice by researchers at the University of Iowa, The Jackson Laboratory and East Carolina University, has cited that a genetic defect responsible for severe immune deficiency in humans may also lead to balance disorders. ANI