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…

Winery waste could produce low cost biofuel

Winery waste could produce low cost biofuel

26-08-2015 

The solid grape waste left over from wine-making could be used to produce low cost biofuel, scientists have found.

The researchers showed that up to 400 litres of bioethanol could be produced by fermentation of a tonne of grape marc –…

Hot chilli may lead to new treatments for obesity

Hot chilli may lead to new treatments for obesity

25-08-2015 

Consumption of hot chilli may prevent overeating by acting on nerves in the stomach, a finding which may lead to new treatments for obesity, scientists say.

University of Adelaide researchers have discovered a high-fat diet may impair important…

Expert team to inspect Nalanda University for heritage tag

Expert team to inspect Nalanda University for heritage tag

23-08-2015 

An expert team of International Council of Monuments and Sites based in Paris will inspect the ruins of Nalanda University and hold talks with Bihar government officials this week to decide a UNESCO World Heritage tag for the ancient site.

The…

Vidya Lakshmi portal launched for students seeking loans

Vidya Lakshmi portal launched for students seeking loans

21-08-2015 

web-based portal viz. Vidya Lakshmi (http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in) has been launched for students seeking educational loans, says a press release.

It’s a one-of-its-kind portal providing single window for students to access information…

World’s leading Genomic tests now available in India

World’s leading Genomic tests now available in India

20-08-2015 

United States-based Myriad Genetics, the world’s largest molecular diagnostic company, announced a strategic partnership with Positive Bioscience to offer the first-of-its-kind molecular genomic testing in India, says a press release.

With…