Extinct koala to be named after explorer Dick Smith
bySydney, May 29 (IANS) A newly discovered extinct species of koala that lived in northern Australia about 20 million years ago has been named…
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New molecule designed to fight prostate cancer
by Hill Post WireHouston, May 29 (IANS) Scientists have designed a novel, small molecule that could open up new avenues in the treatment of prostate cancer. In…
White tiger coat caused by single gene mutation
by Hill Post WireWashington, May 29 (IANS) The spectacular white coat of white tigers are caused by a single change in a known pigment gene, a study…
Showers bring relief from blistering heat in Odisha
by Hill Post WireBhubaneswar, May 29 (IANS) Thunder squall followed by rains brought down temperatures in several parts of Odisha, bringing relief to people from the blistering…
Make sure your next mobile isn’t a health hazard
by Hill Post WireNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) When Gaurav asked for a mobile phone, with all his classmates showing off their smartphones, his mother was unwilling…
Another hot day for Delhi
by Hill Post WireNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) It was yet another hot day for the national capital Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling at 27.8 degrees…
Russia reviews its stance on renewable energy
by Hill Post WireMoscow, May 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian government believes renewable energy sources have a bright future, and will review its policies toward their broader…
Heat wave continues across India
by Hill Post WireNew Delhi: Heat wave conditions continued across India Tuesday with no respite in sight, an official said. According to the Andhra Pradesh’s Department of…
Heat wave continues in Rajasthan
by Hill Post WireJaipur: Heat wave conditions continued to prevail in the desert state of Rajasthan with the mercury today hovering between 40 to 45 degrees celsius. Churu…
Heat wave continues, over 500 dead since April (Roundup)
by Hill Post WireNew Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Heat wave conditions, which have seen over 500 people losing their lives since April due to heatstroke, continued across…