Aggressive fungal strains pose threat to UK wheat production
New strains of wheat rust fungus could prove deadly against resistant varieties also.
Deadly bacterium that is potential bio-terror agent escapes from US research lab
Investigations on into accidental release of pathogen from Tulane National Primate Research Center in Louisiana.
Mars: Curiosity data confirms methane in Red Planet atmosphere
Analysis of data from 600 Martian days of observation shows methane signatures.
Extra-terrestrial life based on methane possible on Titan show cell models
Cell membrane made of nitrogen, carbon and hydrogen can survive in methane-rich atmospheres as on Titan.
Ultra small bacteria that may define new lower size limit of life detected
Bacteria from three poorly understood phyla isolated from groundwater.
WHO warns of pandemics worse than 2009 swine flu outbreak
High diversity of flu viruses and low vaccine protection reasons for concern.
Mugabe says he was a reluctant leader and never wanted to become president
The 91-year-old has ruled Zimbabwe for three decades and plans to contest in the next polls as well.
Ebola: Asian herb prevents infection in mice and human cells
Tetrandrine from herb shown to prevent Ebola in mice and in human tissue cultures.
Macau: 14 missing after boat with illegal immigrants from China capsizes
Vessel with 19 people on board overturns off Grand Coloane Resort.
Russia: Former Yukos boss likens Putin to 'naked king presiding over weak economy'
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, asks West to prepare for post-Putin era.
Ukraine conflict: As ceasefire holds, withdrawal of heavy weapons from east commences
Withdrawal, supervised by OSCE, is part of latest Minsk deal and comes after a two-day break in hostilities.
Tropical deforestation rate up by 62% says study contradicting UN estimates of slowdown
A region measuring the size of Sri Lanka is lost to deforestation every year.
Global warming: Direct observations show CO2 heating effect up in 11 years
The higher greenhouse gas effect of CO2 has been linked to increased burning of fossil fuels.
Swine flu outbreak in India: Expert suggests new strains behind deaths, calls for virus studies
Delayed reporting and complications from other diseases are causing most deaths, the ministry says.
Animal use in research up in the US by 73% says Peta
Use of mice, fish and birds not governed by the animal welfare act has risen in 15 years.
Thousands of tonnes of Sahara dust makes trans-Atlantic journey to fertilise Amazon
The 20,000 tonnes of Saharan dust enriches plant growth in the Amazon.
India: Tiger census method flawed says Oxford study casting doubt on 30% rise in numbers
The index calibration method has poor predictive ability said the study.
Unusual comet survives close encounter with sun but its future remains uncertain
At a million km closer to the sun than Mercury, the loner comet's fate as it goes around the sun is unsure.
India: Air pollution from fossil fuels cuts short millions of lives by three years, says study
Around 99.5% of the Indian population is breathing in air much above WHO's prescribed limits.
Solar energy to be cheapest power source in 10 years
A steep decline in the price of photovoltaics has been predicted by a think tank, which will make solar energy the cheapest source of electricity.
Gold, heavy metals rise to Earth's surface with help of vapour bubbles
By binding to iron sulphide, the metals are transported to the surface by vapour bubbles in magma.
Ebola drug tests show improved chances of survival when administered early
The first human test of the drug favipiravir was conducted in West Africa on 69 adults and teens in Guinea.
Siberia Yamal peninsula mystery crater has 20 baby craters
Craters discovered near Gazprom's Bovanenkovo gas field have serious implications for global warming.
Skin care: High usage of products may be harming consumers
Swiss-German consumers of sunscreen lotions and skin care cosmetics are using more than permissible amounts of the product.
Swine flu risk 'can be reduced' by a good dose of sunlight and vitamin D rich diet
Initial tests on cells suggest the efficacy of vitamin D in checking swine flu.
Mars' mountain range could be sitting on massive ice deposits says ESA
Phlegra Montes range in northern hemisphere shows features indicative of past glacial activity.
IPCC head Rajendra Pachauri faces sexual harassment charges filed by colleague
Pachauri's lawyers claim UN climate panel chief's emails, mobile phone and WhatsApp were hacked to post messages.
India: Shrinking forests bring the endangered tiger into confrontation with humans
Loss of habitat to infrastructure projects and encroachments is pushing the tiger into more confrontations with humans.
'God particle' discovered in low cost experiment using superconductors
The Higgs boson, or God particle, was first seen in the particle collider at Cern in 2012.
Powerful antibody against dengue virus brings treatment closer
The antibody identified works against one serotype of the virus, which has four serotypes in all.
