Mercury to climb up, hot day ahead in DelhiNEW DELHI - Clear skies and a rising mercury level paved the way for a hot day in the capital Thursday. SKorea plans to launch satellite a day after delay due to fire safety problems
SKorea plans to launch satellite after delay NASA flying observatory to track return of Japanese asteroid sampling spacecraft
NASA aircraft to track spacecraft re-entry Archaeologists kicking up their heels at finding what may be world’s oldest leather shoe
Oldest leather shoe steps out after 5,500 years EPA says it is moving to end use of pesticide reported to pose a threat to farm workers
EPA banning pesticide that threatens farm workers Bluefin tuna near extinction, says GreenpeaceBRUSSELS - The international environmental group Greenpeace has warned that bluefin tuna is near extinction, as the fishing season ends in the Mediterranean. Government frames rules on dog breeding, saleNEW DELHI - In order to check illegal trade in pet dogs, the environment and forests ministry Wednesday finalised the rules for breeding and selling canines. Swiss scientist Michael Graetzel wins €800,000 technology prize for cheap solar cells
Swiss solar cell inventor wins technology prize New UN climate chief says nations have no choice but to take action against global warming
New climate chief: ‘no option’ but to take action Good night’s sleep can make you ‘Guitar Hero’ champWashington, June 9 (ANI): You can become a pro in “Guitar Hero” after a good sleep, according to a new research. New rules for aquarium ownersNEW DELHI - The union environment ministry Wednesday drafted new rules for breeding, selling and display of fish in aquariums in the country. With clear sky, maximum temperature rises in DelhiNEW DELHI - With a clear sky and no rain, the national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 36.3 degrees Celsius, four degrees below normal, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said Wednesday. 3-G solar cells inventor Gratzel wins Millennium Technology PrizeHELSINKI - He is known as the father of third generation dye-sensitised solar cells, which offer much promise in the search for affordable, renewable energy technologies. Meat-eating dinos used at least four distinct chomping methodsWashington, June 9 (ANI): Carnivorous dinosaurs munched their food using at least four distinct biting methods, according to a new research. Only 250 of world’s most endangered marine mammal now existLondon, June 9 (ANI): The vaquita - found only in the waters of the northern end of the Gulf of California, where the Baja peninsula joins the rest of Mexico - is losing the race against time. The rare porpoise, the world’s most endangered marine mammal, is almost on the verge of extinction due to pollution, ship traffic and fishing. Easy to manipulate human stem cell developedWashington, June 9 (ANI): American researchers have developed a new type of human stem cell that may be easier to manipulate. Climate treaty virtually written off this yearBONN - Delegates from many of the 194 countries gathered here to prepare for the next climate summit in Mexico this November Wednesday virtually wrote off the chances of a legally binding treaty to combat global warming this year, but emphasised that their “frustratingly slow but important” talks were going well and were “rebuilding trust” between nations after last year’s fiasco in Copenhagen. Dogs have turned dumb due to years of domestication: StudyWashington, June 9 (ANI): Owing to thousands of years of domestication, dogs have lost some of their problem-solving skills, according to new research. Why common drugs can lead to broken bonesWashington, June 9 (ANI): Scientists have explained why some commonly used drugs can up your odds of breaking a bone. Sleep restores colour perceptionWashington, June 9 (ANI): Sleep corrects the drift in color perception that occurs during wakefulness, says a new study. First born babies put strain on parents’ relationshipWashington, June 9 (ANI): A new study has suggested that having your first baby can seriously strain your relationship due to lack of sleep. Wildlife institute to monitor Olive Ridley Turtles in OrissaNEW DELHI - Alarmed by the dwindling population of Olive Ridley Turtles in Orissa, the Dehradun-based Wildlife Institute of India has set up a temporary study camp at Ganjam district of the state to monitor their nesting, breeding and migration. Ongoing Gulf oil spill wreaking havoc for marine ecologyLondon, June 9 (ANI): The continuing oil spill disaster in Gulf of Mexico is becoming a reason for serious worries as researchers are beginning to collect data on how it is changing marine life in the Gulf. New stage fright treatment shows promising resultsWashington, June 9 (ANI): Scientists may have found a new treatment for stage fright - a process called biofeedback training. Psychological intervention benefits breast cancer patientsWashington, June 9 (ANI): According to a new study, stress-reducing psychological intervention boosts survival and quality of life for women with recurrent breast cancer over the long-term. School based sex education classes have little effect: StudyWashington, June 9 (ANI): Researchers have revealed that school based sex education classes have had little effect on reported sexual behaviours among African adolescents and no effect on the prevalence of HIV and genital herpes 9 years after the start of the intervention. Fakelakegate: Canada accused of not living up to its claim of fiscal prudence for summits
