RENU RANGELA

Not all tweets are just personal opinions that may or may not matter to the world at large, some can help promote scientific research.

Forget the 99 days challenge, some people can’t keep away from the Facebook for even a day because of some reasons, claim Dutch researchers.

There was climate change back in the 10th century too, but contrary to what is commonly believed, it did not play a role in the colonisation and subsequent abandonment of Greenland by the Vikings.

Impulsive behaviour on the part of human beings could be a result of their genes, suggests a new study.

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have found that diabetics are twice as likely to lose teeth as normal adults.

Mankind may one day succeed in finding actual ripples in space-time, with a dry run already taking place.

The Nov. 13, 2015 Paris terror attacks have revived scientists’ interest in finding a link between terrorists and genes.

A new theory explains how a hard material, such as a ski, can actually make ice more slippery.

Scientists suggest that in addition to inheriting father’s genes, children are also impacted by his personal experiences, including anxiety and stress.

The new US legislation allowing mining in space is expected to trigger a space gold rush.

Contrary to popular belief, a new study suggests that 3D video games are actually good for the mind, especially for people suffering from dementia or memory loss.

The increasing number of electronic patient records in the United States face an unusual threat -- hacking.

Two decades after its Galileo spacecraft first flirted with Jupiter, NASA is set to resume its love affair with the gas giant with a new mission.

In a controversial claim, a French scientist claims to have found the hidden portrait of another woman under Leonardo Da Vinci’s world-famous Mona Lisa painting.

Mankind may well be a step closer to time travel, with Australian scientists successfully sending particles of light into the past.

A new survey has found that more Australians are becoming overweight or obese but have started smoking and drinking less.

In a significant discovery, astronomers have spotted some monstrous baby galaxies nestled in dark matter.

A Canadian scientist has introduced the concept of pseudo-profound bullshit in a study which relates lower intelligence, among other personal traits, to acceptance of nonsensical statements.

A new research that shows that more than two particles can also get entangled at the same time.

An increasing number of Australian science laboratories are using live dogs for experiments and are even killing many of these animals later.

Continuing with its expansion spree, Estia Health has acquired rival Kennedy Health Care, marking further consolidation in Australia’s private aged care business.

The National Health Service (NHS) of UK plans to impose fees on foreign patients who receive accident and emergency treatment.

Vegetarianism can have a serious detrimental effect on human emotional and mental health.

Tayna, or the “first-born” as it’s called in the Aymara language, is the faintest object ever seen in the early universe, having existed some 13.8 billion years ago, astronomers have discovered.

A new and worrying trend is emerging in the global pharmaceutical industry as pharma firms focus on short-term profits at the cost of drugs innovation.

Major health funds in Australia want the federal government to cut down the increasing healthcare costs and insurance policy premiums.

Scientists have warned of a serious threat to communication and energy systems, on which life depends on Earth, from superflares from the Sun.

In a strategic move, Northstar Healthcare has acquired Trilogy Health Services in a US$1.125 billion (AUD$1.54 billion) transaction.

Cosmic signals are believed to be the latest sign of communication from neighbouring galaxies.