BREAKING !  :  Members of Karnataka Pradesh Mahila Congress staged a protest over rise in prices of LPG cylinders in Bengaluru on Thursday. (Photo By Arrangement) Hoteliers fume over hike in LPG cylinder prices
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Science 09 Aug 2017

Science, 09 Aug 2017

All breast cancers are tested to determine if they require oestrogen to grow and about 80 per cent are found to be oestrogen-sensitive. These cancers can often be effectively treated with hormone therapy, such as tamoxifen, but as many as a third of these cancers eventually become resistant.

New drug that can prevent breast cancer growth identified

The potential drug offers hope for patients whose breast cancer has become resistant to traditional therapies.
09 Aug 2017 8:16 PM
In testing the saliva-powered battery, the team was able to achieve a power density of a few microwatts per square centimeter, (Credit: Binghamton University)

Paper-based battery that is activated by your spit

Saliva-powered battery could be helpful in extreme conditions.
09 Aug 2017 12:24 PM
The new supercomputer named Cheyenne, is located at a National Center for Atmospheric Research facility on the outskirts of Wyoming's capital city.

Supercomputer helps understand sun’s behaviour, predict weather months

Cheyenne, the supercomputer, is three times faster yet three times more efficient than its predecessor, a machine called Yellowstone.
09 Aug 2017 7:52 AM
Supporters of science and research prepare to hand out leaflets as part of the March for Science protest in Sydney.

Scientists hurt by change in attitudes, policies

Many in government-run science institutions have had to spend money from their own pockets to complete their research because of the cut in funds.
09 Aug 2017 1:15 AM
People hold placards during the March for Science day in Geneva, Switzerland. Thousands attended the similar rallies in April around the world. — AFP

A march to promote science

Along with other state capitals, “India March for Science” in Kerala will be held in Thiruvananthapuram on August 9.
09 Aug 2017 1:12 AM

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Hyderabad city to have bridges à la Paris

While six bridges and a link road will be constructed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, four bridges will be built by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, three by the HRDCL and one bridge by the QQSUDA. (Representational Image: PTI)
 

Experts warn of particularly hot summer ahead in Hyderbad

Anjal Prakash, research director and adjunct associate professor of Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB, told Deccan Chronicle, “The climate models have predicted that this is going to be a warmer summer and the hot areas will be hotter than before. In Telangana, we are seeing 38ºC in February itself, which is an indication of what is in store in April and May.” (Representational DC Image)
 

When Cupid strikes OTT platforms

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Kerala transman gives birth to baby, first case in India

Ziya Paval recently took to Instagram and announced that Zahhad was eight months pregnant. Paval and Zahhad have been living together for the past three years. (Twitter)
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Fireworks illuminate over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo on Friday. (Photo: AP)

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Indian captain Virat Kohli catches a ball on day one of the second Test cricket match between New Zealand and India (AFP)

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