False killer whale group recommends ideas to prevent Hawaii longline fishery snaggings
Group has ideas to prevent Hawaii dolphin bycatch California judge approves discovery plan in lawsuits over alleged Toyota defects
Ca. judge approves discovery plan in Toyota case Official: Odds for Alaska gas line improve with federal legislation pushing US to natural gas
Scientific petition cries wolf; seeks fed protection for the predators across historic range
Petition seeks to have wolves howl across US Report says warmer climate, increased demand raises water shortage risk in counties across US
Report: Warmer climate puts water supplies at risk EPA takes new look at natural gas drilling, water issues key to nation’s energy future
EPA takes new look at gas drilling, water issues Senators remain unable to muster enough votes for a bill to set prices on greenhouse gases
Ind. enviromental group appeals ArcelorMittal landfill permit for plant along Lake Michigan
Ind. environmental group appeals landfill permit Dead penguins washing up in Brazil; biologists say they’re starving, trying to figure out why
Hundreds of dead penguins dot Brazil’s beaches Wireless broadband network set to launch next year, competing with Verizon and AT&T
Wireless broadband network set to launch next year Green Dot and other IPOs expected this week could extend winning streak from Friday
This week’s IPOs could create hot streak NEW YORK — The IPOs of debit card provider Green Dot Corp., Chinese software services supplier Camelot Information Systems Inc. and clean technology company Ameresco Inc., expected this week, could extend Friday’s strong performance into a hot streak. Toyota gets another federal grand jury subpoena; latest is for documents about steering rods
Toyota subpoenaed by US grand jury over steering Summary Box: IEA says China has now surpassed US as the world’s biggest energy consumer
Summary Box: China surpasses US as top energy user Scanty monsoon, soaring mercury in OrissaBHUBANESWAR - Scanty monsoon rains and soaring mercury levels have led to sweltering heat in Orissa, with most places recording maximum temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, an official said Tuesday. Mining industry sues EPA, corps over Appalachian coal permits
Mine industry sues over Appalachian permits ‘Don’t tag India with China in emission targets’CHENNAI - India should ensure it is not clubbed with China in carbon emission mitigation efforts as this will be costly for the country, a leading economist Tuesday warned. Delhi approves project to keep Yamuna sewage-freeNEW DELHI - The Delhi cabinet Tuesday approved a Rs.1,358 crore Yamuna Interceptor Sewer Project to contain pollution levels in the river. Still standing: Florida fruit stand started by 6-year-old boy celebrates its 50th anniversary
Fla. fruit stand begun by boy celebrates 50 years Heart transplant recipient’s efforts on Mt. Kenya, Africa’s 2nd-highest peak, foiled by cold
Heart transplant climber turned back on Mt. Kenya Rains lash Delhi, chaos rules roadsNEW DELHI - Commuters once again had a harrowing time on Delhi roads Tuesday as incessant rains led to water-logging, resulting in traffic snarls and breakdown of vehicles in many areas. The Met office forecast more showers Wednesday. Centre orders feasibility study of hydro projects on Bhagirathi, AlaknandaNEW DELHI - The environment ministry Tuesday ordered a feasibility study of proposed hydroelectric projects on the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers in Uttarakhand. China surpasses US as the world’s biggest energy consumer, International Energy Agency says
China surpasses US as world’s top energy consumer How war-related acute stress affects behaviourWASHINGTON - People confronted with acute stress, say rocket attacks, tend to dissociate from threats instead of becoming more vigilant, according to Tel Aviv University researchers. Now, computer program that can predict bacteria’s movesWASHINGTON - Scientists are using computers to find how one strain of dangerous bacteria might mutate in the same way a master chess player tries to foresee an opponent’s strategies. Stem cells made by reprogramming don’t completely let go of their pastLONDON - Adult cells that have been reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) do not completely let go of their past, perhaps limiting their ability to function as a less controversial alternative to embryonic stem cells for basic research and cell replacement therapies, according to new research. ‘World’s largest lake may hit record high temperature’WASHINGTON - The world’s largest lake, Lake Superior, is on its way to clocking record high temperatures this season, thanks to low ice cover last winter. Toyota gets grand jury subpoena for documents related to problem with steering rods
Toyota subpoenaed by federal grand jury TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. said Tuesday it has been subpoenaed by a federal grand jury in New York to submit documents related to problems with rods that connect a vehicle’s steering system to its front wheels. Man claims aliens targeted his home with meteoritesLONDON - A man whose house has been hit by tiny meteorites six times believes he is being targeted by aliens. US Navy tests laser to shoot down dronesLONDON - Laser beams have been used for the first time in naval warfare to shoot down aircraft. Tuning cocaine addiction in miceWASHINGTON - A new study has found that reducing the abundance of a set of microRNAs-small bits of genetic material that influence gene expression-reduces the urge for a cocaine fix in mice. Breast cancer cells control multiple genes in response to estrogenWASHINGTON - Breast cancer cells regulate many genes at once in response to the hormone estrogen, resulting in the silencing of 14 genes at one time. People prefer positive relationships to ensure stable social networksWASHINGTON - Proving an 80-year-old psychological theory called Structural Balance Theory, researchers have found that individuals tend to avoid stress-causing relationships and prefer positive relationships in a society, resulting in more stable social networks. Eating lunch off toilet seats safer than office desk!WELLINGTON - Having lunch off a toilet seat is safer than a typical office desk, according to an American microbiologist. Seeking medical advice online can lead you astrayWASHINGTON - If you are among those who look for medical symptoms online for every problem, then beware, for at least 20 percent of the time your search will lead you astray, according to a new study. ‘Runaway’ development could compromise function of the aging brainWASHINGTON - “Runaway” development in the brain is a potentially significant factor in age-related loss of function, found a new study. ‘Yoga meditation music helps cats relax’LONDON - Cats relax better if they are played yoga meditation music. When they are unwell, cats become less stressed when they listen to relaxing music, a study shows. Obama, urging federal workers to cut pollution, encourages less driving and business travel
Polymer synthesis to pave way for more energy-efficient electronicsWASHINGTON - Television and computer screens are set to get brighter, clearer and more energy-efficient, thanks to a process developed by a team of American and Canadian scientists. Flower power also makes tropics cooler, wetterWASHINGTON - The world is a cooler, wetter place thanks to flowering plants. The effect is particularly pronounced in the Amazon basin, where replacing flowering plants with non-flowering varieties would result in an 80 percent decrease in the area covered by ever-wet rainforest, says a new study. Tides bring oil _ and resentment _ to Florida, lone Gulf holdout on offshore drilling
In Fla., resentment washes ashore along with oil Chaos rules Delhi roads as rains continueNEW DELHI - Commuters once again had a harrowing time on Delhi roads Tuesday with water-logging after rains resulting in traffic snarls and breakdown of vehicles in many areas. ‘Misinformed’ women fear the ‘morning after’ pillSYDNEY - Women fear using the “morning after” pill, owing to misinformation about how it works and where they can get it, revealed reproductive health experts. New technology reveals autism’s unique vocal signatureWASHINGTON - A new automated vocal analysis technology could revolutionize the screening for autism spectrum disorders and language delay, according to a new study. Cool roofs and pavements may help fight global warmingWASHINGTON - Light-coloured cool rooftops and roads can curb carbon emissions and combat global climate change, found a new study by searchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Kazakh archaeologists discover grave of ‘The Sun Lord’ASTANA - Archaeologists have discovered the grave of a gold-clad ancient Scythian warrior, also known as “The Sun Lord.” |
