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Everything you need to know about Mhow Infantry School: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

It's official! Money can buy you happiness

May 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Melbourne, May 24 (ANI): Researchers have suggested that happiness can be bought by money, if it is spent in the right way.

Largest genetic sequencing study of human disease completed

May 23, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Washington, May 23 (ANI): A global team of scientists has completed the largest sequencing study of human disease to date, investigating the genetic basis of six autoimmune diseases.

Joint replacement surgery might be avoidable in future

May 20, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 20(ANI): Osteoarthritis (OA) is often seen as a problem primarily of the cartilage that cushions joints, but Johns Hopkins scientists now have evidence that the bone underneath the cartilage is also a key player and exacerbates the damage.

New test kit could help eradicate malaria worldwide

May 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Washington, May 18 (ANI): A new, highly sensitive blood test that quickly detects even the lowest levels of malaria parasites in the body could make a dramatic difference for tackling the disease across the world.

NASA's Kepler space telescope could soon be shut down permanently

May 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): The Kepler space telescope - NASA's primary instrument for detecting planets beyond our solar system-had suffered a critical failure and could soon be shut down permanently, the agency's officials announced Wednesday, May 15.

Malaria-infected mosquitoes more attracted to human odour

May 16, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Washington, May 16 (ANI): Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that female mosquitoes infected with malaria parasites are significantly more attracted to human odour than uninfected mosquitoes.

Close shave for Meghalaya school students

May 13, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Shillong, May 13 (IANS) School children in a remote village in Meghalaya had a close shave Monday as they escaped unhurt following a gunfight between police and the rebels in the premises, police said.

How defect in cells trigger hearing, vision loss and kidney disease

May 13, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Washington, May 13 (ANI): Johns Hopkins scientists have unearthed clues about which protein signaling molecules are allowed into hollow, hair-like "antennae," called cilia, that alert cells to critical changes in their environments.

'Devastated' dad learns about son's death after school posts news on website

May 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM

London, May 10 (ANI): A father from Sussex came to know of his 13-year-old son's death in a road accident after the news was posted by the boarding school on their website.

Fat found in knee joints triggers rheumatoid arthritis

May 9, 2013 at 1:13 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that fat cells in the knee secrete a protein linked to arthritis.

Functional 3-D 'heart patch' created in lab

May 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Making a breakthrough in cell-based therapies, Duke University biomedical engineers have grown three-dimensional human heart muscle that acts just like natural tissue.

Newly identified protein complex may play role in preventing cancers

May 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, May 6 (ANI): A group of proteins that are mutated in about one-fifth of all human cancers has been identified in a recent study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Twitter users should strategize their tweets to attract more followers: Study

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Twitter users need to strategize their tweets to attract more followers, a new research has revealed.

Gene mutations associated with nearsightedness identified

May 3, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 3 (ANI): Mutations in a gene that helps regulate copper and oxygen levels in eye tissue are associated with a severe form of nearsightedness, according to a study at Duke Medicine.

Bangladesh collapse death toll rises to 435

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Dhaka, May 2 (IANS) The death toll from last week's building collapse on the outskirts of Dhaka climbed to 435 with the recovery of about a dozen bodies Thursday as rescuers continued to search for the missing.

Is China expanding its 'core interests'?

April 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Is China attempting "bit by bit" to take over land on India's side of the LAC? Is Beijing planning to expand its "core interests" to include the contentious unresolved boundary as well? And is it time India expanded its conventional and nuclear deterrence to forestall such moves by China?

Is China expanding its 'core interests'?

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Is China attempting "bit by bit" to take over land on India's side of the LAC? Is Beijing planning to expand its "core interests" to include the contentious unresolved boundary as well? And is it time India expanded its conventional and nuclear deterrence to forestall such moves by China?

Is China expanding its 'core interests'?

