Blocking a certain type of immune cells holds the key to treat melanoma - a deadly form of skin cancer, according to new research.


Blocking immune cells may treat deadly skin cancer


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Increased use of natural gas will not help arrest carbon dioxide (CO2) emission significantly because it delays the widespread construction of low-carbon energy facilities, such as solar arrays, says a US-based study.


'Natural gas usage won't help curb CO2 emission'


People engaged in manual work or other low socio-economic status jobs for more than 55 hours per week doing have a 30 percent greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes, warns a new study.


Working long hours may trigger diabetes


Indian scientists are more religious than their British counterparts but they are more likely, than the general population, to not participate in a religious service or rituals, says a cross-national study of religion and spirituality among scientists.


Indian scientists more religious than British peers: Study


Vienna, Sep 25 (IANS/EFE) The UN has honoured the National Agrarian University of Peru for a project that develops hardier, more resistant food crops using radiation-induced mutations.


UN honours Peruvian project for improving crops


Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah Wednesday said the success of India's maiden Mars mission has made other nations "turn back and see".


India's Mars mission has made world 'turn back and see'


Former prime minister Manmohan Singh and former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Wednesday congratulated ISRO for the success of its Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM).


Manmohan Singh, Abdul Kalam congratulate ISRO


Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said the state government will honour ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan and his team for the unique achievement of India's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM).


Space feat: Kerala to felicitate ISRO team


The more portions of fruits and vegetables you take in a day, the better are your chances of improving mental well-being along with your physical health, says a study.


Fruits and vegetables linked to mental well-being


Mothers of infants who continue to share the bed with their babies may please take note that while co-sleeping is good, bed-sharing may expose the babies to infections and other health risks, says a study.


Bed-sharing bad for your baby


Single parents of young children do not compromise on their sexual needs and are also willing to date more than single parents of older children, says a study.


Single parents don't miss out on dating: Study


Detecting and characterising the bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB) could be a lot easier as researchers have developed a new diagnosis approach that relies on direct sequencing of DNA extracted from sputum (a technique called metagenomics).


DNA sequencing method to improve TB diagnosis


Chimpanzees who are separated from their mothers early in life and raised by humans as pets or performers are likely to show behavioural and social deficiencies as adults, say researchers.


Pet chimpanzees suffer behavioural problems


Coping with stress may come without a cost if you care to go out of your house and walk with others in the local natural environment, a study suggests.


Stressed? Walk outdoor to boost spirit


The price of obesity may be much higher than earlier thought as researchers have found that men who are already obese as teenagers could grow up to earn up to 18 percent less than their peers of normal weight.


Obese, young men earn less


An early onset of drinking is a risk factor for subsequent heavy drinking and negative outcomes among high school students, finds a new study.


Age at first drink decides alcohol addiction among teens


Women living where rates of infectious diseases are high, according to a theory, prefer men with faces that shout testosterone when choosing a mate. But a study suggests otherwise.


Women don't just fall for 'high testosterone' faces


Plagued by chronic sand shortage following a ban on its indiscriminate mining, a scientific project undertaken by Goa's structural experts and Britain's University of Bath involving plastic may well bring cheer to the beleaguered real estate industry in the state.


Can discarded plastic replace sand in concrete? (Science Feature)


If you want your kids to do well in school, make sure that they get adequate sleep as researchers have found that lack of sleep increases the risk of failure in school.


Kids who sleep well perform better in school


A baby's cooing or babbling may indicate his/her sound hearing ability, says a study.


Baby babbling linked to hearing ability


President Barack Obama acknowledged the role of the United States in creating the climate change crisis Tuesday and told developing nations Washington will provide science and technology to help them combat it.

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