Hot day ahead but thundershowers likelyNEW DELHI - Delhiites are likely to see a hot and humid day Sunday, though it could get cooler by night as the weatherman has predicted thundershowers. Baby killed, mother injured by falling tree branch in NYC’s Central Park Zoo
Falling branch kills baby in NYC’s Central Park US polar bear regulator acknowledges there’s little to do to stop loss of animals’ ice habitat
Polar bear overseer: few tools to stop melting ice Chimpanzee dies in Alipore zooKOLKATA - A 24-year-old male chimpanzee housed in the Alipore zoo here died Saturday after a prolonged illness, an official said. Documents show vast cleanup of Plum Island labs, land; some environmentalists are dubious
Documents show vast cleanup of Plum Island land After showers, Delhi burns againNEW DELHI - A day after it got the first spell of pre-monsoon showers, Delhi experienced another warm day Saturday, recording a maximum temperature of 41.6 degrees Celsius, the weatherman said. Power-from-waste project launched in DelhiNEW DELHI - In a little over a year from now, some homes in the capital will be lit up with power generated from household waste. The Delhi government Saturday launched a project to generate clean power from waste. ‘Doubters of human-caused climate change lack expertise’WASHINGTON - Scientists who are not convinced that human beings have contributed significantly to climate change have far less expertise and prominence in climate research than peers who are convinced, says a new study. Geoscientists call for reducing soot emissionsWASHINGTON - More aggressive action is required to reduce soot emissions in a bid to achieve climate policy goals such as those set forth in last December’s Copenhagen Accord, says a study. ISRO to launch university-built nano satelliteCHENNAI - The Indian space agency will be launching a nano satellite being built by the SRM University here after testing, an official Saturday said. New iPhone not that ‘gripping’ for left-handersLONDON - If you are a left-hander and planning to buy the new Apple iPhone 4, then think again-many new owners of the must-have mobile have said that it is not that good for left-handed people. Extracted wisdom teeth could be new stem cell reservoirsWASHINGTON - The wisdom teeth that you get removed might just prove to be a treasure trove for stem cell researchers-as extracted teeth could provide a non-controversial source of stem cells, according to a new Japanese study. Tiny micro-needles hold great promise for fighting chronic diseasesWASHINGTON - Tiny needles- much smaller than conventional hypodermic needles- hold great promise for use in portable medical devices for patients with chronic conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease or diabetes.hese microneedles cause less pain, tissue damage and skin inflammation for patients. Global wind-shift caused Earth’s last ice age to endWASHINGTON - A global shift in winds is what led to the end of Earth’s last ice age- an event that ushered in a warmer climate and the birth of human civilization. Gene behind four-leaf clover discoveredWASHINGTON - The gene that turns ordinary three-leaf clovers into the coveted and ‘lucky’ four-leaved ones has been found. Plants too show intelligence in capturing nutrientsTORONTO - Researchers have discovered that a plant’s strategy to capture nutrients in the soil is the outcome of integrating different types of information. How our inner clock copes up with jet lagWASHINGTON - In a rodent study, researchers have shown how individual “clock” genes and the internal clocks of the different organs synchronise with the new external time in the case of jet lag. ‘Doubters’ of climate change lack expertise: StudyWASHINGTON - Scientists who doubt that human beings have contributed significantly to climate change have far less expertise and prominence in climate research as compared to scientists who are convinced, according to a study led by Stanford researchers. Now, lizard-like robot that ’swims’ through sandLONDON - Scientists have designed a lizard-like robot that can ’swim’ through sand. The robot, which could help find people trapped in the loose debris resulting from an earthquake, is being called Scincus scincus by Daniel Goldman and Ryan Maladen’s team at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. New protein complex that regulates 4000 genes in fruit fly identifiedWASHINGTON - Scientists have identified a novel protein complex that regulates around 4000 genes in the fruit fly Drosophila and likely plays an important role in mammals, too. Mechanism that may trigger degenerative disease discoveredWASHINGTON - Scientists say that a mechanism, which regulates stem-cell differentiation in mice testes, suggests a similar process that may trigger degenerative disease in humans. New test for bladder cancer diagnosisWASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a novel assay to test for multiple tumor markers in bladder cancer. Vitamin D vital for cognitive functionWASHINGTON - Scientists have contributed to a limited but growing body of evidence of a link between vitamin D and cognitive function. Genomic analysis of prostate cancer unveiledWASHINGTON - Scientists have assembled the most comprehensive genomic analysis of prostate cancer to date. Holy grail of tree diversity lies in the soilLONDON - Unravelling one of life’s biggest mysteries, researchers have now found what exactly determines plant diversity in a forest- soil-borne pathogens. Lunar Eclipse 2010 In India Taking Place TonightPsychotropic drugs can cause birth defectsWASHINGTON - Using psychotropic medications during pregnancy increases the probability of birth defects, according to a new study. India to witness partial lunar eclipseNEW DELHI - A partial lunar eclipse will be visible from northeastern parts of the country Saturday as moon will be covered by the earth’s shadow. Activists blame Hong Kong’s ‘dysfunctional’ political system for failing to clean up dirty air
Hong Kong air pollution blamed on political system Friendships, family ties get better with ageWASHINGTON - Relationships get better with age as older adults are more willing to forgive and are less prone to conflicts with children and siblings, a new study says. Witnessing arrests may increase stress risk in kidsWASHINGTON - Witnessing the arrest of a household member can traumatize kids psychologically, a University of Illinois at Chicago has found. Why losing a loved one can be fatalLONDON - Ever wondered why the risk of dying increases among widows and widowers following their spouses’ death. Well, it seems scientists have found the answer. Adding antioxidants to anti-malarial treatment may prevent learning impairmentWASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered that adding antioxidant therapy to traditional anti-malarial treatment may prevent long-lasting cognitive impairment in cerebral malaria. Deep Impact Spacecraft to fly past Earth for the last timeWASHINGTON - NASA’s historic Deep Impact spacecraft, which is on its current University of Maryland-led EPOXI mission, will fly past Earth for the fifth and last time on Sunday, June 27th. New mechanism of bird flu virus transmission discoveredWASHINGTON - American researchers have discovered new way of avian influenza circulation and transmission. Scientists figure out what ended last ice ageWASHINGTON - The answer to what ended the last ice age, an event that ushered in a warmer climate and the birth of human civilisation, may be blowing in the winds. King Tut died from sickle-cell disease, not malaria: ExpertsLONDON - King Tutankhamun’s death was a result of sickle-cell disease, and not malaria - according to experts. Lucknow kids fund green mission with pocket moneyLUCKNOW - Children of their age usually prefer spending pocket money on junk food, enjoying a joyride in an amusement park, or buying a DVD of their favourite cartoons. But here’s a group that uses the pocket money to fund a green drive in the city. Thunderstorm likely but Delhi to be hotNEW DELHI - Delhiites can look forward to thunderstorms and light rains Saturday but the city might not get much respite from the heat thanks to the humidity, a weather official said. Cheers! Red wine could help prevent some eye diseasesWASHINGTON - Here’s another reason why red wine could be good for you - it contains an ingredient that has the potential to prevent some blinding diseases, according to a new study. |
