Space technology helps understand Maya urban centres better
May 12th, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 12 (ANI): Space technology has greatly revolutionized the archaeological understanding of urban centres built by the Maya.University of Central Florida researchers led a NASA-funded research project in April 2009 that ... Read more...
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Cockroach’s brain fires out walking commands
May 7th, 2010 - 3:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 7 (ANI): Researchers have, for the first time, found that cockroach's brain fires out commands to walk and run-a feat that has paved way for better rescue robots.A team led ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Male hummingbirds well maintain their territories to attract mates
April 8th, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 8 (ANI): While observing the behaviour of hummingbirds, a group of researchers discovered that males defend and maintain a territory with a high density of nectar-producing flowers to attract females.During ... Read more...
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Debra Moriarity Speaks On Alabama Shooting
February 18th, 2010 - 8:32 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Huntsville, Feb 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) On Friday, February 12 in the University of Alabama in Huntsville a tragic incident occurred. A biology professor of the university called Amy Bishop allegedly ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Avert starvation catastrophe, scientists tell world leaders
February 15th, 2010 - 2:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) Scientists are urging world leaders to avert a major starvation catastrophe by the end of the century.
Specifically, they urged policymakers to begin thinking in dramatically different ways to ... Read more...
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Alabama University’s ‘killer’ biology professor shot brother dead 24 years ago
February 14th, 2010 - 4:11 pm ICT by ANI
Los Angeles, Feb. 14 (ANI): A biology professor, who went on a killing spree at the University of Alabama's Huntsville campus after being turned down for a permanent job, had shot dead ... Read more...
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Indian professor killed in Alabama shooting; colleague charged (Third Lead)
February 13th, 2010 - 10:04 pm ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) An Indian American professor was among three faculty members killed in a shooting at the University of Alabama in Huntsville by a fellow professor apparently miffed ... Read more...
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Indian American professor among three killed in shootout
February 13th, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Huntsville (Alabama, US), Feb. 13 (ANI): An Indian-American professor was said to be among the three persons killed during a Friday afternoon shootout on the campus of the University of Alabama in ... Read more...
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Six shot, 3 killed in Alabama University campus shooting
February 13th, 2010 - 1:42 pm ICT by ANI
Huntsville (Alabama, US), Feb. 13 (ANI): Six people were shot at on Friday afternoon on the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville.Three of the six died in the shootout, while ... Read more...
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Honey bees warn nest mates of danger
February 12th, 2010 - 3:16 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 12 (IANS) Honey bees warn nest mates about the dangers they encounter, with a special signal that is like a 'stop' sign for others foraging for food at "dangerous" locations, ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Soda foundations contain fecal bacteria
January 9th, 2010 - 1:43 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan 9 (ANI): Drinks from soda foundation machines in restaurants and fast food establishments might harbor fecal bacteria, according to a study.Reported by ABCNews.com, in the study, experts found that ... Read more...
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Warmer climate could suppress CO2 uptake by trees
January 8th, 2010 - 6:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 8 (ANI): A new study by scientists from the University of Colorado at Boulder, US, has determined that as the climate warms and growing seasons lengthen, subalpine forests are likely ... Read more...
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8 percent of human genes come from virus
January 8th, 2010 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) Nearly eight percent of our genetic material comes from a virus and not from our ancestors, say US and Japanese researchers.
The research showed that the genomes of humans ... Read more...
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New way to genetically modify human embryonic stem cells developed
January 8th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): U.S. scientists say a new way of genetically modifying human embryonic stem cells would enable rapid development of stem cell lines that could be used for research into ... Read more...
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Some birds develop antibodies to stave off alien invaders
January 7th, 2010 - 2:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 7 (IANS) No native bird has gone extinct in the Galapagos Islands as the birds produce antibodies to fight alien invaders like parasites, research says.
University of Utah (U-U) biologists found ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Insects, other animals have similar call signs
January 6th, 2010 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Scientists comparing hundreds of calls of insects and other animals have discerned common threads tying all of them.
Compiling data from nearly 500 species, researchers at the University of ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Being ‘too sexy’ can be a curse
December 9th, 2009 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 9 (ANI): In the world of fruit flies, being sexy can be a curse, especially for the ladies.A new research has shown that the most attractive female fruit flies are ... Read more...
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Genetically modified crops succumb to bug infection
October 27th, 2009 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
New York, Oct 27 (IANS) As the debate over the safety of genetically modified food continues to rage, biologists have found that GM squash plants - resistant to three major viral diseases ... Read more...
