Science & Health

Novel compound to tackle Type-2 diabetes discovered

An anti-diabetes compound with a novel mechanism of action has been found.

Dec 8, 2015

Russian defence satellite 'lost' after failing to separate from carrier rocket

This was the second launch of the Soyuz-2.1B three-stage carrier rocket.

Dec 8, 2015

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Dont listen to the climate change cynics

Former California governor and Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger told delegates at the United Nations climate conference on 7 December to ignore the naysayers who say a global deal is out of reach. The motivational address came as ministers representing many of the 195 parties met in Paris with the talks moving into their second phase before a 11 December deadline for an agreement.

Dec 7, 2015

Mount Etna: Red-hot lava spurts into sky as volcano erupts again

The worlds most active volcano on the Mediterranean island of Sicily has been putting on an impressive display

Dec 7, 2015

India, most flood-prone country in the world: Report

Out of 164 countries, India ranks as the most flood-prone country with a huge risk to its GDP.

Dec 7, 2015

World's first biologically powered chip created at Columbia Engineering

Molecular machinery of living systems to power an integrated circuit.

Dec 7, 2015

Soon, a 'power paper' that can store electricity made from simple materials

The material consists of nanocellulose and a conductive polymer.

Dec 7, 2015

Storm Desmond: Emergency teams make door-to-door rescues in flooded northwest

British soldiers, sea rescue workers, firefighters and mountain rescue teams were working through day and night in Cumbria on 6 December after the northwest was hit by flooding that observers say has been on an unprecedented scale.

Dec 7, 2015

World's most technologically-advanced book launched [Video]

Lost My Name is gearing up to launch the world's most technologically-advanced book.

Dec 7, 2015

Uruguay: 94.5% of electricity produced from renewable energy sources

The country has cut down its carbon footprint within 10 years.

Dec 7, 2015

Orbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft launch to supply ISS a success

The launch had been delayed due to bad weather conditions.

Dec 7, 2015

China to rank first in electric car sales, surpassing US in 2015

The sale of electric cars is expected to reach 220,000 to 250,000.

Dec 7, 2015

Rising number of diabetes cases can affect India's economic growth: Experts

Financial burden of diabetes on India in next 10 years can increase drastically and threaten productivity level.

Dec 6, 2015

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