80 pilot whales stranded on New Zealand beach; only 24 still alive despite rescue efforts
56 pilot whales die after stranding on NZ beach World powers prepare to meet with Iran on nuclear disputeWASHINGTON - A meeting of world powers in New York Wednesday focused on preparing for a possible meeting with Iran to discuss the Islamic state’s nuclear activities, a senior US official said. Gulf Coast counts on tourism boost after federal officials allow fall fishing of red snapper
Gulf Coast eyes tourism boost from fall fishing Launch now set for Saturday for US satellite that will monitor clutter in Earth orbit
Launch set for US satellite to monitor space junk 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid sedan Genetically altered salmon is only the beginning; more engineered animals, food are to come
Genetically altered salmon? It doesn’t stop there Mercedes-Benz S400 is luxury hybrid with battery tech
Mercedes sedan ups fuel mileage Most people don’t buy big, heavy, luxury sedans for their gasoline mileage. There are many other vehicles - lower-priced, too - that excel at fuel economy. Air Force plans to launch Space Based Surveillance Satellite from California this weekend
Space surveillance satellite to launch Saturday Incessant rains lash Chandigarh, more expectedCHANDIGARH - Incessant rainfall for last two days virtually derailed the normal life in this union territory Wednesday leading to traffic jams and waterlogging in different parts of the city. Paleontologists report discovery of 2 new horned dinosaur species in southern Utah
2 new dinosaur species discovered in southern Utah Scientists excited by experiments with $10B Big Bang machine, see discoveries coming soon
Scientists excited by Big Bang machine experiments Incessant rains in Himachal, rivers in spateSHIMLA - Most of the rivers in Himachal Pradesh are in spate following continuous moderate to heavy rainfall Wednesday, while at least 80 tourists are still stranded in Sangla Valley due to landslides. Officials said more showers could aggravate the flood-like situation in neighbouring Punjab and Haryana. Over 40 whales die on New Zealand beachWELLINGTON - More than 40 pilot whales died Wednesday after a pod of about 80 stranded themselves on a New Zealand beach. Yamuna swells, raises flood fears in DelhiNEW DELHI - The water level of the Yamuna river once again crossed the critical 207-metre mark in Delhi as more water from the Hathinikund barrage in Haryana reached the capital Wednesday, aggravating the threat of floods here. Rainy day in capital, more spells expected (Second Lead)NEW DELHI - In what has become a prolonged monsoon, heavy rains lashed the capital Wednesday for the fourth consecutive day, resulting in waterlogging in a few areas and slowing down of traffic. The met department predicted more rains Thursday. Day and night to be equal ThursdayNEW DELHI - Day and night will be of equal duration Thursday, marking the beginning of autumn in northern hemisphere. Five-minute test can tell parents if kids use cocaineLONDON - Scientists have developed a low cost drugs test which takes five minutes to tell parents whether their kids are snorting cocaine or cannabis. Boring 4 km deep into volcano to protect NaplesLONDON - Scientists are planning to bore deep into the heart of an active volcano to try and protect Naples from a devastating eruption. Officials say 80 pilot whales stranded on New Zealand beach; 40 already dead
80 pilot whales stranded on New Zealand beach For ants and trees, multiple partners are a boon: StudyWASHINGTON - A new study has revealed trees that sequentially partner with multi-species sets of ants produce more offspring than trees that maintain a lifelong association with any single ant. Flood situation ‘under control’ in HaryanaCHANDIGARH - Flood water has started receding from Haryana’s Yamunanagar and Karnal districts and the situation is “under control”, an official said Wednesday, even as over one lakh cusecs of water was released in the Yamuna river from the Hathinikund barrage. Dog poop powers street lamp at Mass. park in project to show waste doesn’t have to be wasted
Dog poop has bright side: Powering Mass. park lamp Drugs to treat nausea, vomiting ‘up clots risk’LONDON - Drugs, which are commonly prescribed for nausea and vomiting leads to one-third increase in the risk of potentially deadly blood clots, according to a Brit study. 9 in 10 Apple customers ‘happiest’ computer usersLONDON - A new survey has found that Apple users are the happiest and most satisfied customers with their products. Universal, primordial magnetic fields discovered in deep spaceWASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered evidence of “universal ubiquitous magnetic fields” that have permeated deep space between galaxies since the time of the Big Bang. Whistling at work makes you do a better jobLONDON - Whistling at work helps you do your job better - believe it or not. NM governor feels the love from chimps as he pitches alternative in dispute over their future
