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Drinking a pint of beer may trigger productivity and help you think out of the box for your artistic tasks (Photo: Pixabay)

Drinking too much beer may give you man boobs

High levels of oestrogen in men can lead to a reduced sex drive and impotence.

27 Oct 2017 10:53 AM IST

The Japanese teams breakthrough came after they managed to mass produce hair follicle germs (HFGs) in the lab for the first time.

Scientists say chemical used in McDonald's chips can cure baldness

Method generated fresh follicles capable of sprouting new hair and within days the lab rodents had furry backs and...

5 Feb 2018 1:45 PM IST

Drugs carried by this kind of material could be chewable or easier to swallow. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Caffeine used to create novel gels for drug delivery'

Drugs carried by this kind of material could be chewable or easier to swallow.

16 April 2018 5:15 PM IST

Isomaltodextrin is a cheap and widely available polysaccharide produced from starch that is used as a dietary fibre. This makes it a cost-effective alternative for the SWCNT extraction process. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Cost effective method found to separate two types of carbon nanotubes

Study reveals dietary fibre that effectively purifies carbon nanotubes.

5 Nov 2019 10:28 AM IST

A person can be exposed to triclosan via consumer products, like soaps, hand sanitisers, toothpaste, and mouthwash and contaminated water. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Chemicals in everyday products can up risk of osteoporosis

Chemical in soaps, toothpastes may up osteoporosis risk in women: Study

26 Jun 2019 4:22 PM IST

Once broken down, lignin has other gifts to give in the form of valuable platform chemicals that can be converted into nylon, plastics, pharmaceuticals and other valuable products (Photo: AFP)

Bacteria that can turn plants into chemicals created by scientists

Lignin is the component of plant cell walls that gives them their incredible strength.

20 May 2018 5:03 PM IST

The discovery could help improve understanding of the scientific basis of health benefits of olive products (Photo: Pixabay)

Italy's oldest olive oil discovered in ancient pottery

The team found organic residue from all three samples contained oleic and linoleic acids, signatures of olive oil.

31 May 2018 5:14 PM IST

While jewellery is rarely seen as a male domain, today, men are more confident about expressing their style .

Here are do's and don'ts of storing jewellery to make it last

Preservation not only takes proper storing techniques but special care should be taken while wearing the jewellery as...

28 May 2018 5:13 PM IST

This opens the door to the creation of larger mats that could soak up toxic chemicals in places like war zones. (Photo: Pixabay)

Novel protein mat can soak up pollution: study

This opens the door to the creation of larger mats that could soak up toxic chemicals in places like war zones.

18 March 2018 2:46 PM IST

BPA is a chemical that is added to many commercial products, including water bottles, paper receipts, can liners. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why moms-to-be should avoid drinking from plastic bottles

BPA is a chemical that is added to many commercial products, including water bottles, paper receipts, can liners.

18 March 2018 1:49 PM IST

Smokers are charged higher premiums by employers, this entitles them to programs that will help them quit smoking at the same time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemical in cigarette smoke may damage vision

Researchers found that higher levels of cadmium in the blood were associated with diminished contrast sensitivity.

19 Sept 2018 8:50 AM IST

Parabens are widely used preservatives in cosmetic products, including soaps, creams and makeup (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemicals in cosmetic and soaps decrease fertility in men

According to researchers higher levels of parabens are also associated with DNA damage in sperm that may contribute to...

18 Aug 2017 8:43 AM IST