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Washington, July 24 (IANS) A technique developed by Indian American computer scientist Anoop Singhal will minimise chances of hackers stealing confidential corporate data, including health and financial records.

Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu), July 24 (IANS) As India readies to seal the nuclear deal with the US to further consolidate its nuclear energy programme, a group of scientists here looked back nostalgically to the time the country indigenously developed its first reactor - using skid rollers to move heavy items and jacks and railway sleepers for lifting the heavy generator.

Washington, July 24 (IANS) Scientists are working on a greener engine oil additive with the help of titanium, which will reduce wear and tear and also boost vehicle performance.

Washington, July 24 (DPA) NASA is preparing to mark its 50th birthday in a somewhat sober mood, and even the official date for the legal creation of the space agency - July 29 - will take a back seat to larger celebrations planned for October.

Washington, July 23 (IANS) Some plants are discarding elaborate defences against predatory caterpillars and evolving more favourable stratagems to ensure survival, according to a study.

Washington, July 23 (IANS) Microgrid based power stations with their own energy source and independent control could ensure uninterrupted power supply even after hurricanes or natural disasters.

Washington, July 23 (IANS) Elderly who volunteer for environmental protection are likely to find the activity physically and mentally stimulating, according to a study.

Kannur, July 23 (IANS) Getting a plumber to fix a pipe, searching for blood donors or finding the right school for children in the neighbourhood is now just a click away. And this isn't happening in cities like Delhi or Bangalore but in villages in a Kerala district.

Washington, July 23 (IANS) Human speech skills and possibly all sound production in vertebrates could be traced back to similar abilities in fish, according to a study by US researchers.

Chicago, July 23 (IANS) A US company is developing a gun that can fire bullets with variable speed and can be set to kill, wound or just cause a bruise.

Washington, July 22 (IANS) One way of dealing with rowdy elements in a classroom is to deal directly with them, according to a college teacher.

Vancouver, July 22 (IANS) Residents of the North Shore area in this Canadian city will be using gas from human waste to burn their furnaces and heat water, one of the first instances in the world when it has been used in an urban neighbourhood.

Washington, July 22 (IANS) A pain-relieving gel is likely to reduce the discomfort women experience during mammography, according to results of a clinical trial.

Washington, July 22 (IANS) Ohio State University researcher Ron Li is leading a team to help humans navigate the moon after being instrumental in designing Mars rovers.

Washington, July 22 (Xinhua) The US space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), is seeking to develop a new navigation system for use on the moon, an official said.

London, July 21 (IANS) Saharan dust storms help sustain life over large regions of the North Atlantic Ocean, according to a latest study.

Washington, July 21 (IANS) Pregnant mice protect their unborn by keeping males at bay with the help of a remarkable mechanism.

Washington, July 21 (IANS) Destruction of wetlands will release a staggering 771 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the atmosphere, with devastating consequences.

Washington, July 21 (IANS) Adding lime to seawater could dramatically reverse carbon dioxide accumulation in the atmosphere, according to a new study.