Children who grow up in poorer homes are more likely to experience puberty earlier than their peers, said an Australian study on Wednesday.


Children from poorer families experience puberty early: Study


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Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday said the three years' achievements of his ministry are better than the previous 30 years.


Three years' achievements better than 30 years: Harsh Vardhan


Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Monday indicated that his ministry will endorse the production of Genetically Modified (GM) crops if they are approved by the Environment Ministry.


'Will promote GM crops if green ministry approves'


Australian scientists have developed a "super oyster" that is resistant to the deadly Pacific oyster mortality syndrome (POMS), it was announced on Monday.


Scientists develop 'super oyster' resistant to deadly virus


India is formulating a policy on maintaining and sharing science infrastructure so that R&D facilities do not remain limited to academia but are also accessed by industry, according to a senior bureaucrat of the Union Ministry of Science and Technology.


India to have science infrastructure sharing policy soon


Dubai, May 20 (IANS/WAM) Surgeons in Abu Dhabi have saved a child who was born with a portion of his small intestine as well as his entire liver outside his body.


UAE doctors save newborn with liver outside body


Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency Varanasi has the potential to generate 676 MW power from solar rooftop panels alone. However, outdated grids and a huge line loss pose a challenge, said a report.


'Varanasi can generate 676 MW from solar rooftop panels


Love mushrooms? Boiling or deep frying may destroy its nutritional profile while microwaving or grilling them would help preserve its antioxidant capacity and other health properties, researchers say.


Grilled or microwaved mushrooms may be more healthier


In a development especially relevant to India and Bangladesh, an international team of researchers has designed a nanomaterial that can be used to make "markedly more effective" catalytic converters for vehicles that could reduce car exhaust pollution.


Researchers design nanomaterial that could reduce car exhaust pollution


An Australian minister on Friday launched an urgent probe to determine how an alien enthusiast group received thousands of dollars in taxpayers' funds.


Probe into funding of Australian UFO group


Two researchers from the Stanford University on Friday warned against betting the future of the planet on massive-scale deployment of carbon removal technologies.


Researchers warn against betting on deployment of carbon removal technologies


Diabetes sufferers might soon be able to take pills to treat their condition, rather than inject themselves with insulin, a research by Australian scientists said on Friday.


Australian researchers develop diabetes drug to replace insulin injections


One third of Australian children aged between 11 and 13 believe their fathers work too much, according to the results of a study released on Friday.


Australian children believe their fathers work 'too much'


Eating enough fruit and vegetables could be the secret to looking good and having attractive skin, according to a study released on Friday by Australian researchers.


Eating fruits, vegetables secret to looking good: Study


A 14-year-old Indian American student has won the prestigious $50,000 National Geographic Bee contest here, becoming the sixth consecutive Indian American to win the championship.


Indian American student wins National Geographic Bee contest


Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday sought the Centre's support for a full-fledged agriculture university and a Centre of Excellence for Horticulture to be established in Arunachal Pradesh.


Arunachal CM seeks Centre's support for agriculture university


The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) on Wednesday switched on the solar plant in Jordan's Azraq refugee camp, making it the first refugee camp in the world to be powered by renewable energy.


UNHCR announces refugee camp with renewable energy


The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved a collaborative mission between industry and academia for accelerating research for early development of  bio pharmaceuticals.


CCEA approves mission for development of bio-pharmaceuticals


In a major decision to fast-track Indias domestic nuclear power programme, the union cabinet on Wednesday approved construction of 10 units of indigenous Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR).


India to build 10 heavy water reactors to boost nuclear power


Large families and strong social ties help monkeys to live longer, new research has said.


Social ties boost life expectancy in monkeys: Study


Exposure to psychological abuse between parents has more damaging effect on children's well-being in the long term than physical domestic violence, a study has showed.

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