Scientists have in a breakthrough developed "intelligent" nanoparticles that have the potential to heat up to a level high enough to kill cancerous cells, but then also self-regulate the temperature and cool down before harming the healthy tissues.


Novel temperature-regulating nanoparticles might treat cancer


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Space travel causes an increase in the process of turning genes on and off, leading to massive changes in their expression, preliminary results from NASA's twin study have shown.


Space travel sets off 'fireworks' of gene expression: NASA


Researchers from Florida State University in the US have created a tool for objectively defining the onset and demise of the Indian summer monsoon.


New tool to improve Indian monsoon forecast


President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said that democracy without scientists, farmers, and labourers cannot make sense.


Democracy without scientists, farmers can't make sense: President


A joint research project by scientists from China, Britain and the US has discovered how the earliest trees on earth grew.


Fossil research discovers growth mystery of world's earliest trees


Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of over 2,000 individuals spanning different ethnic, linguistic and socio-cultural sections of the northeastern states will be carried out as part of the Genome India Project, launched in the region on Tuesday.


Genome India Project launched in northeast


On his maiden visit to Bengaluru after taking office, President Ram Nath Kovind will interact with scientists at the renowned Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on Tuesday.


President to interact with scientists in Bengaluru


The presence of a high concentration of lead has been detected in raw food items such as polished rice and fish, sold in city markets, says a team of Indian scientists.


Toxic lead found in raw food items in Kolkata


If your partner has forgiven you for cheating on her and yet, you can't fathom this and keep overcompensating for your spouse, you are not alone.


Why adulterous men can't believe they are forgiven


Smoking and having oral sex with multiple partners may put men at increased risk of developing a type of head and neck cancer that is triggered by exposure to the human papilloma virus, known as HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer, warns a new study.


Oral sex ups men's risk of head and neck cancer


India and Russia have signed an agreement to cooperate in Information Technology and the projects in the agreement include cooperation in Smart City projects, cyber security and e-governance, officials said.


Indian, Russian firms sign agreement for IT solutions


Two US astronauts conducted a nearly seven-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS), repairing the orbiting laboratory's robotic arm, replacing a blown fuse and installing a new high definition camera.


US astronauts conduct seven-hour spacewalk outside ISS


New York, Oct 20 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has highlighted its intention to make 2020 a unique year for the country's space sector by launching the first Arab probe to Mars.


UAE declares 2020 'Unique Year for Space Sector'


Las Vegas-based space technology company Bigelow Aerospace plans to send an expandable habitat around the Moon to serve as a lunar depot by 2022.


Bigelow Aerospace plans to deploy lunar depot by 2022


The medicine that can delay your diabetes is right on your coffee table.


Coffee can reduce diabetes risk


Climate change and warmer oceans are likely to change reef ecosystems worldwide, reducing the diversity of invertebrates such as crabs, lobsters and sea urchins, Australian scientists have revealed.


Warmer oceans set to hit global marine diversity: Scientists


Lusi, the world's largest mud eruption that began on the Indonesian island of Java in 2006, is not stopping any time soon as deep underground it is connected to a nearby volcanic system, scientists have determined.


Source of world's largest mud eruption traced to volcano


Australian researchers have turned to crowdfunding to help bankroll a new technology to save the critically endangered swift parrot from extinction in the island state of Tasmania.


Researchers turn to crowdfunding to save endangered parrot


Scientists from India and Russia have crafted star-shaped gold nanoparticles that can selectively destroy cancer cells. These stable, inexpensive and non-toxic particles will also make it possible to detect cancer at an early stage.


Indian, Russian scientists craft gold nanostars to destroy cancer cells


Whales and dolphins live in tightly-knit social groups, have complex relationships, talk to each other and even have regional dialects, much like human societies, according to a study.


Whales, dolphins have rich 'human-like' cultures: Study


Celebrating Dhanteras? Have you ever wondered where did the gold in your jewellery come from? A cosmic cooking pot may hold the answer.

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