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Sleepwalking is caused by a partial arousal from slow- wave or deep sleep. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sleepwalkers may be better at multi-tasking: study

Sleepwalking is caused by a partial arousal from slow- wave or deep sleep.

30 Oct 2017 7:48 PM IST

The patient scored 6 on a scale of 0 to 23, 0 representing no real verbal, visual or motor response and 23 indicating good ability. (Photo: Pixabay)

Nerve stimulation 'raised awareness' of man in vegetative state: study

The patient scored 6 on a scale of 0 to 23, 0 representing no real verbal, visual or motor response and 23 indicating...

26 Sept 2017 2:12 PM IST

Bonobos are generally less aggressive than chimps. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bonobos prefer bullies over 'nice guys'

The findings suggest that one of the characteristics that makes people from apes is the tendency to avoid people who...

5 Jan 2018 12:43 PM IST

As early as the mid-30s, women start to experience declines in fertility, increased rates of miscarriage and birth defects. (Photo: Pixabay)

New drug may extend women's fertility by six years

The researchers used a microscopic worm, Caenorhabditis elegans (C elegans), to study longevity.

24 Feb 2018 1:57 PM IST

Patients with hallucinations tended to perceive sounds in a way that was more similar to what they had been cued to expect. (Photo: Pixabay)

Elevated dopamine levels can cause hallucinations

Our brain uses prior experiences to generate sensory expectations that help fill in the gaps when sounds or images are...

17 Feb 2018 3:16 PM IST

This undated image courtesy of the Museum of Natural History of Vienna (NHMW), shows a 2,600 year-old-human excrement from the Hallstatt salt mines in which beans, millet and barley are clearly visible. (Anwora / Museum of Natural History of Vienna / AFP)

Humans enjoyed blue cheese and beer 2,700 years ago: study

Scientists made the discovery by analyzing samples of human excrement found at the heart of the Hallstatt mine in the...

14 Oct 2021 10:55 AM IST

The findings may help to explain how that process may go wrong in people with learning difficulties. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Sleep spindles' key to boosting memory: study

The findings may help to explain how that process may go wrong in people with learning difficulties.

11 March 2018 3:01 PM IST

They are now facing imminent extinction due to illegal poaching and hunting as a luxury food. (Photo: Pixabay)

Giant Chinese salamander speeding toward extinction: study

Releasing hybrids may mean they are poorly adapted for their individual environments, and unlikely to survive.

22 May 2018 1:25 PM IST