The legend goes that drops of nectar being carried to heaven fell on earth and out grew garlic plants. Though the role of garlic in curing various human ailments has long been established,

Sound waves to break up oil droplets that contaminate Soil

A retinal implant based on a microchip could help treat blindness

From environment-friendly cars, researchers move on to an environment-friendly aircraft, which derives all its energy from sunlight. Developed by a team of scientists from AcroVironment, an

Fresh research advances the date of human ancestors

New genetic techniques to introduce disease resistance and other traits in banana plants

An epiphanic understanding of gene sequencing at last seems to reveal the tale of life and death

A South African firm has come out with a rugged and affordable solar cooker that could improve the lot of women in underdeveloped areas and reduce deforestation and air pollution (Solar Today,

Effects similar to those of El Nino have been observed in the Indian and Atlantic Oceans

Trampling opposition, the nuclear armed nations succeeded in extending the NPT