April 29, 2013 at 6:12 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Is China attempting "bit by bit" to take over land on India's side of the LAC, is Beijing planning to expand its "core interests" to include the contentious unresolved boundary as well, and it is time India expanded its conventional and nuclear deterrence to forestall such moves by China?

Docs less likely to bond with overweight patients

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Physicians build much less of an emotional rapport with their overweight and obese patients than with their patients of normal BMI, according to a new study.

Missing link in Parkinson's found

April 29, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have discovered a missing link in understanding how damage to the body's cellular power plants leads to Parkinson's disease and, perhaps surprisingly, to some forms of heart failure.

Resue work expedited at building collapse site

April 28, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Dhaka, April 28 (IANS) Nearly 100 hours into the collapse of an eight-storey Bangladesh building left about 400 dead, authorities Sunday decided to deploy heavy machinery to expedite the vast rescue operation.

Bangladesh tragedy toll hits 352, rescuers find 29 more alive

April 27, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Dhaka, April 27 (IANS) More than 84 hours after the horrendous tragedy, Bangladeshi rescuers Saturday pulled 29 more people alive from beneath the rubble of the collapsed building that has left 352 people dead so far.

Mukherjee confers gallantry, distinguished service awards to armed forces personnel

April 27, 2013 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 27 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee conferred one 'Kirti Chakra' and twelve 'Shaurya Chakras' to armed forces personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at a solemn ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here on Saturday.

Socializing in workplace doesn't always bridge gaps of racial division

April 27, 2013 at 1:24 PM

Washington, Apr. 27 (ANI): Work events created to unite employees - particularly a group of workers who are racially dissimilar - don't always work out, a news study has revealed.

Motivations behind Pinterest activities: Study

April 24, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Washington, Apr.24 (ANI): Gender plays significant roles among Pinterest users, a recent study has revealed.

Vision, passion most important for designers: Dhruv Kapur (With Image)

April 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Vision and passion are a must to succeed in the fashion world, says Dhruv Kapur, who keeps his designs "minimal" and focuses on "finishing and detailing".

New method uses black holes to measure universe's rate of expansion

April 23, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): Scientists have developed a method to measure the rate of the universe's expansion using certain types of active black holes that lie at the center of many galaxies.

Yoga, sex and hot shower help you have a good night sleep

April 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Melbourne, Apr. 22 (ANI): People, who practice yoga, have sex and a hot shower give themselves the best chance of having a good night's sleep, a study has claimed.

Good actor can enact scene in three million ways: Lakshmi Manchu

April 21, 2013 at 10:20 PM

Hyderabad, April 21 (IANS) Telugu producer-cum-actor Lakshmi Manchu said Saturday that a hallmark of a good actor is that he or she can perform one single scene in three million different ways.

Zac Efron fancies supermodel Tyra Banks

April 21, 2013 at 4:52 PM

London, April 21 (IANS) Actor-singer Zac Efron says supermodel Tyra Banks is the only girl he fancied as a teenager.

Spike in brain activity may deter Alzheimer's

April 20, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Tel Aviv, April 20 (IANS) Short bursts of brain activity may help protect from Alzheimer's, says a study conducted by researchers in Israel.

Now, robot hands could be sensitive enough to detect gentle touch

April 19, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, April 19 (ANI): Researchers at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a very inexpensive tactile sensor for robotic hands that is sensitive enough to turn a brute machine into a dextrous manipulator.

Human body can ward off viruses naturally

April 18, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): The human body has the ability to ward off viruses by activating a naturally occurring protein at the cellular level, setting off a chain reaction that disrupts the levels of cholesterol required in cell membranes to enable viruses to enter cells, a new study has found.

Human body can ward off viruses naturally

April 18, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): The human body has the ability to ward off viruses by activating a naturally occurring protein at the cellular level, setting off a chain reaction that disrupts the levels of cholesterol required in cell membranes to enable viruses to enter cells, a new study has found.

