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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 IST

US President Donald Trump. (AFP)

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

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

6 May 2020 9:35 AM IST

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 March 2018 12:12 PM IST

Inflammation has long been recognised as playing a key role in the development of heart disease. (Photo: Pixabay)

New links between heart attacks, inflammatory bowel disease found

Inflammation has long been recognised as playing a key role in the development of heart disease.

10 March 2018 5:37 PM IST

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 March 2018 5:46 PM IST

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...

30 March 2018 1:21 PM IST

Reduced levels of glucose in the brain, which occurs when were 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...

7 May 2018 10:39 AM IST

Counties in states with strong gun laws had lower rates of firearm homicides than counties in states with weak laws. (Photo: Pixabay)

AI system can predict school violence

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

6 May 2018 5:02 PM IST

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...

3 May 2018 6:38 PM IST

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 IST

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the National Policy on Biofuels which allows doping of ethanol produced from damaged foodgrains, rotten potatoes, corn and sugar beet with petrol to cut oil imports by Rs 4,000 crore this year alone.

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 IST

Doctors could be a step closer to finding the most effective way to treat cancer. (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 IST