Chinese river turns white after chemical leak
July 11th, 2012 - 9:32 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 11 (IANS) A one-kilometre stretch of the Quxi river in China has turned white following a chemical leak from a factory, it was reported here Wednesday.The discharge occurred ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Israel develops green pesticide
December 29th, 2011 - 5:35 am ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Dec 29 (IANS) Israeli scientists have developed an inexpensive environment friendly pesticide.Researchers, led by Shmuel Gan-Mor, at Israel's Agricultural Research Organization (ARO), said they have developed an emulsion based ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Free toys of dust mites by easy methods
October 18th, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Oct 18 (IANS) Dust mites on soft toys which can cause asthma among children, can be effectively removed by freezing, hot tumble drying or washing with eucalyptus oil and ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Synthetic fat limits damage to heart attack victims
August 7th, 2011 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) A synthetic fat used in treating overdoses of local anaesthetics could also protect heart attack victims.
A University of California, Los Angeles study, led by anaesthesiologist ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
NIT Trichy study links nanoparticles to increased biofuel performance
April 9th, 2011 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 09 (ANI): A new study by an Indian researcher has indicated that the addition of alumina nanoparticles can improve the performance and combustion of biodiesel.The idea, said lead author R. ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Feeling guilty about eating too much butter? Don’t - it’s good for you
December 28th, 2010 - 12:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 28 (ANI): It's holiday season and that means rich and butter-laden food - cookies, pudding, cakes - almost every other dish; so should you feel guilty every time you take ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Delaying fat digestion could be key to curbing appetite
August 20th, 2010 - 1:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): Scientists at Institute of Food Research have discovered an unexpected synergy that helps break down fat-delaying digestion of fatty acids to curb appetite.The discovery provides a focus to ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
14 tonnes of narcotics seized in Dubai
July 8th, 2010 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, July 8 (IANS/WAM) Dubai Customs officials have seized over 14 tonnes of narcotic substances, packed inside 73 plastic barrels, at a port situated 25 km from Dubai.
The total weight of the ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Sandra Bullock’s wrinkle cream
March 26th, 2010 - 8:02 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 26 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock uses expensive anti-ageing creams to keep her wrinkles at bay, but isn't sure if it benefits her or not.
"I like La Prairie's Anti-Ageing ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
New technique effectively removes old polymer layers from sensitive historic artworks
October 28th, 2009 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, October 28 (ANI): Italian researchers have developed a technique to effectively remove old polymer layers from sensitive historic artworks.In the past, restoration of paintings and other old artwork often involved ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Nano lotion curbs burns infection thousand times
September 18th, 2009 - 12:12 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) Treating second-degree burns with a nano-emulsion lotion sharply curbs bacterial growth that otherwise can jeopardise recovery.
Experiments show that it reduced bacterial growth a thousandfold compared to control ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Berger Paints plans new plant in south India
August 7th, 2009 - 7:23 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) Berger Paints India is planning to set up a greenfield plant in south India, a top company official said here Friday.
"We will set up a water-based paints plant ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Immunosuppressant may be remedy for dry-eye syndrome
February 11th, 2009 - 12:29 pm ICT by IANS
"Patients with dry-eye syndrome have more difficulty reading, carrying out professional work, using a computer, watching television and driving compared with those without dry eyes," the study authors wrote. It affects 15 ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Honey is the best bet when it comes to salad dressings
December 10th, 2008 - 11:57 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 10 (ANI): Honey is not only a healthy alternative to chemical additives, but also protects the quality of salad dressings for up to nine months while sweetening them naturally, ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Now, 3-D nanoimaging technique for sharper displays in LCD TVs, laptops
October 23rd, 2008 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 23 (ANI): Images in LCD televisions, laptop computers, and other digital devices will soon be much sharper, courtesy the new three-dimensional nanoimaging technique developed by a physics professor at ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Now, a botox face cream that wards off wrinkles sans the jab
August 12th, 2008 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 12 (ANI): Forget getting painful botox jabs in a bid to reduce those pesky wrinkles, for researchers at the University of Massachussetts Lowell Nanomanufacturing Center have developed a skin ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Chennai firm’s new technology brings down fuel cost (Lead)
May 20th, 2008 - 1:52 pm ICT by admin
By Jatindra Dash
Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) It may now be possible to bring down the cost of emulsified fuel and also reduce India's dependence on crude imports, thanks to a new technology ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
New technology to bring down cost of fuel
May 20th, 2008 - 12:08 pm ICT by admin
By Jatindra Dash
Bhubaneswar, May 20 (IANS) It may now be possible to bring down the cost of emulsified fuel and also reduce India's dependence on crude imports, thanks to a new technology ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Scientists developing technology for tasty low-calorie foods
February 10th, 2008 - 11:46 am ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): People are often reluctant to have low-fat foods, as removing the fat changes the desirable taste, texture and aroma of the original product. But now, a team of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |