Know why just looking at an attractive face stimulates sexual arousal? Well, it takes two to tango!


Decoded: What triggers sexual arousal in you


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In what could lead to new treatment for Parkinson's disease, scientists have identified 24 genetic risk factors involved in the disease, including six that had not been previously identified.


New genetic risk factors for Parkinson's discovered


China is preparing to produce its own 3D fantasy movie, based on romantic folklore, to make it an epic on par with the US blockbuster science-fiction movie "Avatar".


China to produce its own 'Avatar'


We know that cellphone calls break up and crackle when it rains. But did you ever think that tracking this disruption in cellphone signals could help you calculate the amount of rainfall?


'Dropped' calls may measure rainfall


A discovery on how bacteria interact with salt to build complex three-dimensional shelters to hibernate has led scientists to believe that the micro-organisms can help find signs of life on other planets.


Bacteria can help find alien life


Combining information on your sleep patterns with what is going on around you, this new device will wake you up at the perfect moment.


Device that reads sleep patterns


Next time you go to a party in a bar, do not hesitate if someone offers you a drink. Just dip this little stick clandestinely in the glass and get to know if the drink is spiked or not.


Device that scans your drink for safety


The next time you visit a mall, stop thinking about the past because a feeling of nostalgia may prompt you to spend more, says a study.


Nostalgia prompts people to spend more


If you wish to see your kids emerge as intelligent adults, start now to mind their reading skills. Researchers have found that early reading skills might positively affect later intellectual abilities.


Early reading skills make kids sharper


A study has revealed that only 22 percent of the crew involved in making 2,000 of the biggest grossing films worldwide over the past 20 years were women.


Global film industry gender-biased: Study


The world faces a significant risk over the next two decades of a major slowdown in the growth of crop yields because of climate change, new research shows.


Climate change to affect global crop production


Women who miss on orgasm should focus more on their their bodily sensations during intercourse and try to have more erotic thoughts during the act, a fascinating study reveals.


Erotic thoughts key to female orgasm: Study


Researchers have uncovered a way the malaria parasite becomes resistant to a key clinical trial drug.


How malaria parasite resists key trial drug


A daily injection of blood thinner for pregnant women at risk of developing blood clots in their veins - a condition called thrombophilia - has been found to be ineffective, a new study showed.


Common blood thinner futile for pregnant women: study


In pioneering research on models of human tumours in mice, researchers have successfully blocked metastasis - the strategy adopted by tumour cells to transform into an aggressive form of cancer.


Novel way blocks tumour growth into cancer


Can our immune system trigger memory impairment and cognitive dysfunction leading to chronic neurological diseases? Researchers at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio believe so.


Immune response to injury may damage brain: Study


Tired of using mosquito repellents that appear ineffective nowadays? A new smartphone app can rescue you from that imminent bite.


App that repels mosquitoes!


Biologists have discovered an extremely widespread virus that could be as old as humans and could play a major role in obesity and diabetes.


Virus linked to obesity and diabetes found


Do you watch your favourite television show after assigning homework to your kids? This may have a bearing on theirn learning and their success in future.


Background TV can impact kids' future



Bacteria linked to obesity and diabetes found


Sleeping at night with the lights on can not only add to your energy consumption, but also wake up breast cancer cells, a study suggests.

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