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18 Jun 2019

NASA funds programme to produce videos to teach Hindi

The videos focus on scientific innovations at various sites like Amer Fort Palace and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, the rust-resistant Iron Pillar of Delhi, UNESCO Heritage site Qutub Minar, the Chand Bawri steps well and headquarters of the Jaipur Foot, a prosthetic given free to impoverished amputees in 80 countries across the world.

08 Oct 2016

'Safe' fungicides linked to honey bee colony deaths

Some fungicides, often regarded as safe for bees, could be a major contributor to honey bee colony losses, and the number of different pesticides within a colony -- regardless of dose -- closely correlates with colony deaths, suggests new research.

29 Sep 2016

Beware! Energy drinks may up risk of drunk driving

We all love to consume energy drinks as it gives us instant energy to our body.

17 Aug 2016

Wood windows cooler than those of glass

The researchers showed that their transparent wood provides better thermal insulation and lets in nearly as much light as glass, while eliminating glare and providing uniform and consistent indoor lighting.

09 Aug 2016

Watch video: Latest discovery of 'Blue whirl' flame promises to clean up oil spills!

Researchers at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering stumbled upon the blue flame by accident, while creating fire whirls in the lab.

Young users of cocaine

20 Mar 2016

Young cocaine users at increased stroke risk

As per the new study, it has been found that young cocaine users are six times more likely to have a stroke every time they take the drug.

Young users of cocaine

20 Mar 2016

Young cocaine users at increased stroke risk

As per the new study, it has been found that young cocaine users are six times more likely to have a stroke every time they take the drug.

10 Mar 2016

India among most vulnerable nations to cyber attacks, says research

When it comes to vulnerability to cyber attacks, India along with China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and South Korea is most vulnerable, says research led by an Indian-American scientist.

10 Mar 2016

India among nations most vulnerable to cyberattacks

Machines using Symantec anti-virus software automatically generated these reports, but only when a machine's user opted in to provide the data.

25 Jan 2016

Indian-led scientists' team discover why comet appears black

Centaurs estimated to number around 44,000 are minor planets with diameters larger than one kilometre.

22 Sep 2015

Indian origin astronomer-led team spots mid-size black hole

In a first, a team including an Indian-origin astronomer has found evidence for a new intermediate-mass black hole about 5,000 times the mass of the Sun.

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