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.


Overeating? Your brain cells may signal 'stop eating'


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Astronomers studied the new images of a young star taken by the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) and said it reveals very early stages of planet formation.


Astronomers show how planets were born


If your 10-year-old is becoming aggressive day-by-day, blame the hormone cortisol for the increased aggression in the young boy, says a new study.


Blame Cortisol for aggression among 10-year-old boys


Using the unique ultraviolet capabilities of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, an international team of scientists has identified nine monster stars with masses over 100 times the mass of the sun in the star cluster R136.


Hubble unveils nine new monster stars


Impairment in mental skills could affect the conversational ability of people with Parkinson's more than the physical speech problems, finds a new research.


Parkinson's slows down thinking process more than speech


US scientists have developed a new way to extract biodiesel from sugarcane, providing a cost-effective alternative to the biodiesel produced from soya bean -- the current primary source of plant-based oils.


Sugarcane better than soya bean as biodiesel source


Omega-3 fatty acids play a critical role in the development and function of the central nervous system, say British scientists who found a link between Omega-3 supplementation and reduction in depression.


Omega-3 supplementation linked to reduction in depression


Treating patients with a rare genetic form of diabetes with therapies designed to treat other more common forms of the disease may do more harm than good, warn researches.


Rare form of diabetes needs different treatment


When compared to their male counterparts, female animals usually shun colour and ornamentation. According to an interesting study, the dull appearance by these females may be to protect themselves from unwanted male attention and resulting sexual harassment.


Female animals appear drab to avoid sexual harassment


Ever wondered how your working memory functions in the brain? A new study finds that bursts of neural activity take place as the brain holds information in mind.


Sneak peek into how our working memory functions


The Arabian Sea, cradling a diversity of marine habitats including coral reefs, is witnessing acidification of its surface waters, a consequence of excessive carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, say Indian scientists.


Ocean acidification observed in Arabian Sea, say Indian scientists


Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often prescribed to treat a variety of painful conditions but popping these pain-killers may be putting you at the risk of ulcers, increased blood pressure and heart problems, warns a new study.


Common pain-killers could be killing you slowly


Many of us have wished for a shoe that automatically ties its laces when they get untied while we are running. American sports footwear and apparel brand Nike apparently heard us and on Thursday released the futuristic self-lacing sneakers.


Nike unveils futuristic, self-lacing shoes


Russian researchers have developed a nanodrug that can identify a brain tumour during the first stage, and can subsequently be used for the diagnosis of other cancer types as well.


Novel nanodrug can help spot early stage cancer


A group of US researchers has developed a 3D micro-scaffold technology that promotes reprogramming of stem cells into neurons and supports growth of neuronal connections capable of transmitting electrical signals.


3D technology to help create human nerve cells for transplant in brain


As delectable as pork momos are, inadequately cooked meat filling could be the reason you catch tapeworm infection of the brain, warn Indian scientists, who have taken science to kitchens by suggesting simple steps to improve the quality of northeast India's traditional and much-loved product.


Indian scientists pitch in to make pork momos safe


An experimental dengue vaccine can fully protect healthy people who were intentionally infected with a weak form of the dengue virus in a human challenge test, says a study.


New dengue vaccine passes 'human challenge' test


People who frequently check and re-check their smartphone are driven most strongly by uncontrolled impulses and are less apt in delaying gratification, says a study.


Do you check your smartphone often? You may be impulsive


Researchers have developed a high-tech, food-tracking necklace that will alert you about the unique sounds that foods make as you bite, grind and swallow them.


This food-tracking necklace hears what you eat


The conditions in a number of US cities will become favourable for a possible Zika virus outbreak during the peak summner months, warns new research.


US faces major Zika virus outbreak risk in summer: Study


Not just water and oxygen, life thrived on early Earth thanks to another necessary ingredient: the presence of a protective magnetic field.

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