Chimps’ future prompts debate over NM primate lab People can’t stop worrying even on vacationsLONDON - Million of holidaymakers can’t let go of their worries even amid beautiful beaches and stunning landscapes, finds a recent study. How we become altruisticWASHINGTON - Michigan State University researchers have shed new light on what it is that makes species altruistic. Experts shed light on negative effects of cancer treatment on heartWASHINGTON - An international group of experts takes an in-depth look at the ways in which cancer treatment profoundly impacts patients’ cardiovascular function and can become a major detriment of overall survival. How to reduce stress when horses are first riddenWASHINGTON - Scientists have for the first time examined the stress suffered by young horses when they are trained to be ridden. Heavy rain lashes Chandigarh, more showers expectedCHANDIGARH - Overcast conditions prevailed in this union territory and some parts of Punjab Wednesday after heavy showers here. Met officials have predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the region during the day. Space Shuttle Discovery waits for its final missionLONDON - Its 39th and the last journey to the launch pad followed the same pattern as any of its past 38 flights. Space Shuttle Discovery was towed the 3.5 miles to Cape Canaveral on Monday night amid bittersweet, almost sombre, environs. New therapy for lung and skin cancer foundWASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a new therapy for the treatment of skin and lung cancer. Why are mobile phone conversations so distracting?WASHINGTON - Overhearing mobile phone conversations is very annoying. And now, a new study has discovered why: Hearing just one side of a conversation is much more distracting than hearing both sides and reduces our attention in other tasks. Monkeys become more calculating around moneyWASHINGTON - It seems even monkeys know the value of money. A new research found that when presented with coin-like tokens, tiny yet savvy capuchin monkeys inhibit their natural impulses and make more calculated, rewarding decisions. Desirable daisies deceive male flies with sex offerLONDON - Scientists have found that a South African daisy offers promises of sex to deceive male insects into spreading more of its pollen. Genetic patterns that may predict osteoarthritis identifiedWASHINGTON - Researchers have identified genetic patterns that may predict osteoarthritis. Scientists from University of North Carolina and Interleukin Genetics, Inc. revealed the findings from a large clinical study to evaluate the role played by genetic factors in the worsening of osteoarthritis. Cyber bully victims ‘more likely to be depressed than tormentors’WASHINGTON - A new study has discovered that young victims of cyber bullying are more vulnerable to depression as compared to their tormentors. Now, spray-on polymer to produce full-colour e-readers powered by SunWASHINGTON - E-readers are set to shed their black and white font and embrace all colours of the rainbow, all thanks to a new spray-on polymer that can change colours when powered by the Sun. Immunizing kids against diseases key to achieving child survival goalsWASHINGTON - Global health and development chiefs in New York have said that immunizing children against preventable diseases is critical to achieving United Nations-led goals to reduce child deaths. Adopting ’synthetic lethality’ could boost molecularly targeted cancer therapyWASHINGTON - In a discovery that could improve molecularly targeted cancer therapies, researchers have hypothesized that using ’synthetic lethality’-hitting already weakened cancer cells with a second targeted agent could kill them-but only if it was the right second agent. Twitter hack sends users to hardcore porn sitesWASHINGTON - Hackers have managed to exploit a security flaw on the popular micro-blogging site Twitter, by activating pop-ups and even directing some users to hardcore porn sites. College girls with heavy roommates gain less weightWASHINGTON - College girls who have roommates who measure on the higher side of the weighing scale, tend to gain less weight during their freshman year than women with slimmer roommates, revealed a new University of Michigan study. Stress before cancer therapy may sabotage treatmentWASHINGTON - A new research has suggested that patients who experience physical or psychological stress - including rigorous exercise - one or two days before a cancer treatment might be unknowingly sabotaging their therapy. |
