Climate change is likely to make the wine producing regions of France and Switzerland too hot for traditionally grown grapes, and vineyards in these regions may then have to switch to hotter climate varieties, change long established methods, move or go out of business, suggests a new NASA study.


Climate change may affect the finest wines in the world


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The jokes about "dumb blondes" are, well, just jokes! Researchers have found that the average IQ of blondes may actually be slightly higher than those with other hair colours.


How dumb! Blondes are just as smart as others


Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have created a new molecule for prostate cancer that has shown great efficacy when tested in mice.


New drug for prostate cancer found promising


Many of the species now perishing due to the ongoing sixth mass-extinction event -- especially the smaller ones -- may vanish without a permanent  trace, says researchers.


Smaller species may go extinct without fossil trace


Bouncing back when someone goes through a rough period in life -- say a divorce or losing a job, people can struggle considerably and take much longer time to recover back to previous levels of functioning, says a new study.


Bouncing back after rough patch may take time


A team of US researchers has developed a new imaging technique for viewing cells and tissues in three dimensions under the skin, which may one day allow doctors to evaluate how cancer cells are responding to treatment.


New technique allows viewing of cells and tissues under skin


Scientists have found the internet-based Chinese language version of the Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale (IUS), which is used to evaluate a person's fear of the unknown, is as good as the traditional paper-and-pencil test.


Chinese online psychological test as good as traditional one


Scientists have developed a novel blood test that may potentially facilitate the detection of Alzheimer's at an early stage, giving people up to 15 years warning before the condition develops.


New blood test diagnoses Alzheimer's at initial stage


Even before a woman becomes pregnant, her stress physiology may predict a lower-birth weight of baby -- less than 2.5 kg, said a new study.


Stress during pregnancy linked to low birth weight of babies


A person's faith in God increases when he or she thinks of "what might have been" if an important event would have turned out bad, a study says, showing how believers confirm their religious conviction via deliberate and rational cognitive processes.


Belief in God increases by imagining 'what might have been'


If an individual has the determination,  nothing can stop her or him from achieving the goal, suggests a study.


Learning difficult task can topple brain barriers


Using antibiotics as the primary treatment for appendicitis does not increase the risk for complications at least in the first year and can significantly reduce the number of surgeries by 92 percent within the first month of diagnosis, finds a new study.


Antibiotics can reduce appendicitis surgeries


A new technique developed by a team of chemists at Stanford University has shown promise to be thousands of times more sensitive than current techniques to diagnose diseases -- whether it is a cancer or a virus like HIV.


Coming, super sensitive test to detect cancers, HIV


Women who take the birth control pill, which lessens and stabilises estrogen levels, are less likely to suffer serious knee injuries, suggests new research.


Birth control pill linked to reduced knee injury


The Singapore ArtScience Museum on Saturday unveiled a new exhibit that merges cutting edge technology with artistic design and creativity in 15 larger-than-life installations mimicking ecosystems, cities and space.


Singapore museum unveils art-science fusion exhibit


Calcium has been known long as good for our bones, but it might also be the key to a good night's sleep, says a new study, unveiling a new theory how sleep works.


Calcium can ensure good night's sleep


A new equation developed by scientists can predict more accurately your walking energy expenditure, thus replacing the leading standardised equations used for close to half a century that were based on the assumption that one size fits all.


Equation accurately predicts calories burned by walking


Vegans need to guard against neurologic disorders, anemia, reduced bone strength and other health concerns as their diet may lack vital nutrient intake, a new study has warned.


Vegans may lack vital nutrient intake


An international team of scientists has discovered that residents of the remote equatorial islands of Melanesia share fragments of genetic code with two extinct human species.


Ancient DNA found preserved in modern day humans!


Having more ideal cardiovascular health is linked with better brain processing speed and is more likely to prevent the decline in brain function that sometimes accompanies ageing, according to a study.


Healthy brain associated with healthy heart


Are you obese and still unable to control munching those gastronomical delights? Do not worry, scientists have identified brain cells that can send signals to stop over-eating, paving the way for potential new anti-obesity treatments.

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