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Government to set up stem cell research unit in Bangalore

IANS - Thu, Jul 24

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Giving a fillip to regenerative medicine, the union cabinet Thursday decided to set up an Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine in Bangalore.

  • Indian American scientist plugs loopholes in computer safety IANS - Thu, Jul 24

    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.

  • As n-deal moves forward, scientists walk down nostalgia lane IANS - Thu, Jul 24

    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.

  • Scientists working on greener engine oil additive IANS - Thu, Jul 24

    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.

  • Space dreams dip low as NASA marks 50 years IANS - Thu, Jul 24

    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.

  • Milkweed plant evolves new defences to outwit caterpillars IANS - Wed, Jul 23

    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.

  • Microgrid power stations can ensure uninterrupted supply IANS - Wed, Jul 23

    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.

  • Older adults contributing to healthier environment IANS - Wed, Jul 23

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

  • Tree climbers to plumbers, all online in Kerala villages IANS - Wed, Jul 23

    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.

  • Fish may have taught us how to make a sound IANS - Wed, Jul 23

    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.

  • Toy rocket inspires variable-speed bullets IANS - Wed, Jul 23

    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.

  • 'Curb classroom rowdyism by dealing directly with students' IANS - Tue, Jul 22

    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.

  • Now, gas from human waste for Canadian homes IANS - Tue, Jul 22

    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.

  • Anaesthetic gel helps mitigate mammography discomfort IANS - Tue, Jul 22

    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.

  • NASA developing navigation system for moon IANS - Tue, Jul 22

    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.

  • US to develop new navigation system for moon IANS - Tue, Jul 22

    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.

  • Saharan dust storms sustain life in Atlantic Ocean IANS - Mon, Jul 21

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

  • Pregnant mice block out unwelcome admirers IANS - Mon, Jul 21

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

  • Destruction of wetlands will release massive greenhouse gases IANS - Mon, Jul 21

    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.

  • Adding lime to seawater could cut back carbon levels IANS - Mon, Jul 21

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

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