Nitrogen fertilisers are a major part of crop production. Crops need nitrogen to convert sunlight into sugars effectively, and so the nitrogen fertiliser keeps the plant fresh and alive. But like most fertilisers, the nitrogen fertiliser has its disadvantages, which primarily affect the environment. A group of researchers from Washington University have come up with a new fertiliser that is produced by a special kind of bacterium. The team is […]

Human brain is both fascinating and beautiful. Responsible for our actions and the way we think, it is also a deeply complex organ that has intrigued people for long. There are several interesting theories associated with it and they make for an even more informative read. In case you too are curious, here are some points that you might want to mull over. * The adult human brain weighs about […]

Tea is an integral part of Indian culture and society for a long time. It is valued for its medicinal properties, as well as enjoyed as a beverage. Cold, cough, flu, fever, pneumonia are some common diseases that spread during the monsoon season, so here are seven immunity boosting tea to sip to beat the flu: Herbal Tea It is one of the most universally appreciated beverages consumed to enhance […]

A new form of treatment, Brachytherapy can now reduce treatment time for breast cancers. The technique involves the insertion of radioactive implants directly into the cancer cell tissue. As for treatment, breast-conserving surgery followed by radiation therapy and hormonal treatment/chemotherapy depending on the type of cancer is the standard care for newly diagnosed breast cancer in elderly women. ‘External radiation therapy lasting 4-6 weeks involves 21 to 31 sittings. But, […]

Today, we bring you five powerful tips to overcome negative thoughts and embrace positive thinking. No person in life is happy-go-lucky all the time. Lot of times, we need motivation and positivity to beat our depression and move forward in life. Because in tough times, all we tend to see is hurdles on our path. In such situations, our brain doesn’t work or response and we just want to give […]

Some popular smartphone apps may be secretly taking screenshots of your activity and sending them to third parties, a study has found. This is particularly disturbing because these screenshots – and videos of your activity on the screen – could include usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, and other important personal information, researchers said. “We found that thousands of popular apps have the ability to record your screen and anything you […]

Do you sleep well and yet feel drowsy through the day? Do you eat well and yet feel lethargic? Do your Monday blues spill through the week? If the answer is yes, the concern may be much deeper than you think it is. Today, our time pressed lives lead us to missing out on our essential daily nutritional intake resulting in numerous deficiencies. The sad reality is that most of […]

Life was a dream for Amit Vaidya, who soared high financially and professionally till he was diagnosed with cancer when he was 27. Amit Vaidya lived the American dream. A Gujarati, born and brought up in the US, with a Ph.D. in economics, he worked in the entertainment industry’s business department. “It was an active but not a healthy lifestyle as I was an overachiever,” says Amit. His dreams “were […]

The active dampening (AD) phone case, patented by German student Philip Frenzel, is a slim alternative to bulky phone cases, but comes with a nifty trick. You can approach the startup law firm serving in Austin to help you in applying for patent rights. So far it’s only a prototype – but the AD case can detect when the phone is falling and protract springs to make the phone bounce when […]

Men’s testosterone levels are largely determined by their environment during childhood, a study has found. The researchers from Durham University suggest that men who grow up in more challenging conditions where there are lots of infectious diseases, for example, are likely to have lower testosterone levels in later life than those who spend their childhood in healthier environments. The study, published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, challenges the […]