India Science Wire

Much like birds, insects exhibit remarkably variable and versatile flights. Fruit flies, for instance, achieve wing beat frequencies of approximately 200 Hertz....

In our daily lives, we get exposed to dozens of chemicals either through products we use or consume as well as through...

Diabetes - increase in blood glucose levels - is an emerging health problem, especially in developing countries. According to the World Health Organisation, India...

Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, because it helps the body use calcium from the diet. Traditionally, vitamin D deficiency has been associated...

The stretch of Yamuna river that extends from Delhi to Etawah in Uttar Pradesh is highly polluted, according to a new study that monitored...

The antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles are being explored to develop new antimicrobials and to enhance the efficacy of existing antimicrobial agents. A group...

The rising level of electromagnetic radiation emitted by communication devices and electronic instruments is becoming a cause of concern. An effective shielding material having suitable...

Indoor pollution is a major cause of worry in homes and closed environments. Now a new study has warned that burning of mosquito coils...

Zoologists have discovered a new vine snake species from the eastern State of Odisha. A new taxon of vine snake is being found after...

You may have never heard of Bandra megavirus or Kurlavirus. These are some new Giant Viruses found in water samples in Mumbai by Indian...