Massive amounts of oil at bottom of Gulf of Mexico: ReportWASHINGTON - There is new evidence that massive amounts of crude oil are sitting at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, a finding that could further undermine the US government’s insistence that most of the BP Plc oil spill has been cleaned up or evaporated. EPA official says agency working with Texas companies on truce over touchy permitting issues
Official: EPA, Texas working on permit solution Audit: South Carolina radioactive waste cleanup will cost $1.5 billion more than expected
SC radioactive waste program runs $1.5B over plan Boeing gets $1.24 billion extension to space station contract with NASA
Boeing gets $1.24B extension to space station deal Federal judge says BLM must release names, addresses of grazing permit holders across the West
Judge: BLM must release names of permit holders Pa. governor looking into state intel bulletin on environmental activists
Pa. gov. looking into intel report on activists Endangered short-tailed albatross dies after being caught on commercial fish hook off Alaska
Endangered bird dies on longline fishing hook Cloudy day in Delhi, rains likely WednesdayNEW DELHI - There were no rains in Delhi Tuesday though the sky mostly remained cloudy. The met office, however, has forecast showers Wednesday. Montana DEQ director to meet with officials in Park County on hauling mine waste
Montana DEQ director to meet with Wyo. officials Groups mount new challenge to Ruby natural gas pipeline route across Utah, northern Nevada
Groups mount new challenge to Ruby pipeline plan IT@School to enroll 60 lakh Kerala students under UID projectTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The IT@School project will provide close to six million students in Kerala with the Unique Identity Number, as part of the central government’s UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) initiative, in this academic year itself, an official said Tuesday. ‘Deflection poses no threat to Bhakra Dam’CHANDIGARH - The 1.05-inch deflection in the Bhakra dam poses no threat to the structure and it is being monitored regularly, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) said Tuesday. India to launch four satellites in DecemberCHENNAI - The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to launch four satellites within a span of one week in December, a top space scientist said Tuesday. Yamuna above danger mark, may rise more before recedingNEW DELHI - The water level in the Yamuna river was 70 cm above the danger mark Tuesday as it rose slightly to reach 205.53 metres, an official said, adding that it would rise a little further before eventually receding. Water released from Himachal’s Pong dam into BeasSHIMLA - An additional 15,000 cusecs of water was released from Himachal Pradesh’s Pong dam into the Beas river as the reservoir-level neared the danger mark. This is the first time in 15 years that the spillways were opened as a precautionary measure. 14 large space rocks found beyond NeptuneWASHINGTON - A team of astronomers have found a cache of 14 large space rocks beyond the orbit of Neptune while sifting through archival observations from the Hubble Space Telescope. Female marine snails hide sex to avoid horny malesWASHINGTON - A new research has revealed that female marine snails trick amorous males when they don’t want to have sex. Kids and adults do not see world the same wayWASHINGTON - Children are innocent, at least till 12, as they are unable to merge information received through different senses and make image of the visual world, like adults. Arctic fox joins polar bear on endangered species listLONDON - Arctic foxes are the new entry in the list of animals that are facing extinction due to global warming. New hope for heart attack patientsLONDON - A major drug trial has brought scientists closer to making a drug that could prevent thousands of deaths from heart attacks. Biomarkers in blood serum could classify individuals with Alzheimer’sWASHINGTON - Biomarkers in blood serum can be combined with clinical information to accurately classify patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new research. Brain stimulation ‘helps paralyzed stroke patients regain motor function’WASHINGTON - In a new study, scientists found that the condition of stroke patients who were left partially paralysed improved after they received a simple and non-invasive method of brain stimulation. Rare Roman suit of armour discovered at South Wales digLONDON - Archaeologists have discovered an entire suit of Roman armour and some weapons during digging at a site in south Wales. Water that looks and smells bad may be toxicWASHINGTON - If water present in a lake or reservoir has earthy or musty odours and has blue-green algae, then it is not fit for use, a new study has suggested. Novel molecular pathway underlying Parkinson’s disease identifiedWASHINGTON - Researchers have