Science & Health

Mood-gauging humanoid robots highlight World Robot Exhibition

Humanoid robots that can gauge your mood were among the highlights of the World Robot Exhibition in Beijing on Tuesday (24 November). The exhibition is a part of the three-day World Robot Conference, which also includes a forum and a robot contest for elementary school and junior high school teams. It is the first time for China to host such an event.

Nov 24, 2015

Designers developing high-tech tattoos to track human bodies

The tattoo can easily be washed off just like a normal, temporary fashionable tattoo.

Nov 24, 2015

Genetically-modified mosquitoes may help stop spread of malaria

Introduction of the modified insects into normal mosquito populations curb transmission of malaria.

Nov 24, 2015

NASA ties up with Aerojet Rocketdyne to modernise RS-25 engines

Aeroject Rocketdyne will modernise space shuttle engines to make them more replaceable and affordable.

Nov 24, 2015

Padma awards 2016: 13 Kerala nominees; Mohanlal, Boby Chemmanur not on list

The names of the recipients of the top civilian awards are announced every year on Republic Day.

Nov 24, 2015

Developing nations need support to boost food production, cut agricultural emissions

Wealthy governments and other donors need to invest more to reduce carbon emissions stemming from agriculture.

Nov 24, 2015

Mexico: 5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico City; no casualties

The quake shook buildings and forced office towers to be evacuated, but no damage or injuries were reported.

Nov 24, 2015

Biofuel creators champion whisky by-products over ethanol

A Scottish company has developed a commercial scale method of producing biofuel capable of fuelling cars from the unwanted residue of the whisky fermentation process. Edinburgh-based Celtic Renewables developed its process of producing biobutanol at industrial scale in Belgium and was recently awarded a £11m ($16.7m) grant by the British government to build a bespoke facility of its own in central Scotland.

Nov 23, 2015

Robust mini-intestine grown in lab for nutritional research

A nutrient solution in a test tube stimulated stem cells to develop into an organ-like structure.

Nov 23, 2015

Study finds 'migration' as the secret behind bacterial sex

The migration between communities of bacteria can take place anywhere, from the human body to soil.

Nov 23, 2015

Global health experts blame WHO for 'egregious failure' on Ebola

A panel of global health experts makes 10 key reform proposals aimed at preventing such catastrophes further.

Nov 23, 2015

Analogue, digital circuits within turn plants 'electronic'

The aim is to develop applications for energy, environmental sustainability and new ways of interacting with plants.

Nov 22, 2015

Study: New boutique chocolates to satisfy sweet cravings

Striking difference in aroma among chocolates made from different yeast fermentations.

Nov 22, 2015

Myanmar: Almost 100 bodies pulled out after jade mine landslide

Safety measures at the mines and surrounding dumping sites are minimal.

Nov 22, 2015

More than half of Amazon tree species at risk of extinction

The trees are important in their ecosystems for erosion control and climate moderation.

Nov 22, 2015