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Researchers give insight into how brain awakens from anesthesia

Washington , March 20 (ANI): The brain's process of waking up from anaesthesia is aided by the same cells that protect the central nervous...

Study finds how ageing reduces ability of regulatory T cells to enhance myelin regeneration

Alicante , March 20 (ANI): Regulatory T lymphocytes are immune system regulators that also perform a variety of reparative roles, such as the regeneration...

IISc study finds 93% of Bengaluru lost lake & forest cover since 1970s. How city can change its course

Loss of lake & forest cover to concrete contributes to rising temperatures. Experts suggest solutions including vertical expansion of city and urban greening.

US has dealt final blow to asbestos. But this carcinogen is still widely used in India

India accounted for nearly half of global asbestos imports in 2021. While India banned asbestos mining in 1993, there is no law to restrict its use in construction, import or trade.

Researchers discover potential novel biomarkers of coronary heart disease

Munich , March 18 (ANI): Coronary heart disease is a serious global health concern, particularly among those with type 2 diabetes.Researchers from the German...

Hansal Mehta unveils groovy title track of ‘Lootere’ by composer Achint Thakkar

Mumbai (Maharashtra) , March 18 (ANI): Makers of the upcoming thriller 'Lootere' on Monday dropped a groovy theme song, composed by Achint Thakkar.'Lootere' stars...

Simple method can increase accuracy of plant genetics research: Study

North Carolina , March 16 (ANI): Researchers have developed a simple strategy that improves the accuracy of approaches used to understand how environmental elements...

Men have greater risk of fractures from falls than women: Study

Massachusetts , March 16 (ANI): A recent study titled "A meta-analysis of previous falls and subsequent fracture risk in cohort studies" found links between...

Simple trick can improve accuracy of plant genetics research: Study

North Carolina , March 14 (ANI): Researchers have published a simple approach that increases the accuracy of techniques used to understand how environmental factors,...

Climate policies that minimise motor vehicle emissions can benefit children’s health, save money

New York , March 12 (ANI): A recent study suggests that efforts to limit carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from motor vehicles, along with investments...

On Camera

Social media has made news more graphic. Torture by Russian military is latest example

Before social media, depiction of violence on news was the exception—graphic visuals were either not shown on TV or in newspapers or the images were blurred. This is no longer the case.

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

BRO connects new axis to Ladakh, to be shortest route

The all-weather Nimmu-Padam-Darcha Road will connect Manali to Leh through Darcha and Nimmu on Kargil-Leh Highway.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.