Canada derided for plan to build costly fake lake Training in eye movement can reduce road accidentsWASHINGTON - Thousands of people are killed and maimed in road accidents every year, all because of distracted drivers. These incidents can be reduced with the right application of motion information and appropriate eye movements, say studies. Breakthrough could protect people at risk from pain of shinglesLondon, June 9 (ANI): Scientists at a Scottish University may have found a solution to the acute pain of shingles - a vaccine for people who have had chicken pox and are at risk of developing the condition. Music that NASA plays to entertain astronauts on space mission revealedLondon, June 9 (ANI): NASA has revealed that it plays different music to its spacemen to keep them cheerful during the lonely days on a mission. New telescope to search for aliensLondon, June 9 (ANI): British astronomers have developed a telescope that will be used to search for life in other solar systems. Sound sleep improves motor learning skillsTORONTO - Sound sleep may help you become a “Guitar Hero”, a complex motor learning task, suggests a new study. New computational model could tell how the brain recognizes objectsWASHINGTON - Scientists at MIT’s McGovern Institute for Brain Research have developed a new computational model to describe how the human brain visually identifies objects. Now, ‘vacuum cleaner’ to suck out strokesWASHINGTON - Stroke-producing blockages from blood vessels in the brain can now be sucked out, thanks to a ‘clot vacuum cleaner’. Calvin Klein cologne attracts jaguars, pumas and other wildlifeWASHINGTON - It was only in advertisements that one saw sniffers going wild over designer perfumes and colognes, but now it is official that Calvin Klein’s cologne actually attracts jaguars, pumas and other wildlife. NASA’s TRMM satellite helped estimate rainfall generated by Cyclone PhetWASHINGTON - Data sent by NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) satellite enabled visualizers to create a map of rainfall generated by Cyclone Phet. Men hardwired to take death-defying risks for sex: StudyNEW YORK - If a new research is to be believed, then men are hard-wired to show off and take risks in order to attract women. Regular exercise can lower your risk of taking a tumbleWASHINGTON - A new research has suggested that remaining physically fit and sticking to a regular exercise routine could lower your risk of taking a tumble. Kicking the butt before pregnancy could save babies’ livesWASHINGTON - A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has concluded that if more women quit smoking before they became pregnant, it would save infant lives. Snakes may be declining across the world: StudyLONDON - A global study has revealed that snakes may be declining across the world. As part of the research, scientists from UK, Australia, France, Italy and Nigeria examined records for 17 snake populations covering eight species over the last few decades, and found most had declined markedly. Healthy diet could reverse Alzheimer’s early effectsWASHINGTON - Early effects of Alzheimer’s disease can be slowed or even reversed with the help of a healthy diet, according to Temple University researchers. Personality can predict fertilityWASHINGTON - A new research from the University of Sheffield has suggested that the reproductive success of both men and women is influenced by their personality traits. Diabetes linked to schizophreniaWASHINGTON - Glitches in insulin function-characteristic in diabetes and obesity - could directly contribute to psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia, according to researchers. Regenerating tendons, spinal cords and heart valves ‘possible in 10 yrs’WASHINGTON - In not more than 10 years, a tendon, spinal cord or heart valve will be able to regenerate itself after an injury or disease, claimed a Queen’s University chemical engineering professor. Why do most drivers tend to speed through the yellow lightWashington, June 9 (ANI): Are you amongst those who do not stop but speed through the yellow light? Well, then here’s the reason why you do so. |
