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Astronomers take closest look ever at black holes edge in Milky Way
By combining telescopes in Hawaii, Arizona, and California, astronomers have taken the closest look ever at the giant black hole in the center of the Milky Way. ANI
Houlihan Smith Named Exclusive Advisor and Placement Agent for ChinaMed Group Series A Financing
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Loneliness hits both health and mental well-being
Loneliness not only disrupts abilities, will power and perseverance, but also key cellular processes deep within the human body, according to a new research. ANI
PPP admits harsh conditions may have hit Zardaris mental health during incarceration
Amid news reports that PPP Co-chairman and presidential candidate Asif Ali Zardari was mentally ill due to the 11-year-long incarceration, his party sources have said that it was natural to have psychological impact on ones mind after living in jail for 11 years. ANI
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi condole death of Sharada Prasad
Sonia Gandhi, President of the Congress Party and Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) today paid their last respect to Holenarsipur Yoganarasimha Sharada Prasad, aka H.Y. Sharada Prasad, the legendary Mysorean who served as media advisor to three Prime Ministers of India. ANI
H.Y. Sharada Prasad passes away
Holenarsipur Yoganarasimha Sharada Prasad, aka H.Y. Sharada Prasad, the legendary Mysorean who served as media advisor to three prime ministers of India, passed away on Tuesday. He was 84 and is survived by his wife Kamalamma, and two sons. ANI
Commercial rice bran products contain inappropriate levels of arsenic
A new study has suggested that commercial rice bran products contain inappropriate levels of the poisonous chemical arsenic. ANI
Scientists identify cancer signatures
Researchers from Childrens Hospital Boston and Harvard University claim to have uncovered the trends in cancer gene expression in the developmental stages of various human tissues. ANI
Sleep decides what memories to hold on to and what to let go of
A new study has shed light on the specific components of emotional memories, suggesting that sleep plays a key role in determining what we remember - and what we forget. ANI
Rain and smog threaten to ruin tonights Olympic Games opening ceremony
A thick smog haze and rain are threatening to ruin tonights Olympic Games opening ceremony in Beijing, China. ANI
One in six white voters not committed to either Obama or McCain
One in six white workers in America continue to remain uncommitted to either Barack Obama or John McCain, as they dont believe these two candidates have answers to improving their personal finances, the healthcare system, or the economy as a whole. ANI
Computer simulation demonstrates formation of first stars after Big Bang
Scientists have developed a computer simulation that demonstrates how gas and dust came together in the early universe to form the first stars after the Big Bang. ANI
Smoking partner can up your stroke risk
The next time youre on a lookout for a suitable partner check out whether he puffs or not, for according to a new research, nonsmokers married to smokers have a greatly increased chance of having strokes. ANI
Scientists demonstrate highly directional semiconductor lasers for the first time
An international team of scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, highly directional semiconductor lasers with a much smaller beam divergence than conventional ones, which could pave the way for a wide range of applications in photonics and communications. ANI
Scientists demonstrate highly directional semiconductor lasers for the first time
An international team of scientists have demonstrated, for the first time, highly directional semiconductor lasers with a much smaller beam divergence than conventional ones, which could pave the way for a wide range of applications in photonics and communications. ANI
New device produces tightly focused laser knife
Scientists have invented a new device that can focus a fuzzy laser beam into a tightly focused knife of light, replacing the mirrors and lenses usually needed. ANI
Tepper School of Business Welcomes New Faculty Members for 2008-2009
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Harvard professor Tarun Khanna to join GVK BIO board
GVK Biosciences (GVK BIO), Asias leading Contract Research Organization, today announced the appointment of Professor Tarun Khanna to its board of directors. ANI
The Amazon tribe that speaks language without numbers
Forget algebra, equations and fractions, for there exists an Amazonian tribe that does not have any idea of numbers and counting. ANI
New touch-based illusion may help gain fresh insights into perception
A collaboration between experts from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, and McGill University has led to the creation of a touch-based illusion, which may help gain fresh insights into perception. ANI
Dr. Richard M. Soll Joined WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX) as VP of Medicinal Chemistry
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Non-parental care of infants can make them grow fat
Leaving your baby in the care of relatives, licensed day-care centers or more informal child-care providers, may lead to him, or her, becoming fat. ANI
Purified stem cells offer new hope for people with muscular dystrophy
Experiments on mice conducted by Harvard University researchers have shown that it may be possible to restore healthy muscle and improve muscle function among those afflicted by muscular dystrophy by injecting purified stem cells isolated from adult skeletal muscle. ANI
Mediterranean diet cuts cancer risk by 12pc
The benefits of a Mediterranean diet are not just confined to healthy weight loss. According to a new research, the diet rich in fruit and vegetables can also cut the risk of cancer by 12 per cent. ANI
Study sheds light on how neural activity spurs blood flow in the brain
A new study led by an Indian-origin scientist from Harvard University has shed light on how neural activity spurs blood flow in brain. ANI
Surfers posting smiley photos attract happy friends on the net
Just like real life, in virtual world too happy people attract joyful pals. Thats the conclusion of a new research, which says that people who post smiley photos on social networking sites like Facebook attract happy friends. ANI
Is China Leaving the Internet's Back Door Open?
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11 species of African frogs can morph toes into claws to kick predators
A new research by biologists at Harvard University has determined that at least 11 species of African frogs can morph toes into claws, which they use to kick predators. ANI
AE Biofuels Advisor Peter Pace Receives Medal of Freedom
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Study on mutations in yeast may shed light on evolutionary genetics role in human diseases
A collaborative study on mutations in yeast has yielded significant findings that may help improve scientists understanding of the role evolutionary genetics play in human diseases and cancer. ANI
Spiders decorate their webs with light waves to trap prey
Australian scientists have discovered that spiders trap their prey by luring it with light waves that they use to decorate their webs with structures like with crosses, zigzags and spirals. ANI
J.K. Rowling urges Harvard grads to imagine better
British writer J.K. Rowling urged Harvard University graduates to imagine better in her commencement speech on June 5. ANI
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