Charting the dynamism of human body and mind, writer-doctor Gavin Francis traces the linkage between mankind and its inevitable transformation in his book "The Shapeshifters: On Medicine and Human Change".


New book draws parallels between human body and change


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Geologists have classified the last 4,200 years as being a distinct Earth age and are calling it a new chapter -- the "Meghalayan Age" -- the onset of which was marked by a mega-drought that crushed a number of civilisations worldwide.


Scientists discover new 'Maghalayan age' in Earth's history


Scientists have found that the oldest direct evidence of bread found to date is at least 4,000 years before the advent of agriculture, according to a new study.


Ancestors made bread before advent of agriculture


Britain's space sector took one giant leap when the site of its first vertical launch spaceport was announced.


Britain announces its first ever spaceship launch site


India on Monday successfully test fired supersonic cruise missile BrahMos off the Odisha coast, proving it one of the best all-weather weapon systems.


India successfully test fires BrahMos missile


Distancing yourself from a decision may help you make the choice that produces the most benefit for you and others affected, suggests new research.


How distancing from decision can help arrive at a better one?


An innovative approach is underway in this Bihar district to make contaminated water potable -- with the active participation of private players in coordination with state agencies.


Making contaminated water potable -- at just 50 paise a litre


The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) has nominated NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for Outstanding Original Interactive Program for its coverage of the Cassini mission's Grand Finale at Saturn.


NASA's stunning footage of Cassini lands Emmy nomination


Treatment with hormone testosterone could be effective at combating a condition of loss of body mass in cancer patients and improving the quality of life, say researchers.


Testosterone treatment can bring new hope for cancer patients


Scientists have found evidence of a link between herpes infection and Alzheimer's disease as well as the potential of antivirals in reducing the risk of the neurodegenerative disease.


Herpes virus linked to Alzheimer's, antivirals may help


In a breakthrough, US scientists have genetically reprogrammed the human immune cells known as T cells with the help of electric shocks, instead of the traditional method of using viruses to insert DNA.


Scientists use electric shocks to genetically reprogramme T cells


The 5,300-year-old Otzi the Iceman's last meal was remarkably heavy on fat, revealed the first in-depth analysis of the Iceman's stomach contents, which also offer a rare glimpse of ancient dietary habits.


Otzi the Iceman's last meal reveals remarkably high fat diet: Study


Due to a combination of genetic factors and individual life experiences, no two people, including twins, share the same brain anatomy, finds a study that suggests the use of MRI scans over fingerprints for personal identification.


Brain anatomy different even among identical twins: Study


India and South Korea signed 11 agreements, including in the areas of trade, cultural and scientific and technological cooperation, during the visit of South Korean President Moon Jae-in to India.


India, South Korea sign 11 agreements


Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have identified a new immunomodulatory function of a protein that could potentially help in treating sepsis and other inflammatory diseases caused by abnormal functions of immune cells.


New function of protein that may treat sepsis identified


China launched two satellites for Pakistan on a Long March-2C rocket on Monday.


China launches two satellites for Pakistan


Researchers have discovered several genetic biomarkers that can accurately identify hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae, a pathogen that infects healthy people and can cause blindness in one day and flesh-eating infections, brain abscesses and death.


Genetic biomarker for deadly pathogen identified


Researchers have identified a naturally occurring lipid -- a waxy, fatty acid -- used by a disease-causing bacterium to impair the host immune response and increase the chance of infection.


Natural lipid may act as potent anti-inflammatory


While dogs have been man's best friend for more than 10,000 years, a study of their remains found that early dogs likely arrived from Siberia and left a cancerous tumour that is still found in their canine descendants.


Dogs arrived from Siberia, left cancerous tumour behind: Study


A team of experts including from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon survey Gomukh to supervise the removal of a garbage dump and an artificial lake, an official said on Friday.


Uttarakhand to survey dump around Gomukh


Men with central (or abdominal) obesity are at increased risk of experiencing lower urinary tract symptoms, a new study suggests.

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