A team of European scientists has discovered two new species of very elusive frogs that live in the rainforests of Tsaratanana Massif, the highest mountain in Madagascar.


Two new frog species found in Madagascar


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Clouds are raising the temperature of the Greenland ice Sheet and accounting for as much as 30 percent of the ice sheet melt, researchers say.


Clouds blamed for rapid Greenland ice sheet melt


The blanket ban on Jallikattu, the bull taming/vaulting sport, will result in the vanishing of Indian breeds of bulls and cows and would lead to import of foreign animals, says an expert at a cattle research foundation.


Banning Jallikattu would kill Indian breed: Expert


The Himalayas subsided by up to 60 cm after the April 2015 Nepal earthquake -- but the world's tallest peak, the 8,848-metre Mt Everest was too far from the subsidence area to be affected, researchers have found


Himalayas subsided by 60 cm after Nepal quake


If you were convinced till now that your body has more bacteria (good and bad) and other microbes than human cells, it is time to revisit the decades-old assumption, says a team of researchers from Israel and Canada.


Our bodies don't harbour more bacteria than human cells


Long term use of nutritional supplements containing chromium may increase the risk of contracting cancer, warns a new study.


Chromium diet pills may cause cancer: Study


If you are planning to add yet another new member to your family, think again! A new study has found that children in larger families are more likely to fall behind in cognitive achievement and have behavioural and other problems.


Kids in large families at risk of behavioural problems


Mobile devices have become vital tools for parents and they spend 1.3 times more time on Facebook than non-parents, a study by Facebook IQ said.


'Parents spend more time on Facebook than non-parents'


Most readily accessible over-the-counter dietary supplements sold to improve male sexual health are largely ineffective and unsafe if taken without the guidance of trained physician, warns a new study.


Over-the-counter sexual treatments could be harmful


Scientists including an Indian-origin researcher have discovered a key enzyme that can stop the toxic effects of sugar in various organs of the body.


Novel enzyme to give you guilt-free sugar cravings


Regular exercise can reduce heart disease risk in people suffering from depression, suggests new research.


Exercise cuts heart disease risk among the depressed


If you don't know how to make things work in your relationship, try this novel digital audio platform that can manipulate your emotions to makes them sound more happier and settle the mood disorder for once and all.


New system can manipulate emotions to soothe her mood


The odd-even restrictions for cars being experimented with in New Delhi will not work to improve the national capital's air quality due to its geographical location and the long-range airmass floating in from north and northwestern India, says an Indian origin US professor who has been analyzing satellite data.


Delhi's car restrictions may not reduce pollution: Indian-American expert


Researchers have identified a low-cost and readily accessible painkiller that has significant anti-cancer properties.


Common painkiller with anti-cancer properties identified


Researchers at Rice University have invented an adaptive material that combines self-healing and reversible self-stiffening properties.


Novel self-adaptive material that heals itself


Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 12 ( IANS) Smoking 'beedis' is a causative factor for gastric cancer apart from that of lungs and the oral cavity, a study carried out in a Kerala district town said.


Smoking 'beedis' also causes gastric cancer: Study


Middle-aged adults who drink sugary beverages like soda and coke every day are likely to have higher amount of a particular type of body fat that may affect diabetes and heart disease risk, a new study has found.


Sugary drinks can up dangerous 'deep' fat


A common naturally occurring food preservative may be used to beat cancer and deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, says a new study.


Common food preservative can kill cancer cells


A team of US researchers including an Indian-origin scientist has identified three more genes that contribute to the most common type of glaucoma. The findings increase the total number of such genes to 15.


Three new glaucoma-related genes found


Children who eat more carrots and apples are no less likely to eat candies and fries, warns a new study, suggesting that emphasising on avoiding "bad" food is as important as adding "good" food in children's diet.


Eating veggies doesn't equal to avoiding junk food


Widely accepted in criminal courts and often presented as key evidence in prosecutions, bite mark analysis is actually "far from an exact science" and can lead to false convictions, says a new study.

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