Night's sleep can enhance musical skills: Study

April 16, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Washington, April 16 (IANS) Musicians who learn a new melody and practice it after a night's sleep demonstrate enhanced skills, says a study.

Nanosponges soak up toxins released by bacteria and venomous snakes

April 15, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, April 15 (ANI): A "nanosponge" invented by engineers at the University of California, San Diego can safely remove a broad class of dangerous toxins from the bloodstream - including toxins produced by MRSA, E. coli, poisonous snakes and bees.

How bacteria hides from host immune system to cause disease

April 15, 2013 at 10:52 AM

Washington, April 15 (ANI): A system of genes that bacteria use to defend themselves against viruses, has been found to be involved in helping some bacteria evade the mammalian immune system.

Discovery of key molecule in heart cells could help prevent stroke deaths

April 13, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Researchers are one step closer in preventing death related to heart diseases, thanks to their discovery of a key molecule in an unexpected place in heart cells - mitochondria, tiny energy factories that house the controls capable of setting off cells' self-destruct sequence.

Eleven Delhi schools bag green award

April 12, 2013 at 7:56 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Eleven schools from Delhi are among 36 schools in the country which have bagged this year's Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Green School Award for adopting environment-friendly practices in their campuses.

Kids as young as 2 can understand grammar, but chimps can't

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Washington, April 11 (ANI): Children as young as 2 understand basic grammar rules when they first learn to speak and are not simply imitating adults, a new study from the University of Pennsylvania has shown that.

France condemns attack on UN peacekeepers

April 10, 2013 at 7:08 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) France has strongly condemned the attack on a UN peacekeeper patrol in South Sudan, which claimed the lives of five Indian soldiers and several UN civilian staff, and expressed condolences over the deaths.

Multiple genes contribute to schizophrenia risk

April 10, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, April 10 (ANI): Multiple genes contribute to risk for schizophrenia and appear to function in pathways related to transmission of signals in the brain and immunity, an international study has discovered.

Smoking may cause kidney problems in teens

April 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): Exposure to tobacco smoke could negatively impact kidney function in adolescents, according to a new study.

Hot and cold senses interact

April 9, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Washington, April 9 (ANI): A study from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine has provided new insights into how the nervous system processes hot and cold temperatures.

2-step ovarian cancer immunotherapy made from patients' own tumor benefits three quarters of trial

April 8, 2013 at 2:05 PM

Washington, April 8 (ANI): A novel but preliminary new treatment for ovarian cancer produced complete remission for one patient with an advanced form of the disease, according to research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

Scientists discover genes linked to Alzheimer

April 5, 2013 at 6:26 PM

According to a recent study scientists have discovered genes linked to Alzheimer's disease that could provide new insights for the treatment of the disease, says a recent study.

Genes linked to Alzheimer's discovered

April 5, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) Scientists have detected genes related to Alzheimer's disease that could provide a new tool for therapy, says a recent study.

Indian, Pakistani students set to debate

April 3, 2013 at 8:44 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Debaters from six Indian and four Pakistani schools will compete in the final of India-Pakistan School debate here Thursday.

'Disease in kids curable with old drug ingredient'

April 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) Scientists have shown that a compound in old drugs can provide a new approach to treating a rare disease affecting children globally, says a study.

How Lou Gehrig's disease develops

April 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM

London, April 1 (ANI): A type of central nervous system cell other than motor neurons plays a fundamental role in the development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal degenerative disease that is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, according to Johns Hopkins scientists.

New test to help in early detection of pancreatic cancer

March 30, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Washington, Mar. 30 (ANI): A new diagnostic test that uses a scientific technique known as metabolomic analysis, could be a safe and easy screening method to detect pancreatic cancer early.

