Another hot morning in Delhi, rains likelyNEW DELHI - Delhi saw another hot morning Sunday with the mercury heading upwards but the weatherman predicted light rains towards the evening. Vietnam welcomes US nuclear supercarrier amid concerns over South China Sea
Former enemies US, Vietnam now military mates Ammonia leak causes trouble on spacewalkWASHINGTON - Two astronauts spent more than eight hours outside the International Space Station (ISS), but were unable to make much progress fixing a broken cooling system after part of it proved difficult to disconnect and leaked dangerous ammonia. Space station astronauts fall short on urgent repairs, ammonia leak triggers bigger problem
3rd spacewalk needed to restore cooling system Space station astronauts fall short on urgent spacewalking repairs, no time to remove bad pump
Space station astronauts fall short on repairs Sultry day for Delhi Saturday, rains likely SundayNEW DELHI - It was a hot and humid day for residents of the national capital Saturday in the absence of rains, but some respite is likely Sunday with showers predicted. British campaigner drives green bus in KolkataKOLKATA - The sudden increase in the number of vehicles in the country has increased the carbon emission footprint — amount of carbon released by an activity — to five-six tonnes per capita per year, British environmental campaigner Andy Pag said here Saturday. Heavy rain predicted in Himachal, rivers in spateSHIMLA - The hills of Himachal Pradesh may experience heavy rainfall in the next two days, a weather official said Saturday. ‘Clean Delhi Drive’ to be launched in schools, collegesNEW DELHI - In an initiative to sensitise and educate students about keeping the environment clean and healthy, a drive will be launched Monday across schools and colleges of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). Whales’ ’sense of smell’ may shed light on how they locate preyLONDON - Scientists have revealed a previously undiscovered ability of bowhead whales’ to smell the air - a finding that could change the understanding of how they locate prey. Adapting to warming could worsen climate changeWASHINGTON - A new study has concluded that the way humanity reacts to climate change may do more damage to many areas of the planet than climate change itself unless we plan properly. Where on Earth did life start?WASHINGTON - Scientists are exploring the truth behind the hypothesis that ‘life began between mica sheets’. First space humanoid robot to tweet about his adventuresTORONTO - The first humanoid robot to visit space, Robonaut 2, will not only help out astronauts at the International Space Station in maintenance work, but would also tweet about his adventures in space.s part of their mission to increase interest in space exploration, NASA engineers have created a Twitter account for Robonaut 2. First satellite measurement of Amazon floodplain water volumeWASHINGTON - Scientists have been able to collect satellite measurements of the amount of water that rises and falls annually in the Amazon River floodplain. New rapid technique enables successful, fast human stem cell purificationWASHINGTON - A breakthrough technique enabled UCSF researchers to successfully and rapidly purifying one type of embryonic stem cell from a mix of many different types of embryonic stem cells in the culture dish. Population based segregation of voters make them struggle at ballot boxWASHINGTON - When a county’s residents are carved into separate districts simply to maintain a numerical parity, many end up struggling at the ballot box, found a new US study. Ice chunk ‘4 times Manhattan’s size’ breaks away from Greenland glacierWASHINGTON - A researcher from University of Delaware has reported that a huge chunk of ice, 4 times that of Manhattan’s size, has broken away from a Greenland glacier. Gem-encrusted gold tiger from Tipu Sultan’s throne to go under the hammerLONDON - A gem-encrusted gold finial from the throne of 18th century Indian ruler Tipu Sultan is being put up for auction after it was discovered at a Scottish home. New mechanism controls efficacy of marijuana-like substance in brainLONDON - A newly discovered molecular mechanism helps control the amount and effectiveness of a substance that mimics an active ingredient in marijuana. New material that turns oil into solid gel could help clean Gulf spill messWASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a new material containing soap like molecules, that can turn oil into a solid gel - a property that could help clean the Gulf oil spill mess. Space station astronauts tackle urgent spacewalking repairs, going after broken cooling system
Space station astronauts tackle urgent repair job US-Vietnam nuke deal unlikely to include no-enrichment pledge; critics say US backtracking
US-Vietnam nuke deal will likely allow enrichment No ring around Saturn moon, study showsWASHINGTON - Challenging earlier observations, researchers at Cornell University in New York have claimed that Saturn’s small moon Rhea doesn’t really have any solid structures encircling the natural satellite. Vertical pupils help snakes stalk their preyLONDON - Vertical pupils don’t just help snakes see at night, but also help them stalk prey without being seen. UK scientists to study coolest life forms on EarthWASHINGTON - British scientists are planning to travel to one of the coldest places on Earth - an expedition that, they believe, will help them understand how life could exist on other planets in our Solar System. Artificial bee eye could improve visual navigation in mobile robotsWASHINGTON - Scientists have created an imaging system that mimics a honeybee’s field of view. Neanderthals’ cosy bedroom with hearth and grass beds unearthedWASHINGTON - Remains of an apparent Neanderthal cave sleeping chamber have been unearthed, complete with a hearth and nearby grass beds that might have once been covered with animal fur. Popeye cartoons, tasting parties boost vegetable intake in kidsWASHINGTON - Worried about your kids not eating enough veggies through the day? Well, then show him Popeye cartoon, organise tasting parties and involve them while you cook food for the family. Being beautiful doesn’t always pay offWASHINGTON - While being beautiful may have opened a lot of doors for you, getting a job may not be as easy, according to a new study. NASA plans to visit asteroid predicted to hit EarthWASHINGTON - Last week experts warned of an eminent collision between an asteroid and Earth. Now, NASA is planning to visit the space object. |
