Grizzly kills man near Wyoming’s Yellowstone, apparently after being tranquilized for study
Grizzly kills man near Wyoming’s Yellowstone park Grizzly kills man outside Yellowstone, apparently soon after being tranquilized for study
Grizzly kills man near Yellowstone CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A grizzly bear killed a man just outside Yellowstone National Park, apparently just hours after researchers had trapped and tranquilized the animal. Scientists use airport body scanners to scan mummiesWASHINGTON - An international team of scientists are trying out a new technique of using airport body scanners to conduct tests on ancient mummies. Fiorina slams stimulus as failure for private sector, while her former company takes in $22M
Fiorina’s former company benefits from stimulus Major climate decisions brewing in obscure ozone treaty talks
Major climate decisions may come from ozone treaty Trial of Tibetan long in favor in Beijing exposes China’s growing pressure on intellectuals
China now pressuring Tibetans outside politics Government distances itself from controversial note on n-billNEW DELHI - The government Friday distanced itself from a note circulated at a parliamentary panel meeting on the nuclear liability bill, saying no sanction was given to the proposal for diluting a key clause in the controversial legislation. Three Mile Island now Pa.’s only nesting spot for peregrine falcons, bald eagles and ospreys
Three Mile Island now home to 3 rare birds of prey Food-frying grease in Anchorage turned into biodiesel for Alaska Waste trucks
Waste Anchorage grease turned into biodiesel It was hot in Himachal Friday: Weather officeSHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh continued to experience hot weather Friday with the day temperature crossing the 40 degree mark in Una town, a met official said. Heavy rains lash south MumbaiMUMBAI - South Mumbai was lashed by heavy rains for nearly two hours Friday and received nearly 70 mm of rain, weather officials said. Another hot day in Delhi, no respite in sightNEW DELHI - It was yet another hot and humid day in Delhi Friday with the maximum temperature touching the 42 degrees Celsius-mark, a weather official said. Dashing any hope of respite, the mercury is expected to rise further in the weekend. Japanese scientist wins Kyoto Prize for stem cell research without using embryos
Japan stem cell scientist wins Kyoto Prize Cold sensing in newborns develops two weeks after birthWASHINGTON - Cold sensing in the newborn develops well after birth, suggests a new American study. Boffins refine ways to bend light round cornersLONDON - Israeli scientists have demonstrated new ways to generate and control “Airy beams”. Future of commercial whaling ban in place 25 years rests with proud hunting nation, Japan
Future of commercial whaling ban rests with Japan Why do people perceive taste of salt differently?WASHINGTON - Genetics influence the way people like to have different levels of salt in the food they eat, says a study. Protein that modulates metabolic dysfunction in obesity identifiedWASHINGTON - A new American study has identified the protein that modulates metabolic dysfunction in obesity. 110-foot concrete bridge survives 8.0 earthquake simulationWASHINGTON - After conducting a series of eight earthquake simulations, a 110-foot long, 200-ton concrete bridge model at the University of Nevada, Reno managed to withstand a powerful jolting, which was three times the acceleration of the disastrous 1994 magnitude 6.9 Northridge, Calif. earthquake, and survived in good condition. Anxiety disorder common in people with Tourette syndromeWASHINGTON - Anxiety or panic disorder could be the most disabling psychiatric condition associated with adult Tourette syndrome (TS), according to a study. Key enzyme in melanoma cell development foundWASHINGTON - An enzyme, called human polynucleotide phosphorylase or hPNPaseold-35, discovered in 2003, could play a major role in preventing melanoma-the most serious type of skin cancer. Malaria as ancient as humanity, says studyLONDON - Malaria, the scourge of mankind, is as ancient as humanity itself and tens of thousands of years older than previously thought. Radiocarbon dating helps to nail down chronology of Egyptian kingsWASHINGTON - Using detailed radiocarbon analysis of short-lived plant remains from Egypt’s Old, Middle and New Kingdoms, scientists have developed a long and accurate chronology of ancient Egyptian dynasties that agrees with most previous estimates but also imposes some