Why some users are upset with Instagrams new 'sensitive content' feature
Instagram introduced a new sensitive content control feature last month aimed at allowing users to control what they see in
Russias Space Station Incident Points to Larger Issues
Naukas errant firings were likely the result of human errorand they raise concerns about the future of the countrys space
Why Even the Fastest Human Cant Outrun Your House Cat
A new model explains the forces and body design features that limit maximum sprinting speed
Is net-zero concept zeroing in on climate change? A sustainable consumption
Increasing demand for resources and energy-intensive lifestyles make it nearly impossible for technological fixes to reduce
India Tourism webinar stresses on conservation of hoollock gibbons in Assam
The wildlife experts stressed the need for the conservation of Hoolock Gibbons, an endangered species, in Assam during a
Holistic assessment of plastic pollution in the Caribbean
New research has resulted in the first holistic assessment of marine and land-based plastic pollution in the Southern
Salamanders can navigate complex and unstructured environments thanks to their impressive body-limb coordination. Researchers
Finding the cause of a fatal problem in rocket engine combustors
A vital piece of gas engines, combustors -- the chambers in which the combustion powering the engine occurs -- have the
Scientists boost gene knockdown in human cells via chemically modified RNA
In the latest of ongoing efforts to expand technologies for modifying genes and their expression, researchers have developed
Flood water: Toxins from the riverbed
A long-term hazard from flood water is often underestimated: The raging rivers swirl up pollutants out of their sediments
Natural mineral hackmanite enables new method of x-ray imaging
Researchers have discovered a new method of X-ray imaging based on the coloring abilities of the natural mineral hackmanite.
Molecular switch regulates fat burning in mice
New research demonstrates a metabolic regulatory molecule called Them1 prevents fat burning in cells by blocking access to
Low-power dynamic manipulation of single nanoscale quantum objects
Electrical engineers are powering the quantum computing revolution with the development of an on-demand, scalable technique
Cutting 250 calories daily and exercising may improve heart health in obese
Among older adults with obesity, combining aerobic exercise with moderate reductions in total daily calories led to greater
Lake Huron sinkhole surprise: The rise of oxygen on early Earth linked to
The rise of oxygen levels early in Earth's history paved the way for the spectacular diversity of animal life. But for
Common insecticide is harmful to bees in any amount
The dangers of neonicotinoid insecticides likely can't be watered down. That's the conclusion of a new study showing an
Host proteins that impair Ebola virus infection identified
Several proteins have been identified in hosts that interact with Ebola virus and primarily function to inhibit the
New York City's hidden old-growth forests
Tree-ring scientists have mined rare old-growth timbers from demolition at an iconic Manhattan building to produce historical
Plastic creates 'evolutionary trap' for young sea turtles
Plastic pollution creates an 'evolutionary trap' for young sea turtles, new research shows. After hatching on beaches, sea
Sunny-Day Flooding Is About to Become More Than a Nuisance
Sea level rise will soon combine with a host of other environmental factors to produce dozens of floods each fall in US
The Weird, Sustainable Booze of the Future Tastes Good
Small distilleries like Empirical Spirits are working on uncategorizable drinks made of stuff like plum pits, for the
Climate change and human health: The impact is too big to be ignored
A changing ecosystem of viruses, compromised host-immune system stemming from climate crisis paves the way for infectious
Twitter to reward users spotting bias in its image-cropping algorithm
Twitter admitted in May the saliency algorithm displayed racial and gender bias, and ditched it stating cropping an image is
A heron at home on an IT corridor
At a time when waterbirds that hang around reeds, shrubs and tall grasses are dwindling due to a pernicious mindset that
Assam: Aaranyak gifts field equipment to frontline forest staff in Karbi
Aaranyak, a premier biodiversity conservation organisation of the Northeast, gifted field equipment to frontline forest staff
Demand for ban on selling of tobacco products near educational institutions in
The Assam Chamber of Commerce, Consumer Voice, New Delhi and Consumers Legal Protection Forum, Assam demanded that the
Fractons, the Weirdest Matter, Could Yield Quantum Clues
Theorists are in a frenzy over these bizarre, but potentially useful, hypothetical particles that can only move in
Assam: The Tigers of Manas released; Aaranyak holds panel discussion on tiger
On the occasion of International Tiger Day, a book entitled, The Tigers of Manas with compilation of articles and images of
Apollo 15s 50th anniversary: Moon landing seen in stunning detail
New images released to Fox News depict the Apollo 15 moon landing in remarkable detail 50 years later
Erroneous to conclude we have attained herd immunity
The fourth sero survey conducted across India found that on an average 67.6% of the population has been infected. Also, over
Wearable devices could use your breathing patterns like a password
Subtle patterns in the way we breathe can be used to generate a secure password to keep paired smartwatches and smart phones
Bendy camera the width of a human hair can take accurate 3D images
A tiny flexible camera made from an extremely thin fibre-optic cable can transmit accurate 3D images in real time. It could
Revenge of goldfish! Attention exotic pet owners what NOT to do when you
To understand more about this, Financial Express Online talked to the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organizations (
In the absence of genetic variation, asexual invasive species find new methods
New research has found that two types of weevils, common yet invasive beetles in many parts of the world, have been using
Astronomers probe layer-cake structure of brown dwarfs atmosphere
Astronomers have developed a new way to capture all the exquisite 'layer-cake' details of a brown dwarf's cloud structure.
