Lal Masjids rebel cleric Ghazi killed(Final lead: Lal Masjid)
One of the top clerics of the controversial Lal Masjid Abdul Rasheed Ghazi was today killed in operation silence lunched by Pakistani forces against the militants holed up in the mosque. ANI
Australian boffins find way to teleport atoms
Australian physicists have discovered a method that could see atoms being teleported between Sydney and Perth and, pave the way for possible Star Trek-like travel in the future. ANI
Penguins altered diet when humans began hunting whales and seals
Adélie penguins living in Antarctica switched from eating fish to krill (shrimp-like marine invertebrate animals) around the time that humans began hunting seals and whales, ancient eggshell fragments reveal. ANI
Climate change could be at the root of armed conflicts: Study
Climate change, and the resulting shortage of ecological resources, could be blamed for armed conflicts in the future, a new study claims. ANI
Infra-red light can determine density wave features in galaxies
Two researchers -- Dr. Xiaolei Zhang of the Naval Research Laboratory and Dr. Ronald J. Buta of the University of Alabama -- have claimed that they have developed an accurate and widely-applicable method for characterizing density wave features in galaxies. ANI
Fossilized midges can predict climate change: Study
Researchers attached with six British universities have concluded that fossilized midges have the potential to predict climate change in the future. ANI
Now, virtual mouse brains available on the net
A multi-institutional consortium that includes Duke University has created high resolution, three-dimentional microscopic images of tiny mouse brains, which unveil every layer of the organ. ANI
Amorous African fish exchange electric pulses while mating
Some African fish signal their amorous intentions by exchanging bursts of electrical impulses, a new study has found. ANI
Plant growth regulated by both internal clock and external light: Study
For the first time, researchers have shown that plant growth is regulated by both an internal clock and external light. ANI
NASA may alter Mars Rover to aid sample return mission
The Cape Canaveral-based National Aeronautic Space Agency (NASA) might alter the design of its upcoming Mars Science Laboratory Rover to facilitate the possibility of not only crushing and analysing soil and rocks on the planet, but also to store samples for a future mission to deliver to Earth. ANI
Like humans, fish process information on different sides of the brain
Too often we forget that just like us, animals also have feelings and emotions. ANI
Parkinsons targets two distinct brain networks, finds study
A new research has found that Parkinsons disease targets two distinct brain networks in humans. ANI
Selenium supplements may increase type 2 diabetes risk
A new study has shown that taking selenium supplements may, over time, make type 2 diabetes more likely. ANI
Visual impairment linked to greater mortality risk
A new study has revealed that individuals age 49 and older with cataract and those age 49 to 74 years with age-related macular degeneration appear to have higher mortality rates over an 11-year period than those without such visual impairments. ANI
Completely neutral evolutionary changes helped shape our genome
Johns Hopkins researchers have revealed that many of the genetic bits and pieces that drive evolutionary changes do not confer any advantages or disadvantages to humans or other animals. ANI
Instability and radicalisation can spread across Pak: Interior Ministry report
Instability and increasing radicalisation of Pakistans North West Frontier Province (NWFP), which includes Swat, now threatens to spread like a cancer across the entire country, an Interior Ministry report has said. ANI
Smoking speeds up muscle loss
Researchers at The University of Nottingham have just given people another reason to kick the butt by finding that smokers lose more muscle mass in old age than non-smokers. ANI
Fasting makes women talk less
Theres very little that can make women stop talking - except perhaps for fasting. ANI
UK Police let the July 21 bombers slip the net
British Police are reported to have missed a string of opportunities to intercept four terrorists months before the botched suicide bomb attacks on July 21, 2005. ANI
Scientists identify new genetic mutation behind common dementia
Scientists have identified a new gene mutation that is associated with frontotemporal dementia-a common type of the condition, which is also known as Pricks disease. ANI
A balanced diet can keep asthma, wheezing at bay in teens
Teens, especially those who smoke, may be at an increased risk of respiratory symptoms such as asthma it they forego a healthy and balanced diet. ANI
About three million new volcanoes exist beneath ocean waves
An international team of researchers has revealed that the ocean bed is dotted with volcanoes, and asper their estimate, there are 201,055 underwater cones, or over 10 times more than have been found before. ANI
Air pollution in India causes 527,700 deaths a year
Auir pollution in India is reported to cause 527,700 deaths a year. ANI
Scientists find new way to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have found a way to put bacteria on birth control, the technique that may help stop the spread of drug-resistant microbes. ANI
US media reacts on Lal Masjid stand-off
The Christian Science Monitor, a leading US paper, has supported the military action against the Lal Masjid militants, arguing that it may bring the final collapse of religious militancy in Pakistan. ANI
Foiled 21/7 UK bomb attack leader visited same Pak training camp as 7/7 bomber
The kingpin of the July 21, 2005 foiled bomb attacks in London , Muktar Ibrahim, is believed to have visited the same terrorist training camp in Pakistan as one of the 7/7 suicide bombers, reportsThe Independent. ANI
Police want to set up protective Ring of Steel around New Yorkers
Police in New York are reportedly keen to set up a London-style ring of steel to protect the citys residents against terrorism. ANI
Pak is an important South Asian ally: Negroponte
