Don't feel ashamed in kissing up to your boss as it won't impact your relationship with your supervisor -- rather it will leave a positive influence on your co-workers as well, a new study has revealed.


Cajoling seniors at office generates positive influence on co-workers


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Trees which grew during intense radiation bursts in the past have 'time-markers' in their tree-rings that could help archaeologists accurately date events from thousands of years ago, suggests new research.


Secret clocks in tree rings could exactly date ancient events


Developers of an arsenic water filter at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) are at pains to rubbish criticism that their device will require frequent replacement due to clogging and that the disposal of the used filters with trapped arsenic will pose environmental and health hazards in the long run.


Our filter technology perfectly safe: IIT-M scientist


Windows made of transparent wood could provide more even and consistent natural lighting and a cooler ambiance, a study says.


Wood windows cooler than those of glass


People who have got longer-living parents are likely to have much better heart condition, less chances of cancer and more likely to live longer, said a study by researchers including from Indian Institute of Public Health.


Offspring with longer-living parents likely live longer


Banana could well be wiped out globally in just five to 10 years by fast-advancing fungal diseases, warn researchers.


Fungal diseases may wipe out banana in a decade


A cache of exquisitely preserved 25 tiny bones, found in a coal mine in Gujarat, appear to be the most primitive primate bones yet discovered, according to an analysis by an international team researchers.


Most primitive primate bones discovered in Gujarat


Researchers have found that thermally conditioned sewage sludge improves soil properties and could be used as a sustainable alternative to commercial fertilisers.


Sewage sludge could be used as sustainable fertiliser


Five years on, a raging battle between the Government of India, the privately-owned Devas Multimedia, and former senior officials of the Department of Space (DOS), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Antrix Corp refuses to die down.


Space war between India, Devas Multimedia takes another turn


Combining insights from psychology, behavioural economics and neuroscience, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered that pure altruism increases with age, especially after the age of 45.


Altruism increases after you cross 45


People suffering from Aphasia can improve their communication with the use of a virtual reality world -- EVA Park -- developed by researchers from the City University London.


New technology to improve language disorder after stroke


Exercising is undoubtedly good for health. However, positive mindset about exercise brings better benefit, not just physically but psychologically and neurophysiologically too, a new study has revealed.


Positive approach towards exercise brings better benefit


When you lie on the beach, your skin comes in contact with a minute fraction of radiation from outside our galaxy, say researchers.


Minute fraction of your suntan comes from beyond our galaxy


Making a backup plan while performing a task can reduce the chances of successfully achieving your goal, a new study has revealed.


Backup plans may discourage individuals from achieving goals


Brain specialisations such as improved vision preceded the development of large brains in primates, our closest cousins, confirms a new study.


Primates didn't start out with large brains


Children whose parents and grandparents are suffering from depression are at a higher risk of suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD), according to a study.


Depression in parents, grandparents bad for kids


Researchers have developed a new technology that makes use of a natural fat absorption system to deliver drugs from the gut straight into the blood stream by by-passing the liver.


New technique mimics fat to improve drug delivery


The inner workings of a group of proteins that help to switch critical genes on and off during blood-cell production may lead to the development of new and improved cancer drugs, new research at an Australian university has revealed.


Aussie reseacher's study may lead to new cancer drugs


Mothers who give birth through a Cesarean section could pass on stress to babies through hormones in breast milk, says a New Zealand study by an Indian-origin researcher.


Cesarean mum breast feeding may pass stress to babies


A water filter for removing arsenic developed at IIT-Madras received much publicity recently, but some experts are sceptical about the claims made.


Arsenic filter developed at IIT-Madras triggers debate


China on Wednesday launched a high-resolution satellite for the protection of its maritime rights as the South China Sea dispute continues to simmer.

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