Sultry morning for Delhi, rains expectedNEW DELHI - Delhiites woke up to a muggy morning Saturday with the weather office predicting rains during the day. Xcel Energy unveils plans to cut power plant emissions
Xcel Energy unveils plan to cut plant emissions ‘Research hunt’ for wolves dropped after feds balk; Montana and Idaho explore other options
‘Research hunt’ for wolves dropped as feds balk Early returns on new rules for Northeast fishermen show total catch down and revenues up
Catch down, revenues up for Northeast fishermen Energy Department auditor finds efficiency funds for cities, states going largely unspent
Gov’t auditor: Efficiency funds going unspent World experiences second hottest July on record, hottest first 7 months of year
Trend continues with second hottest July on record Feds propose lifting suspension on oil and gas leases in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota
Feds would lift block on oil leases in MT, ND, SD BLM probes death of foal at CA-NV roundup; may have been shot before wild horse gather began
BLM probes foal death at CA-NV wild horse roundup Monsoon subdued over country during last week: Met officeNEW DELHI - The southwest monsoon was subdued over many parts of the country during the last week with rainfall deficiency of 26 percent, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Friday. Rains lash Delhi, more predictedNEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed parts of the capital Friday providing Delhiites much needed relief from the hot and humid weather. The met office said the denizens can look forward to a pleasant weekend with more rains expected Saturday. Global warming gets Australian fish movingSYDNEY - Climate change is good for some species of sea fish but bad for others, researchers in Australia said Friday. Developed nations’ currency notes have less bacteriaSYNDEY - Researchers have found currency notes in developed countries to have fewer bacteria than money in poorer countries. Legless android to become first human-like robot in spaceLONDON - Conspicuous by his powerful white torso, the legless android named Robonaut 2 seems to be straight out of Star Wars movies. ‘Fused’ people willing to die, kill for their causeWASHINGTON - People with strong emotional ties to their countries or groups are not only willing, but eager, to sacrifice themselves or kill for a cause. Now, a robotic wheelchair that will teach kids how to ‘drive’WASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a robotic wheelchair that will help disabled children learn to ‘drive.’ Ancient Phoenician city may have been ‘relocated’WASHINGTON - By studying ancient maps and records, scholars at Britain’s University of Oxford have found that the site for an ancient city called Auza-the earliest African city of the Phoenician civilization that existed 3,500 years ago-might have been in a different spot than was believed. Men and women adopt suicidal behaviours expected within culturesWASHINGTON - In US, men and women adopt suicidal tendencies that are expected of them within their cultures, according to a psychologist. Wireless systems in cars may compromise drivers’ privacy, pose security threatWASHINGTON - The advent of new wireless technologies in cars might compromise a driver’s privacy and pose a security threat, warn researchers at Rutgers University. Three citizen scientists discover new radio pulsarWASHINGTON - Three citizen scientists-an American couple and a German-have discovered a new radio pulsar hidden in data gathered by the Arecibo Observatory. Fermi makes ’shocking’ discovery of gamma rays coming from a novaWASHINGTON - For the first time, astronomers using NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have detected gamma-rays from a nova- a finding that stunned observers and theorists alike. Playboy forced to cover up in iPads due to Steve Jobs’ anti-porn policyLONDON - Hugh Hefner has promised to cover up the girls on Playboy’s iPad version in compliance with Steve Jobs’ strict no-nudity policy at Apple. New drug shows promise against ovarian and breast cancerLONDON - An international consortium of researchers has shown that an investigational drug, Olaparib, can reduce the size of tumors in women with advanced hereditary ovarian cancer with BRCA gene mutations. Couples who pray together really do stay togetherWASHINGTON - Couples who share religious practices tend to be happier than those who don’t, according to a new study. How maternal exposure to flu ups schizophrenia risk in offspringWASHINGTON - Kids born to mothers who suffered from flu, viruses and other infections during pregnancy have about a 1.5 to 7 times increased risk for schizophrenia. And now, a new study out of Temple University has examined what’s behind that link. Digital drug peddlers preying on teens using iDosesSYDNEY - The iDose, an audio file that gives the same stimulation as methamphetamine, cocaine, crack, is being used by digital drug peddlers to prey on teens. Hydro projects could make Ravi river stretch disappearSHIMLA - It meanders through the country’s history and hills, but Himachal Pradesh’s prominent Ravi river may soon lose some of its glory. A 67-km long stretch will simply disappear in the next couple of years in Chamba district as its flow will be diverted through tunnels to pave way for hydropower generation projects. Federal cleanup of former toxic mine site in Idaho draws local opposition
Superfund cleanup in Idaho draws local opposition New species of monkey with red, bushy beard found in Amazon rainforestWASHINGTON - A new species of monkey with a red, bushy beard has been discovered in the Colombian section of the Amazon rain forest, say conservationists. Rs.8,000 fine for stray cattle in GurgaonCHANDIGARH - Stray cattle are clearly not helping Gurgaon, a satellite town of the national capital, to project itself as a Millennium City. So, town authorities have now decided to come down heavily on the owners of stray cattle. Calif. raw almond producers fight federal regulations, say rules aimed at safety aren’t needed
Raw almond producers fight fed rules FRESNO, Calif. — Glenn Anderson decided to make a change when he followed in his father’s footsteps by growing almonds near the Central Valley town of Hilmar — he stopped using pesticides and pasteurizing the nuts. Protein that controls liver stem cells, prevents tumor development foundWASHINGTON - Scientists have found that a protein known to be involved in a rare hereditary cancer syndrome may have a role in the regulation of liver stem cells and the development of liver cancer. Depression ‘dampens sense of smell’LONDON - Can’t smell the roses? Well, maybe you’re depressed, says a new study, which has found that the part of depressed people’s brain responsible for the sense of smell is smaller than normal. Launch of Facebook ‘panic button’ prompts surge in abuse reportsLONDON - Ever since the launch of the Facebook ‘panic button’ last month, more than 200 users of the social networking site have reported suspicious behaviour. First Trojan asteroid found in gravitational ‘dead zone’WASHINGTON - The first Trojan asteroid, 2008 LC18, has been found in a difficult-to-detect stability region at Neptune, called the Lagrangian L5 point. Nano-hairpin probe successfully measures electrical activity of cellsLONDON - Scientists have succeeded in using a nanometre-scale probe disguised as part of a biological membrane to infiltrate and monitor a living cell. Going, going … but still here: Vt. landscape auction selling conservation, with a twist
Auction offers pieces of country for conservation Watch Meteor Shower Tonight
Video quality doesn’t matter when you’re enjoying what you’re watchingWASHINGTON - Video quality is not that important when you’re enjoying what you’re watching, a new research has revealed. Father-son relationship may play role in later-life stressWASHINGTON - A new study has found that boys who recall happy times with their father grow up more emotionally stable and resistant to stress. Novel genetic pathway for alcoholism foundWASHINGTON - Scientists have pinpointed a novel mutation in a mouse gene, which could provide new insights into the genetic roots of alcoholism in humans. |