The environment for permafrost in Daisetsu Mountains in Japan is projected to
Areas with climatic conditions suitable for sustaining permafrost in the Daisetsu Mountains are projected. The size of the
Radio-wave therapy is safe for liver cancer patients and shows improvement in
Researchershave shown that a targeted therapy using non-thermal radio waves is safe to use in the treatment of hepatocellular
'Greening' biomaterials and scaffolds used in regenerative medicine
In the biomaterials industry, electrospinning is a ubiquitous fabrication method used to produce nano- to microscale fibrous
Bird brains left other dinosaurs behind
Research on a newly discovered bird fossil found that a unique brain shape may be why the ancestors of living birds survived
International Space Station reports scare after engine trouble with new Russian
Russias Nauka space module caused a scare on the International Space Station Thursday after its engines inexplicably lit up
Collisions of light produce matter/antimatter from pure energy
Scientists studying particle collisions have produced definitive evidence for two physics phenomena predicted more than 80
Astronomers observe light from behind a black hole for the first time
The researchers, led by Dan Wilkins of Stanford University, observed light from behind a supermassive black hole located in
Russian lab module docks with space station after 8-day trip
Russia's lab module successfully docked with the International Space Station on Thursday
Adapting roots to a hotter planet could ease pressure on food supply
The shoots of plants get all of the glory, with their fruit and flowers and visible structure. But it's the portion that lies
Planetary scientist puts Mars lake theory on ice with new study that offers
For years scientists have been debating what might lay under the Martian planet's south polar cap after bright radar
Scientists observe gas re-accretion in dying galaxies for the first time
A new study suggests that previously displaced gases can re-accrete onto galaxies, potentially slowing down the process of
We are more forgiving when people close to us misbehave
When people behave badly or unethically, their loved ones may judge them less harshly than they would judge a stranger who
Spin-sonics: Acoustic wave gets the electrons spinning
Researchers have succeeded in detecting the rolling movement of a nano-acoustic wave predicted by the famous physicist and
Twin meteor showers will peak tonight but viewing may be tricky
Two meteor showers will grace the night skies this week though the moon may make observing them nearly impossible
Less than 1% probability that Earths energy imbalance increase occurred
Sunlight in, reflected and emitted energy out. That's the fundamental energy balance sheet for our planet -- and for decades
Seeking a unique treatment for lobular breast cancer
In an attempt to find out why the long-term outcomes are poorer for patients with lobular breast cancer -- which affects some
Variations in climate conditions affect reproductive success of Antarctic krill
Climate conditions play a significant role in the reproductive success of mature female Antarctic krill and are a factor in
Hemp goes hot due to genetics, not environmental stress
A new study debunks misinformation on websites and in news articles that claim that environmental or biological stresses --
Researchers identify a gene that regulates the angle of root growth in corn
The discovery of a gene that regulates the angle of root growth in corn is a new tool to enable the breeding of deeper-
Scientists capture most-detailed radio image of Andromeda galaxy to date
Scientists have published a new, detailed radio image of the Andromeda galaxy -- the Milky Way's sister galaxy -- which will
First detection of light from behind a black hole
Fulfilling a prediction of Einstein's theory of General Relativity, researchers report the first-ever recordings of X-ray
Hybrid cars are twice as vulnerable to supply chain issues as gas-powered
The global computer chip shortage has hit car manufacturers especially hard, indicating the importance of supply chain
Giant friction experiment at Kilauea volcano
A new analysis of the 2018 collapse of Kilauea volcano's caldera helps to confirm the reigning scientific paradigm for how
A reversible male contraceptive, targeted to the testes with magnets
Women have several choices for long-lasting, reversible contraceptives, but most options for men are either single-use, such
Tropical forests losing capacity to cycle carbon and water, finds new tracking
Between 15 per cent and 20 per cent of humid tropical forests have been cleared since the early 1990s
Hubble finds evidence of water vapour at Jupiters moon Ganymede for first time
Evidence of the presence of the water vapor in the atmosphere around Jupiter's moon Ganymede has been found, a study of
Body size, digestive systems shape ungulate foraging
Smaller-bodied ruminants forage primarily for the highest energy intake, while equids -- which tend to be larger -- choose to
Global dementia cases forecasted to triple by 2050
