Empires of old are shrouded in mystery and are the subject of intense historical investigation. Given the enormous time scales […]
Gene of thrones: genomes of rulers reveal how empires rose and fell Read Post »
Climate change is stressing rainforests where the highly sensitive cocoa bean grows, but chocolate lovers need not despair, say companies
Will chocolate’s future hinge on success of growing cocoa in the lab? Read Post »
Cities around the world, but especially in Asia, are growing upwards faster than they are spreading outwards, a new study
Asian cities are growing upwards more than outwards, satellite data show Read Post »
Fireflies rely on flashing signals to communicate with other fireflies using light-emitting lanterns on their abdomens. In fireflies of the
Do some spiders exploit firefly’s flashing signals to lure more prey? Read Post »
“The signals made by male fireflies in webs with spiders looked a lot more like the signals of free females.”
Do some spiders exploit firefly’s flashing signals to lure more prey? Read Post »
A fraction: Of the over 2,300 chemicals in garlic cloves, barely 70 chemicals figure in nutrition charts. | Photo Credit:
The chemical treasury in garlic Read Post »
Just the facts may not be enough to overcome misinformation, a recent study indicates. In an experiment, 152 college students
Facts alone fall short in correcting science misinformation Read Post »
Using human breast cancer cells, a team of scientists at the Kolkata-based Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
IACS scientists discover a new target for cancer treatment Read Post »
Days after the Centre unveiled its BioE3 policy to boost bio-technology-centric manufacturing in India, the Department of Biotechnology – as
To boost ethanol production, Centre moots dedicated enzyme manufacturing Read Post »
Heart and a stethoscope with heartbeat (pulse) symbol in Light blue background | Photo Credit: bernie_photo Women’s heart disease risks,
Blood tests allow 30-year estimates of women’s cardio risks: study Read Post »
Mitochondria are dynamic. They constantly shift in size, number and location, traveling between many different parts of the cells to
The North Indian Ocean supplies a large part of the moisture required to generate the 200 lakh crore or so
Why are cyclones in the Arabian Sea not so common? Read Post »
