Facebook has completed the production of its first full-scale solar-powered internet drone that will deliver wireless internet with lasers from the sky in parts of the developing world where internet availability is still a dream.


Facebook's solar-powered drone to beam internet from the sky 


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Ever wondered why you get more physically exhausted when  certain issue keeps you worried? This could be because brain work accelerates the development of physical fatigue, says a new study by Indian-origin researchers.


Brain work contributes to physical fatigue


Regular walking and running not only improve your heart but also enable you shed extra kilos around your waistline resulting in a healthy body mass index (BMI), researchers say.


Get up for your heart health and move for your waistline


The sugar in your cup of coffee not only gives a sweet taste but also helps reduce the bitterness of tea and coffee, new research reveals.


Decoded: What sugar does to your coffee


A promising new form of medication aimed at treating Alzheimer's has showed signs that it may be four times more effective than the current pill.


Alzheimer's drug more effective than current pill


Plastic surgeons stitch faster and better when their favourite music is on during operations, says a new study.


Music improves stitching prowess of plastic surgeons


Astronomers using a NASA telescope have confirmed the discovery of the nearest rocky planet outside our solar system which is larger than Earth and a potential gold mine of science data.


Rocky exoplanet found is gold mine for astronomers


Assam will soon set up a centre for innovation in the state  that will be named after late former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi announced on Thursday.


Abdul Kalam centre for innovation soon: Assam CM


The second full moon of July will be visible on Friday.


Second full moon of July will be visible Friday


A Philippines-based company has developed a lamp that can run for eight hours at a stretch on a glass of water and two tablespoons of salt.


This lamp runs on glass of water and salt


Researchers have developed a new class of compounds that could prevent fat particles from getting absorbed in the body and thus potentially reduce weight gain.


New anti-obesity drug could block fat absorption


High-intensity exercise may help ease symptoms of arthritis, a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the joints, says a new study.


Rigorous exercise may cut arthritis risk


Contradicting earlier findings, a new study suggests that bullies are least likely to be depressed, have the highest self-esteem and the greatest social status.


Bullies have high self-esteem, low depression rates


In the wake of demands made from different quarters to name or rename various institutions after Bharat Ratna A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, there are quite a few options before the government to perpetuate the memory of the late former Indian president.


Government has several options to perpetuate Kalam's memory


In a first, a Swiss researcher has found a novel method to produce high-quality fibre from gelatine - a natural biomaterial derived from collagen which is obtained from various animal by-products.


Coming, clothes made of slaughterhouse waste


Stressing for the need to maintain a lower salt diet over a lifetime, significant research has revealed that people who gradually increase the amount of salt in diets also face high blood pressure risk as people who habitually eat a high-salt diet.


Increasing salt intake puts you at high BP risk


British researchers have for the first time identified five distinct types of prostate cancer, each with a characteristic genetic fingerprint.


Prostate cancer of five different types: Study


High levels of stomach acid not only help animals break down food, but it also defends them against food poisoning, a study has revealed.


Stomach acid defends against food poisoning


With health risks associated with some commercially available sunscreen lotions coming to the fore, scientists have now turned to components found in algae in a bid to provide natural options.


Soon, natural sunscreen lotion derived from algae


A smartphone app can accurately detect early symptoms of biliary atresia (BA) - a rare disorder that accounts for nearly half of paediatric end-stage liver disease in the US.


PoopMD app can scan liver disease in newborns


Blocking the expression of a gene may help prevent illnesses linked to excessive fat in blood such as cardiovascular and pancreatic diseases, says a new study.

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