Computers to match human brains by 2020

Artificial intelligence could be on par with human intellect within the next 20 years, claims a latest study. There would be 32 times more technical progress during the next half century than there......

Zodiac signs & disorders are linked: survey

People born under the zodiac sign Virgo vomit more during pregnancy, Pisces have greater risk of heart failure, while Libras have an increased risk of fracturing their pelvises. Each of the 12......

Leprosy origin not in India: Study

Leprosy might not have originated in India and spread to other parts of the world as has been believed for centuries.A French genetics study comparing strains of leprosy-causing bacteria has......

'US losing scientific edge'

The United States is losing its worldwide dominance in critical areas of science and innovation, reports the New York Times.Federal and private experts point to strong evidence like prizes awarded......

Biocon among most reputed biotech employers globally: Survey

Biocon Ltd on Tuesday said it has earned the distinction of being the only Asian biopharma company to feature among the top biotechnology employers in the world as ranked by Science magazine. The......

Pollution: Millions die young every year!

  The ranking of the world’s most polluted cities issued by the World Health Organisation in 2014 showed that 13 of the 20 most polluted towns were in India. Latest international......

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

In the 90s, Mark Lynas was a most vocal critic of genetically modified technology.An author of books such as High Tide, Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet and The God Species, he shocked......

Asia-Pacific B-schools form association

Top B-Schools from 11 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including India, have joined hands to form an accrediting agency, Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools.Formed in the lines of......

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency to charge Armstrong

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's review board have unanimously recommended charging seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong with using performance-enhancing drugs during his record-breaking......