Drizzle in Delhi, more rains to comeNEW DELHI - Delhiites woke up to a pleasant Thursday with a slight drizzle in many parts of the city. Heavy rains are also expected in some areas, the weather office said. Ancient terror birds couldn’t float like a butterfly, but they could sting like Ali
Ancient birds jabbed at prey with axelike beaks Infant skeletons wrapped in 1930s newspapers found in Los Angeles apartment basement trunk
Infant skeletons found in Calif. basement trunk Idaho sugar beet farmers troubled by judge’s decision on genetically modified seeds
ID sugar beet farmers troubled by judge’s decision Uttarakhand asked to curb tourism in Corbett: RameshNEW DELHI - The Uttarakhand government has been asked to curb tourism in the popular Corbett Tiger Reserve, parliament was informed Wednesday. Over 17,000 hectares of national parks encroached: RameshNEW DELHI - Over 17,000 hectares of land belonging to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries has been encroached upon, parliament was informed Wednesday. Greenpeace touts renewable energy initiative to create jobs, solve SAfrica’s energy problems
Greenpeace pushes for renewable energy in SAfrica NASA: Space station back to full cooling after 3-spacewalk repairs, science work to resume
Space station cooling normally after spacewalk fix Searcy factory hiring 55 to produce energy-saving motors for heating and air conditioning use
Searcy company to produce ‘green’ electric motors Culinary traditions are challenged as Hong Kongers wage campaign against eating shark’s fin
Hong Kongers campaign against eating shark’s fin Muggy day in Delhi, rains expected ThursdayNEW DELHI - Muggy in the morning, the capital witnessed a few spells of rain in parts of the city later Wednesday reviving traffic snarls. More rains are expected Thursday, the weatherman said. Coral reefs off Indonesia dying at one of the fastest rates ever recorded
Indonesia’s coral reefs dying at alarming rate China tests space module for 2011 launchBEIJING - China has finished construction of its first module of an unmanned space station and is testing it for a launch in 2011, a military official has said. Deere 3Q profit soars 47 pct as US, Canadian farmers invest in large equipment; Europe lags
Deere 3Q profit up 47 pct on strong US farm sales Up to 85pc of new drugs do little good: StudyLONDON - A study has found that most drug companies are overstating the benefits of new drugs while downplaying their side effects. Just like humans, monkeys comfort each other post conflictLONDON - A new research by scientists in Italy has shown that monkeys who witness conflict often seek out the company of other bystanders - possibly as a way to relieve tension within the group as a whole. Girls who grow up with younger brothers ‘remain virgins for longer’LONDON - A new research has found that women who grow up with a younger brother tend to lose their virginity nearly two years later than otherwise because of their traditional care-giving roles. Lou Gehrig may have died of Lou Gehrig’s diseaseWASHINGTON - A new study has raised a question: did the baseball legend Lou Gehrig actually die of the disease that has come to bear his name, or a similar, newly discovered condition connected to repeated head injuries. Summer babies ‘more prone to ADHD’LONDON - A new study has shown that summer babies are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADHD) at school because their relative immaturity confuses doctors. 3 years old ‘Indian’ superbug not as horrible as feared: ExpertNew Delhi, August (ANI): An expert has said that the NDM-1 bacteria, which are resistant to almost all antibiotics, is already three years old and may not be as horrible as feared. What you flaunt online may haunt your job prospectsLONDON - What young people are today revealing so freely online might come to haunt their future job prospects. ‘Know-all’ Google may soon help people plan their lives, says CEOLONDON - The private lives of today’s youngsters are so out in open on the internet, that in future Google would know so much about its users, that the search engine will be able to help them plan their lives, said the company’s CEO. Scientists find 635-million-year-old animal fossilsSYDNEY - Scientists may have discovered the oldest ever fossils of animal bodies, primitive sponge like creatures that lived in ocean reefs about 635 million years ago. Scientists uncover oldest animal fossils in AustraliaLONDON - Scientists may have uncovered the oldest animal fossils in Australia. It is believed that the primitive sponge-like creatures lived in ocean reefs about 650 million years ago. ‘Graveyard’ shift affects quality of marriage: StudyWASHINGTON - Late night working shifts obviously disrupt life in many