Contrary to popular belief, adding resveratrol (RSV) to your exercise routine may not enhance the effects of physical activity, said a study.


Resveratrol could impede benefits of exercise


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A passenger rocket plane developed by Virgin Galactic's crashed Friday after suffering an "in-flight anomaly" during a powered test flight over the US state of California, the company said.


Virgin Galactic's spaceship crashes during test flight


Reading bedtime stories is a positive way to interact with your kids, but it would not influence children's intelligence later in life, said a research.


Reading bedtime stories won't make your kids smarter


When it comes to fantasising about sex, men have more vivid and weird fantasies than women and want them to come true in real life, reveals a research.


Men want weird sexual fantasies to come true


Scratching an itch only makes it worse but you cannot resist that urge to scratch more? Blame it on the brain.


Why scratching makes an itch worse


The Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes and heart-healthy fats can help you lower the risk of developing chronic kidney disease by 50 percent, a research said.


Mediterranean diet good for kidney health


It's official. A sad feeling lasts longer than being ashamed, surprised, irritated or even bored.


Feeling of sadness lingers on longer


The tendency to adjust behaviour and preferences just to fit in a group or community appears in children at an age as early as two years -- but not so in our close relatives like chimpanzees and orangutans, a new research shows.


Toddlers copy peers to fit in, apes don't


A novel mosquito trap that lures its prey using human scent and other smells favoured by the critter is creating  a buzz as Japan frets about the spread of dengue fever.


Popular mosquito catcher in Japan uses human odour as bait


Rare mutations in more than 100 genes affect networks in the brain that result in autism, showed two major genetic studies on the syndrome led by scientists at the University of California.


Novel treatments for autism on horizon


Even a smartphone with a small screen is enough to generate an intense cinematic experience if the surroundings are stimulating enough, found a research.


Cinematic environment can transform smartphone into theatre


Instead of using injections or probes, it will in future be possible to deliver drugs to premature babies via a plaster as researchers have developed a UV-activated membrane, which releases a gentle dose of medication to the skin of a patient.


Plaster may replace injections for premature babies


Strong attachments with pets may help children from military families develop resilience and other positive developmental traits, shows a research.


Bonds with pets make military kids resilient


With an eye toward building better running robots, researchers  analysed some of nature's most energy efficient animals - running birds.


Robots to incorporate bird running techniques


Exercise boosts brain health and researchers have now found that the elderly and sedentary who cannot think of hitting the gym for physical activity may improve their brain health by doing any activity they like.


Any physical activity is good for brain health


The world's smallest primates, the mouse lemurs, can live at least eight years in the wild - twice as long as some previous estimates suggested, a recent study revealed.


World's smallest primates live longer than previously thought


The glaciers in the Himalayas will continue to retreat for another 40-50 years and if this phenomenon is not checked, temperature will rise by at least four degrees Celsius by the end of this century.


Glacial retreat will continue but can be checked: Scientist


A research showed that walking workstations could improve not only your physical, but your mental health as well.


Walking workstations boost overall health


Apart from the brain, a hormone released by the stomach stimulates alcohol cravings, found a research.


Hormone triggers alcohol cravings


Saliva has tremendous medical and scientific value and a simple saliva test could lead to early detection of diseases such as diabetes and cancer, and perhaps neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases, a research shows.


Saliva may reveal deadly diseases early


That lavender air freshener in your bedroom may create a pleasant odour but it might spike indoor aerosol levels, that could seriously hamper the quality of indoor air.

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