Social Science
Having a male twin is bad for girls, study
Having a twin brother is bad for girls as it damages their education, job prospects and also their happy family life, suggests a new...
Invention
Soft, flexible sensors to monitor babies in the NICU with precision and without wires
A team of scientists at the Northwestern University has devised a pair of soft, flexible, wireless body sensors that holds the potential to replace...
Science
Some humans can sense Earth’s magnetic field, suggests study
Magnetoreception, the perception of the geomagnetic field, is a sensory modality well-established across all major groups of vertebrates and some invertebrates, but its presence...
Science
Fishing and coral reef degradation threaten parrotfish in Andaman: study
Protection of coral cover along the existing protected marine areas in the Andaman and Nicobar islands is necessary for the conservation of the endangered...
Science
Antibiotic resistant bacteria found in river water
Antibiotic resistance appears to be spreading in the environment. A new study has found a large number of bacteria which are resistant to commonly...
Space
Earth is a less volatile version of the Sun, study
A recent study by the ANU scientists has found that Earth is made from the same elements as the Sun, but has less of...
Science
Microbes can grow on nitric oxide
Important for all living things as well as our environment, the molecule is highly reactive and toxic, it is used as a signaling molecule,...
Health
Higher consumption of sugary beverages linked with increased risk of mortality
Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) are drinks with added sugar including non-diet soft drinks/sodas, flavored juice drinks, sports drinks, sweetened tea, coffee drinks, energy drinks, and...
Social Science
Reattaching to work is as important as detaching from work, study
According to a new study by the Portland State University scientists, reattachment to work before actually starting work is important for work engagement during...
Technology
Unlocking the untapped potential of light in optical communications
In our communication-centered era, Internet traffic has been expanding rapidly. The huge measures of information that travels through the Internet are empowered by immense...
Social Science
Positive work environment leads to feelings of inclusion among employees
Promoting an inclusive working environment can lead to higher satisfaction, innovation, trust, and retention among employees suggest a new study.
Scientists examined the relationships among...
Science
World’s oldest semen still viable
Sperm could remain functional for several years, suggests a new study.
To prove this, the semen was frozen in 1968 by Steven Salamon of the...