Another rainy day in Delhi, more showers likelyNEW DELHI - Monday morning saw heavy, incessant rains in Delhi, causing waterlogging that slowed down traffic in many areas. The weatherman said there would be more showers as the day progressed. Flicker of trouble? Backyard volunteers help scientists track possible firefly decline
Backyard volunteers helping track firefly numbers California once a leader in waste-to-energy technology has fallen behind the rest of the world
Greenest state behind the waste-to-energy race New ways to kill wolves sought despite species’ return to endangered list
Endangered or not, wolf killings set to expand Sporadic rains lash Delhi, more to comeNEW DELHI - Delhiites experienced a pleasant and wet Sunday with sporadic rains lashing the city throughout the day and once again flooding the low-lying areas. Parents’ preference for nutritious food withers when buying for kidsWASHINGTON - New research shows that parents’ preference for nutritious foods goes down to 50 percent when they’re selecting products for the kids, rather than for themselves. Mass extinctions “change evolution rules”WASHINGTON - A new study from Macquarie University has analyzed why global mass extinctions occur - whether they are just short-term diversions in life’s preordained course, or spring up completely new paths of evolution. Researchers link mutated protein to tumour growthWASHINGTON - While working on mice, Johns Hopkins researchers discovered a protein that is a major target of a gene that, when mutated in humans, causes tumors to develop on nerves associated with hearing, as well as cataracts in the eyes. 10 of 18 penguin species experience further serious population declineWASHINGTON - Ten of the planet’s eighteen penguin species have experienced further serious population decline, warn Penguin biologists from around the world. Mobile phones, Internet essential in building democraciesWASHINGTON - A study has found that digital media, such as mobile phones and the Internet, have become all but essential in building democracies. Last surviving dodo lived in Oxford?LONDON - Dodo, an extinct flightless bird that existed in the forests of Mauritius, was last seen in Oxford in Britain, claims a new book. Indian toilet model to be used in AfghanistanNEW DELHI - Low-cost lavatory technique, developed by an Indian NGO, will be adopted by the US Army to build public toilets in Afghanistan, a senior US military official said. Shimla’s historic Ridge again caves inSHIMLA - A portion of the historic Ridge here again caved in Sunday due to heavy rains for the past few days, officials said. Expert says bird flu still a pandemic danger, warns against complacency after swine flu fizzle
Expert warns of complacency after swine flu fizzle More water released from Bhakra DamCHANDIGARH - More water was released from the Bhakra Dam into the Satluj river Sunday as its spillways were opened to maintain the water level in the reservoir. Long-term impact of drug use - ‘Brain damage’SYDNEY - A new research on ecstasy, ice and speed users in Australia has uncovered tell-tale signs of brain damage. Want to have a baby girl? ‘Quit salt and bananas’LONDON - Want to have a daughter? Well, then quit bananas and go on a diet of beans and hard cheese, say scientists. Data from Chandrayaan moon mission to go publicBANGALORE - Voluminous scientific data, including rare images of the moon, from India’s maiden lunar mission Chandrayaan-1 will be made public by the year-end. Egg-laying lizards on verge giving live birthsLONDON - Scientists have caught up with lizards about to abandon egg-laying for live births in an evolutionary leap. Now, make a bright fashion statement with LED-studded skirt!LONDON - Fashionistas can now make a bright fashion statement - by donning a LED-studded fabric that gets lit up by wearer’s own movements. How did animals evolve personalities?LONDON - Just like humans, animals too have personalities - consistent behavioural patterns. But how did they evolve? Craigslist dumps ‘adult service’ adsNEW YORK - The popular website for classified ads Craigslist has blocked access to its ‘adult services’ section. Heavy September rains in Delhi, more forecastNEW DELHI - Heavy rains lashed the national capital Sunday morning, bringing down the temperature and causing the usual flooding of city streets. How cancer ‘eats patients alive’WASHINGTON - Scientists have proposed a new theory about how cancer cells grow and survive. The finding could help researchers design better diagnostics and therapies to target high-risk cancer patients. Spitzer Telescope spots mix of asteroids near EarthWASHINGTON - NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope has revealed a colourful mixed bunch of asteroids, with a surprisingly wide array of compositions, much like an assorted box of candies. |
