Researchers have come up with an experimental drug capable of preventing lung injury and death from influenza virus, says a study.


Experimental drug prevents influenza deaths


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Scientists have shed light on the deadly Ebola virus's mechanism of disrupting the immune system of patients, says a study.


Ebola bug's secret mechanism revealed


Brasilia, May 3 (IANS/EFE) Brazil's communications minister said Thursday that the 12 stadiums to be used for the 2014 soccer World Cup will serve as springboards to greater high-speed Internet access nationwide.


Brazilian stadiums to spur growth in high-speed Internet


Scientists have created a synthetic polymer that functions as a joint lubricant aimed at providing relief to arthritis patients, says a study.


Arthritis could be less painful with new synthetic oil


Physically challenged people may soon be able to buy easy mobility when a low-cost electric wheelchair is launched, doctors here Thursday said.


Low-cost electric wheel chair to be launched soon


Technopark-based Flytxt, a  provider of big data analytics powered revenue and customer experience management solutions for Cellular Service Providers (CSPs), Thursday said it has been named as a "Cool Vendor" by technology research and advisory Gartner.


Gartner recognises Kerala-based Flytxt as Cool Vendor in emerging markets


Rio de Janeiro, May 1 (IANS/EFE) Israeli defence giant Elbit Systems Ltd. plans to create a hub of aerospace research in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, company officials said.


Israeli firm to create aerospace research hub in Brazil


Tata Industries and Ramot at Tel Aviv University (TAU), the university's technology transfer company, have entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to fund and generate leading-edge "commercialisation ready technologies".


Tata tie-up with Tel Aviv University on tech innovations


Moscow, April 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is ready to invest in huge new infrastructure projects to help meet Japan's growing requirements for hydrocarbon resources, President Vladimir Putin has said.


Russia ready to boost energy supplies to Japan


Web-based programmes are the new effective measures in weight loss and weight management, according to a study.


Web-based programmes for weight-loss


China has witnessed a decline in the number of Internet bars, a first instance in last eight years, courtesy a boom in the household broadband and mobile Internet sectors, the government has revealed.


Internet cafes losing charm among Chinese


Indian American students shone in this years's California State Science Fair, grabbing the top award, six first place honours and various other awards.


Indian American students shine in California science fair


The country's first international event on travel technologies will be held in Kerala, with the objective of helping the travel and tourism industry leverage the massive marketing potential of the internet.


Kerala to host country's first meet on travel technology


ZenKars, a venture of an Indian American and his friend, won the 2013 Perlman Prize at the 2013 Wharton Business Plan Competition.


Indian American wins Wharton School award


Samsung Electronics, the world's largest maker of handsets, memory chips and flat screens, said Friday that its operating profit surged in the first quarter on the back of solid demand for its Galaxy smartphones.


Samsung's Q1 profit surges on smartphone sales


Researchers have now found why we often feel such a strong urge to glance at our handset: checking your mobile is contagious.


Checking your mobile phone is contagious!


The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the central government to apprise it how children below 18 years of age can have an agreement with any social network site including Facebook.


How can minors have agreement with social media sites, asks court


Several celestial events are lined up for sky gazers during April-May, beginning with Thursday's partial lunar eclipse - the only visible lunar eclipse of the year in India.


Several celestial events lined up for sky gazers


Raw uranium residuals were reportedly recovered from a Himachal Pradesh village during digging, an official said Wednesday. The area from where it was found has a history of uranium deposits.


Uranium residuals found in Himachal village


Scientists have linked diabetes and poor growth to a protein involved in hormone regulation, says a study.


Diabetes, poor growth related to hormone


Scientists have found that cells responsible for producing fat also play a role in muscle repair, says a study.

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