identified a new molecular pathway underlying Parkinson’s disease and also pointed to existing drugs which may be able to slow progression of the disease. Diabetes medication safe for Alzheimer’s patientsWASHINGTON - The diabetes medication pioglitazone is generally well tolerated and could be a potential treatment option for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Nature’s gift for gardening could explain rich biodiversityWASHINGTON - Gardeners crossbreed flowers to produce pretty petals or sweet scents - and now scientists have shown how important is this natural talent for producing new types of flowers. How to prevent asteroid collision with EarthLONDON - Researchers at Tel Aviv university have got a clue that could help in developing a defensive strategy in case an asteroid were on track to collide with the Earth. Corn refiners ask government to approve sweeter name for high fructose corn syrup: corn sugar
Corn syrup producers want sweeter name: corn sugar Repeated antibiotic use alters beneficial gut microbesWASHINGTON - Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found that repeated use of an antibiotic that is considered generally benign, because users seldom incur obvious side effects, induces cumulative and persistent changes in the composition of the beneficial microbial species inhabiting the human gut. Arctic fox, polar bear in endangered species listLONDON - Arctic foxes, polar bears and musk oxen are now in the list of endangered species, a US-based eco-system watchdog has said. Sugar has more devastating effects on health than just extra caloriesWASHINGTON - Sugar is far more dangerous for our health than it was previously believed-not only does it rots our teeth and adds padding to our thighs, it can devastatingly alter our metabolism. Moments of genius are not sudden but result from long conscious workLONDON - Great moments of genius-the so-called “Aha!” moments-don’t happen in mere seconds. Instead it takes a great deal of conscious work to come up with a creative solution to a difficult problem, says a new book. Soon, simple blood test to predict preeclampsia in early pregnancyWASHINGTON - Using sophisticated emerging technologies and data analysis, researchers have identified 14 simple metabolites with high accuracy to predict in early pregnancy which women are at risk of developing preeclampsia in later pregnancy. Robots to get touchy-feely with sensitive artificial skinLONDON - Robots are soon going to get so sensitive to touch that they would even be able to feel the tickle of fly feet-thanks to Stanford scientists who have developed a sensor for artificial skin to be used on prosthetic limbs or robots. Asthma medication may help multiple sclerosis patientsWASHINGTON - Albuterol, a compound commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory diseases, may benefit patients with multiple sclerosis, according to a new study. Smell of toast ‘takes us back to childhood’LONDON - The reason as to why many Britons still prefer to start their day with toast has much to do with the subconscious, scientists reveal. Lung cancer culprit could offer therapeutic targetWASHINGTON - New research has suggested that a tiny molecule, which spurs the progression of lung cancer, could become a key player in fighting the disease. Football playing robots to change how rescue ops are conductedWASHINGTON - Football playing robots could soon defeat a human team, claim their creators, who think their advance could drive the development of artificial intelligence and robotic technology towards roles including search and rescue and home help. Spring is the perfect mating season for IVF couples: StudyLONDON - Spring is the mating season among animals, and now scientists say the same is true for humans too- they have found that couples trying for babies with IVF are more likely to conceive in spring than at any other time of year. Brains of World War II Dutch famine babies ‘aging faster’LONDON - Researchers have found that those who were developing in the womb during the severe World War II food shortages were in a worse condition than others of similar ages at mental tests almost 60 years later. How body recycles itself captured on cameraLONDON - Researchers have discovered how cells decide what to recycle and have captured it on camera. Overhearing mobile conversations ‘more annoying than regular chit-chats’MELBOURNE - People get more distracted and annoyed by overhearing others talking on phone than by regular conversations, a new study suggests. Illegal party drug may drive away the blues within 40 minutesLONDON - The fastest treatment for depression may lie in a horse tranquilliser, according to a new study, which demonstrated the benefits of the drug within 40 minutes. People with lots of friends live 3.7yrs longer than those who are isolatedLOS ANGELES - Want a longer, healthier life? Well, the best medicine is the support of family and friends. |
