Apple juice ‘can enhance Alzheimer’s patients’ mood’WASHINGTON - Scientists have found that those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can enhance their mood with apple juice. Rain expected in Delhi TuesdayNEW DELHI - Rain and thundershowers are expected in parts of the capital Tuesday, the weather office said. Captive breeding of rare pheasant hit by bacterial infectionSHIMLA - A highly-endangered pheasant species, the brilliantly plumaged western tragopan that is being bred in captivity in a Himachal Pradesh pheasantry, has been hit by a bacterial infection which has put the brakes on breeding efforts this year. Moon has more water than Great Lakes, Chandrayaan data showsWASHINGTON - Scientists have found Moon’s minerals may have at least 100 times more water than previously indicated by remote sensing data from the Indian spacecraft Chandrayaan-1 and other lunar sample analysis. Texas asks federal court to intervene in fight with EPA over air pollution from oil refineries
Texas asks court to intervene in fight with EPA Huge obstacles seen in exploiting vast Afghan mineral resources
Huge obstacles seen in exploiting Afghan minerals TVA hit with $11.5M penalty for 2008 coal ash spill at Tenn. plant; cites water violations
TVA hit with $11.5M penalty for ‘08 coal ash spill Wildlife advocates say Rocky Mountain wolf dispute a test case for all endangered animals
Advocates: Wolf case a test for endangered species Environmental legacy: US promises to remove all hazardous waste before pulling out from Iraq
US removing hazardous waste during Iraq withdrawal Sunny with a chance of tar balls? Some vacationers prefer a less risky forecast
Gulf vacationers wait last-minute or go elsewhere Scientists look to tracers to evaluate methods of pumping greenhouse gases underground
Scientists develop tech to track carbon dioxide US astronauts upbeat and ready for upcoming space mission despite scuttling of shuttle fleet
US astronauts upbeat despite end to shuttle fleet The Agriculture Department is banning a food inspector from certifying organic food in China
Ag Dept to drop organic food inspector in China Whaling Commission chairman falls ill ahead of critical meeting to discuss hunting compromise
Whaling Commision chief to miss critical meeting Mumbai receives over 20 mm rainfallMUMBAI - With the onset of monsoon, Mumbai received over 20 mm of rainfall Monday that led to water clogging in various parts, with the weatherman forecasting more rain over the next few days. Monsoon advances further into IndiaNEW DELHI - The monsoon Monday advanced further into the country and its eastern and western parts are expected to receive rainfall in two to three days, the weatherman said. Soon, airborne turbines to harness wind energy at high attitudesWASHINGTON - An American company is testing turbine prototypes in a bid to harness wind energy at high attitudes. Rains cool Himachal Pradesh, thundershowers forecastSHIMLA - Rains brought down temperatures in Himachal Pradesh Monday by three to four notches, weather officials said. American electric super bike wins world’s toughest motorcycle raceWASHINGTON - For the first time, an American-made electric bike has won the first place in the world’s toughest motorcycle race. We imitate others’ expressions to interpret their emotionsLONDON - People subconsciously imitate others to interpret their emotions, according to a scientist. Why Jacques Cousteau will always be a ‘man of the seas’ legendWASHINGTON - French ocean explorer inventor, filmmaker, and conservationist Jacques Cousteau would have celebrated his hundredth birthday on Friday, June 11. The ocean explorer is a legend and a true ‘man of the seas’. According to National Geographic News, here are a few reasons why. How bacteria build their nano-syringeLONDON - For the first time ever, scientists have succeeded in explaining basic principles of the bacterial transport channel which is formed like a syringe and helps the microorganism deliver the ‘virulence factors’ to outwit the host’s immune system. Carbon nanotubes speakers to unveil secrets of deep seasLONDON - Knowing the secrets of the deep seas can now become easier, thanks to the invention of carbon nanotube speakers. Concerns over Aussie teenage girls joining controversial dating siteMELBOURNE - Experts have expressed concern over innumerable teenage girls joining the popular dating site Oasis Active. Now, cheaper solar power windows inspired by natural photosynthesisWASHINGTON - A Swiss researcher has developed low-cost solar cells which can be built into glass windows, replacing the costlier traditional rooftop solar panels. Now, cell phones to tell you how safe your food isWELLINGTON - Consumers who suffer from serious food allergies may depend on their cell phones to predict if it’s safe for them or not. Treat for sky gazers, comet closest to Earth TuesdayNEW DELHI - Sky gazers in the capital are in for a celestial treat Tuesday as the recently discovered comet McNaught will be closest to Earth and visible to the naked eye. Scientists recover Japanese space probe with possible asteroid clues to solar system creation
Scientists retrieve capsule, seeking asteroid dust Peek into deep ocean floor reveals large bio-reserveWASHINGTON - A peek by a group of microbiologists is revealing how marine microbes live in a mysterious area — just beneath the deep ocean floor. The ocean crust may be the largest biological reservoir on our planet, the research suggests. Humans, animals have learnt to move efficiently over timeWASHINGTON - A mechanical engineer argues that just as the design of the wheel became lighter with fewer spokes over time, and better at distributing the stresses of hitting the ground, animals too have evolved to move better on Earth. Teenagers attempting suicide more likely to abuse partners as adultsWASHINGTON - Teenagers who attempt suicide before they are 18 are much more likely as adults to be aggressive toward their girlfriends or wives, including hitting and injuring their partners, says a new study. Turmoil gores Nepal’s rhino success storyKATHMANDU - First hit by a 10-year communist insurgency, Nepal’s success story in breeding the endangered greater one-horned rhino has now been gored afresh, with three animals gunned down by poachers in the last week alone. Study provides insights into how marine microbes liveWASHINGTON - A new study by a team of microbiologists is proving insights into how marine microbes live in the region just beneath the deep ocean floor. People want say in debate over synthetic lifeWASHINGTON - People are becoming increasingly comfortable with the idea of ’synthetically creating life’ but only if the procedure is properly regulated, concluded a report. Scientists hunt for Japanese space probe with possible asteroid clues to solar system creation
Hunt on for asteroid dust and solar system secrets Hayabusa asteroid mission returns to EarthLONDON - The Japanese Hayabusa container, believed to be carrying the first samples of an asteroid’s surface, has returned to Earth. Windscreen water ups Legionnaires’ disease riskLONDON - People who don’t use screenwash to clean their car’s windscreen wipers risk contracting Legionnaires’ disease. Nine tourists airlifted in HimachalMANALI - Nine more tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh were airlifted Monday after snowfall and landslides blocked the road leading to the region, police said. Martian ocean key to unlocking planet’s biological pastLONDON - The possible presence of a vast ocean on Mars may be the key to unlocking the mystery behind the existence of life on the Red Planet, say scientists. Blood pressure medications linked to higher cancer riskLONDON - Researchers have discovered that there is a high risk of cancer associated with a group of blood pressure medications. Mystery of million mummies buried near Snefu’s Seila pyramidTORONTO - Researchers from Brigham Young University, in Utah, are trying to find why a million mummies are buried near Pharaoh Snefru ’s Seila pyramid. Advance made towards development of transplantable replacement liversLONDON - A team led by researchers from the Center for Engineering in Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has developed functional, transplantable rat liver grafts. Another hot day for DelhiNEW DELHI - Monday will be another hot day in the Indian capital. The maximum temperature is predicted to be three notches above average at 43 degrees Celsius. The weather office said there was a possibility of light showers. |
