Did you know which part of your brain helped you sing or change your voice pitch? Scientists have now identified the part of the brain which governs the "music" of speech and is responsible for controlling the voice pitch.


Decoded: Which brain region helps you change voice pitch


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A powerful earthquake that struck Japan's Osaka region has damaged a microscope with the highest resolution in the world, an official said on Friday.


Japan quake damages world's most powerful microscope


Worsening vision in older adults may be adversely associated with future cognitive functioning, a new study suggests.


Worsening vision may lead to cognitive changes in older adults: Study


Expressing apprehension that disruptive technology would hasten extinction of humankind, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus on Thursday warned companies against excessive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).


Yunus warns of survival threat from Artificial Intelligence


Terming astrophysicist Meghnad Saha's introduction of innovative initiatives like the pre-PhD course as "impressive", Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said only recently the University Grants Commission (UGC) has realised the importance of such a bridging course and made it mandatory for all universities.


Astrophysicist Meghnad Saha's launched 'bridge course' impresive: Venkaiah Naidu


A novel formulation of drug carbetocin could be safe and effective in preventing excessive bleeding following childbirth and can save thousands of women's lives, showed results of a clinical trial by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 10 countries, including India.


New drug to save women's lives from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO


Consuming walnuts -- rich in antioxidants -- may nearly halve the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes compared to those who do not eat nuts, finds a study representing more than 34,000 adults.


Eat walnuts to ward off diabetes risk


Women, please take note. Even if you are having mild sleep problems, such as having trouble falling asleep, it can raise your blood pressure, a new study suggests.


Mild sleep problems may up blood pressure in women


Scientists, led by one of Indian-origin, have identified a type of immune cells that may play a key role in ridding the body of malaria-infected blood cells.


Killer immune cells show promise for malaria vaccines


Scientists have found that editing a gene in the brain can help decrease the repetitive behaviours -- a symptom of autism spectrum disorders.


Gene editing can curb autism symptoms: Study


Scientists have identified hundreds of new genes associated with intelligence.


Scientists discover hundreds of new 'smart genes'


Researchers have found that protein found in human semen significantly increases Ebola virus infection, explaining how sexual transmission has led to the virus' resurgence.


How human semen increase spread of Ebola virus infection


While Elon Musk-founded SpaceX is hitting all the headlines on future space travel, Amazon chief Jeff Bezos-owned Blue Origin is catching up fast, aiming to sell tickets for commercial flights to space next year.


Bezos heats up space race against Musk, aims Blue Origin commercial flight next year


Biotechnology major Biocon's Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Monday lamented that the state's spend on science research has remained stagnant over the past few years.


State spend on science research stagnant: Biocon chief


India's biotechnology queen and Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Monday told the students of Indian Institute of Science (IISc) here to step out of the laboratories and inspire society.


India's biotech queen Shaw tells IISc to inspire society


Scientists have recovered the first historic genomes from a bacterium that causes syphilis -- a sexually transmitted bacterial infection -- from colonial-era bones of around 350 years ago.


Ancient syphilis causing genomes recovered


Scientists have developed a novel biodegradable patch that acts as a plaster and sticks inside the mouth, thus helping in the treatment of oral ulcers.


This biodegradable plaster can treat your mouth ulcers


Molecular mechanisms including lower levels of a protein in the brain may be the reason why addicts choose alcohol over an alternative reward, finds a study that may help improve treatment for alcohol dependence.


What causes alcohol addiction?


Researchers, led by one of Indian-origin, have developed a novel type of "omniphobic" coating that can repel water, oil and alcohol, thus helping the US Navy reduce fuel as well as energy costs.


Novel ship coating can help reduce fuel, energy costs


Pakistan is set to launch the indigenously developed PakTES-1A observatory satellite in July, the Foreign Ministry announced.


Pakistan to launch observatory satellite


Besides affecting human health, air pollution is also causing malnutrition in trees by harming a fungi that is important for providing mineral nutrients to tree roots, finds a new study.

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