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Roads are the biggest threat to tropical rainforests
October 26th, 2009 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 26 (IANS) Roads, the most visible symbols of progress, are the biggest threat to the world's tropical rainforests, says a new study.
"Clearing wide paths in any forest has a strong ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Why sex with partner is always a good idea
October 22nd, 2009 - 12:51 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 22 (ANI): Plants and animals, that have sex with a partner rather than doing it alone via self-fertilization, give their offspring a better chance for longer lives, says a new ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
New iPhone apps to study human body in 3-D
October 10th, 2009 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 10 (ANI): Novel iPhone applications developed by University of Utah researchers could help students, doctors and patients study the human body, evaluate medical problems and analyse other three-dimensional images.The researchers ... Read more...
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Anti-oxidants can increase risk of type-2 diabetes
October 9th, 2009 - 5:37 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 9 (IANS) Anti-oxidants, popularly touted for health promoting benefits, could also bring on early onset of type-2 diabetes, says a new study.
A team of scientists, led by Tony Tiganis, molecular ... Read more...
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7 new glow-in-the-dark mushroom species discovered
October 6th, 2009 - 5:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 6 (ANI): Scientists have discovered seven new glow-in-the-dark mushroom species, increasing the number of known luminescent fungi species from 64 to 71.The discoveries also shed light on the evolution of ... Read more...
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Soon, ‘robobees’ that mimic bees’ behaviour
September 13th, 2009 - 11:24 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 13 (ANI): A Northeastern University neurobiologist is collaborating with Harvard University researchers to develop micro flying robots that will emulate the bees' brain, body and collective behaviour.Biology professor Joseph Ayers ... Read more...
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Vulnerability to extinction runs in evolutionary families
August 7th, 2009 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 7 (ANI): An analysis of 200 million years of history for marine clams found that vulnerability to extinction runs in evolutionary families, even when the losses result form ongoing, background ... Read more...
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Higher CO2 makes pine trees more productive
August 4th, 2009 - 12:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 4 (ANI): A new research has found that pine trees grown for 12 years in air one-and-a-half times richer in carbon dioxide (CO2) than today's levels produced twice as many ... Read more...
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Eating lots of fructose impairs memory
August 1st, 2009 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) Diets high in fructose, a type of sugar found in most processed foods and beverages, impairs memory, according to a new study.
Amy Ross, graduate student in the lab ... Read more...
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New study sheds light on DNA mechanisms
July 19th, 2009 - 11:16 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 19 (ANI): A Georgia State University researcher has shed light on the mechanisms related to DNA replication and transcription - something that may help develop new therapies for various diseases.If ... Read more...
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Small plants use superior ’staying power’ to win over bigger rivals
July 15th, 2009 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 15 (ANI): New findings from Queen's University biologists in Canada show that smaller plants have many advantages over bigger ones, as they have superior 'staying power'."Until now most of the ... Read more...
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Locusts’ brains may provide clues to curing migraines, stroke
July 4th, 2009 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 4 (ANI): Queen's University biologists have revealed that insight into the locust's brain may offer a novel way to manipulate human brain to stave off diseases like migraines, stroke, and ... Read more...
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Bacteria-killer proteins may yield new medicines
July 4th, 2009 - 1:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 4 (IANS) Scientists are focussing on bacteria-killer proteins known as colicins to potentially open the way to new medicines.
A team led by Colin Kleanthous, biology professor from the University of ... Read more...
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Mysterious disappearance of explorer Everett Ruess solved after 75 years
May 1st, 2009 - 2:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 1 (ANI): Scientists have solved the mysterious disappearance of Everett Ruess, a 20-year-old artist, writer and footloose explorer who wandered the Southwest in the early 1930s.The short, compelling life ... Read more...
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Tropical lizards may be in serious threat from global warming
March 4th, 2009 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 4 (ANI): A new research has indicated that lizards living in tropical forests in Central and South America and the Caribbean could be in serious peril from rising temperatures ... Read more...
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Humans, chimps separated only by few genes
February 16th, 2009 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 16 (IANS) Surprisingly, humans and chimps, who share much of the similarities and yet look so different, are separated only by a few genes.There may be greater genetic variation ... Read more...
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Worm gene may help restore damaged nerves
January 23rd, 2009 - 1:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 23 (ANI): Researchers at University of Utah have identified a worm gene that can be over-activated to speed damaged nerve cell regeneration.The researchers said that their discovery is a ... Read more...
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