Tatas Rs. 1 lakh car has environmentalists frowning
As Tata Motors is reaching close to its target of revolutionising the automobile market with its Rs. 1 lakh car, environmentalists have started to foresee the worsening of pollution levels in future. ANI
Detection of new solar cycles first sunspot points to increased solar storms in future
The identification of the first sunspot belonging to a new 11 year old solar cycle, is believed by scientists to be the harbinger of increased solar storms, which would bring down power grids, disrupt critical communications, and threaten astronauts with harmful radiation. ANI
No hard evidence for claims on decline of tropical forests
New research carried out by University of Leeds has found that claims of the tropical forests declining cannot be backed up by convincing evidence. ANI
Now, super-wine to boost your lifespan
The health benefits of wine have since long been known, but now fans of the fruity cocktail may have something new to cheer about, for Chinese scientists have made a wine made from genetically engineered grapes which might help boost the drinkers longevity. ANI
Testosterone levels may improve mens cognitive performance
A new research has suggested that testosterone levels might help improve mens cognitive performance. ANI
Researchers discover molecular basis of monarch butterfly migration
A new study has demystified the annual migration of millions of monarch butterflies from the eastern North American to a cluster of pine groves in central Mexico. ANI
Prairie grass may serve as huge biofuel source
US scientists are figuring out whether prairie grasses hold the future of biofuels, after finding that switchgrass yields 540 per cent more energy than is used to grow it. ANI
Blind cavefishs offspring can regain their sight
Scientists have discovered that cavefish, whose eyes have got blinded while living in complete darkness over the course of evolutionary time, can regain their sight. ANI
Ancient cave bears were as omnivorous as modern bears
An International team of researchers has suggested that Pleistocene cave bears from the Carpathian region in Europe, were as omnivorous as modern bears, with a diet that consisted of both plants and food. ANI
Now, movies of the cosmos to be posted on the net
A collaboration between Bill Gates and Charles Simonyi, a former Microsoft developer, could see the development of an innovative telescope that will make movies of the night sky for posting on the Internet. ANI
Discovery of a hot spot on Saturns cold North Pole surprises scientists
Scientists have confirmed the presence of a hot spot over Saturns North Pole, which is a startling discovery since that particular region has experienced winter darkness for over a decade. ANI
Soon, cyber technology to detect online fraudsters
Shopping or carrying out other transactions online may soon be a safer affair, for Iowa State University researchers are developing a cyber technology to track fraudsters. ANI
Enzyme detection may improve prognosis, treatment of lung cancer
Researchers at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona have detected an enzyme, which might serve as a good marker in the diagnosis and prognosis of lung cancer. ANI