DuPont opens photovoltaics applications lab at Delaware research facility

DuPont opens Delaware photovoltaics lab

WILMINGTON, Del. — Improvements in photovoltaic technology will play a key role in meeting the world’s energy needs as the global population soars to more than 9 billion people over the next 40 years, DuPont CEO Ellen Kullman said Monday.

Hearing held in federal court on Alaska plan to kill wolves inside national refuge

Judge hears both sides in Alaska wolf-killing case

NorthWestern Energy promotes wind power development, new power line

NWE promotes wind power development

HELENA, Mont. — NorthWestern Energy’s ad campaign promoting wind energy and the transmission line the company wants to build to ship that power out of state is not sitting well with people who have been trying to sell wind energy to NorthWestern.

Murkowski leads senators trying to stop EPA from regulating greenhouse gas under Clean Air Act

Murkowski seeks to rein in EPA regulation

FAIRBANKS, Alaska — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is the leading sponsor of a resolution that would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.

National Park Service to relocate Boston visitors center to Faneuil Hall

Park Service to relocate Boston visitors center

New Mexico Supreme Court to hear arguments Monday in greenhouse gas emissions case

NM high court to hear arguments in emissions case

Ford to offer natural gas, propane engines for F-450, F-550 fleet trucks

Ford offers nat gas, propane pickups for fleets

UN climate chief says he no longer expects adequate climate goals by 2020

UN climate chief doesn’t expect key goals by 2020

Archaeologists say they have found what may be gladiator graveyard in northern England

Gladiator graveyard discovered in northern England

New NY e-waste law requires manufacturers to set up free, easy consumer electronics recycling

NY joins 22 other states with e-waste laws

Cyclone Phet brings rains to Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR - Cyclone Phet, which spared Gujarat, has nevertheless brought rains across the state from Sunday night, officials said Monday.

Mercury dips as Delhi sees light drizzle

NEW DELHI - The capital saw a pleasant start to the week Monday with a light drizzle in some parts of the city bringing the maximum temperature down eight notches below the average, the weatherman said, adding that more showers were expected Tuesday.

Heavy rains likely in Himachal Tuesday

SHIMLA - The hills of Himachal Pradesh may see heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours, a weather official said here Monday after moderate rainfall across the state brought down temperatures.

American researchers unearth mammoth’s tusk

WASHINGTON - University of Michigan researchers have unearthed a mammoth’s tusk at Morrison Lake Country Club in Saranac.

Brain scans ‘could invade privacy’

LONDON - A legal expert has warned that the use of brain scanners should be regulated so they aren’t used unethically.

Soon, electric-powered trucks!

WASHINGTON - After scooters, electric-powered trucks may soon hit the road.

The global market for hybrid medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses is set to increase from 9,000 vehicles in 2010 to more than 100,000 vehicles in 2015, according to a report by Pike Research.

Causes of mysterious skin disease

LONDON - Scientists have discovered additional evidence that generalized vitiligo - a disease that typically causes patches of white skin on the face and neck, is associated with slight variations in genes that play a role in the body’s natural defences.

Daughter caregivers more prone to depression than sons

WASHINGTON - A new study says that adult daughters caring for a parent recovering from a stroke are more prone to get into depression than sons.

International Appalachian Train aims for Morocco, linking ancient mountains through Europe

Appalachian Trail to leap abroad toward Morocco

Sexsomnia common among sleep center patients

WASHINGTON - A new study reveals that sexsomnia is common in sleep center patients.

The research shows men are more likely than women to report sexsomnia, but few patients talk to their doctor about the problem.

Non-intense exercise can reduce depression, boost recovery of stroke sufferers

WASHINGTON - Non-intense physical activity can help reduce depression and boost recovery of stroke patients, according to a new research.

Using ’super sexed’ male insects to control pest population

WASHINGTON - Scientists are developing ’super-sexed’ yet sterile male insects to copulate with female ones to control pests.

Daily breathing exercise ensures more oxygen for muscles

WASHINGTON - Daily breathing exercises for six weeks freed more oxygen for other muscles by cutting down on the amount required by breathing or inspiratory muscles during exercise.

One in ten web users putting personal info at risk

LONDON - One in ten Internet users browses the web without sufficient safety thereby putting their personal information at risk, a new study has revealed.

Sex casts its spell on sleeping people too

TORONTO - Sexsomnia, which involves initiating sex with a bed partner while asleep, afflicts nearly eight percent of sleep disorder patients, says a new research.

Promising step toward generating new source of clean energy

MELBOURNE - Researchers may have found a new alternative for producing clean energy - by using a silver compound to ’split water’ into oxygen and hydrogen.

58000-year-old glue and paint factory found in Africa

WASHINGTON - Archaeologists have stumbled upon a once-thriving ochre powder production site in South Africa.

Laser-like sensors could sniff out hidden explosives

LONDON - A physicist has developed a device capable of sniffing out hidden explosives such as TNT.

Regular bedtime makes children smarter

WASHINGTON - Children in households with bedtime rules turn out to be more intelligent, according to new study.

NASA Rover finds clue to Mars past

WASHINGTON - Rocks examined by NASA’s Spirit Mars Rover hold evidence of a wet, non-acidic ancient environment that may have been favourable for life.

Paper industry to plant test forests of genetically altered eucalyptus in 7 Southern states

Paper industry tests genetically altered trees

Plans to make artificial clouds to fight global warming may backfire

LONDON - Making artificial clouds to fight global warming could make things worse, according to experts.

Scientists find cholesterol regulating ‘remote-control’ in brain

LONDON - Researchers have found a potential new target for pharmacologic control of cholesterol levels - a hormone called ghrelin in the brain that signals hunger pangs and regulates cholesterol circulation.

Archaeologists discover Roman gladiator cemetery near York city centre

LONDON - Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is an ancient Roman gladiator cemetery near York city centre.

Schizophrenia drug ’shrinks brain’

LONDON - Researchers have found that haloperidol, a commonly-prescribed antipsychotic drug, temporarily reduces the size of a part in brain linked to movement and coordination within two hours of intake.

Poisonous elements found in popular protein drinks

WASHINGTON - Protein drinks contain poisonous elements, according to a new report. monthly review of consumer products and services, the Consumer Reports, has found that three such drinks available in the market had harmful content.

Malaysia rescues 2 baby pygmy elephants on Borneo island in 1st cases of parental abandonment

2 abandoned baby pygmy elephants saved in Malaysia

Famed swallows of Calif.’s Mission San Juan Capistrano now choosing to nest at country club

Famed swallows of Capistrano nest in country club