Non-invasive alternative to test blood-sugar level developed
The daily routine of diabetics to prick the finger to check blood-sugar levels might soon be passé, for a Baylor University researcher has developed an electromagnetic sensor that could provide them a non-invasive alternative to read their blood glucose levels. ANI
Gravity-powered LED floor lamp wins Greener Gadget Award
A Virginia Tech student has won Greener Gadget Award for creating a LED floor lamp, dubbed Gravia, that is powered by gravity. ANI
Scientists develop miracle self-mending tights
Scientists in Paris have developed new tights that repair themselves within minutes of being ripped, thus putting an end to the embarrassment caused to millions of women. ANI
Curriculum-based prevention program reduces bullying among students
Researchers at University of Denver suggest that a curriculum-based bullying prevention program can reduce the incidents of bullying among elementary school children. ANI
Parents spend 3,000 more hours of quality time with first-born child
A new research provides a possible explanation as to why elder siblings tend to earn more and get more education than the younger ones. ANI
New coating strategy may lead to improved solar cells
A team of Northwestern University researchers has developed a new anode coating strategy that significantly enhances the efficiency of solar energy power conversion, which may lead to improved solar cell performance. ANI
19th century design inspires development of small robotic aircraft
Several international research groups are working on developing a small robotic aircraft powered by rotating paddle-wheel wings, which would be inspired by a bizarre aircraft design dating from the late 19th century. ANI
Birds may have co-existed with marine and terrestrial dinosaurs
The discovery of the oldest known bird fossils in New Zealand, along with other remains from the same area, has fuelled speculations that the birds co-existed with marine and terrestrial dinosaurs. ANI
Scientists demonstrate how regulation of genes governs metabolism
Scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) are working towards showing that gene-regulatory network governs fundamental life processes, including metabolism. ANI
Expressive writing makes cancer patients feel better about themselves
Writing about ones own thoughts might help cancer patients change their attitude towards the disease in a positive way, says a new study. ANI
Researchers find genetic mutation in peripheral artery disease
Researchers have shed light on how peripheral artery disease or PAD develops and progresses in humans, by finding a genetic mutation in the disease. ANI