Scientists including an Indian-American researcher, have identified a molecule that can help treat breast cancer, giving hope to patients who have become resistant to traditional therapies.The first-in-class molecule shuts down oestrogen-sensitive breast cancer in a new way, researchers said. First-in-class drugs are those that work by a unique mechanism – […]

Energy is a vital component of any society, playing a pivotal role in all round development.The post- oil crises shifted the focus towards renewable resources and energy conservation. Biomass, as a plant biomass, is one such renewable source, which accounts for nearly 33% of a developing countrys’ energy needs. In […]

Cactus pear or prickly pear, scientifically known as Opuntiaficus- indica,e,originated in Mexico and spread over arid and semi- arid tracts of several other parts of the world, such as Australia, Africa, USA and the Mediterranean basin and South East Asia.Cactus is cultivated for fruits, vegetable and fodder in Mexico, Italy, […]

Washington, Jun 10 (PTI) NASA is sending a team of four crew members to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, which will spend 10 days simulating a deep space mission with similar objectives to exploration on Mars. Living and working at the bottom of the ocean mimics the micro-gravity (or […]

In a first, scientists have developed an eight-foot underwater computer touchscreen for dolphins to study the intelligence and communication skills of the highly social marine mammals. The system Giant underwater touchscreen to test dolphin intelligence features specialised dolphin-friendly “apps” and a symbolic keyboard to provide the dolphins – which are […]

Sriharikota (AP), June 5 (PTI) India today scripted history as it successfully launched its heaviest rocket GSLV MkIII-D1 carrying communication satellite GSAT-19. The 43.43 metre tall rocket lifted off at 5.28 pm from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre here and launched the 3,136 kg GSAT-19, […]

India has moved a step closer to its maiden mission to Venus with its space agency ISRO announcing that proposals have been sought for space-based experiments to study the planet. The Announcement of Opportunity (AO) is for space experiments by institutions in the country, and the last date for receiving the proposals […]

The country’s cyber security agency has alerted Internet users against damaging activities of a strong and globally active ransomware virus- ‘Wannacry’- that critically infects work stations and locks them remotely. In the evening, the Maharashtra Police department said it was partially hit by the ransomware. “Cyber experts have been engaged […]

India has changed its over four- decade-old definition of blindness, bringing it in line with the WHO criteria, a step that would drastically bring down the number of people considered “blind” in the country. According to the new definition, a person who is unable to count fingers from a distance […]

The Centre’s recent move to come out with an action plan to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a “big” step to increase inter-agency cooperation to tackle the public health challenge, a green body said today. Around 11 ministries, including health, environment, agriculture and food and public distribution, had yesterday adopted […]