Indian Institute of Management-Shillong and Bethany hospital on Wednesday paid tributes to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his first death anniversary.


IIM Shillong, Bethany hospital pay homage to Kalam


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Likening the late donor and his family to god, the family of 46-year-old transplantee Madhuri Saha, who received a new lease of life thanks to a cadaveric liver transplant here on Wednesday, urged people to take the "bold step" of furthering cadaveric organ donation.


Cadaver liver transplant: Recipient's kin pitch for organ donation


Elite endurance athletes have superior ability to resist mental fatigue, revealed a new study.


Elite athletes are more resilient to mental fatigue


An international team of scientists has identified a rare new species of beaked whale that ranges from northern Japan across the Pacific Ocean to Alaska's Aleutian Islands.


Researchers identify rare new species of beaked whale


Scientists at the Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa have proposed an innovative system for harvesting safe drinking water from air.


Israeli scientists develop new system to harvest drinking water from air


Paper trays coated with silver nano-particles can extend  the shelf-life of eggs by up to two weeks, research conducted by an Indian scientist says.


Silver-coated trays can extend shelf-life of eggs


In hope for countries like India where clean drinking water is a big issue, a team of researchers including an Indian-origin engineer has found a way to use graphene oxide sheets to transform dirty water into drinking water which could be a global game-changer.


Novel way to clean drinking water a hope for India


When it comes to sex, frogs can do it in water, on land and on leaves, but some male frogs have developed the preference for reproducing on land in order to keep competitors aways, new research suggests.


Why some male frogs have sex on land


Title: Vikram Sarabhai - A Life; Author: Amrita Shah; Publisher: Penguin Books; Pages: 264; Price: Rs 399


Vikram Sarabhai: India's last Renaissance Man? (Book Review) 


The Council of Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR) has been ranked world's 12th best government institution, according to a report.


India's CSIR ranked world's 12th best government institute


The central government on Tuesday said that more organic fertilisers will be encouraged in the agriculture sector even as the "neem coating" ensured that the urea meant for farmers is not diverted to the chemical industry.


Government to promote organic fertilisers: Ananth Kumar


Watching a lot of television every day may increase the risk of dying from a blood clot in the lungs, according to new research.


Watching television for long hours may increase death risk


The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) announced on Tuesday it has developed the first portable low-cost device for rapid detection of aflatoxins, or poisonous chemicals produced by certain kinds of mould in soil that affect crops.


ICRISAT develops device to detect aflatoxins


A 'solar power tree' that takes up only four square feet of space and generates enough power to run about five households is being upgraded to include a rotating motor to help it align with changing sunlight, its designer said on Tuesday.


Rotating 'solar power tree' to catch maximum sunlight


A new technology to coat fabric in self-healing, thin films may one day lead to chemically protective suits that may prevent farmers from exposure to pesticides, soldiers from chemical or biological attacks in the field and factory workers from accidental releases of toxic materials, say researchers.


Self-repairing textiles can also neutralise harmful chemicals


India has discovered large, highly enriched accumulations of natural gas hydrates in the Bay of Bengal that has the potential to be tapped, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS), which participated in the discovery efforts.


India finds promising natural gas hydrates in Bay of Bengal


Smaller carnivores like European badgers actually perceive humans as far more frightening than large carnivores, revealed a study.


Human 'super-predator' more terrifying than bears, wolves


Archaeologists have confirmed traces of ancient humans, dating back to over 10,000 years, at an altitude of 4,000 metres in China's Qinghai-Tibet plateau.


Signs of ancient human found in China


The fountain of youth may reside in an embryonic stem cell gene named Nanog, suggests new research that may lead to treatments for conditions due to reduced bone strength, Alzheimer's and other age-related disorders.


This embryonic gene may help fight ageing


The iconic Australian koala has been found to be smarter than an average bear, a new study says.


Australian koalas smarter than average bears: Study


The world's largest solar-powered aircraft, Solar Impulse 2 on early Tuesday completed its round-the-world trip after landing at Abu Dhabi International Airport, from where it took off in March 2015.

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