Science & Health

Fake pesticides endangering crops, human health across Indian farms

Fake pesticide industry is expanding at 20% per year while the overall market is growing at 12%.

Nov 20, 2015

Genetically modified salmon approved for human consumption by FDA

A battle over whether the US government should require special labels for genetically modified foods is set to heat up after a type of salmon on Thursday (19 November) became the first biotech animal approved for human consumption.

Nov 20, 2015

Is El Nino responsible for excessive rain in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu?

In 1997 when Tamil Nadu saw heavy rains, the El Nino was recorded as the strongest in decades.

Nov 20, 2015

NIH abandons chimp research; promises to return last 50 chimpanzees to Chimp Haven

The agency had decided to keep 50 chimps with them for the purpose of future medical researches.

Nov 20, 2015

Global fight to end TB depends on India increasing funding, says WHO

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been facing criticism for cutting federal health budget by 20%.

Nov 20, 2015

US: Health regulators give green signal to genetically engineered salmon

FDA had approved the genetically engineered Atlantic salmon 5 years ago.

Nov 20, 2015

Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November

IIS 2015 hosts eminent personalities who focus on empowering people with disabilities.

Nov 19, 2015

American Medical Association wants ban on consumer ads for prescription drugs

AMA says such ads lead to increasing costs and demand from patients for expensive treatment.

Nov 19, 2015

Biohackers look to produce affordable generic insulin

They aim to create and refine synthetic insulin from E coli bacteria and document the process.

Nov 19, 2015

New Ebola vaccine is safe, stimulates strong immune response, reveals fresh trial

The vaccine consists of a modified cold virus so that it does not cause illness in human beings.

Nov 19, 2015

NASA developing 'Chemical Laptop' to search for alien life

It will help astronauts look for the signatures of life on other worlds.

Nov 18, 2015

Tennis ace Nadal to debut in Indian print ads to promote Spanish olives in India

Nadal said olives should be promoted in order for people to know and enjoy the fruit's nutritious values.

Nov 18, 2015

Russia puts next gen Tundra satellite into orbit to detect incoming missile attacks

It will restore Moscow's capability to detect, track and identify worldwide missile launches from space.

Nov 18, 2015

Indians' genomics could reveal bird flu resisting characteristics: Expert

Highly pathogenic sub-types of avian flu can spread across borders, the US Virologist added.

Nov 18, 2015

Russian weapon: Space cannon to blast US spy satellites during Cold War revealed

The R-23M was a 23-millimeter automatic cannon that could be fired in the vacuum of space.

Nov 18, 2015

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Science & Health

Fake pesticides endangering crops, human health across Indian farms

Genetically modified salmon approved for human consumption by FDA

Is El Nino responsible for excessive rain in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu?

NIH abandons chimp research; promises to return last 50 chimpanzees to Chimp Haven

Global fight to end TB depends on India increasing funding, says WHO

US: Health regulators give green signal to genetically engineered salmon

Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November

American Medical Association wants ban on consumer ads for prescription drugs

Biohackers look to produce affordable generic insulin

New Ebola vaccine is safe, stimulates strong immune response, reveals fresh trial

NASA developing 'Chemical Laptop' to search for alien life

Tennis ace Nadal to debut in Indian print ads to promote Spanish olives in India

Russia puts next gen Tundra satellite into orbit to detect incoming missile attacks

Indians' genomics could reveal bird flu resisting characteristics: Expert

Russian weapon: Space cannon to blast US spy satellites during Cold War revealed

Chiranjeevi at crossroads: Will he regret turning down Nelson Dilipkumar's offer?

Leaked! Newly-wed bride Parineeti Chopra flaunts sindoor, mehendi as she poses with husband Raghav Chadha [Photo]

'Raghav ki hui Parineeti': Crowd blesses newly-wed couple; Kabira song plays during Pari's bidaai [Watch]