Astronomers from McGill University in Canada and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have used data from the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in Pune to detect a radio signal originating from atomic hydrogen in an extremely distant galaxy.

McGill, IISc researchers detect radio signal in distant galaxy

Researchers have found that Echidnas' mucus serves a dual purpose, one to clear the dirt from their snouts and second to keep themselves cool. Researchers from Curtin University in Western Australia used thermal imaging to capture the images of Echidnas while they were blowing bubbles of mucus from their noses.

Echidnas use snot bubbles and belly flops to beat the heat in Australian summers, research finds

A New York-based tech firm has created a much-needed lab-grown alternative to palm oil, that has for years been behind the deforestation of some of the world’s most diverse forests and the destruction of the habitat of multiple endangered species.

'Palmless': US company comes up with an alternative to palm oil

An expert has predicted that within five years, rare diseases in children would be much easier to spot. Professor Matt Brown, the Chief Scientific Officer at Genomics England has predicted that very soon parents will be able to have it checked if their baby is at a higher risk of illnesses.

UK's NHS and Genomics England to use genome sequencing to identify rare diseases in babies

A sedentary lifestyle invites many diseases. This much is fairly known. But even sitting long hours on a chair in itself causes various health problems. Now, a study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise gives us a solution for this.

Dread health hazards of sitting all day, take a five-minute walk every half an hour

Over the past three decades (circa 1991-2023), the death rate from cancer in the US has declined by a startling 30 per cent. This amounts to about 3.8 million lives saved since 1991, according to research that was published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.

Explained: How did US cancer rates drop by 33% since 1991?

The United Nations estimates that women and girls make up half of the world's population, and as a result, half of its potential. However, gender inequality is a problem that persists in all nations.

Women work harder, put in more effort than men: Study

Do you want to have a brain that works fast and ages slowly? Get a pet! People over 50 years of age who have been pet owners for more than five years had better cognitive memory than people who didn't own one.

Want an agile, sharp brain even after 50, get a pet!

The structures made by ancient Romans have survived millennia, the fall of an empire, witnessed wars and are standing tall to this day as a testament to the genius of their engineers and architects, but how they managed to do so remained a mystery.

Researchers find ancient Roman architecture’s ‘self-healing’ properties which made it survive for so long

A Russian hacking team known as Cold River targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the United States this past summer, according to internet records reviewed by Reuters and five cyber security experts.

Russian hackers reportedly targeted three U.S. nuclear research laboratories

All of us encounter scary events at some point in our lives. Some events affect us deeply and we are unable to do anything that reminds us of the traumatic event.

Scientists have found where scary memories 'live' in our brains

A surgical knife can detect cancer tissue in seconds, say experts. The breakthrough could save the lives of thousands of women. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas:  A knife which can detect cancer in seconds

Researchers have found what may be the first-ever “virovore” or an organism which eats viruses. The study was published last week, in the PNAS journal by scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the United States, which found two plankton organisms named Halteria and Paramecium, can not only feed on viruses but also thrive by consuming them.

‘Virovore’: Scientists discover an organism that eats viruses

A new study by the Queen's University Belfast has further clarified that nitrite-cured meat increases the risk of cancer. The W.H.O. has already classified processed meat as a carcinogen, but consumers continue to eat it. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: New study says processed meat increases risk of cancer

South Korean authorities on Monday reported the nation's first death from a "brain-eating amoeba". The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) as per Yonhap news agency confirmed that a 50-year-old Korean man who had recently returned from Thailand died from the disease.

S.Korea reports first death by Naegleria fowleri. Here's all you need to know about the 'brain-eating amoeba'

Researchers have found a new way to kill cancer cells by using artificial DNA which could pave the way for a cure of the disease in future. The existing methods of treating cancer have their limitations, however, scientists believe that RNA and DNA-based drugs could potentially help beat the deadly disease.

Explained: In a first, scientists use artificial DNA to kill cancer cells: Here’s what you need to know

We are well aware that foods having spiked rates of calories, fats and sugars are detrimental to our health even if their taste is very good. Despite knowing this, overeating is a common tendency among many.

Japanese research reveals what triggers our brain to indulge in binge-eating

Humanity's knowledge of the universe is a constant effort to reach the farthest edges of what's out "there", but the search is constantly limited by the dearth of technology that can peer into the murky depths of the far reaches of space.

China develops 'lobster eye' telescope to scan the murky depths of the universe

A new study finds a key piece of the puzzle about how human speech and language evolved to be what it is today. This comes after researchers spent decades studying non-human primates and might have found the answer in tree-dwelling apes like orangutans, rather than ground-dwelling apes (gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzees).

Study finds evolution of human speech by studying orangutan communication

The UK has conducted a one-of-its-kind surgery using stem cells from a placenta bank. The operation was conducted on a baby who was born with a congenital heart defect. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World-first stem cell surgery saves baby's life

Researchers are now hoping for a new treatment of Ketamine and Psychological therapy to help people overcome alcoholism. To explore the use of ketamine in treating alcohol, researchers are set to lay out a phase three trial worth $2.

Researchers say Ketamine with psychological therapies will help treat alcoholism, trial underway 

The entire DNA of 100,000 newborns is to be sequenced as a part of a 105 million pound ($128.7 million) research programme in England, paving the way for better diagnosis and early treatment for rare genetic conditions.

UK: DNA of 100,000 babies to be sequenced for identification of rare genetic conditions

A new study suggests that learning a musical instrument like the piano may help people deal with mental health difficulties like depression and anxiety. A research by the University of Bath had 31 adults participate in a randomised control study.

Playing piano may help deal with mental health issues, overcome depression: Study

Whether it's editorial leadership or role in news coverage, women continue to be severely under-represented in the media industry and taking the brunt of this are women of colour, shows a new report.

Gender disparity in news: Women, especially of colour, grossly under-represented in leadership and coverage

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