Dying stars may clue us into extra-terrestrial life Tuesday, 26 February 2013 14:57
Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) Dying stars could also host planets with life -- if they do, they might be able to clue our scientists into it within the next decade."In the quest for extra-terrestrial biological signatures, the first stars we…
Coral reefs at risk from carbon emissions Tuesday, 26 February 2013 13:34
Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) Coral reefs across the world are at risk if the carbon emissions are not reduced, says a study.The study published in Nature Climate Change researchers used the latest emissions scenarios and climate models to show how…
A continent buried under lava? Monday, 25 February 2013 10:30
Berlin, Feb 25 (IANS) Well-known tourist destinations, the Indian Ocean islands of Reunion and Mauritius, actually hide a micro-continent, say a team of researchers.The continent fragment known as Mauritia detached about 60 million years ago while Madagascar and India drifted…
New technology to protect from asthma Sunday, 24 February 2013 11:16
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) A new filtering technology has shown promise in protecting lungs from allergens, viruses and ultrafine particles that cause asthma, a chronic respiratory disease.The device, known as the SXC ESP, was found to prevent respiratory and viral…
Scientists predict heavier snow in poles, but less globally Sunday, 24 February 2013 10:42
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) There is likelihood of increased snowfall over the polar regions and the highest altitudes, but an overall drop in global snowfall, as carbon dioxide (CO2) levels rise over the next century, a new climate model suggests.The…
Drug discovered against flu virus Saturday, 23 February 2013 17:04
Montreal, Feb 23 (IANS) Canadian scientists have hit upon a new, more effective substance that can destroy the influenza virus.Simon Fraser University virologist Masahiro Niikura and his doctoral student Nicole Bance are among an international group of scientists that has…
Technology to sniff out radiotherapy ill-effects Friday, 22 February 2013 12:00
London, Feb 22 (IANS) Clinicians can now predict more accurately patients who suffer from the side-effects of radiotherapy, thanks to a pilot study which might help identify those at higher risk.The study outlined the use of a new technology called…
Giant asteroid's hit changed Earth forever Thursday, 21 February 2013 17:43
London, Feb 21 (IANS) A gigantic asteroid that slammed into Australia more than 300 million years ago changed the face of the Earth forever, says a British media report.The nearly 10 km wide asteroid left an impact zone nearly 200…
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Synthetic ear that looks real! Thursday, 21 February 2013 15:16
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) Bio-engineers and physicians have synthesised an artificial ear with the help of 3-D printing and injectable moulds, offering new hope to thousands of children born with microtia.Many children born with microtia, a congenital deformity that leaves…
Tiniest planet shows sun-like stars can host smaller planets Thursday, 21 February 2013 12:03
Sydney, Feb 21 (IANS) Kepler-37b, the tiniest planet ever spotted, demonstrates that sun-like stars in our galaxy are capable of hosting much smaller planets than anything detected so far, say researchers.Tim Bedding, professor and head of the University of Sydney…