historic revisions. Carbon dioxide dictated global climate patterns of the pastWASHINGTON - Carbon dioxide has played a predominant role in dictating global climate patterns, according to a new study. Today is the happiest day of the year, says psychologistLONDON - Feeling happy today? Well, that’s because it’s the happiest day of the year, says a psychologist. Jab hope for osteoporosis sufferersLONDON - A jab to treat osteoporosis could soon be available on the NHS. Osteoporosis is a disease of bones that leads to an increased risk of fracturr. False body-image may cause unsafe weight-loss behaviourWASHINGTON - Normal weight and underweight teenaged girls who falsely believe they are overweight are at a high risk of unsafe weight-loss behaviour, says a new study. AP answers your questions on the news, from reporters in Gaza to using kudzu as biofuel
Ask AP: Kudzu as biofuel, reporting from Gaza Results of quantum dot research to pave way for more efficient solar cellsWASHINGTON - The efficiency of conventional solar cells could be boosted up to more than 60 per cent from the current limit of 30 percent, suggest findings from a new quantum dot research. Blueberries may benefit people with liver diseasesWASHINGTON - A new research indicates that blueberries could provide relief to patients suffering from liver diseases - especially hepatic fibrosis. Our brains ‘light up’ in delight when people agree with usWASHINGTON - Scientists claim that no matter how much we like to argue, we love it when people agree with us. Scientists identify link between obesity, salt-sensitivity, BPWASHINGTON - Scientists have identified one way in which obese people become susceptible to salt sensitivity and hypertension. Malaria threat as old as humanityWASHINGTON - A new research, which found that malaria is several thousand years older than previously thought, could help develop new strategies to control the disease. Men shy away from routine medical check-ups: US studyWASHINGTON - According to new statistics, only 57 percent U.S. men attend routine medical check-ups. Why autoimmune diseases go into remission during pregnancyWASHINGTON - A biological mechanism that affects the immune system is what makes many women experience remission of autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and uveitis during pregnancy, revealed a study. How mum’s kiss can protect newborns from infectionsWELLINGTON - Mum’s kiss could give newborn babies lifelong protection against sore throats and ear infections, found a world-first study in New Zealand. Pro-eating disorder websites classify anorexia and bulimia as diseasesWASHINGTON - Websites promoting eating disorders, like anorexia and bulimia, give users a platform to encourage each other, but, on the other hand, recognize eating disorders as a disease, says a study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Stanford University School of Medicine. Carbon dioxide dictates global climate patternWASHINGTON - Scientists have found the apparent role of carbon dioxide in the intensification of the Ice Ages and corresponding temperature changes in the tropical oceans. Stargazers’ delight meteor shower to wreck Hubble Space Telescope, ISSLONDON - The Hubble Space Telescope and the International Space Station could suffer heavy damage from the worst meteor storm in over a decade, NASA has warned. Fabled Bigfoot on verge of discovery, claims expertWASHINGTON - Bigfoot expert Billy Willard says he is on the verge of discovering the most fabled of cryptozoic beasts. Climate change will imperil food supply in AsiaLONDON - Climate change will drastically reduce the flow of snow and ice meltwater in the Himalayas, threatening the food security of more than 60 million Asians, warn ecological researchers. Mississippi river could fight Gulf oil spillWASHINGTON - There is finally a saviour for coastal wetlands of Louisiana, currently threatened by the Gulf oil spill - the Mississippi river. Rise in greenhouse gases linked to changes in ocean currentsWASHINGTON - A scientist has linked an increase in carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere to changes in the circulation and biological activity of the oceanic waters surrounding Antarctica. How lithium treats bipolar disorderWASHINGTON - Scientists have identified a possible mechanism for how lithium treats bipolar disorder. CO2 dictated global climate patternWASHINGTON - Carbon dioxide levels explain why temperatures in tropical oceans and arctic waters have changed together for the past 2.7 million years, says a study. |
