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Pendant Reveals More about Mayan Civilization

Pendant Reveals More about Mayan Civilization

Archaeologists have found a jade pendant worn by an ancient Maya king during important religious ceremonies. The jewel was unearthed at Nim Li Punit, a small site in the Toledo District of Belize. It

Breakthrough Research in IBS Treatment

Breakthrough Research in IBS Treatment

A new study has found that a fecal bacterium in patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) impacts their intestinal and behavioural symptoms. IBS is an intestinal disorder that causes sto

Malware Turning Headphones into Microphones

Malware Turning Headphones into Microphones

Can you imagine your headphones transforming into microphones without your knowledge! Even worse, a hacker eavesdropping on your conversations through this technology! This is the potential of a malwa

ORIGIN OF ASIAN HORNED FROGS STUDIED

ORIGIN OF ASIAN HORNED FROGS STUDIED

Asian Horned Frogs comprise about half of the Megophryidae, the ancient family of frogs which have characteristic horn-like projections over their eyes. Their evolutionary history is not known because

Astronomers Analyze the Connection between Each Star

Astronomers Analyze the Connection between Each Star

A team of astronomers are borrowing principles applied in biology and archaeology to build a family tree of the stars in the galaxy. As per the scientists, there is a chemical signature found in the s

Magnetism Discovered in Three Layers of Graphene

Magnetism Discovered in Three Layers of Graphene

A recent study observes the wave nature of electrons in graphene (one atom thick graphite) at a very low temperature of -272⁰C. Magnetism of electrons has been discovered in three layers of graphene.

A Home Away From Home?

A Home Away From Home?

NASA has announced the discovery of seven exo-planets orbiting a star less than 40 light years from Earth. The most striking part of this discovery is that these exo-planets, about the size of Earth,

BUILT-IN PAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MICE

BUILT-IN PAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MICE

Neurons that detect itch in the skin can detect itch alone, and not pain. But, while sending signals, the same set of neurons (called GRB neurons) sends both itch and mild pain sensations to your brai

Effects of Ice Age Extinction on Ecosystem

Effects of Ice Age Extinction on Ecosystem

A recent research studied the effects of extinction of Ice Age mammals on the ecosystem. Ninety-four large mammal species that existed in the last 50,000 years in North America were studied. These inc

Highly Stretchable Touchpad Created By Scientists

Highly Stretchable Touchpad Created By Scientists

Scientists have given a new shape to the gaming system. Now gaming can be enjoyed with the help of a stretchable device. As per the scientists this device can be wore on the wrist like a wrist band. T

Nickel Causing Inequality Among Planets

Nickel Causing Inequality Among Planets

Lab experiments show that planets do not have identical cores because of how nickel reacts with iron in the core. Work by Elardo and Shahar of Carnegie Institution of Science, US studied this reaction

New Underwater Cameras for Wild Dolphins

 New Underwater Cameras for Wild Dolphins

A team of researchers from the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre and the University of Alaska Southeast have studied the underwater life. The experts have tested custom-made non-invasive c

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