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First detected in Karnataka only in May this year, the fall armyworm, a native of the Americas, has already spread as far
Scientists gave octopuses ecstasy and it revealed a secret genetic link to hu..
Scientists have discovered what happens when you give the party drug MDMA to an octopus, and say the animals surprising reaction has “ama
12 children die in Delhi hospital in 2 weeks due to Diphtheria infection
The children were aged between six and 12-years-old and were admitted to Maharishi Valmiki Infectious Disease Hospital.
Legends of a medieval female pope may tell the truth, researcher says
Medieval legends claim that Pope Joan was the first and only female pope.
Astronauts going to Mars will absorb crazy amounts of radiation. Now we Know ..
There are plenty of challenges to putting people on Mars, whether you look at the rocket, the astronaut or the planet itself.
Stupid AI: How humans can stop machines from falling for visual tricks
Adversarial images that trick computers into seeing what isn’t there are a big problem for AI – but mimicking human perception might pr
A rare confluence of events led to flooding in Kerala, says study
Four factors — above normal rainfall, extreme rainfall events, over 90% reservoir storage before the rains, and unpreced
A tiny robotic capsule could roam your intestines and suck up mucus
A small robot could travel through your gut and collect mucus in a vacuum bag to help make diagnosing stomach diseases safer and less pai
From apples to vegetables in Sikkim
Apple orchards are travelling up the mountains in Sikkim and elsewhere in the Himalayas, as climate change makes the lower slopes too warm
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study
Proof-of-concept HIV immunotherapy study passes Phase 1 safety trial
Preliminary results from a phase I clinical trial have demonstrated the safety and tolerability of a cell therapy involving the ex vivo exp
Researchers successfully train employees to respond to opioid overdose, admin..
A small study shows that business managers and staff -- such as those running coffee shops and fast-food restaurants -- can be trained to r
Is survival associated with time to defibrillation for in-hospital cardiac ar..
The time until a first attempt at defibrillation in pediatric patients who experienced cardiac arrest in the hospital wasn't associated w
Helping parents decide on care for children with minor head trauma
More than 450,000 children visit emergency departments every year because of head trauma and many will undergo head computed tomography (CT
Patient-centered visual aid helps physicians discuss risks, treatments with p..
A series of illustrations and charts designed as decision aids for parents of children with minor head injuries helped them communicate wit
DNA vaccine leads to immune responses in HPV-related head and neck cancer
A therapeutic vaccine can boost antibodies and T cells, helping them infiltrate tumors and fight off human papillomavirus (HPV)-related hea
Eight of 10 people with cancer risk genes don't know it
Genomic screening of more than 50,000 people shows that more than 80 percent of those who carry an identifiable genetic risk for breast, ov
Deep neural networks help to identify the neutrinoless double beta decay sign..
A recent study reveals that deep convolutional neural networks can significantly improve the efficiency of discrimination between neutrinol
New research reveals a mitochondrial gene that protects against Alzheimer's d..
New research from USC has uncovered a previously unknown genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The study provi
Combining multiple CCTV images could help catch suspects
Combining multiple poor quality CCTV images into a single, computer-enhanced composite could improve the accuracy of facial recognition sys
Insulin shows great potential against chronic colitis
Diabetes is not the only disease on which insulin has an effect, it appears. In a new study that involved tests on mice researchers from th
Breast milk may be best for premature babies' brain development
Babies born before their due date show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula, a study from the University of Ed
In zebrafish, a way to find new cancer therapies, targeting tumor modulators
Fast-breeding zebrafish, combined with fluorescent tagging, could be a powerful way to find new cancer drugs. This study tested >3,800 drug
Lyme disease: A study on the speed of transmission by infected ticks
Lyme borreliosis is a disease caused by bacteria of the genus Borrelia that are transmitted by a bite from a tick of the genus Ixodes. Scie
Scientists have discovered how to predict life of implants without animal tes..