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' - spectacular action, too many characters (IANS Movie Review)

March 29, 2013 at 12:34 PM

Film: "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"; Cast: Bruce Willis, Dwayne Johnson, RZA, D.J. Cotrona, Byung-hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park, Jonathan Pryce, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum, Joseph Mazzello, and Elodie Yung; Director: Jon M. Chu; Rating: **

Eating more fiber could reduce risk of first-time stroke

March 29, 2013 at 11:22 AM

Washington, Mar 29 (ANI): Eating more fiber can decrease your risk of first-time stroke, a new study suggests.

Some teas and coffee cause damage to DNA similar to chemo drugs

March 28, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Washington, Mar. 28 (ANI): Liquid smoke, black and green teas and coffee produced levels of cell DNA damage comparable to chemo drugs, a new study has found.

Hunger-spiking neurons could help treat autoimmune diseases

March 26, 2013 at 3:46 PM

Washington, Mar 26 (ANI): Neurons that control hunger in the central nervous system also regulate immune cell functions, implicating eating behavior as a defense against infections and autoimmune disease development, a new study has found.

Women feeling guilty as men share more family responsibilities than before

March 24, 2013 at 2:58 PM

Washington, March 24 (ANI): Men now devote more time to family than in previous decades and women are spending more hours at work than ever before, according to a new study.

'Perfect' reality stars destroying kids' self-esteem

March 24, 2013 at 1:14 PM

London, Mar. 24 (ANI): Thousands of school kids have started suffering from low self-esteem after watching too much reality TV shows, teachers have warned.

Altering brain activity in kids at risk of schizophrenia could foretell signs of symptoms

March 23, 2013 at 3:38 PM

Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): Researchers at the University of North Carolina have shown that brains of children at risk of developing schizophrenia function differently than those not at risk.

Too much salt led to 2.3 million heart-related deaths worldwide last year

March 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

Washington, Mar. 22 (ANI): Excessive salt consumption contributed to 2.3 million deaths from heart attacks, strokes and other heart-related diseases throughout the world in 2010, researchers have claimed.

India needs excellence in higher education: President

March 21, 2013 at 7:21 PM

Sonepat (Haryana), March 21 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday called for concrete steps to create a "culture of excellence" in higher education.

Genes responsible why some kids are picky about food!

March 21, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): The reason kids fear trying out new food has less to do with what's on their plate and more to do with their genes, a study has revealed.

Peptide created that mimicks actions of good cholesterol

March 20, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Los Angeles, March 20 (IANS) Scientists have produced a peptide that mimics the actions of good cholesterol when consumed by successfully engineering the genetic make-up of tomatoes, says a study.

GM tomatoes that mimic actions of good cholesterol decrease plaque build-up in mice

March 20, 2013 at 10:33 AM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): UCLA researchers have genetically engineered tomatoes to produce a peptide that mimics the actions of good cholesterol when consumed.

Universal vaccine against influenza possible

March 18, 2013 at 2:33 PM

Washington, March 18 (IANS) Scientists have shown that a combination of immune cells and antibodies could pave the way for a universal vaccine against influenza, says a study.

Bitter melon juice prevents pancreatic cancer in mice

March 13, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Bitter melon juice stops pancreatic cancer cells from feeding on glucose and eventually starves them, a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found.

'Global economy undergoes fundamental changes'

March 13, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, March 13 (IANS) With the rapid growth of emerging economies and developing countries, the world has become more intertwined and the global economic map is undergoing some fundamental changes, Zhu Min, deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said here.

Vanderbilt's new programming process lets cochlear implant users hear better

March 11, 2013 at 3:55 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Longtime cochlear implant users are reporting dramatic improvements in their hearing, thanks to new image-guided programming methods developed by Vanderbilt University researchers.

Harvard meet grapples with India's complex growth story

March 10, 2013 at 7:39 PM

Cambridge (Massachusetts), March 10 (IANS) How to involve India's massive middle class and its rich and hefty diaspora in India's growth story? Where to find a place for thus far marginalised rural India in its growth narrative? How to drive systemic change in education and why is the Indian political scene so unattractive to its young people?

