Bioengineering: Thought Waves Used to Control Gene Expression in Protein Production
The novel technique allows for implants in future, to detect specific brain waves related to neuro problems and trigger certain molecules in the body.
Rosetta on Track Confirms ESA for Historic Moment When Probe Lands on Comet 67P
The European Space Agency has confirmed all's well with the mission that seeks to land a probe on a comet for the first time in space history.
Space: Could Dark Matter Be Turning Milky Way's Pulsars Into Black Holes?
Astrophysicists are suggesting that a paucity of pulsars in the core of the Milky Way could be because of the machinations of dark matter.
Wildlife Conservation: Scat Used to Identify Tigers and Leopards in Genetic Breakthrough
Individual and sex identification of tigers and leopards are now possible thanks to a novel genetic technique developed by Indian scientists.
Record Efficiency Of Organic Solar Cell Achieved Using Temperature Control
Scientists demonstrate technique using temperature control to improve efficiency of organic solar cells.
Space: First Lightning Flashes From Depths Of Black Hole Detected
Gamma ray eruptions from centre of IC 310 Radio Galaxy in Perseus constellation suggest they originate from beyond a black hole's event horizon.
Pregnant Turtle Recovers After Operation To Remove Hook From Throat
Indian flapshell turtle survives after fisherman's hook lodged in its throat was removed in Mumbai.
Electricity: New Technique Delivers High Output Power From Mechanical Motion
The technique developed by researchers at Finland could help power medical implants and sensors without requiring a battery.
Biomass Burning In South Asia Leads To High Emissions Of Ozone And Other Toxic Gases
Carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide emissions found to be as high as 60% over South Asia.
Climate Change: Vacuum Cleaning App Helps Clear Carbon Dust From Junk In Inbox
Appliances major Electrolux comes out with free app that helps calculate carbon emissions from junk in email inbox.
Space: Sea of Orphaned Stars Producing Cosmic Glow, Says Study
Very bright blue light obtained from cosmic glow found to originate from stars ripped off galaxies.
Networks Model Could Help Avoid Traffic Gridlocks By Predicting Flow
Model developed to predict network flows in complex systems like traffic and disease spread.
Bats Have Perfected Signals Jamming Techniques In Race For Food
Scientists find bats using technique to remove competition at meal time.
Physics: Matter Could Be The Result Of Splitting Or Joining Of Strings, Says New Theory
By validating quantum mechanics string theory shown to be possible common theory for observable universe.
Blood Cancer: Treatment Could Get More Effective And Cheaper With New Molecules Identified
Pondicherry University researchers identify seven molecules for use in drugs.
Stem Cells Derived Brain Cells Offer Hope for Parkinson's Disease Patients
Dopamine cells lost in Parkinson's disease and produced from embryonic stem cells were shown to display exact functions of brain cells.
Harvard Varsity Facing Wrath of Staff and Students for Study that Secretly Photographed 2000 Students
A study done by Harvard has been questioned for the unethical practice of not informing participants.
Biodiversity: A 'Fraction of Global Military Spending' Can Help Manage Protected Areas Better
Just 2.5% of global expense on military can help protect the planet's biodiversity, say experts.
Nasa's Orion Test Flight to be Launched By Delta Rocket
Spacecraft to be launched by United Launch Alliance rocket built by Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Shallow Earthquake Measuring 6.9 Hits Off Coast of Papua New Guinea
Earthquake strikes off coast of New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea.
Libya Crisis: US Considering Sanctions To Prevent Civil War
US move for sanctions comes in wake of Libyan Supreme Court's dissolution of UN-backed parliament.
Ebola: Liberia Situation Improving As Sierra Leone Sees New Cases
WHO indicates Liberia on recovery path while Sierra Leone continues to struggle.
Dark Matter Takes Fall In Study Suggesting It Is Made Of Ordinary Quarks
Two physicists say there may be nothing so exotic about dark matter.
Cancer: New Drug Shrinks Tumours And Works Better With Radiotherapy
Cancer drug works by targeting molecule involved in energy production process within tumour.
Brain-To-Brain Messaging Perfected In Technique That May Allow Direct Transfer Of Knowledge
University of Washington researchers replicate brain-to-brain connection through internet.
Brain Ageing Delayed By High Fat Diet Given To Mice
Diet containing coconut oil when given to mice with Cockayne disorder shown to help improve certain brain functions.
Breast Cancer Patients Benefit from Yoga and Meditation, Confirm Two Studies
Clinically and emotionally, the benefits of yoga and meditation for breast cancer patients have been proven again.
Climate Change: No Quick Fix for Global Warming 'Without Cutting Down Carbon Emissions'
Restricting emissions of short-lived climate forcers will not help buy time on global warming and will provide mere short-term relief from pollution.
Climate Change Link to Infectious Diseases Clearly Revealed in Study on Buruli Ulcer
A long-term study conducted in French Guyana has shown the ways in which climate change triggers infectious diseases.
Polio Virus Mutates Posing Serious Challenges for Eradication Campaign
The emergence of two new strains of the polio virus could make the current immunisation programme ineffective.
