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Gene key to developing stem cells foundSubscriber Only

July 19, 2014 12:38 IST

The gene known as ASF1A is key to the making of stem cells.

NASA software to improve spacing between planesSubscriber Only

July 17, 2014 15:37 IST

The TSS tool provides information to controllers about the speeds they should assign to aircraft.

Text more to reduce binge drinking: StudySubscriber Only

July 13, 2014 16:19 IST

One-third received only text message queries about their drinking and one-third received no text messages.

Mars orbiter spacecraft to reach target in 75 daysSubscriber Only

July 12, 2014 15:41 IST

ISRO has planned another trajectory correction manoeuvre in August before the Mars Orbit Insertion in September.

Gene therapy to cure vision loss: ResearchSubscriber Only

July 12, 2014 11:31 IST

The researchers also used gene therapy to "rescue" mice with RP due to MFRP mutations.

Seven new dwarf galaxies discoveredSubscriber Only

July 11, 2014 15:46 IST

Astronomers used a telescope made by stitching together telephoto lenses and discovered seven new galaxies.

Climate change may impair basic senses of fish: ResearchSubscriber Only

July 6, 2014 14:59 IST

Research says that high carbon dioxide levels may hinder the ability of fish to recognise one another.

NASA, Boeing to develop most powerful rocket for MarsSubscriber Only

July 4, 2014 17:14 IST

The initial flight-test configuration will provide a 77-tonne capacity.

NASA reschedules launch of carbon dioxide monitoring satelliteSubscriber Only

July 2, 2014 10:10 IST

NASA said the countdown stopped because of the failure of the launch pad water suppression system.

NASA to launch satellite to track carbon pollutionSubscriber Only

July 1, 2014 11:32 IST

Its field of view is about one square mile (three square kilometres), so even wispy clouds can obscure its measurements.

NASA launches ‘flying saucer’ to test Mars landing techSubscriber Only

June 30, 2014 00:35 IST

The space agency launched its Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator (LDSD) test vehicle Saturday from the US Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility.

RUDE AWAKENINGSubscriber Only

June 29, 2014 00:44 IST

A 2012 study (involving 17 coma patients and 20 healthy ones) tracked 417 brain regions for changes in blood flow.

Cleaning up Earth’s orbit

June 29, 2014 00:36 IST

A start-up plans to create a space servicing system. But first, they’ll send a Japanese sports beverage to the moon.

The inescapable tug of gravitySubscriber Only

June 29, 2014 00:32 IST

A businessman interested in finding a solution to gravity contributed significantly to understanding it. But it remains a force that confounds scientists.

New type of dust discovered on MarsSubscriber Only

June 24, 2014 16:02 IST

The clouds are responsible for both precipitation and temperature condition on the planet's surface.

Zombie spaceship is coming homeSubscriber Only

June 22, 2014 15:58 IST

The race to revive the long-lost ISEE-3 — launched in 1978 and abandoned in 1997 — began this April

Toeing the lineSubscriber Only

June 22, 2014 15:54 IST

The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil is the first in which goal-line technology (GLT) has been used to cut out refereeing errors.

Earth’s Hidden OceanSubscriber Only

June 22, 2014 15:55 IST

Researchers have long suspected that there is a massive water reservoir deep within the Earth. Now, that theory has been confirmed

Number of Great White Sharks climbingSubscriber Only

June 21, 2014 16:32 IST

"The species appears to be recovering," said Cami McCandless.

New tooth decay treatment spells the end of fillingsSubscriber Only

June 16, 2014 17:04 IST

New technology to repair damaged tooth from cavity without any filling or drilling!

Earth’s largest water reservoir found beneath North AmericaSubscriber Only

June 13, 2014 14:00 IST

The according to researchers from Northwestern University and the University of New Mexico.

Earth, Moon may be 60 million years older than thought: New StudySubscriber Only

June 11, 2014 14:09 IST

The final stage of Earth's formation is around 60 million years older than previously thought, researchers said.

Ice age animals go extinct due to human hunting

Human hunters wiped out Ice Age animalsSubscriber Only

June 9, 2014 16:13 IST

Modern man exterminated many of the large animals due to hunting.

Plant sex mystery, solved!Subscriber Only

June 9, 2014 13:52 IST

The mystery of 'double fertilisation' process is how each single pollen grain is able to produce twin sperm cells.

Devices that detect glucose levels in saliva, blood not neededSubscriber Only

June 4, 2014 15:48 IST

The biochip is made from quartz, silver and thousands of nanoscale interferometers.

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