Flip of molecular switch turns old brain young

March 7, 2013 at 2:35 PM

Washington, March 7 (ANI): In a breakthrough research, Yale researchers have found a way to turn an old brain young.

Wharton Business School should have heard Gujarat CM Modi: Tharoor

March 6, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Mar. 6 (ANI): Minister of State for Human Resource and Development (HRD) Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said the Wharton Business School should have heard Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi after inviting him.

A portable gadget for detecting strokes

March 6, 2013 at 12:59 PM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) Scientists have proposed a new portable gadget that could help one detect strokes based on eye movement, says an American study.

Harvard meet to address contradictions in India's growth story

March 5, 2013 at 2:11 PM

Boston, March 5 (IANS) Top business leaders, entertainment professionals, government officials and philanthropists will come together to address the contradictions in India's growth story at the India Conference organized by the students of Harvard University.

New book claims return to life from death possible

March 1, 2013 at 12:43 PM

Washington, Mar 1 (ANI): A new book has claimed that people can be resuscitated even after they have been considered clinically dead.

Actor Sunil celebrates birthday with blind children

February 28, 2013 at 9:15 PM

Chennai, Feb 28 (IANS) Instead of throwing a lavish birthday party, Telugu actor Sunil Varma decided to spend the day with the children of Devnar School for blind in Hyderabad. He also donated Rs.2 lakh to the school.

General Bikram Singh attends chairs 5th Biennial Mechanised Forces Conference at Ahmadnagar

February 26, 2013 at 8:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 26 (ANI): Chief of the Army Staff General Bikram Singh on Tuesday chaired the proceedings of the Fifth Biennial Mechanised Forces Conference, being hosted by the Armoured Corps Centre and School here from January 25 to 27.

Asthma drug that cures severe itchy rash

February 25, 2013 at 9:31 AM

Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) A high-dose shot of a common asthma drug, once a month, has been found to be highly effective in treating teens and adults chronically afflicted with severe, itchy rash, says a new study.

New diabetes treatment works with 'reprogrammed' cells

February 24, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) A team of American scientists has successfully reprogrammed insulin-producing cells in an effort to discover a new way to fight diabetes.

Skin secretion could battle TB, lethal bugs

February 22, 2013 at 10:10 AM

London, Feb 22 (IANS) Our skin secretes an antibiotic called dermcidin, which could act as a potent weapon against tuberculosis (TB) and dangerous bugs, says a study.

Gene linked with Alzheimer's plaques found

February 21, 2013 at 3:22 PM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) A study combining genetic data with brain imaging has not only identified the APOE gene, tied to the development of Alzheimer's, but has uncovered its link with another gene, called BCHE.

Second gene associated with Alzheimer's plaques identified

February 21, 2013 at 1:37 PM

London, February 21 (ANI): A research team including an Indian origin has identified a new gene associated with the amyloid plaque deposits found in Alzheimer's disease patients.

New injectable hydrogel repairs damage after heart attack

February 21, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Washington, February 21 (ANI): In a new study in pigs, University of California, San Diego bioengineers have shown that a new injectable hydrogel can repair damage from heart attacks, help the heart grow new tissue and blood vessels, and get the heart moving closer to how a healthy heart should.

Quick fix to hangovers identified

February 21, 2013 at 11:53 AM

Los Angeles, Feb 21 (IANS) A tiny capsule that mimics the liver in processing alcohol could provide a speedy cure to hangovers, says an American study.

Why dogs fear noise

February 20, 2013 at 12:41 PM

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): The behavioural response by dogs to noises can be extreme in nature, distressing for owners and a welfare issue for dogs.

Bone marrow cells helping regenerate bladder

February 19, 2013 at 11:44 AM

Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) Two specific cell populations, harvested from a patient's healthy bone marrow, are helping pave the way to bladder regeneration, says a new study.

