Science & Health

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

Free-flying robots can help people interact with virtual 3D objects

At present, there are 12 flying robots that can fly at the same time in space.

Nov 17, 2015

Mexico: Colima volcano eruption sends ash 3000m in to the air

Mexicos Colima volcano, also known as the Fire Volcano, erupted on Monday (16 November) sending a plume of smoke and ash some 3,000 metres into the air. Located in the southwestern Mexican state of Colima, the volcano has been exhibiting continuous activity since 9 July which has prompted evacuations several times.

Nov 17, 2015

After veggies, ISS astronauts will witness flowers blooming in space in 2016

It is for the first time that a flowering crop experiment will be grown on the orbiting laboratory, NASA said.

Nov 17, 2015

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Science & Health

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

Free-flying robots can help people interact with virtual 3D objects

Mexico: Colima volcano eruption sends ash 3000m in to the air

After veggies, ISS astronauts will witness flowers blooming in space in 2016

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]