Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify away from growing maize and switch to crops that are resilient to climate change and supply enough key micronutrients for the population, according to a major research study. Maize is a staple crop across the region -- where it is grown and consumed in vast quantities.
Higher levels of omega-3, the healthy fat found in fish and nuts, were associated with better lung function and longer transplant-free survival.
The cross-flights were extended "in order to maintain the reliability of the ISS operation" and will be carried out on Russian and U.S. spacecraft
The country is a prime destination for volcano tourism, a niche segment that attracts thousands of thrill-seekers every year
When something is orbiting an invisible object at high speeds, scientists know there must be a massive black hole in the middle.
The family of a mother of eight who was a huge “Star Trek” fan has ensured the final frontier will be her ultimate resting place
Once humans reach about age 30 their chance of dying doubles roughly every eight years.
Radiocarbon dating brought the first verifiable way to keep time to many fields of science, significantly transforming them
Study revealed that the Nair and Thiyya communities share most of their ancestry from ancient migrants of North-west India
“We are going to get ready for at least 12-14 missions this year,” said ISRO chairman S. Somanath
India spurred action to combat climate change but brooked criticism over its cheetah translocation plan and changes in forest and biodiversity laws
The prominence of ‘classical psychoanalysis’ has declined over time, while the topic has evolved to become less authoritarian and more practical.
The launch put India in an elite category as it has become the second nation to send an observatory to study astronomical sources such as black holes, neutron stars among others
It’s likely that a large number of people around the world will have their whole genome sequenced in their lifetimes in the coming decade
Despite the significant increase in the private sector TB notifications over the years, they fall far short of the targets set by the National Strategic Plan 2020-2025.
The recommendation is an outcome of a study commissioned by Niti Aayog, which is studying the impact of imposing health taxes and warning labels on food products to encourage healthy eating practices
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