Three dead, thousands marooned in Chhattisgarh rainsRAIPUR - Two days of continuous rains in parts of Chhattisgarh, mainly the southern region of Bastar, have led to the death of three people and left thousands of people marooned, officials said Tuesday. Muggy day in Delhi, rains likelyNEW DELHI - Delhi experienced a muggy Tuesday morning as maximum humidity touched 100 percent. The weatherman said parts of the city could see some showers later in the day. Coast Guard: Swath of red tide found in NY Harbor, stretches for nearly 10 miles
Coast Guard: Swath of red tide found in NY Harbor Study says that up to a point, money really can improve happiness; $75K is the sweet spot
Report: Money can buy you happiness, to a point Rains bring on high humidity in DelhiNEW DELHI - After a spell of heavy rain in the morning, it was again a day of hot humid weather in the capital Monday as the maximum humidity touched 100 percent. Chavez’s support eroding in slum strongholds as hard times return and an election looms
Chavez’s base, the poor, wobbles as election looms Water also could become issue as utility seeks to build coal-fired power plant in SW Kansas
Water could be issue with western Kan. coal plant Indian nuclear scientist Homi Sethna deadMUMBAI - Renowned nuclear technocrat and scientist Homi N. Sethna died at his home here late Sunday, official sources said Monday. Germany’s Merkel praises deal to extend operations for country’s 17 nuclear power plants
Germany’s Merkel praises extending nuclear energy Stephen Hawking Refutes GodDenmark’s privately built rocket fails to lift offLONDON - Two Danish space enthusiasts have failed in their first attempt to send a privately built rocket into space, a media report said Monday. Stem cell researcher, Brazilian mathematician and father of micro-history win Balzan prizes
Japanese stem cell researcher wins Balzan prize Genetic catalyst behind human diversity discoveredLONDON - In a new research scientists have explained the genetic catalyst responsible for the diversity present between different generations of people. Growing number of Cambodia vultures offer hope for endangered scavengersWASHINGTON - While vultures across Asia are on the verge of extinction, the vultures of Cambodia are apparently increasing in number, providing a beacon of hope for these threatened scavengers, say experts. Now, a plastic that can heal itselfMELBOURNE - It seems that a chemistry team in the US has found the key to producing a plastic that can heal itself. Indian nuclear scientist Home Sethna deadMUMBAI - Renowned nuclear technocrat and scientist Homi N. Sethna died at his home here late Sunday, official sources said Monday. New study provides answers to obesity trinityWASHINGTON - A new study provides three ways to de-program the 1950s obesity trinity underlying the current obesity epidemic and protect future generations from its health consequences. CT scan more effective in parallel breast and bone cancer detectionWASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that PET/CT scanning might be more effective at detecting breast tumours that have reached nearby bones. New breed of pineapple has double Vitamin CMELBOURNE - Australian scientists have come up with a new breed of pineapple that has twice as much Vitamin C as regular pineapple. Ads for prostitution and erotic services still visible on CraigslistWASHINGTON - Craigslist website might have self-censored the Adult Services section of its website, but ads alluding to sexual services and prostitution can still be seen in the Casual Encounters section of the site. Global warming to vest northern countries with great economic powerLONDON - Global warming will vest northern countries like Canada and Scandinavia with great economic powers, says a senior academic. Declare Shivalik a biosphere reserve, says PunjabCHANDIGARH - The Punjab government Monday asked the union government to declare the Shivalik ranges as a ‘biosphere reserve’ area. Bio-piracy is biggest concern, says Jairam RameshCHANDIGARH - Bio-piracy, which is gradually robbing India of its precious assets and rich bio-diversity, has emerged as one of the biggest concerns before the union environment and forests ministry. Comet-impact may not have killed mammoths, claim expertsLONDON - The theory that a space impact was responsible for extinction of at least 17 groups of large animals including mammoths and great bears, can be discounted, claims a new study. Mobile charging stations to ensure electric cars never run out