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A fossil of a gliding mammaliaform Maiopatagium furculiferum, type specimen is shown in this undated handout photo from the Beijing Museum of Natural History. Courtesy of Zhe-Xi Luo/UChicago/Handout via REUTERS

It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a prehistoric gliding mammal

These fossils underscore that early mammals were not merely cowering at the feet of dinosaurs but boasted a range of...

10 Aug 2017 7:57 AM IST

One alcoholic drink a day increases the risk of breast cancer in women, according to a recent study by the American Institute for Cancer Research.

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.

9 Aug 2017 8:16 PM IST

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.

9 Aug 2017 12:24 PM IST

The new supercomputer named Cheyenne, is located at a National Center for Atmospheric Research facility on the outskirts of Wyomings 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...

9 Aug 2017 7:52 AM IST

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...

9 Aug 2017 1:15 AM IST

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.

9 Aug 2017 1:12 AM IST

GST Council meeting on tax on tobacco was held through video conference showing the pressure on the government to act on the cigarettes issue.

Cigarette butts now have a new life

Soon the footpath you walk on could be full of cigarette butts, instead of being littered with them.

8 Aug 2017 4:16 PM IST

One artists concept of Kuiper Belt object 2014 MU69, the next flyby target for NASAs New Horizons mission. This binary concept is based on telescope observations made at Patagonia, Argentina on July 17, 2017 when MU69 passed in front of a star. New Horizons theorize that it could be a single body with a large chunk taken out of it, or two bodies that are close together or even touching. Credits: NASA/JHUAPL/SwRI/Alex Parker

New Horizons' next target just got a lot more interesting

Could the next flyby target for NASA's New Horizons spacecraft actually be two targets?

8 Aug 2017 2:18 PM IST

The Paris accord commits signatories to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming, which is blamed for melting ice caps and glaciers, rising sea levels and more violent weather events. (photo

Drastic climate change impact observed in US: report

Average US temperatures have risen dramatically and fast, with recent decades the warmest of the past 1,500 years.

8 Aug 2017 1:05 PM IST

The entire United States will fall into shadow as a solar eclipse passes on August 21 (Photo: AFP)

Professor creates an artificial eclipse to image extrasolar planets

As anyone anticipating this month's eclipse knows, one way to dim stars is to block it with something a shade-throwing...

8 Aug 2017 12:57 PM IST

The genetic clues include Neanderthal DNA that contains mutations that usually occur in small populations with little genetic diversity. (Photo: AFP)

New gene study rewrites Neanderthal history

Previous research has suggested that near the end of their existence some 40,000 years ago.

8 Aug 2017 8:20 AM IST

A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the sun, the earth, and the moon align in an almost straight line. (Photo: File)

Rains, overcast sky mar lunar eclipse viewing

The penumbral part of the lunar eclipse, which is difficult to discern, began at 9:20 pm.

8 Aug 2017 7:36 AM IST