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The skull was discovered near the town of Aitape, about 7 miles (12 km) inland from Papua New Guineas northern coast. (Photo credit: Reuters)

Skull called oldest-known tsunami victim found in Papua New Guinea

Scientists say sediments in which bone found bear hallmarks of the giant wave. Skull fragment from coastal site dates...

27 Oct 2017 9:40 AM IST

A genome editing technique called CRISPR has revolutionized scientific research. (Photo credit: AP)

Scientists working toward reversible kind of gene editing

Researchers are using CRISPR to develop malaria-resistant mosquitoes and to develop treatments that one day may help...

27 Oct 2017 8:52 AM IST

Those who reported more frequent daydreaming scored higher on intellectual and creative ability. (Photo: Pixabay)

Daydreaming may indicate smartness, creativity

The findings open the door for follow-up research to further understand when mind wandering is harmful, and when it may...

25 Oct 2017 8:00 PM IST

Kaspersky, which research firm Gartner ranks as one of the worlds top cyber security vendors for consumers, said in a statement that it would submit the source code of its software and future product updates for review by a broad cross-section of computer security experts and government officials.

Kaspersky Lab has nothing to hide, to open software for review

US administration last month barred government agencies from using Kaspersky Lab anti-virus products.

24 Oct 2017 9:17 AM IST

New NASA research is helping to refine our understanding of candidate planets beyond our solar system that might support life. (Photo: NASA)

New NASA Study Improves Search for Habitable Worlds

The new work will help astronomers allocate scarce observing time to the most promising candidates for habitability.

20 Oct 2017 11:47 AM IST

This undated photo provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a scanning electron micrograph of multiple round bumps of the HIV-1 virus on a cell surface. In a report released on Monday, July 24, 2017, researchers said a South African girl born with the AIDS virus has kept her infection suppressed for 8 1/2 years after stopping anti-HIV medicines _ more evidence that early treatment can occasionally cause a long remission that, if it lasts, would be a form of cure. (Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via AP)

Scientists finally discover last unknown structure of HIV virus

Researchers claim if this part of viral cell's assembly is stopped, the HIV virus will not be able to replicate.

20 Oct 2017 10:54 AM IST

Experts say the Emperor penguin should be listed as an endangered species.

Antarctic penguin chicks face mass die-off alarm researchers

Sea ice extent in the polar regions varies each year, but climate change has made the fluctuation more extreme.

16 Oct 2017 8:52 AM IST

The data is based on more than 6.4 million samples received for Arthritis (bone health) testing over the last 3.5 years since January 2014. (Photo: Pixabay)

Arthritis prevalence rising among Indians: Analysis

The data is based on more than 6.4 million samples received for Arthritis (bone health) testing over the last 3.5 years...

12 Oct 2017 12:34 PM IST

If you have the latest version of Google Play Services, then tapping the update button might actually deliver the update to your smartphone.

Third of smartphone notifications worsen our mood: study

Out of more than half a million notifications, the researchers found that 32 per cent resulted in negative emotions.

4 Oct 2017 2:00 PM IST

Such chemistry is an important step toward the origins of life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemical found around star deals blow to search for aliens

Such chemistry is an important step toward the origins of life.

3 Oct 2017 5:08 PM IST

The advance takes a major step toward the end goal of repairing dead heart muscle in human patients, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial muscle patch can mend broken hearts

Unlike some human organs, the heart cannot regenerate itself after a heart attack.

29 Nov 2017 1:57 PM IST

Experts reveal top 6 tips to deal with childrens fussy eating habits

Experts reveal top 6 tips to deal with children's fussy eating habits

According to the study published in the Journal of Child Health Care most children develop picky attributes around the...

28 Nov 2017 6:54 PM IST