A team of researchers has found that the abundance of mesopelagic fish in the ocean that could be at least 10 times higher than previously thought.


Ocean fish biomass 10 times higher than thought


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India has the capability to build anti-satellite weapons but has no plans for any activity that affects peaceful use of space, DRDO chief Avinash Chander said Friday.


India has capacity to make anti-satellite weapons: DRDO chief


Hold your breath. The oldest land predators on earth were able to grab, rip and dismember large prey - thanks to 'steak-knife' teeth they got, reveals research.


Oldest land predators killed prey with 'steak-knife' teeth


An India-born nuclear scientist in the United States who has been accused of misconduct - a charge he vehemently denies - says his research on a  "game changer" in the area of clean energy has fallen victim to backstabbing by some of his academic peers and competitors.


Indian American's game changer energy project stalled


What does love have to do with sex? A lot, reveals a study.


Sex 'happens' only when one is in love


A clever protein that helps bacteria misdirect our immune system holds promise for new and effective antibacterial drugs.


Deceptive protein helping bacteria dodge immune system found


Had a troubled relationship with your parents while growing up? Don't let it spoil your romantic life this Valentine's.


Don't let stormy relations with parents kill your love life


An India-born nuclear scientist in the United States who has been accused of favouritism - a charge he vehemently denies - says his research on a new kind of table-top fusion that could be a "game changer" in the area of clean energy has become the casualty of backstabbing by some of his academic peers and competitors.


Indian American scientist's clean energy project stalled


In ray of hope for those at risk of developing pancreatic cancer, scientists are developing a credit card-sized, low cost device that could help doctors diagnose pancreatic cancer earlier and faster.


Coming, a device to help diagnose pancreatic cancer early


Hungary's parliament Thursday cleared a contract authorising Russia's Rosatom to build two new reactors at the country's only nuclear power plant, Xinhua reported.


Hungarian parliament clears nuke deal with Russia


The union cabinet Thursday gave its nod to a High Performance Computing (HPC) system, to the tune of Rs.567.16 crore,  paving the way for simulations for improved weather, climate and ocean forecasts, a statement said.


Nod to high performance computing for weather forecast simulation


There are not enough quality sci-fi writers in India, and well-known exponents of fiction should try their hand on the genre, famous astro-physicist Jayant Narlikar said here Thursday.


Writers need to take up sci-fi genre: Jayant Narlikar


Indian company OIS Advanced Technology Thursday showcased the "industry's first 3D avian radar system" at Defexpo here, with the equipment having ability "to pinpoint the precise bird location".


Bird radar system showcased at Defexpo


Women and youth under the age of 25 are more prone to several heart diseases, says a report released here Thursday.


Women, youth under 25 years prone to heart diseases: Report


Small but powerful nanoparticles can now be used to grow stem cells safely in the lab, which could lead to cheaper transplant treatments and potentially help in generating whole human organs sans the need for donors, a study said.


Now, nanoparticles as scaffold for growing stem cells


Has exposure to lead anything to do with criminal behaviour? Yes, says a research paper.


Does less lead exposure mean less violence?


Ancient farmers were responsible for increasing the Earth's temperature by about 0.9 degree Celsius over a period of 8,000 years - almost as much as global warming has caused in the past 150 years.


Ancient farmers caused first global warming


A man who lost his arm and was making do with a prosthetic hand has now had his sense of touch restored - the first time this has ever been done.


In a first, a prosthetic hand that can feel


Looking for short-term relationships? Choose men with wider faces as they more dominant and attractive for speed-dating.


Wider-faced men right choice for speed dating


Not sure whether the leftover wine or champagne from the just-concluded party would be fine for gulping it down later?


Learn how leftover bubbly can be consumed later!


The financial services of the postal department , including Post Office Savings Bank and Postal Life Insurance, will henceforth be available online, P. Gopinath, secretary, Posts, said Wednesday.

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