Estrogen present in municipal wastewater can wreak havoc on sex lives of fish
A new study has shed more light on the dangers of flushing toxic chemicals into the ecosystem through municipal sewer systems, by finding that the miniscule amounts of estrogen present in municipal wastewater discharges can decimate the sex lives of wild fish populations living downstream. ANI
Dust storms from Africa cools down temperature of Atlantic Ocean
A new study has indicated that strong winds from Western Africa carry dust particles into the skies over the Atlantic Ocean, directly cools down the ocean temperature, leading to lesser hurricane development in the region. ANI
Funky effects of quantum theory could lead to efficient computing
Quantum mechanics can offer a way to exceed limits in speed, efficiency and accuracy of computing, communications and measurement, according to a new study. ANI
Salmon study shows toxic effects of pesticide mixtures on nervous system
A new study on salmon has revealed that pesticides that overspill from the land and mix in rivers and streams combine to have a greater than expected toxic effect on the nervous system. ANI
Ancient cow dung collection may reveal past climate patterns
A researcher at Northern Arizona University (NAU) has a cow dung collection dating back to thousands of years, that might reveal past climate patterns. ANI
Brits thrice more likely to die from heart disease than the French
The French might be known for their high-fat and high smoking-drinking lifestyles, but its the Britons who are almost thrice more likely to die from heart disease than their French counterparts, says a new European league table. ANI
GPS global thermometer to monitor climate change
The Global Positioning System can not only detect your cars geographical location on the globe, but could also be used as a global thermometer to monitor climate change. ANI
More of brain involved in processing pitch from language
A neurophonetics researcher at Purdue University has found that more of the brain is busy processing pitch from language and other sounds than previously thought. ANI
Impacts of bottom trawling clearly visible from space
New satellite images have shown that the plumes of sediment on shallow seafloors caused due to bottom trawling, are clearly visible from space. ANI
Environmental conditions in Antarctica were even more severe than seen today
A new report has determined that during the ice ages, the extreme cold and environmental conditions in Antarctica were even more severe than seen today, thus forcing many animals such as penguins, whales and seals to migrate from the region. ANI
Analysis of ancient global warming event provides clues to what the future may hold
Scientists are studying 55 million year old global warming events to find clues to what the future might hold if carbon dioxide emissions from human activities continue at the same rate. ANI
The Uukuniemi virus study sheds light on bunyaviruses infection mechanism
Researchers from the University of Helsinki, Karolinska Institutet and the Max Planck Biochemistry Institute have solved the three-dimensional structure of the Uukuniemi virus, which might help in explaining the infection mechanism of bunyaviruses. ANI
Now, emission-free cars a step closer to reality
A new strategy developed by researchers at Georgia Tech (US) to capture, store and eventually recycle carbon from vehicles, could lead to emission-free cars in the near future. ANI
Titan is the most likely place in solar system for new life to evolve: Scientists
Scientists studying the atmosphere and surface chemistry of Titan, the deep-frozen moon of Saturn, suggest that it is emerging as the most likely place in the solar system for new life to evolve. ANI
On Feb 20, get ready to watch a total lunar eclipse
Astronomers have said that a total lunar eclipse would be visible in many parts of the world on February 20. ANI
Nanotechnology is seen as part of the same group as biotechnology and stem cell research
A University of Wisconsin-Madison professor says that the acceptability of nanotechnology is low in the US because Americans with strong religious convictions probably consider it to be a part of the same group as biotechnology and stem cell research. ANI
Diabetes control is more difficult for Hispanics than non-Hispanic whites
Controlling diabetes is more challenging for Hispanics than non-Hispanic whites, suggest the analyses of multiple studies. ANI
Taking internal hunger cues key to keep away from piling on the pounds
Ever wondered why the French dont pile up the pounds considering all the baguettes, wine, cheese, pate and pastries they eat? Well, thats because they use internal cues, such as no longer feeling hungry, to stop eating, says a new study. ANI
Computer models to identify trends in terrorists behaviour
Researchers at the University of Alabama in Huntsville are developing computer models to identify trends in the behaviour of terrorists. ANI
Zebrafish study reveals previously unknown mechanism for cleft palate
Researchers at the University of Oregon have discovered a previously unknown mechanism for cleft palate, a common birth defect often seen in humans, by creating a genetic mutation in zebrafish. ANI
Ultrasound pinpoints to deliver local anaesthetic in more precise, safe way
Australian doctors have pioneered a new technique through which all major operations like amputations and surgery in obese patients can be performed without using general anaesthesia. ANI