New York, Dec 27 (IANS) Small price differences in food products, which mimic a “fat tax”, can be highly effective in shifting consumer demand from high calorie to healthier low calorie alternatives, say authors of…
New York, Dec 27 (IANS) Ever faced job rejection due to “over-qualification”? But over-qualification — the condition of employees who believe that their qualifications exceed the requirements of their jobs — may actually be beneficial…
Santiago, Dec 26 (IANS/EFE) A new scientific study has reached the conclusion that the fresh water found in Puerto Williams town in southern Chile’s Magallanes region is the purest in the world, the University of…
London, Dec 26 (PTI) A new academic study into the legal rights of Prince Charles has revealed that the heir to the British throne has the authority to set off nuclear explosions without criminal punishment….
New York, Dec 26 (IANS) Is there a creature that can defeat death? Yes, says new research that confirmed that the tiny hydra – a centimetre-long polyp that inhabits fresh water all over the world…
Beijing, Dec 26 (IANS) China contributed the world’s largest number of outbound tourists in 2015, according to data from the China National Tourism Administration (CNTA). About 120 million Chinese travelled overseas in 2015, up from…
New York, Dec 26 (IANS) With 33.9 twins per 1,000 births, the US recorded an all-time high in 2014, a new report said. “The twin birth rate was 33.9 per 1,000 in 2014, which was…
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) Researchers from US Department of Energy (DOE) have completed the production of a specialised fuel to power future deep space missions. The production of 50 grams of plutonium-238 – roughly the…
London, Dec 25 (IANS) Not enough attention is paid to threats of violence against public servants when anti-corruption reforms are developed, says a study to determine underlying causes of corruption in government administrations. “Many seriously…
New York, Dec 25 (IANS) You might not notice it, but plants actually wage war with each other to outgrow and absorb sunlight! Their weapons? Special sensors that can detect depletion of red and blue…
New York, Dec 25 (IANS) A new mathematical model developed by three American scientists offers a simplified approach to studying the spread of dengue fever in urban areas by breaking down the epidemic dynamics across…
New Delhi, Dec 25 (IANS) A Bengaluru-based biotechnology start-up has developed a 3D-printed tissue that functions like a human liver and can one day be used for full-fledged liver transplants, according to the developers. The…
New York, Dec 25 (IANS) A joint research team from the US and Japan has identified a thermosensor protein which is associated with temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD) among American alligators. It has been observed that…
(AAP Image/James Gathany) Melbourne, Dec 25 (IANS) New research has revealed how malaria parasites cause an inflammatory reaction that sabotages our body’s ability to protect itself against the disease. Researchers from Melbourne’s Walter and Eliza…
New York, Dec 25 (IANS) Can the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria be squarely blamed on the misuse and overuse of antibiotics? No, there is more to the problem than the misuse of common medications, says…
New York, Dec 25 (IANS) Interventions targeted at individual students can improve the classroom environment and trigger a second wave of benefits for all classmates, new research shows. “Our results suggest that the whole effect…
Washington, Dec 25 (IANS) In a good news for those who cannot shun their drink and also have “sweet tooth”, scientists have discovered for the first time a liver hormone that works via brain to…
New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) There has been a sharp increase in the number of youngsters undergoing cosmetic surgeries just because they want to look better on social media platforms, doctors said. About 40 percent…
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) In a landmark study, researchers have found that unusual changes in the instructions for how the genome folds up on itself could be a completely new biological mechanism that underlies…
New York, Dec 24 (IANS) A medical marijuana derivative was found safe and effective in reducing the frequency of seizures in most children and young adults enrolled in a year-long study led by epilepsy specialists…