A new science and innovation museum - Navachara Kaksh - was inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Tuesday.


President inaugurates 'innovation museum' at Rashtrapati Bhavan


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In a step closer to creating a full-fledged "bench-top" brain, Australian researchers have developed a 3D-printed layered structure incorporating neural cells that mimics the structure of brain tissue.


3D-printed 'bench-top' brain a reality soon


Australian researchers have struck gold, formulating a new technique to measure how much of the precious metal existed in the world's oceans over the past 3.5 billion years.


Ancient oceans were rich in gold: scientists


Repeated loss and regain of weight due to dieting or what is also called yo-yo dieting may not put you at increased risk of contracting cancer, says a new study that could be the largest of its kind.


Yo-yo dieting not linked to higher cancer risk


Becoming a dad before the age of 25 increases the risk of dying early in middle age, s significant study has indicated.


Young dads at greater risk of early death: Study


Challenging prevalent theories, a new study suggests that the earliest members of the Homo genus (which includes our Homo sapiens species) may not have been larger than their ancestors in the hominin species.


Increase in body size didn't drive human evolution: Study


If you are young and already having a drinking problem, finding a partner to tie the knot may help you return to a normal life again, new research suggests.


Marriage can curb drinking problem


Any physical activity - from a little morning walk to picking your grandchildren from the bus stop - during the week will help people above the age of 60 to live longer, a study has found.


15 minutes a day of physical activity good for the elderly


Military personnel who served in the glaring desert sunlight of Iraq and Afghanistan returned home with an increased risk of skin cancer, due not only to the desert climate, but also a lack of sun protection, new research has found.


Serving in desert terrain ups soldier's skin cancer risk


Common drugs used to treat dementia can result in harmful weight loss in the elderly, researchers have warned.


Dementia drugs can lead to harmful weight loss


Creation of a $2 billion global vaccine-development fund could prevent the future outbreak of Ebola and such other deadly diseases, an international team of physicians has proposed.


Global vaccine fund could prevent deadly disease outbreak


The intense ice loss of the past two decades has resulted in a strong imbalance of glaciers in many regions of the world, says an alarming study, indicating that glaciers will suffer further ice loss even if the climate remains stable.


World glaciers melting faster than ever


Generally known to be caused by factors such as birth asphyxia, stroke and infections in the developing brain of babies, cerebral palsy (CP), the most common cause of physical disability in children, may also have genetic roots, says a new study.


Faulty genes may lead to cerebral palsy


A combination of three proteins found at high levels in urine can accurately detect early-stage pancreatic cancer, new research has found.


Urine test may detect early-stage pancreatic cancer


Viewing aquarium displays may not only improve your mood after a hard day at work, the exposure may also lead to reduction in blood pressure and heart rate, new research has found.


Aquariums can lower BP, improve mood


Although parents generally see picky eating among children as just a phase, a new study says those with both moderate and severe selective eating may be at increased risk for depression and anxiety.


Picky eating may indicate anxiety in kids


Higher levels of a key protein may put patients at greater risk of contracting severe kidney disease, says a new study.


Protein that drives kidney disease severity


An attempt made by a Britain-based company to patent a medicinal composition comprising of turmeric, pine bark and green tea for treating hair loss was prevented by India, the science and technology ministry said on Sunday.


India thwarts British firm's bid to patent hair loss formula


Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Sunday urged the central government to name Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) after former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who died last week.


Name DRDO after Kalam, Telanana CM urges PM


Concerns about perfectionism may lead to stress, burnout and potential health problems, says a study.


Beware! Perfectionism may stress you out


A compound found in spinach can slow down fat digestion, leading to reduced hunger and food craving especially in men, a study says.

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