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Homeopathy key to ovarian cysts?Gallstones are another affliction that homeopaths claim they can treat. Incidentally, the Dalai Lama too suffered from it and opted for surgery recently.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12-Oct-2008 01:23
Soybeans, coconuts to power jets
Scientists in the US have turned oil from plants like soybeans and coconuts into jet fuel that is equivalent to kerosene derived from oil.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12-Oct-2008 01:08
Secrets of perfect female body out
Your dreams of having the perfect 'enviable' body are on the verge of becoming a reality, for scientists claim they have come up with the formula for the sexiest woman.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12-Oct-2008 00:53
India-Asia clash cooled Earth?
A new study has suggested that the collision between India and Asia set off events that likely caused long-term cooling in Earth's climate.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12-Oct-2008 00:38
Why do men love women in uniform?
Men just love to see a gorgeous girl in uniform. And now, a new research has found out why exactly it is so.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12-Oct-2008 00:23
'Pregnancy doesn't make women mushy'
Motherhood and pregnancy might make individuals go a little gooey, but it doesn't turn women's brains into mush, says a new study.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 12-Oct-2008 00:08
Light carbon material discovered
Chinese and American researchers have discovered a new carbon material that is potentially lighter and stronger than conventional carbon fibres.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 11-Oct-2008 19:06
Nanowire disease detectors developed
Scientists at Yale University have created nanowire sensors with simple microprocessor electronics, which are not only sensitive but also specific enough to be used for point-of-care (POC) disease detection.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 11-Oct-2008 18:51
Genes cause premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation? Blame it on your gene, for a new study has revealed that the rapidity of ejaculation in men is genetically determined.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 11-Oct-2008 13:17
Spider-Man's sticky suit gets real
If Spider-Man were for real, he might have found a novel material appropriate for his webs.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 11-Oct-2008 01:20
Drug-resistant HIV strains in China
Drug-resistant HIV strains are turning up in parts of China as the virus stretches beyond high-risk groups and gains a stronger foothold in the general population, a leading Chinese AIDS researcher said.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 11-Oct-2008 01:05
Wooing women doggie-style
Just like men, dogs too know how to win ladies' hearts - and that too from a young age.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 11-Oct-2008 00:50
Turn your car waste heat into energy
A Northwestern University-led research team has identified a promising new material that could efficiently convert waste heat into electricity to help power cars and improve gas mileage.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 11-Oct-2008 00:35
Plant waste to power future fuel cells
Scientists are working on using cellulose to power microbial fuel cells, in which bacteria digest plant waste matter to create electricity directly. These fuel cells could be used to charge batteries or power electrical devices.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 11-Oct-2008 00:20
Women more virtuous than men
Women are more virtuous than men, suggests a survey which found that females outscore males on every moral conscience.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 19:07
Vitamin D to protect vital organs
Vitamin D, once associated with rickets and osteoporosis, is now recognised as a key player in contributing to overall health, according to the latest research.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 18:52
Turmeric can prevent diabetes
Indian scientists have found yet another reason why turmeric should be part of our daily diet.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 18:37
Virginia shark's pup a 'virgin birth'
Scientists have confirmed the second case of a 'virgin birth' in a shark.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 13:16
New glue that mimics sticky lizards
A type of dry glue based on the sticky limbs of geckos has been developed, far exceeding the capabilities of the gravity-defying lizards, according to a study.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 07:14
Fearlessness can be taught: Study
The brain can produce antidepressants with the right signal, a finding that suggests that meditating, or going to your "happy place," truly works, scientists reported on Wednesday.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 01:07
Protein that helps people hear found
A protein in the inner ear helps people differentiate between sounds and understand speech, French researchers reported in a finding that could help treat the hard of hearing.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 00:52
New arms for German amputee
A German farmer who received the world's first complete double arm transplant said on Wednesday that incredulity gave way to joy when he woke from surgery to discover he had arms again.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 00:37
Software that gives you perfect look
Is the woman pictured on the right more attractive than the woman on the left? Do her wider-set eyes, the longer distance between her hairline and the bridge of the nose, and the rounder shape of her face make her more beautiful?
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 00:22
Slim film may lead to faster e-devices
US researchers have developed ultrathin films that when sandwiched together form a superconductor, an advance that could lead to a new class of fast, power-saving electronics.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 10-Oct-2008 00:07
Sonar-whale debate goes to US top court
On the one hand, there is "the potential for harm to marine mammals," US chief justice John Roberts said at a supreme court argument over the navy's use of sonar in training exercises off the coast of southern California.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 09-Oct-2008 23:52
Does gene testing change behaviour?
