New particle collider more precise than LHC awaits approval
The electron ion collider can provide a more detailed picture of the atom.
India to test indigenous low-cost space radar in June
The MOTR was made at a quarter of the price as radars made abroad.
Nishinoshima: Biologists train sights on new Japanese island to watch evolution of life
The newest bit of real estate in the Pacific Ocean is now barren and still growing.
Ears under attack from high fidelity personal music systems
Hearing loss among today's teens is about 30% higher than a decade ago.
Global warming established with detection of atmosphere hotspot
The strong warming in the upper atmosphere removes doubts on emissions induced warming.
Korean scientists turn cigarette butts into efficient energy storage material
A simple process converted the toxic butts into high performing capacitors.
New record set on scientific collaboration with 5,154 scientists working on a paper
Like earlier records this one too involves the particle collider at Cern.
Mysterious antimatter cloud detected inside thunderstorm defies explanation
The high energy gamma rays expected in such a thunderstorm production was not seen.
Massive, fast moving structure seen beneath Tibetan Plateau in earthquake simulation study
Computer simulation ran data from 227 earthquakes in the region and matched observations.
Indian giant fish yet to be named is on brink of extinction
The Indian humpback Mahseer could vanish within a generation.
Spiral magnetic fields detected in space explain why we exist
The reason matter won over antimatter and led to the present creation is explained by the fields.
Dog IQ test shows if your pet is brainy, a charmer, maverick or reliable
The test comprises a set of games devised by Duke University.
Ozone layer healing with 'hole' closing up says Nasa
Montreal Protocol to curb worldwide use of CFCs paying off.
Antarctica: Largest ice shelf melting fast from above and below
The Larsen C shelf lost an average of 4 metres of ice in 14 years from 1998.
Kabul: US citizen among foreigners killed in Taliban guesthouse siege
Two Indians reported to be among victims as three gunmen killed.
Improved cochlear implants could be developed based on hearing loss study
Study shows how brain balances hearing from the two ears for optimum hearing.
Nepal: Quake's location indicates the Earth is probably settling down
Tuesday's earthquake was an aftershock of the massive one that killed thousands on 25 April.
Obese Britons in denial over associated medical condition
A large section of people has linked obesity in the UK to lifestyle choices.
Dwarf planet Ceres: Mysterious bright spots could be ice or salt, speculate scientists
A Dawn co-investigator speculates that the largest spot might be salty crusts left behind after mineral-rich water ice vapourises.
Mediterranean diet with extra nuts and olive oil improves mental health in older people
Memory and thinking power improved for many on extra nuts and olive oil diet.
Gut bacteria carrying a person's unique signature can identify individuals
Stool samples containing the bacteria are the best way to identify individuals.
Rosetta mission: Waiting for Philae to wake up as comet 67P approaches Sun
A present window of opportunity could allow the probe to pick up power and transmit signals to Rosetta.
Drug-resistant typhoid superbug threatens global health
The strain is believed to have emerged from an unrecognised epidemic in Africa.
Incest among Pharaohs inferred from height variations of mummies
The method seeks to avoid destroying ancient tissues by invasive techniques.
Supernova 1987A continues to puzzle astronomers 160,000 years after explosion
Lopsided explosions and a missing neutron star at the core are some of the features of the explosion.
Farming practices threatening food security and climate warn researchers
Loss of nutrients and carbon stored in the soils poses a double threat to human security.
Measles virus weakens immunity for years after infection
The vaccine indirectly protects for more than measles.
Mercury: Magnetic field billions of years old possibly predates that on Earth
Mercury and Earth are the only two planets with a magnetic field.
African plant points to diamond bearing kimberlite in soil
The magnesium, potassium and phosphorus attract the plant to kimberlite soils.
Smartphone scans blood for deadly parasites in 2 mins
Phone's imaging technology is combined with hardware and software automation to create a diagnostic kit.
