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19 Sep 2021

Saliva test for COVID outperforms commercial swab tests: Study

Saliva test to detect Covid-19 performs better than the nasal and oral swab tests authorised by the FDA DRUL matches, and in most cases, outperforms the widely used tests against which it was benchmarked

03 Jul 2017

We 'squeak' when talking to more dominant people

Regardless of self-perceived social status, people tend to talk to high status individuals using a higher pitch, researchers said.

16 Mar 2017

'Great Dying' was followed by more extinctions

The researchers said that the extinction events were linked to climate change caused by massive volcanic activity.

12 Jan 2017

Hearing voices: Baboon calls contain evidence of origins of human language, say scientists!

They also found similar muscles in baboon tongues as human tongues which are key to our ability to make vowel sounds.

19 Dec 2016

Recreational activities in protected areas harming wildlife, says study

Protected areas include national parks, wilderness areas, community conserved areas, nature reserves and privately-owned reserves.

Cupping therapy

10 Aug 2016

Olympic athletes spotted with 'cupping' marks: What is it and how it works – all you need to know!

There are two types of cupping – Dry cupping and wet cupping.

Shark conservation

08 Aug 2016

Background music in documentaries an obstacle in shark conservation?

As per a study, ominous background music present in shark documentaries may affect viewers' attitude and could thus hamper people's willingness to participate in conservation efforts.

15 Jun 2016

Is listening to sad music a good option when you're in grief?

But can sad music make you overcome your grief? A new study belives the answer to this is yes, but with a catch.

27 Apr 2016

Are you or people around you happy or sad? Twitter has the answer!

The team from University of Iowa used two years of Twitter data to measure users' life satisfaction – a key component of happiness.

07 Apr 2016

Higher levels of vitamin D linked to lower cancer risk

The marker of vitamin D was 25-hydroxyvitamin D or 25(OH)D, the main form in the blood.

21 Mar 2016

Even bumblebees don't like to share expertise with newcomers

The researchers then allowed two bees in at a time: One more experienced resident, and one a newcomer.

Fish distribution

08 Mar 2016

Measuring fish DNA in seawater may lead to quicker survey

On the other hand, a method was already available for determining whether the target fish inhabit a certain area of water: analysis of the fish DNA released into the water.

03 Mar 2016

New snake genus, species discovered in Gujarat

Colubrids include racers, royal snakes and whip snakes, but differ considerably not only to term it as a new species but also an entirely new genus to embody it.

01 Mar 2016

Cannabis use can affect your ability to recognise emotion

Cannabis users showed a greater response to faces showing negative expression, particularly angry, than controls.

Internet addiction

25 Jan 2016

Internet addiction among students leading to family conflicts

PIU is considered a behavioral addiction with characteristics similar to substance abuse disorders, the researchers said.

25 Jan 2016

Vitamin B12 levels drop among the elderly, autistic people

The study also found healthy elderly people in the age range of 61-80 have about three times lower levels of total brain B12 than younger age groups, which is a result of normal ageing.

23 Jan 2016

Zebra stripes not for camouflage protection against predators

Stripes that can be seen by humans are hard for zebra predators to distinguish beyond 50 metres in daylight or 30 metres at twilight, during which most predators hunt, the findings showed.

10 Jan 2016

These yoga positions lead to 'eye pressure' in glaucoma patients

The research team emphasizes the importance of educating glaucoma patients on all of the risks and benefits of relating to physical exercise and their overall vision health.

27 Dec 2015

Graphic warnings may help smokers `kick the butt`

The graphic images motivated smokers to think more deeply about their habit and the risks associated with smoking.

22 Dec 2015

Here's how graphic cigarettes images can help smokers to quit

This was associated with them thinking their habit was more dangerous and being more likely to consider quitting.

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