Positive trends in global education access are expected to decrease dementia prevalence worldwide by 6.2 million cases by the
More than just walking: A new role for core brain region
For decades, a key brain area has been thought to merely regulate locomotion. Now, a research group has shown that the region
Magnetic 'balding' of black holes saves general relativity prediction
Magnetic fields around black holes decay quickly, researchers report. This finding backs up the so-called 'no-hair conjecture
Patients report long-term favorable effects of weight loss surgery in their
A new study shows that over the course of five years, patients who had bariatric and metabolic surgery to treat uncontrolled
Bushfires, not pandemic lockdowns, had biggest impact on global climate in 2020
The devastating bushfires in Australia had a larger impact on the world's 2020 climate than the pandemic-related lockdowns,
Study shows why beer mats do not fly in a straight line
Anyone who has ever failed to throw a beer mat into a hat should take note: physicists have discovered why this task is so
Wirelessly charging multiple devices simultaneously
A new type of wireless charger can charge multiple devices simultaneously, researchers report. The device transfers energy
Fruit fly offers lessons in good taste
The fruit fly has multiple taste organs throughout its body to detect chemicals, called tastants, that signal whether a food
Selenium may support deep microbial life in Earth's continental crust
International drilling efforts over the last decades into the seafloor have provided increasing evidence for the existence of
Fireball blazes across Texas sky
Texas residents were stunned to see a fireball blaze across the sky on Sunday night
Under pressure, 'squishy' compound reacts in remarkable ways
When a compound of manganese and sulfide (MnS2) is compressed in a diamond anvil, it transitions from an insulator into a
Possible future for Western wildfires: Decade-long burst, followed by gradual
A model of the eastern California forests of the Sierra Nevada looks at the longer-term future of wildfires under future
New approach for cell therapy shows potential against solid tumors with KRAS
A new technology for cellular immunotherapy showed promising anti-tumor activity in the lab against hard-to-treat cancers
Eating for hunger or pleasure? Regulating these feeding behaviors involves
Researchers discovered that although the brain regulates feeding for pleasure and for hunger through serotonin-producing
Turning the molecular clock back on suppresses neuroblastoma tumor growth
Researchers show that restoring normal function of the molecular clock suppresses tumor growth in advanced neuroblastoma and
On the hunt for hierarchical black holes
Black holes, detected by their gravitational wave signal as they collide with other black holes, could be the product of much
Measuring creativity, one word at a time
Can you think of three words that are completely unrelated to one another? What about four, five, or even ten? According to
T cell response not critical for immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 or recovery from
New research conducted in monkeys reveals that T cells are not critical for the recovery of primates from acute COVID-19
Odisha recorded the most forest fires in India last season
A total of 345,989 forest fires were recorded across the country.
No more finger pricks: A continuous glucose monitor benefits patients with
A 15-center study of 175 patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes found that continuous glucose monitoring, compared
What happens to marine life when oxygen is scarce
In September of 2017, marine biologists were conducting an experiment in Bocas del Toro, off the Caribbean coast of Panama.
Supernova's 'fizzled' gamma-ray burst
On Aug. 26, 2020, NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope detected a pulse of high-energy radiation that had been racing
Hubble finds evidence of water vapor at Jupiter's moon Ganymede
Astronomers have uncovered evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter's moon Ganymede. This water vapor forms when
Extreme heat, dry summers main cause of tree death in Colorado's subalpine
Even in the absence of bark beetle outbreaks and wildfire, trees in Colorado subalpine forests are dying at increasing rates
The mechanics of puncture finally explained
Soft materials, like skin, behave differently than hard materials when punctured. They provide an unstable resistance that is
Development of a novel technology to check body temperature with smartphone
A research team in the Korea Institute of Science and Technology(KIST) has announced the development of a thermal-imaging
Oncotarget: TERT and its binding protein: overexpression of GABPA/B in gliomas
This Oncotarget study confirms the upregulation of TERT in primary glioblastomas while all GABP proteins rise with the
Oncotarget: Replication-stress sensitivity in breast cancer cells
Taken together these Oncotarget findings show that the CTD and OD domains of mtp53 R273H play critical roles in mutant p53