Science & Technology

A new research has found that all “added sugar” found typically in processed foods are bad but among them the fructose found in corn syrup may harm the health more than table sugar. A new research has found that all…

A new study showed that human evolution from hunter-gatherers to farmers has made the skeletal system lighter and more fragile, warning of health risks caused by a sedentary lifestyle to future generations. A new study showed that human evolution from…

A new research states that the presence of a type of sugar in red meat could be the main cause behind high risk of cancer associated with consumption of red meat. A new research states that the presence of a…

A large-scale study demonstrates that working antisocial hours is strongly associated with brain damage and cognitive malfunction.   The study warns that long-term shift work accelerates the aging of the brain and dulls intellectual ability. Scientists say that while the…

A cellphone solely for Muslims – with pre-installed Quran in Russian and Arabic and “prayer alarm” – is to go on sale in Russia from the end of November.     The cell phone is expected to become a popular…

Muharram apps, which are available for smartphones running on android and iOS platforms, make it easy for the generation of azadaars or (mourners) to catch up with their special prayers, read scriptures in their own language, and schedule their ziyarat.…

Swedish researchers have found that the male Y chromosome has a potential role in preventing tumors and death risk in men.   The study shows that the men who lose the Y chromosome in their blood cells due to an…

New studies show that multitasking kills the performance and may even damage the brain.   Research conducted at Stanford University found that multitasking is less productive than doing a single thing at a time. The researchers found that people who…

A total lunar eclipse rose above people across a large swath of the world today.   People in North America, Australia, western South America and parts of East Asia have been able to see the total lunar eclipse. This total…

A new neurological study indicates that regular physical exercise changes the brain in ways that protect it against stress-induced depression.   Study conducted by the researchers at Karolinska Institute in Sweden pinpointed the benefits of physical activity on the brain.…