Smoking raises the risk of developing TB disease: study
Published in The Hindu on August 24, 2009 Several studies have shown that smoking is a risk factor for developing
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Molecule that senses influenza A (flu) identified
Published in The Hindu on August 24, 2009 At a time when influenza A(H1N1) is in the news, researchers have
Read More‘Nature’ rated as the top research journal
Published in The Hindu on August 22, 2009 The Nature, published every week, has been rated as the number one
Read MoreFlooding may no longer damage rice plants
Published in The Hindu on August 21, 2009 Scientists have found a novel way to overcome the challenge of cultivating
Read MoreOne step closer to treating neurodegenerative diseases
Published in The Hindu on August 20, 2009 Treating neurodegenerative diseases has got a shot in the arm. A scientist
Read MoreA video on groundwater depletion in India
Published in The Hindu on August 20, 2009 A streaming video of the paper on groundwater depletion in the three
Read MoreNew nanolaser produced
Published in The Hindu on August 17, 2009 The world’s smallest laser that is 10 times smaller than the wavelength
Read MoreMore dangerous chemicals found in smokeless tobacco
Published in The Hindu on August 17, 2009 Contrary to popular belief, smokeless tobacco — snuff and chewing tobacco —
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Nanoflares responsible for superhot corona of the Sun
The Sun’s corona is known to be very hot. In fact, it is actually much hotter than the Sun’s surface.
Read MoreHow long you sleep is in your gene
Published in The Hindu on August 14, 2009 The team of researchers in the U.S., which used genetically engineered mice
Read MoreThe journal Science plans online videos of select papers
Published in The Hindu on August 14, 2009 Science will soon become more interesting. The American Association for the Advancement
Read MoreTargeted killing of cancer stem cells
Published in The Hindu on August 14, 2009 Cancer treatment has got a shot in the arm. Scientists have been
Read MoreEditorial: A worthwhile programme
Published in The Hindu on December 31, 2009 The National Biomass Cookstove Initiative launched recently will for the first time
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