Tag: India Science Wire
New method to study insect muscles developed
Much like birds, insects exhibit remarkably variable and versatile flights. Fruit flies, for instance, achieve wing beat frequencies of approximately 200 Hertz....
Database of everyday chemicals harmful to human health
In our daily lives, we get exposed to dozens of chemicals either through products we use or consume as well as through...
Increasing protein and dairy intake may help reduce burden of diabetes: study
Diabetes - increase in blood glucose levels - is an emerging health problem, especially in developing countries. According to the World Health Organisation, India...
How Vitamin D deficiency can cause heart failure?
Vitamin D is essential for strong bones, because it helps the body use calcium from the diet. Traditionally, vitamin D deficiency has been associated...
Yamuna highly polluted in many stretches beyond Delhi too
The stretch of Yamuna river that extends from Delhi to Etawah in Uttar Pradesh is highly polluted, according to a new study that monitored...
BARC develops nanosilver coating that can kill bacteria
The antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles are being explored to develop new antimicrobials and to enhance the efficacy of existing antimicrobial agents. A group...
Composite material that can absorb electromagnetic radiation developed
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...
Anti-smoking spots trigger thoughts to quit tobacco: study
Tobacco smoking affects nearly every organ in the body, causing various cancers, respiratory and cardiac diseases and even early mortality. That’s why tobacco products...
Particulate Matter from cigarettes, mosquito coils make indoor pollution toxic: study
Indoor pollution is a major cause of worry in homes and closed environments. Now a new study has warned that burning of mosquito coils...
