Celebrating the cellular commas The tiniest cell in the human body, the sperm with its 23 chromosomes is more than just a cell. The male reproductory cell has a tough job on hand where very few survive!
Safe, clean way to nuclear energy? Bombarding hydrogen with high energy laser seems a more promising idea for nuclear fusion than using powerful magnets, acccording to some scientists.
Saliva: the new diagnostic tool Saliva offers an alternative to serum. Whole saliva contains locally produced as well as serum-derived markers that have been found to be useful in the diagnosis of a variety of systemic disorders.
Negative fallouts of dieting A new study has found that some young women who have regular periods may still be eating so little that they endanger the health of their bones.
The universe: expanding beyond understanding As the universe expands, at one time in future there will be only six galaxies visible from our planet and that could mislead astronomers.
The nations conscience is divided between whether to retain incumbent President Abdul Kalam or anoint a woman president in the form of Pratibha Patil. Will the UPA candidate Ms Patil make a better constitutional head than Mr Kalam? Certainly not, feel a majority of Deccan Herald readers. Since Ms Patil will become a pawn in the hands of her political boss, they want someone with a firm hand to be in the post.
