Indian researchers have developed an ointment derived from wood that can speed up healing of burn injuries, check infection and preclude the need for repeated dressings.


Gel derived from wood for fast healing of burn wounds


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A US study indicates that social smokers' carries the same high blood pressure and high cholesterol risk, identical to those who smoke every day.


Social smoking carries same heart-disease risks: Study


The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has dismissed at least five members of a major scientific review board in a step widely seen as downgrading science and elevating business interests, a media report said.


US agency sacks major scientific review board members


Hodgkin lymphoma patients who receive high dose irradiation as part of their treatment at an early age suffer from severe coronary artery disease (CAD) decades later, a research said on Sunday.


Chest irradiation can cause heart disease decades later


The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a nearly 100-year-old institution born out of the independence movement and the quest to modernise Muslim education, has often been a victim of minority politics that attracted negative media attention. But what is little known is the kind of path-breaking research the institution is doing in the areas of nanotechnology and solar energy.


Aligarh's answer to minority tag is nanotech, solar research


Consuming cinnamon -- a spice used in both sweet and savoury foods -- may lessen the risk of developing obesity, diabetes and cholesterol caused by a high-fat diet, researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have said.


Cinnamon may cut risk of heart disease


Deficiency of a protein that acts as a skin barrier is responsible for triggering eczema -- an itchy inflammation of the skin, scientists said.


Lack of protein skin barrier causes eczema: Study


Noise pollution created by humans, often considered an urban problem, is "pervasive" in US protected areas, a new study has found.


Noise pollution created by humans 'pervasive' in US


Civil engineers at the Stanford University have worked with colleagues at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to develop a form of concrete that could be produced on Mars or the moon.


Technique developed for turning Mars or moon rocks into concrete


A research team has solved a century-old mystery involving a famous red waterfall, known as Blood Falls, in Antarctica, by pointing to a source of salty water.


Researchers solve century-old mystery of Antarctica's red waterfall


The second unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) has been shut down due to water and steam leakage, an official said on Saturday.


Kudankulam Unit-II shut down due to water, steam leakage


President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice-President Hamid Ansari on Friday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of the South Asia Satellite.


President, Vice-President congratulate ISRO


Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday greeted the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for launching the South Asia Satellite, and said a new era of regional cooperation has begun.


South Asia Satellite starts new era in space technology: Rajnath


South Asian leaders on Friday hailed India for the successful launch of the India-initiated South Asia Satellite.


South Asian leaders hail India for successful satellite launch


India successfully launched, in copy book style, the South Asia Satellite, intended to serve "economic and developmental priorities" of South Asian nations, using its heavy rocket Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F09).


India successfully launches South Asia Satellite


Hailing as historic Indias successful launch of the South Asia Satellite, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it will open up new horizons of engagement and greatly benefit South Asias progress.


Modi hails 'historic' South Asia Satellite launch


An Indian rocket with the over two ton South Asia Satellite or GSAT-9, intended to address the region's "economic and developmental priorities", blasted off from the Sriharikota spaceport on Friday evening.


Indian rocket lifts off with South Asia Satellite


The amount of dissolved oxygen contained in the water of oceans across the globe -- an important measure of ocean health -- has been declining for more than 20 years, says a study.


Oxygen level in world's oceans dipping since 1980s: Study


Consuming insects such as crickets and mealworms, instead of beef could help tackle climate change by reducing harmful emissions linked to livestock production, new research suggests.


Edible insects may help cut harmful emissions: Study


India is scientifically validating the benefits of Panchgavya (concoction of cow dung, cow urine, milk, curd and ghee) to better explore and exploit it as a material resource, Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan has said.


S&T Ministry bats for validating Panchgavya concoction of cow products


Large impacts can be followed by intense, long-lived and explosive volcanic eruptions -- not just craters, new research has found.

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