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Trump administration ignored COVID-19 warnings, alleges fired American scientist

Scientist in US turns whistleblower against government's decision to flood its market with malaria drug without proper inspection

06 May 2020 9:35 AM

Accusing the man of making false claims about his employment and marital status, the complainant has said that he forged ID cards to con her into marriage. (Photo: Representational)

Unemployed, already married Delhi man poses as scientist to marry PhD student

After finding out about the alleged fraud, she approached the police and got a complaint registered.

06 Oct 2019 11:53 AM

Trust depends on two perceived characteristics of an individual or social group: competence and warmth. Perceptions of competence involve the belief that members of a particular social group are intelligent and have the skills to achieve their goals. (Photo: ANI)

Selfie-posting scientists more trusted: Study

The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, states that scientists usually get respect but people lack trust in them.

11 May 2019 3:18 PM

Scientists extracted fatty tissue from the patient and processed them to form diverse personalised bio-inks to 3D print the heart, complete with cells, blood vessels, ventricles, and chambers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientist’s 3D print heart in major medical breakthrough

The scientists used fully personalised non-supplemented materials as bio-inks for 3D printing.

17 Apr 2019 11:46 AM

Mercer will be the second subglacial lake after Whillans in 2013.

Scientists to explore underneath of Antarctica ice sheet

Scientist in search of microbes and living things under mercer subglacial lake.

05 Jan 2019 3:50 PM

Some scientists were astounded to hear of the claim and strongly condemned it (Photo: AP)

Chinese scientist says he helped make world's first gene-edited children

He said the parents involved declined to be identified or interviewed, and he would not say where they live or where the work was done.

26 Nov 2018 9:58 AM

Dr Hanwant B. Singh receiving the NASA Medal of Honour

At the forefront of change

Huge progress has been made over these decades and the environment is much cleaner in nearly all cities.

01 Sep 2018 12:38 AM

Their research has given hope to many who otherwise faced a certain death sentence. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists share $500,000 prize for work on cancer therapy

They’ll receive the award at a ceremony September 26 in Albany, New York.

16 Aug 2018 5:21 PM

On the menu were the fat and meat of a wild goat, meat of a red deer and whole wheat seeds. (Image: AP)

Ancient ‘Iceman’ shows signs of a well-balanced last meal

Scientists have uncovered the last meal of a frozen hunter who died 5,300 years ago in the Alps.

14 Jul 2018 12:56 PM

Lower energy requirements means the hydrogen could be produced at a lower cost. (Photo: File)

Novel catalyst can help harvest fuel from water

Scientists have developed an inexpensive material that can help split water to produce hydrogen fuel.

30 Jun 2018 1:06 PM

The ashes of Professor Stephen Hawking are laid to rest during his memorial service at Westminster Abbey in London, Friday June 15, 2018. (Ben Stansall/PA via AP)

Stephen Hawking’s ashes buried in Westminster Abbey

Hawking will take his place among Britain’s greatest scientists when his ashes are buried in Westminster Abbey.

16 Jun 2018 11:34 AM

Reduced levels of glucose in the brain, which occurs when we’re feeling hungry, can make it difficult for us to have control over our emotions and ability to concentrate.

Hanger a genuine human emotion, say scientists

According to a scientist, “hanger” is in fact a real emotion that is triggered by our body’s physical response to craving food.

07 May 2018 10:39 AM

The students were recruited from psychiatry outpatient clinics, inpatient units and emergency departments. (Photo: Pixabay)

AI system can predict school violence

Our risk assessments were focused on predicting any type of physical aggression at school.

06 May 2018 5:02 PM

He has produced dozens of research papers and until recently continued to review and edit for different ecology journals (Photo: AFP)

Australia's oldest scientist seeks assisted death in Switzerland

A peaceful, dignified death is the entitlement of all who want it. And a person should not be forced to leave home to achieve it.

03 May 2018 6:38 PM

Dr Ellis Silver, who has studied evolution, has an outlandish belief on the human race’s origins.

Humans did not come from Earth, claims scientist

According to experts, life spreads like an “interstellar infection” and clusters of planets in the galaxy have alien life forms.

23 Apr 2018 12:39 PM

Most children who have irritability, depression or anxiety don’t have suicidal thoughts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Irritability in childhood linked to teen suicide risk

Irritability usually shows up in children as frustration and anger.

15 Apr 2018 2:52 PM

Staying in the womb too long without getting enough oxygen and nutrients can even kill the foetus and in emergency cases doctors may induce an early delivery.

Scientists discover 'protective' protein that could save babies from dying in womb

As foetus spends more time deprived of oxygen and nutrients, instead of growing in womb, its cells actually begin to die.

04 Apr 2018 2:57 PM

The study, conducted by the Stanford University, California, used a mathematical model to determine results. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystery of why our knuckles crack revealed

Study says change in pressure caused by joints result in microscopic bubbles collapsing producing sound waves which create ‘cracking sound.’

30 Mar 2018 1:21 PM

Results from tests of the scanner showed that patients were able to stretch, nod and even drink tea or play table tennis while their brain activity was being recorded, millisecond by millisecond, by the magnetoencephalography (MEG) system. (Photo: AFP)

Scientists develop brain scanner in a helmet

The new scanner would improve research and treatment for patients.

22 Mar 2018 5:46 PM

Genes linked with problem solving powers were associated with the process by which neurons carry signals in the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Over 500 genes linked to intelligence identified

They also found 187 regions in the human genome that are linked to thinking skills.

13 Mar 2018 12:12 PM

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