Soyuz spacecraft docks with space station
byMoscow, May 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Soyuz TMA-09M spacecraft, carrying three new crew members to the International Space Station (ISS), docked with the station…
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Childhood bullying linked to self-harm behaviour in adolescence
byLondon, May 29 (IANS) Researchers have found that childhood bullying could increase the risk of self-harm among individuals during their adolescent years. Self-harm behaviours…
Indonesia to create its own cyber army
byJakarta, May 29 (IANS) The Indonesian defence ministry plans to create a special force called “cyber army” to tackle attacks by hackers against the…
New molecule designed to fight prostate cancer
byHouston, 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
byWashington, May 29 (IANS) The spectacular white coat of white tigers are caused by a single change in a known pigment gene, a study…
Cuba broadens Internet access
byHavana, May 29 (IANS/EFE) The Cuban government will expand the number of public Internet connection points with new web-surfing rooms as part of its…
Chinese military to test its digital technology
byBeijing, May 29 (IANS) The Chinese military will conduct an exercise next month to test new types of combat forces, including units using digital…
Eight ancient sites discovered in Mexico
byMexico City, May 29 (IANS/EFE) Archaeologists discovered eight temporary camps in the Sierra del Mayor mountains, in the Mexican state of Baja California, that…
Himachal police to list sex offenders on website
byShimla: Himachal Pradesh Police is set to launch a website which will list the names of sex offenders, an official said here today. The police…
Make sure your next mobile isn’t a health hazard
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) When Gaurav asked for a mobile phone, with all his classmates showing off their smartphones, his mother was unwilling…