21 social enterprise firms compete for Rs.5 crore awards

February 17, 2013 at 4:42 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Twenty-one companies will compete for the Sankalp Social Enterprise Awards, which offers funding of Rs.5 crore to firms working for social welfare in various fields.

Designer blood clots could save soldiers dying from blood loss

February 17, 2013 at 12:50 PM

Washington, February 17 (ANI): A new device the size of an iPhone could help soldiers wounded in battlefield to treat themselves, helping control bleeding, stabilizing the injury and setting the right course for healing.

Low protein diet may delay Alzheimer's

February 15, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Los Angeles, Feb 15 (IANS) Restricted protein diet may delay the process of Alzheimer's disease, says an American study.

Closer relationships 'not necessarily better'

February 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Washington, February 14 (ANI): Common wisdom says that feeling close to your romantic partner is key to having a lasting and fulfilling relationship.

Master switch that triggers pancreatic cancer identified

February 13, 2013 at 5:21 PM

Washington, February 13 (ANI): A new study led by an Indian-origin researcher suggests that a master regulator protein may explain the development of aberrant cell growth in the pancreas spurred by inflammation.

What you eat may determine how much you sleep

February 10, 2013 at 4:51 PM

London, Feb 10 (ANI): A new study has for the first time shown that certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration and that people who report eating a large variety of foods - an indicator of an overall healthy diet - had the healthiest sleep patterns.

Egg, nuts and fish may help ward off dementia

February 8, 2013 at 2:35 PM

London, February 8 (ANI): Eating a diet packed with oily fish, eggs, nuts and wholegrains could delay or even prevent Alzheimer's disease, according to a new research.

Eat healthy to sleep better

February 7, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) People who eat a large variety of food have the healthiest sleep pattern, say American scientists.

UN to restore 150 million ha of degraded land

February 6, 2013 at 1:31 PM

Syndey, Feb 6 (IANS) The United Nations aims to restore 150 million hectares of degraded land worldwide by 2020 - but restoration ecologists warn that it will take more than simple tree plantation.

Physical rehab may enhance stroke recovery

February 6, 2013 at 1:15 PM

Washington, February 6(ANI): Mice can recover from physically debilitating strokes that damage the primary motor cortex - the region of the brain that controls most movement in the body - if the rodents are quickly subjected to physical conditioning that rapidly "rewires" a different part of the brain to take over lost function.

TB vaccine hopes fade

February 5, 2013 at 3:10 PM

London, February 5 (ANI): A major trial of a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine has ended in failure, marking a major setback in the fight against the disease, which cause 1.4 million deaths a year.

Crabs help Great Barrier Reef coral fight disease

February 5, 2013 at 12:06 PM

Sydney, Feb 5 (IANS) A particular crab species has been helping Great Barrier Reef coral combat white syndrome that causes disintegration of coral tissue, says a study.

Get weapons of war off the streets: Obama

February 5, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Washington, Feb 5 (IANS/EFE) "Weapons of war have no place on our streets," US President Barack Obama said Monday at an event with law enforcement officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where gun violence among teens has declined by 40 percent.

7th grade girl sends Hello Kitty doll into near space for science project

February 3, 2013 at 2:54 PM

London, Feb. 3 (ANI): A seventh-grade girl from California, who wanted to test the effects of altitude on air pressure and temperature for a class assignment at the Cornerstone Christian School, knew of one thing that would make her science project even more exciting: Hello Kitty.

Brit school finds books owned by Isaac Newton

February 3, 2013 at 2:30 PM

London, Feb 3 (ANI): A dusty box of books discarded at the bottom of a cupboard in the physics laboratory has turned out to be the work of Sir Isaac Newton.

Ozone thinning affects ocean circulation

February 1, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) A gap in the Antarctic ozone layer has impacted the way the waters in the southern oceans mix, with the potential to alter the amount of atmospheric CO2 and possibly affect climate change, warn scientists.