Whale protein could hold key to synthetic blood

Whale protein could hold key to synthetic blood

09-10-2015 

Proteins that allow deep-diving whales to remain active while holding their breath for up to two hours could help create life-saving synthetic blood for human patients, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, suggest.

Researchers compared…

Google to set up Wi-Fi at 400 railway stations

Google to set up Wi-Fi at 400 railway stations

28-09-2015 

Google has reportedly announced plans to make Internet accessible to one crore passengers at 100 busiest railway stations in India by the end of next year and will later expand it to 300 other stations, making it one of the largest public Wi-Fi projects…

Fruits, vegetables can prevent depression, says study

Fruits, vegetables can prevent depression, says study

19-09-2015 

Eating a Mediterranean diet or other healthy dietary pattern, comprising of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts, is associated with preventing the onset of depression, according to s new large study.

The study of 15,093 people suggests depression…

Short sleepers more likely to catch a cold

Short sleepers more likely to catch a cold

16-09-2015 

People who sleep six hours a night or less are four times more likely to catch a cold when exposed to the virus, compared to those who get more than seven hours of sleep a night, scientists have found.

The findings, by researchers from University…

Four Indian museums among top 25 in Asia

Four Indian museums among top 25 in Asia

16-09-2015 

Four Indian museums are listed amongst the best in Asia. They have been picked by leading travel site TripAdvisor for its Travelers Choice awards.

Bagore Hi Haveli (Udaipur), Darshan Museum (Pune), Don Bosco Center for Indigenous Cultures (Mawlai)…

Cyber security breach growing concern for Government bodies

Cyber security breach growing concern for Government bodies

08-09-2015 

With an increasing bent towards digital technologies, the world is not only getting simpler for the intended audience but it is also opening up new channels for the notorious minds, says a press release.

Within the digital parameters, chances…

Using smartphones at night may disrupt sleep in teens, says study

Using smartphones at night may disrupt sleep in teens, says study

07-09-2015 

Even an hour of night-time light exposure from tablets or smartphones can significantly disrupt sleep in teenagers, a new study has warned.

The research found that the sleep biology of boys and girls aged 9 to 15 who were in the earlier stages…

Plants can ease hot temperatures in cities; NASA study

Plants can ease hot temperatures in cities; NASA study

03-09-2015 

Plants within urban areas – along roads, in parks, and in wooded neighbourhoods – can regulate the urban heating effect which can raise the temperature of cities compared to neighbouring rural and semi-rural areas, according to a new NASA…

Quitting smoking after heart attack improves quality of life

Quitting smoking after heart attack improves quality of life

01-09-2015 

Quitting smoking after a heart attack has immediate benefits, including less chest pain, better quality of daily life and improved mental health, scientists have found.

Many of these improvements became apparent as little as one month after…

Gazing into someone else’s eyes can cause hallucinations

Gazing into someone else’s eyes can cause hallucinations

27-08-2015 

Lovers, take note! Gazing deeply into someone else’s eyes can transport people to an altered state of consciousness in which they experience strange hallucinations, a new study suggests.

Researcher Giovanni Caputo, from the University…