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Scientists have discovered that fish do not feel pain as they do not have a brain system or enough sensory receptors in the nerve cells to experience suffering. Fish do not even suffer when they are hooked and fighting for their lives, according to research by an international team.

Pentagon-backed scientists today announced they had created a robot hand that was the most advanced brain-controlled prosthetic limb ever made.

New 'temperature-tolerant chocolates' that don't melt even at 40 degree Celsius have been developed by confectionery giant Cadbury, which will soon be available in hot-weather countries like India.

World’s smallest car — the Peel, which is no bigger than a fridge, can park nearly anywhere.

A rare 'Wolverine' frog that uses combat-ready spikes which protrude from its false thumb for fighting just like the X-Men comic book hero, has been found by Japanese researchers.

In a new study, researchers including one of Indian origin have measured the activity of a brain region known to be involved in learning, memory and Alzheimer's disease during sleep.

Researchers from the Michigan State University have found that the metal-tolerant bacteria ‘Cupriavidus metallidurans’ can grow on massive concentrations of gold chloride or liquid gold, a toxic chemical compound found in nature.

Adding a missing protein to in fertile human sperm can 'kick-start' its ability to fertilise an egg and dramatically increase the chances of a successful pregnancy, a new study has claimed.

If you hate the idea of hitting the gym, a new 'hulk' protein can help you achieve a toned and muscular look. Scientists have discovered one of the molecular keys to a protein that promotes weight and muscle mass gain, without any exercise involved.

A series of tests examining intelligence in chimps have found that some apes are much smarter than others.