San Diego's Scripps Translational Science Institute said on Thursday it will conduct the first study to assess whether people undergoing genetic testing ultimately change their behavior.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 09-Oct-2008 23:37
Plastic surgeons bring back smiles
Imagine not being able to return a smile because of your mouth's appearance. Now a state-of-the-art "facial reanimation" procedure developed by plastic surgeons is about to change that 'disability'.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 09-Oct-2008 13:02
Take vitamins after weight loss surgery
Latest research suggests that you should not forget to take your multivitamins after gastric bypass surgery for obesity.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 09-Oct-2008 12:47
'Circumcision doesn't cut HIV risk'
There is not enough evidence to show that circumcision reduces the risk of AIDS in sex between men, researchers are reporting, even though previous studies in Africa have shown its pronounced benefit in reducing AIDS from heterosexual sex.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 09-Oct-2008 01:03
Nasa Mars mission's future uncertain
Will Nasa's flagship mission to Mars fly next year? The space agency could decide as early as Friday whether to cancel, delay or proceed with plans to launch a nuclear-powered, SUV-size rover to the red planet.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 09-Oct-2008 00:48
'Sick' Earth caused mass extinctions?
Scientists have suggested that mass extinctions have happened in the Earth's history because the planet got "sick".
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 09-Oct-2008 00:33
'Ozone hole getting bigger by the yr'
Reports from the ESA (European Space Agency) indicate that the ozone hole in 2008 is larger than last year.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 09-Oct-2008 00:18
New guidelines for healthy living
Get moving: New exercise guidelines released to set a minimum sweat allotment for good health. For most adults, that's 2 1/2 hours a week.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 13:17
No cold medicines for kids under 4
Don't give over-the-counter cold remedies to kids under 4, drug companies said on Tuesday. What sniffling little ones need, doctors said, are plenty of fluids and lots of tender, loving care.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 13:02
DNA could reveal Britons' surnames
British scientists, working on techniques which could help know a person's surname from his DNA, have found that between two men sharing the same surname there is a 24 per cent chance of having a common ancestor.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 12:47
Stem-cell study used falsified data
The University of Minnesota has concluded that falsified data were used in a 2001 article published by one of its researchers on adult stem cells.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 12:32
Will Nasa Mars mission fly in 2009?
The space agency could decide as early as Friday whether to cancel, delay or proceed with plans to launch a nuclear-powered, SUV-size rover to the red planet.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 07:24
Fan cuts infant death syndrome
Sleeping in a room with a fan lowers a baby's risk of sudden infant death syndrome by 72%, a new study has found.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 01:02
Poor soldering halts atom smasher
A bad electrical connection likely caused the malfunction that sidelined the world's largest atom smasher days after it was launched with great fanfare, a senior scientist said on Monday.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 00:47
Nasa craft soars past Mercury
A US space probe successfully flew by Mercury on Monday to photograph the solar system's smallest planet, in the second of three planned passes, the US space agency Nasa said.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 00:32
'Humans at pinnacle of evolution'
A leading British genetics expert says that humans will not evolve anymore.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 00:17
Arctic grows stormier due to warming
The Arctic has become more stormy in the past 50 years due to the warming climate, which in turn has quickened the pace of drifting sea ice, a new Nasa study finds.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 08-Oct-2008 00:02
US probe to map farthest reaches of solar system
The first US spacecraft to image and map the dynamic interactions taking place where the hot solar wind slams into the cold expanse of space is ready for launch on October 19, Nasa announced on Monday.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Oct-2008 23:47
'Therapeutic AIDS vaccine by 2012'
Barely a day after he was awarded the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering HIV 25 years back, French scientist Luc Montagnier has predicted that there would be a "therapeutic vaccine" for AIDS by 2012.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Oct-2008 19:24
No cold-cough drugs for kids under 4
Children under four years of age should not be given cough and cold medicines, US companies that make such products said on Tuesday in announcing new guidelines for their use.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Oct-2008 19:09
Moon mission to take off on October 22
Chandrayaan-I, India's first spacecraft mission beyond earth orbit, is slated to be launched onboard India's workhorse rocket PSLV-C11 at 6.20 am on October 22.
Source : timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 07-Oct-2008 18:54