A low-cost, brain-scanning device for detecting neurological emergencies swiftly, a biochip integrated with smart phone for DNA-based test malaria test, a point-of-care microscope that detects infection using artificial intelligence (AI) are some of the top 20 ventures selected in the Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (TSEC) 2016-2017.


Wearable brain scanner among healthcare innovations


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When seeking a mate, chimpanzees get more selective and choose a partner whose genetic makeup most differs from their own, researchers have found.


Chimps prefer to choose genetically different mates: Study


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India would maximise its rocket capability to launch more satellites for maximum return on investment, its space agency chief said on Wednesday.


India to maximise rocket capability for more launches


Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa on Wednesday expressed keen interest in extending joint research programmes between the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) and Portuguese research institutions to improve understanding of oceanographic processes and utilisation of its resources.


Costa keen to extend oceanic cooperation with India


In a first, Danish researchers including one of Indian origin, have engineered E. coli bacteria to develop a cell line that produces large quantities of the compound serine -- used in detergents, tube feeding formula and as building blocks for many key chemicals.


Scientists use E.coli bacteria to produce key bio-chemical


India seeks to streamline and enhance efficiency of research funding with the incorporation of best practices across the globe, a veteran scientist said here on Tuesday.


India seeks to enhance efficiency of research funding with global best practices


Four Indian-American scientists have been chosen among 102 researchers who will receive the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) -- the highest honour given by the US government to science and engineering professionals.


Obama selects 4 Indian American scientists for presidential awards


The 30th international conference on VLSID (Very Large Scale Integration Design) began here Monday to discuss current trends in the field.


VLSID conference begins to discuss current trends


If you are an infrequent internet user, then mere presence of a smartphone can adversely affect your cognitive performance, a study has found.


Cell phones distract less frequent internet users more


Researchers have developed a special salt treatment that can make common surgical masks capable of trapping and killing airborne viruses.


Salt can make surgical masks into a virus killer


Symptoms of agitation among patients with dementia can be managed safely by using tablet computers, a new study has found.


Tablet devices can help dementia patients reduce agitation


The very few people who do not like music at all may have reduced brain connectivity between two regions of the brain linked to sound processing and reward.


Not liking music at all linked to poor brain connectivity


Humans likely established permanent settlements on the high-altitude Tibetan plateau at least 7,400 years ago, much before the advent of agriculture 5,200 years ago, says a study.


Humans settled in Tibet at least 7,400 years ago: Study


In a first, astronomers, including one of Indian-origin, have traced the source of a mysterious radio signal to a dwarf galaxy more than three billion light years from Earth.


Mysterious radio signal traced to distant dwarf galaxy


Urbanisation is affecting the genetic makeup of species that are crucial to the ecosystem health and success, says a study.


Urbanisation affecting genetic makeup of species: Study


Green innovations must be developed and spread globally 10 times faster than in the past if we are to limit warming to below the Paris Agreement's two degrees Celsius target, says a study.


10-fold surge in green tech can help meet climate targets


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said there was a need to develop the concept of "scientific social responsibility" to connect leading institutions to all stake holders.


Must develop Scientific Social Responsibility: Modi


Contradicting a prevalent perception, a new study says that our brain enlargement and dental reduction did not happen in lockstep.


Brain and tooth size didn't co-evolve in humans


Seven Zika virus proteins, believed to cause conditions, including birth defects such as microcephaly and neurological problems such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, have been identified.

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