US Deputy Secretary of State, John Negroponte, has emphasised that bilateral relations between the US and Pakistan is important, and said there is a need to increase co-operation between the two in areas, including security and economic development. ANI
Sydney man arrested for links with LTTE
A Sydney man has been charged with multiple terrorism charges over his alleged links with Sri Lankas separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE). ANI
No link between killing of Chinese and Lal Masjid: Pak Foreign Office
It would be too early to link the killing of three Chinese nationals in Pakistans North West Frontier Province, to the Lal Masjid issue, because the matter is still under investigation, said Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson, Tasnima Aslam. ANI
Smoking linked to lower Parkinsons disease risk
A new analysis of data from previous studies suggests that smokers are less likely to develop Parkinsons disease. ANI
Brits need to change lifestyle to have a greener future: Report
Residents in the United Kingdom would have to consider a radical change in their lifestyles, if they want to enjoy a pollution-free and greener future, a report prepared by the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), has said. ANI
Pakistan Army attacks Lal Masjid to end stand-off
The Pakistan Army stormed into the Lal Masjid here early this morning in an operation to end a weeklong siege. ANI
A spoonful of sugar can melt away the pounds
A new study has challenged the popular notion that a high carbohydrate, low fat slimming plan only works if theres little or no sugar involved. ANI
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Gene therapy eradicates pancreatic cancer in mice
Researchers at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found in pre-clinical trials that a molecularly engineered therapy selectively embeds a gene in pancreatic cancer that shrinks or eradicates tumours, inhibits metastasis, and prolongs survival virtually without toxicity. ANI
Food colour in sausages, burgers could trigger cancer
Food specialists have warned that a dye, used sometimes to colour meat for sausages and burgers, could trigger cancer. ANI
When its time to mate, songbirds prefer the latest music
A new study has revealed that when it is time to mate, songbirds prefer latest music from their males. ANI
MITs green nano-factories to produce eco-friendly batteries
A nano-technology researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is working with viruses to build faster, better, cheaper and environmentally-friendly transistors, batteries, solar cells, diagnostic materials for detecting cancer, and semiconductors for use in modern electrical devices. ANI
Diana coroner rebuffs requests to have Queen, Prince Philip give evidence
Lord Justice Scott Baker, the new coroner in the inquest into the death of Princess Diana, has rebuffed a demand by Harrods boss Mohammed Al Fayed to have the Queen and Prince Philip give evidence. ANI
Invisible gases form most organic haze in urban, rural areas: Study
A University of Colorado at Boulder study has claimed that invisible and reactive gases hovering over the Earths surface, form the bulk of organic haze in both urban and rural areas. ANI
Spicy cuisine originated in Mexico 1,500 years ago
The spicy Mexican cuisine, which is one of the worlds tastiest and most popular, may be nearly 1,500 years old, say scientists at the Smithsonian Institution. ANI
Lal Masjid stand-off used to divert public attention: PPP leader
A senior leader of the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has described the Lal Masjid crisis as a well calculated attempt by the Musharraf regime to divert public attention from other domestic issues. ANI
40 militants, 3 troops killed in Lal Masjid operation (Laed: Lal Masjid)
Forty militants and three security personnel were killed in the operation launched by the Pakistan Army against the Lal Masjid and Jamia Hafsa madrassa, early on Tuesday. ANI
Los Alamos lab solves mystery of `killer particles
Los Alamos scientists have announced that they have solved the mystery of speeding particles found outside the Earths surface. ANI
Alcohol does not destroy brain cells
New Australian research has found that alcohol does not kill off brain cells as generally believed. ANI
Olive-pomace oil compound inhibits HIV spread
A new study has found that a compound from olive-pomace oil slows down the spread of HIV virus. ANI
UK Muslim woman juror arrested for listening to iPod under hijab
A Muslim woman juror has been arrested after she was allegedly caught listening to an MP3 player hidden beneath her hijab during a murder trial. ANI
Whatmore, Lawson incapable of coaching Pak cricket team: Miandad
Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad believes that Australian coaches Dav Whatmore, Jeff Lawson and Richard Done, who have been shortlisted for coaching the Pakistan cricket team, are incapable to do the task. ANI
Pak draft voters list filled with errors
The draft voters list put on display by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is reported to have several discrepancies and errors, according to a survey carried out by two American non-government organisations (NGOs) in 19 districts of the country.Our findings confirm the concerns and questions being raised about the accuracy and completeness of the preliminary voters list, Sheila Fruman, National Democratic Institute (NDI) country director, said. ANI
NASAs Phoenix Mars Lander to probe icy site
NASAs next Mars mission will look beneath a frigid arctic landscape for conditions favourable to past or present life. ANI
Chinas CNPC submits revised proposal for Iraqs Ahdab field
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has submitted a revised proposal for the development of the Ahdab oilfield in Iraq. ANI
Pakistan Army storms Lal Masjid, 20 militants killed
Twenty militants and three security personnel have been killed in an attack, launched by the Pakistan Army on the Lal Masjid and Jamia Hafsa madrassa, early on Tuesday. ANI
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