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Flightless mosquitoes to help control Dengue Fever

A new strain of mosquitoes in which females cannot fly may help curb the transmission of dengue fever, according to University of California Irvine and British scientists. Dengue fever causes severe flu-like symptoms and is among the world’s most pressing public health issues. There are 50 million to 100 million cases per year, and nearly [...]

New study examines King Tutankhamun’s cause of Death

A new study involving several scientific methods, including analyzing DNA from royal mummies, suggest that malaria and bone abnormalities may have contributed towards the death of Egyptian pharaoh King Tutankhamun. The findings of the study appears in the February 17 issue of JAMA.
Although his tenure was brief, Tutankhamun was probably the most famous of [...]

Saturn’s Aurorae offer stunning light show

Hubble space telescope has taken a fresh look at the fluttering aurorae that light up both the poles of planet Saturn. It takes Saturn almost thirty years to orbit the Sun. So, the opportunity to image both of its poles occurs only twice in 30 years. Hubble has been snapping pictures of the planet at [...]

No Bt Brinjal for India

Following a series of nationwide consultations, Jairam Ramesh, the Minister for Environment and Forests today announced his decision on production and use of Bt Brinjal in India. Bt Brinjal will not be approved for commercial release in India, till such time independent scientific studies establish, to the satisfaction of both the public and professionals, the [...]

Discovery of Genetic variants linked to Biological Aging

For the first time scientists have identified the definitive genetic variants linked to biological aging in humans. In a study published online in Nature Genetics on 07 February 2010, researchers from the University of Leicester and King’s College London have revealed their findings. The new discovery has important implications for the understanding of cancer and [...]

Talulah Riley - World’s Sexiest Quantum Physicist!

Actress Talulah Riley is pursuing an alternate career in science and soon she may get the title of "world’s sexiest quantum physicist"! How? The 24-year-old "Pride and Prejudice" star, engaged to South African-American physicist Elon Musk, is reported to be studying quantum science at the California Institute of Technology.
"I got into physics through [...]

Ozone hole healing is not a good news?

The hole in the ozone layer is now steadily closing, which is a good news for many because ozone hole was once regarded as the biggest environmental threats. But according to scientists at the University of Leeds, ozone healing is not a good news and it could actually increase warming in the southern hemisphere. The [...]

Changing Climate and Strategies for Managing Ecosystems

Global warming may impair the ability of ecosystems to perform vital services—such as providing food, clean water and carbon sequestration—says the nation’s largest organization of ecological scientists. In a statement released today, the Ecological Society of America (ESA) outlines strategies that focus on restoring and maintaining natural ecosystem functions to mitigate and adapt to climate [...]

Watch Brightest Mars on January 27

On January 27, planet Mars can be spotted closest, biggest and brightest from Earth. This is a good opportunity for stargazers to watch their favorite star with naked eyes! And on January 30, ”Mars Opposition” will occur, during which Mars and Sun are on directly opposite sides of Earth and Mars will be visible all [...]

New Image of Cat’s Paw Nebula

Last week, the European Southern Observatory (ESO) released a stunning new image of the vast cloud known as the Cat’s Paw Nebula or NGC 6334. This complex region of gas and dust is a place in space where numerous massive stars are born. It lies near the heart of the Milky Way galaxy, and is [...]

Guide for Purchasing Perfect Bouquet

If you are getting married soon and want a beautiful bouquet, then here is the ways by which you can make it by yourself. The first thing while making...

Chile earthquake death toll increases

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday left more than 214 people dead. The death toll may rise as hundreds of people were still missing...

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