An international team of researchers consisting of scientists from NUST MISIS and TU Dortmund University has developed a technology to stud
The first predators and their self-repairing teeth
The earliest predators appeared on Earth 480 million years ago -- and they even had teeth which were capable of repairing themselves. A tea
Scientists discovered 20 new gnat species in Brazil
In cooperation of scientists from Estonia, Finland and Brazil 20 new species of gnat were found in Brazilian Atlantic Forest.
Tobacco display ban linked to fewer children buying cigarettes in shops
Removing displays of tobacco products from shops may have reduced the proportion of children buying cigarettes by 17 percent, according to
BU researchers define possible molecular pathway for neurodegeneration in pri..
A new study has shed light on the mechanisms underlying the progression of prion diseases and identified a potential target for treatment.
Philly refinery fails to include public input in cleanup efforts
New research uncovers Sunoco's decade-long effort to cleanup legacy contamination at the East Coast's oldest and largest petroleum refinery
Light pollution makes fish more courageous
Artificial light at night also makes guppies more courageous during the day, according to a behavioural study led by researchers from the L
The link between cognitive function and sexuality in older adults
Researchers learn more about the relationship between sexual behavior, function, and cognition (people's ability to think and make decision
Brown researchers teach computers to see optical illusions
By making a neural-network computer model that can be fooled by optical illusions like humans, the researchers advanced knowledge of the hu
Study: Emissions from most diesel cars in Europe greatly exceed laboratory te..
A new MIT study reports that Volkswagen is not the only auto manufacturer to make diesel cars that produce vastly more emissions on the roa
New study estimates the caregiving costs for families
In a new study, researchers focused on one of the most common caregiving arrangements: daughters between the ages of 40 and 70 who were lik
MSU-Spectrum Health researchers identify new genetic disorder
Researchers from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and physicians from Spectrum Health have identified for the first time
Three NASA missions return 1st-light data
NASA's continued quest to explore our solar system and beyond received a boost of new information this week with three key missions proving
Checklist helps assess early feeding skills in premature infants
Infants born prematurely face challenges in developing the complex, interrelated skills needed for effective feeding. An assessment called
Advancing life sciences research with the internet of things
The internet of things (IoT) is allowing scientists to optimize laboratory operations and combine instruments to measure and respond to com
Outbreak of preventable eye infection in contact lens wearers
A new outbreak of a rare but preventable eye infection that can cause blindness, has been identified in contact lens wearers in a new study
It's not just for kids -- even adults appear to benefit from a regular bedtim..
In a study of 1,978 older adults publishing Sept. 21, 2018, in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers at Duke Health and the Duke Clin
Pre-clinical success for a universal flu vaccine offers hope for third genera..
Researchers from the University of Oxford's Department of Zoology have demonstrated pre-clinical success for a universal flu vaccine in a n
Cooking with wood or coal is linked to increased risk of respiratory illness ..
Burning wood or coal to cook food is associated with increased risk of hospitalization or dying from respiratory diseases, according to new
Zoological Society of London honour for A.P. scientist
Biospeleologist Shabuddin Shaik has to his credit the discovery of 40 new cave fauna species
'Game of thrones' altar discovered at ancient Maya temple, reveals its secret..
Archaeologists have unlocked the secrets of an amazing 1,500-year-old altar discovered at a Maya temple deep in the Guatemalan jungle.
A dozen lions die in Gir forest
According to sources, eight lions died owing to infections, one due to food poisoning and three due to infighting.
Nearly one lakh winged visitors arrive at Bengal sanctuary
In a first, Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary recorded 98,532 birds this year; presence of water bodies make their stay comfortab
Tornado in Virginia cracks open tree filled with 70,000 bees: 'It was a catas..
Faculty at the University and Richmond are being credited for rescuing nearly 70,000 bees after a tornado Monday took down a tree near the
Angry mutant green crabs are destroying everything in their path
Talk about being crabby.
Ice sheet 60 times the size of England could melt, causing 4m sea-level rise ..
An enormous ice sheet is at risk of melting even if temperatures rise by just 2°C, potentially sparking major climate chaos.