2018

We all know about cancer taking away several lives every year. Besides having no vaccine for prevention, another reason to fear cancer is the diagnosis. Medical science fails to diagnose the disease at its early stages. However, recently,…

In the food chain, a higher-level organism feeds on a lower-level organism. This rule explains how birds feed on insects and it marks the end of the life cycle of the insect. However, in some cases, it does not happen that simply. In fact,…

“How fast can you finish your food?” When this question was asked with respect to the animal kingdom, researchers named the crustaceans, but there is a twist in the story. Researchers at the University of Exeter have discovered that among…

Different animals inhabit the Southeast Asian rainforests and all of them have different mechanisms of self-protection. One such ant species is Colobopsis explodens, also known as “exploding ants.” These ants use a very different mechanism…

Starbucks coffee is famous in its own way. What if you find out that it tells things about your ancestors as well? Well, to be more precise, the coffee doesn’t, but your conduct does. Chinese researchers have made this very surprising…

The rate of discoveries in medical research has accelerated in light of increasing technological advances. Discoveries in drug research have notably promoted human health and life expectancy. One such discovery that has radically changed…

Publication is an essential part of research. Researchers want to ensure that they cite reputable sources and publish in high-impact journals. There are several organizations that publish their annual reports to throw light on the current…

Researchers spend a lot of quality time reading and rigorously performing experiments in the laboratory. Amidst their tight schedule, they also take breaks from their daily routine to socialize with others. Researchers often feel that they…