of batteryLONDON - Drivers, who are fearing they could be left stranded if the battery of their electric vehicles run out of charge, can now breath a sigh of relief, for researchers have now devised a solution to the problem- portable charging stations. Backstabbing bacteria ditch dangerous pals to help lessen infectionWASHINGTON - Backstabbing bacterial cells that act in their own interests and do not cooperate with their infection-causing colleagues can actually reduce the severity of infection. Healthy eating not only ensures good-health, but successful careers tooWASHINGTON - Eating healthy and living well is a bigger issue than your waistline- poor dietary habits can also take a toll on your careers, claims a new study. Why food poisoning can be so unpredictableWASHINGTON - Researchers have revealed how despite being exposed to bacteria in our food, which could cause food poisoning, we don’t always become ill? Now, parents use ‘digital’ grounding disciplinary toolWASHINGTON - In our digital age, even parents have adopted high tech art of family discipline-by snatching cellphones, blocking Facebook pages, pulling the plug on PlayStation. First landing on 34-year-old UFO airport in FranceMELBOURNE - After as many as 34 years, a village in France that built the country’s only council-funded UFO landing pad has received its first craft. Alzheimer’s disease caused by brain ‘rust’, says Oz scientistMELBOURNE - Australian scientists have revealed that accumulation of brain “rust” is a cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Delving deeper into the relationship between youth and digital cultureWASHINGTON - A new thesis explores the relationship between Internet and today’s youth, and how they learn and socialise through new technologies. New ‘pigment noise’ technology could identify century-old coloursWASHINGTON - Identifying the composition of pigments in century-old artworks could be made easier soon, with the discovery of a new technology called photoacoustic infrared spectroscopy. Bee decline could slash food output, finds studyLONDON - The double impact of decline in bee numbers and global warming is not only cutting down plant pollination but will also badly impact global food output. ‘Jailbreak’ bacteria can cause heart diseaseWASHINGTON - Researchers have found that plaque-causing bacteria can jailbreak from the mouth into the bloodstream and increase your risk of heart attack. Farmlands hacked out of tropical forests, finds studyWASHINGTON - More than half a million square miles of new farmland - an area as big as Alaska - was created in the developing world between 1980 and 2000. Toyota Prius is best-selling car in Japan for August, 16th month in a row, but sales may fade
Toyota Prius top-selling car in Japan for August Climate change may lead to decline in bee pollinationWASHINGTON - A new study has indicated that decline in the population of bees and other flower-visiting animals may also lead to decline in pollination. New plant-mimicking photovoltaic cells that self-repair sun damageLONDON - MIT scientists have developed new self-assembling photovoltaic technology that can not only mimic a plant’s ability to convert sunlight into energy but also repair itself from damage that occurs due to constant sunlight. New discovery could stop stem-cell loss during cancer therapyLONDON - Loss of stem cells during chemotherapy or radiation therapy is the main side effect for human cancer patients, leading to anaemia, appetite and weight loss. But a new discovery could change that soon. Why bird flu didn’t become a pandemicWASHINGTON - A new study has revealed that why irrespective of the 2005 outbreak of the H5N1 ‘bird flu’ virus in South East Asia, it didn’t’ turn into a pandemic. World’s toughest bacterium discoveredWASHINGTON - It seems scientists have discovered the world’s toughest bacterium, which can survive massive exposures to gamma-radiation, ultraviolet radiation, desiccation, and other agents that kill cells by generating reactive oxygen species (ROS). Longer is definitely betterWASHINGTON - Why would you choose a 5000 year-old painting better over a 100-year-old? You would most probably believe the older, the better - which seems to be a rule of thumb when it comes to deciding the worth of something, says a new study. Tar balls from Goa beaches to be incineratedPANAJI - Tonnes of slimy tar balls which have been washed ashore to Goa’s famed beaches over the last week will now be collected and sent to oil refinery for incineration. |
