Washington, April 23 (ANI): Three new studies have contributed to the growing body of evidence for the health benefits of added fibres in the diet.

Melbourne, Apr 18 (ANI): In a first for the Australian market, Jeanswest has launched innovative denim called Thermolite - a lightweight fabric made with hollow-core fibres, enabling it to trap air for greater insulation, creating a layer of warmth between fabric and skin.

London, Sept 9 (ANI): Japanese researchers claim to have unlocked the mystery behind the cheetah's amazing speed by mapping the muscles fibres of the big cat.

Washington, September 4 (ANI): Fall is the most serious and frequent accident for older people, and accounts for 50percent of hospital admissions in the over 65-age group.

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): A diet rich in greasy foods leads to an imbalance in our gut flora - the bacteria that live in our digestive tract- researchers say.

Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): A team of designers, including one of Indian-origin, is developing solar-powered clothes from natural fibres that can charge a number of devices, including phones, tablets and GPS units.

Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Researchers have for the first time developed crystalline materials that allow an optical fibre to have integrated, high-speed electronic functions.

London, Jan 3 (ANI): Scientists have genetically engineered silkworms to make artificial spider silk, a breakthrough that could lead to the development of stronger fibres for textiles, bandages for burn victims and bullet-proof vests.

Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): Dietary fibres from brown algae boost the sensation of satisfaction, thereby making people eat less and lose more weight, a new study has claimed.

Washington, Nov 11 (ANI): Teenagers who consume a diet packed with fibres are more likely to keep away from risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, a new study has suggested.

Melbourne, Nov 1 (ANI): Australian researchers have discovered that when muscles are completely relaxed, the muscle fibres don't just shorten, but actually become wavy and buckle.

Washington, Aug 28 (ANI): Physicists with the Institute of Ultrafast Spectroscopy and Lasers (IUSL) at The City College of New York have presented a new way to map spiralling light that could help harness untapped data channels in optical fibres.