Science & Health

Yeast hybrids made in lab may inspire new flavours of beer and wine

There are hundreds of known species of yeasts and they occupy every ecological niche imaginable worldwide.

Dec 6, 2015

Smog covers parts of northern and central China again

It will cause medium-level or heavy air pollution in the coming days.

Dec 6, 2015

3D software created to track embryonic development

The worm atlas catalog will be the first comprehensive view of how an entire nervous system develops.

Dec 6, 2015

Japan: iREX opens; Leonardo da Vinci robot enthralls public

iREX, 2015 is the largest to date, hosting 446 Japanese and overseas companies and organizations.

Dec 6, 2015

ISRO's positioning system to be 'replacement GPS' for the public: Official

It will also aid in navigation and monitoring of fleet (trucks and ships) movement.

Dec 6, 2015

Mercury level in dolphins linked to exposure in humans

Study 'exemplifies role of dolphins as an animal sentinel in identifying a public health hazard', says researcher

Dec 5, 2015

Eatthismuch app creates detailed meal plans to deal with weight goals

The Eatthismuch app automates the recipes.

Dec 5, 2015

Bihar govt to get more help from Gates Foundation to improve healthcare

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates meets Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar during a three-day visit.

Dec 5, 2015

Launch of Orbital's cargo ship Cygnus delayed further

Cygnus is scheduled to fly on 5:10 pm ET on Saturday, 5 December.

Dec 5, 2015

India's tree and forest cover increases by more than 5,000 sq km: FSI

The total forest cover has increased to 21.34%.

Dec 5, 2015

Pot smokers beware! Marijuana can lead to serious mental disorder

The person using the drug can lose contact with external reality, the study warns.

Dec 4, 2015

Orbital ATK delays launch of Cygnus due to bad weather

The launch is now scheduled for 5:33 p.m. local time (2233 GMT) on Friday.

Dec 4, 2015

SpaceX may go for land-based rocket landing in December itself

Last June, SpaceX encountered a disaster when its Falcon 9 rocket disintegrated during launch.

Dec 3, 2015

UNHCR calls for more focus on climate-related migration

The United Nations refugee agency UNHCR said on Wednesday (2 December) climate-related migration must be prioritised in a climate deal currently being negotiated at the Paris climate summit.

Dec 3, 2015

Nicaragua: Momotombo Volcano erupts after centurys calmness

Sand and ash have covered La Paz Centro municipality in Nicaragua, as a result of Wednesdays (2 December) hours long eruption of Momotombo Volcano. It has been 110 years of relative calmness since the 1297m high volcano experienced a major eruption last time in 1905.

Dec 3, 2015