Fish ear bones can reveal past climates
bySydney: Fish ear bones and their distinctive growth rings can offer clues to climate change impact in aquatic environments, says a latest finding. The ear…
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Watch that big, bright Jupiter tonight
byNew Delhi: As the sun goes down today, Jupiter, the largest celestial body after the Sun in the solar system, can be seen in the…
No lessons learnt from Bhopal disaster: Environmentalists
byAgra: Despite a “Himalayan disaster” like the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, government agencies and voluntary groups have learnt no lessons, speakers at a seminar…
A unique funding initiative by IIT Roorkee alumnus
byAn alumnus of IIT Roorkee has launched a unique funding initiative for the students of its alma mater. The initiative, known as Student Alumni…
Key immune system gene could subdue HIV
bySydney: A gene that protects the human embryo could possibly treat and subdue chronic infections such as HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis. The newly discovered gene,…
Indian telecom sector: hostage in policymakers and auditors slugfest
byThe debacle witnessed in the latest round of auctions of precious airwaves for India’s telecom sector where close to half the spectrum on offer…
Indian scientists devise unique radiation-decontamination wipes
byNew Delhi: They look like the facial wipes available in the market, but what makes them different is that they are meant to clean…
‘Alien life will be found within 50 years’
byLondon: Planets supporting alien life beyond the solar system will be found within the next 50 years, says renowned astronomer Sir Patrick Moore. Asked if…
Felix Baumgartner breaks record with 39-km jump
byLondon: Austrian Felix Baumgartner has broken the record for the highest ever skydive by jumping out of a balloon 128,000 feet (39 km) above…
N-capable Prithvi-II missile tested successfully
byBhubaneswar: India Thursday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed, nuclear-capable ballistic missile Prithvi-II from a test range in Odisha, an official said. The 350-km range…