ways - a new study now examines their effect on marital union. Indian-origin scientist identifies breast cancer ‘culprit’WASHINGTON - A research team led by an Indian-origin scientist has identified an accomplice in breast cancer - a switch that can set off a cascade of reactions orchestrated by a cancer-causing gene. Eclipsed pulsar could be key to understanding compressed space matterWASHINGTON - NASA’s Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) has found the first fast X-ray pulsar to be eclipsed by its companion star. Cosmic accelerators discovered in Milky WayWASHINGTON - American and Japanese physicists have discovered evidence of “natural nuclear accelerators” at work in our Milky Way galaxy, based on an analysis of data from the world’s largest cosmic ray detector. Preschool kids use statistics to understand othersWASHINGTON - Preschool kids can figure out another person’s preferences by using-believe it or not-statistics. Jet makes marathon flights to uncover secrets of atmosphereLONDON - By flying nearly 50,000 kilometres between the Arctic Ocean and the Antarctic coast, a specially designed jet repeatedly sampled the air at a broad range of altitudes, thereby helping scientists in building the most detailed profile of the atmosphere yet. New pieces in ancient Roman map puzzle to be unearthedWASHINGTON - Archaeologists are all set to unearth several pieces of the world’s oldest and largest unsolved jigsaw puzzle- a 2,200-year-old map of Rome made of thousands of marble fragments-by next year. Here’s how you can promote brain healthWASHINGTON - An expert has suggested some activities that may enhance memory and promote overall brain health. City bees get richer diet than bees from farmlands: StudyLONDON - A recent study has suggested that a richer and healthier diet is available for bees in urban and suburban settings as compared to the ones in farmland settings. Russian wildfires shrink but smog still hangs over Moscow
Smog lingers over Russian capital MOSCOW — The number of wildfires in Russia has shrunk significantly, but clouds of acrid smog generated by them are still hanging over the Russian capital. Moons around ‘hot Jupiter’ can’t exist due to gravitational pullsWashington, Au6 18 (ANI): A new study has shown that any moons around the distant large planets would be stripped away by gravitational pulls. Evolution made human race more susceptible to diabetes: StudyWASHINGTON - Earlier humans with genes that were prone to type-1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis may have provided them with previously unknown benefits, as a result of which, over the years, the modern man has become more prone to some complex diseases, says a new study. Scientists admit goof up in oil spill report, say 80 pc oil still remainsWASHINGTON - Georgia scientists have said that their report, which said that the Gulf was mostly free of oil spill, was miscalculated and that 80 percent of the oil is still polluting the waters. Vitamin B may keep dementia at bayWASHINGTON - University of California-San Francisco researchers have conducted studies to look at the role B vitamins-B-6, B-12 and folate may play in preventing decline in brain function. Mystery of ‘beer goggles’ crackedWASHINGTON - Scientists have finally solved the mystery of ‘beer goggles’ - a phenomenon where less attractive people suddenly become more appealing when the onlooker has tipped back a pint or two. Spain hauls Google on Street ViewLONDON - Spain has taken on internet search giant Google over alleged privacy violations during Street View’s mapping. It’s official! Marriage and committed romance can buffer against stressWASHINGTON - Previous studies have shown that exchanging marital vows is good for people’s health, and now, a new study suggests that having that long-term commitment also alters hormones in a way that reduces stress. iPods, MP3 players linked to hearing loss in teensLONDON - An American research has suggested that iPods, MP3 players and increased exposure to live music have led to a surge in hearing loss in teens. ‘Hacker’ application on Facebook stealing users’ personal infoMELBOURNE - A new tool called Facebook Hacker is doing the rounds on the social networking website. The tool tricks users into sending their personal information to the sender. Eve - the mother of all humans, lived 200,000 years agoWASHINGTON - Eve, the maternal ancestor of all humans, lived about 200,000 years ago, confirms a new study. No concrete proof to pin Leh cloudburst on global warming: ExpertsLONDON - Two weeks back, a Himalayan desert town, Leh was ravaged by a fatal cloudburst - but scientists insist that there isn’t sufficient evidence to confirm that it occurred as a result of global warming. |
