A special iPhone device can be used to quickly detect heart rhythm problems and help prevent strokes, say researchers.


iPhone device can help prevent strokes


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New York, Aug 9 (IANS/EFE) Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, has launched Amazon Art, offering shoppers a catalogue of more than 45,000 works by 4,000 artists in association with 150 galleries and merchants from around the world.


Amazon adds art to its offerings


Historic Buddhist sites across eight south-east Asian nations will be mapped out and compiled into an atlas to boost tourism potential, an official said.


South-east Asian Buddhist sites to be mapped


The US launched a new military satellite into the orbit, the latest of a communications network shared by Washington and its western allies, the US military said.


US launches military communications satellite


Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) Thursday announced the launch of '& Pictures', the country's first interactive Hindi movie channel, going on air Aug 18. Apart from showing movies, it will engage audiences through various digital platforms.


ZEEL launches country's first interactive movie channel


The central government has approved the setting up of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Himachal Pradesh, a minister said here Wednesday.


Himachal to have IT institute


Blue-coloured night lamps have the worst effect on one's moods while exposure to red light at night has significantly less evidence of depressive symptoms, says a new study.


Blue light at night could cause depression-like symptoms: Study


If you don't sleep well, you could well feel the pressing urge to gorge on junk food -- thus doing much harm to your health, says new research that seeks to shed light on the link between poor sleep and obesity.


How poor sleep ups junk food craving


Reversing brain drain? Better research facilities see Indian scientists return

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has developed 41 new crop varieties under its Nuclear Agriculture programme, a top official said Tuesday.


BARC develops 41 new superior crop varieties


Former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who has recently  received temporary residence permit in Russia, might be invited to work as an expert for the country's parliament, a lawmaker said Tuesday.


Snowden could be consultant at Russian parliament


Commemorating Hiroshima Day, leading intellectuals and activists here Tuesday railed against nuclear plants, complaining that safety measures in such power plants in the country were "frail".


Kolkata observes Hiroshima Day


Despite stiff criticism from theatre owners, distributors and industry well-wishers, producer Neelima Tirumalasetti released "Alias Janaki" online along with its theatrical release. And she has managed to recover her investment.


Online screening helped 'Alias Janaki' break even: Neelima


Eighteen genes that propel a common and aggressive form of brain cancer in adults have been identified, says a study.


Genes responsible for brain cancer identified


Incence sticks could come with a health risk -- new research has shown that burning these generate indoor air pollutants, which may lead to inflammation in human lung cells.


Incence sticks come with health risk: New study


The International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) proposes to set up a working group to study the impact of dust and black carbon from forest fires on the accelerated melting of   snow and glaciers on the Himalayas. The decision was taken at a recent meeting in Davos, Switzerland.


Is dust pollution speeding up melting of Himalayan glaciers?


A diabetes drug given in low doses may have anti-ageing effects, US scientists have said following an experiment with mice.


Diabetes pill may have anti-ageing effects


Scientists have shown the way to developing more effective drugs for addiction with less side effects, says a study.


New strategies for better addiction drugs


Physical exercise has profound impact on brain and can improve cognitive functioning, says senior neuroscientist Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath.


Exercise to keep brain active, says expert


The short message service (SMS) ban on prepaid mobile phones  in Jammu and Kashmir seems ill-conceived since Twitter, facebook and other Smartphone facilities are freely available. A telecom firm executive said the ban was "irrelevant as a security exercise".


When Twitter, FB on smartphones, J&K ban on SMS baffling


It looks like a little pocket sized cigar box, but it packs a mighty punch in the fight against terrorism. And now this nifty explosive detection kit, developed by the India's Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO), is all set to play its part in the US too.

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