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Commercialisation of this technology offers the potential for producing low-dose X-ray detectors that can scan the whole body at once. (Representative Image)

World's first ever colour X-ray performed on a human

The new device incorporates particle-tracking technology developed for CERN's Large Hadron Collider, which discovered...

14 July 2018 4:31 PM IST

The purpose of the day is to promote reading, writing, publishing and teaching of poetry.

We may be hardwired to appreciate poetry: study

Researchers analysed whether we can appreciate the musical sound of poetry independent of its literary meaning.

10 July 2018 5:01 PM IST

In this photo, an early straitjacket is displayed at the National Museum of Psychology in Akron, Ohio. The National Museum of Psychology at the University of Akron features interactive exhibits, along with thousands of artifacts and documents. The museum was created by Dennis Barrie, who is co-creator of Clevelands Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (Photo: AP)

Psychology museum explores what makes us human

Visitors can put together a puzzle that was used as an intelligence test.

8 July 2018 4:15 PM IST

God always wants us to triumph over our karmic hurdles because only then will we fulfill the purpose of life, which is to grow into better human beings.

Mystic Mantra: The price of human progress

Life is full of agonising trials and we feel so lonely and alienated because no one belongs to any one.

5 July 2018 6:32 AM IST

Alexei Leonov, a legendary Soviet cosmonaut who was the first man to perform a spacewalk in 1965, died in Moscow on Friday aged 85 after a long illness. (Photo: AFP)

Alexei Leonov, the first human to walk in space, dies at 85

NASA and the European Space Agency both praised the pioneering cosmonaut.

12 Oct 2019 12:30 PM IST

A new research reveals that the same alteration introduced into the girls DNA, not only makes mice smarter, but also improves human brain recovery after stroke. (Photo: ANI)

CRISPR twins may be the first humans with accidentally' enhanced...

CRISPR remains a controversial use of science and technology regarded by the critics as irresponsible.'

24 Feb 2019 12:04 PM IST

Mohan Das Pai have cautioned that dramatic shift in technology and artificial intelligence has created disruption in industries and posed a threat to humankind. (Representational image/ Pixabay image)

Time to embrace AI: Machines for humans not vs humans

AI can change the face of the banking sector while reducing costs, increasing employees' efficiency and more.

30 April 2019 3:17 PM IST

Evidence was first uncovered in 2008 in a cave in Siberia. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists reconstruct skeleton of elusive, pre-historic human

Little is known about the Denisovans, who were ancient relatives of the more familiar Neanderthals and our own species.

20 Sept 2019 8:58 AM IST

Humans are addicted to continuous social interactions and not to their smartphones. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Hyper social' tendencies behind smartphone addiction

Turning off notifications and setting up appropriate times to check your phone can go a long way to regain control over...

8 March 2018 1:50 PM IST

There is increasing evidence that the skin microbiome is an important element of human health. (Photo: Pixabay)

Good skin bacteria may help prevent cancer: study

This unique strain of skin bacteria produces a chemical that kills several types of cancer cells but does not harm...

4 March 2018 2:59 PM IST

In a study involving mice, researchers found that their strongest peptide could completely eliminate Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Toxic wasp venom could help protect humans against superbugs

Scientists studied the antimicrobial properties of a toxin normally found in a South American wasp.

8 Dec 2018 11:42 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists discover oldest human virus in ancient skeleton

Find out how the find could be beneficial for the future.

10 May 2018 1:48 PM IST