China Quake: Death Toll To Rise As Rescue Teams Reach Remote Areas
Rescue efforts in China's Yunnan province hit by a 6.1 strong earthquake are on.
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New Forensics: Lead Analysis of Victims' Teeth Can Identify Place of Origin
By checking the lead content in the teeth enamel, the place of origin of an unidentified body can be deduced.
A Tiny Stretch Turns World's Strongest Material From Conductor To Insulator
Theoretical computer model shows that Carbyne - the strongest material yet discovered - can be turned from a conductor to an insulator.
India: Men Playing The Monkey in Delhi to Protect Lawmakers from Real Simians
Tough wildlife protection act has meant that men are now doubling up for monkeys in Delhi.
Ebola Scare: UK Immigration Staff Jitters, US Prepares Isolation Units
In the UK, there is uncertainty on how to handle suspected cases. The US prepares for evacuations of citizens.
Gaza Strip: Israel and Hamas Accept Three-Day Humanitarian Truce
Temporary ceasefire announced by UN and US to be followed by talks in Cairo.
Artificial Leaf Performs Photosynthesis And Breathes Out Oxygen
A synthetic leaf that carries out photosynthesis like its natural counterpart throws hope for space colonisers.
Climate Change: Study Predicts Wide Variation in Temperature Extremes
The impact of climate change will result in a wider temperature range of extreme events, according to research.
Carbon Dioxide Converted into Fuel in Inexpensive Catalytic Method
Scientists from University of Illinois have been able to convert carbon dioxide into syngas, a precursor of gasoline.
Colonising Mars: Nasa Plans a Greenhouse for the Red Planet
The next Mars Rover could probably carry a tiny greenhouse to conduct crucial plant experiments.
Elephants Have Stronger Sense of Smell Than Dogs or Rats, Sniffs Out Study
Going by the number of olfactory receptor genes in its genome, the elephant turns out to be the strongest sniffer species.
Stem Cell Study: Tough Teeth Come From Sensitive Nerves
Stem cells in nerves seem to form the teeth, says a new study.
Nagasaki Bombing: Burning Coal Tar Saved Kitakyushu?
Japanese mill workers recollect the fateful day and the ploy they used against enemy planes.
Europe's Gaia Telescope All Set to Map a Billion Stars of Milky Way
After initial hitches, ESA's Gaia is all set for mapping a section of the Milky Way galaxy.
Ebola Vaccines: Poor Market Potential and Lack of Subjects for Clinical Trials Holding Up Testing
Poor market potential and clinical trials held up for lack of high risk subjects have led to four vaccines against Ebola being non-starters.
Worldwide Water Shortage by 2040 Unless There Are Changes to the Way Power is Produced
Unless new and efficient ways of generating power are adopted, electricity needs will make drinking water a scarce commodity soon.
Cassini Data: 101 Geysers on Saturn's Moon Enceladus Rise from Sea below Icy Shell
The geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus have their origins in the sea beneath the icy shell.
Eureka! The Glue in the Superconductors is Magnetism
In what could spawn a new generation of superconductors the discovery of the magnetic field as the glue is major.
Is the US Exporting Pollution As It Reduces Its Carbon Emissions?
With US exporting over 10% of its coal, the country is being accused of exporting its pollution.
Blood Test to Detect Presence of Cancer Cells In Body
A study reveals that a simple blood test could detect presence of cancer cells in the body.
5 or 50 Minutes of Running Makes No Difference to Health Benefits: Study
When running for exercise, all it requires is 5 minutes to derive benefits and distance, speed or frequency do not matter.
Brazil: Isolated Tribe Seen at Risk Following Incomplete Flu Treatment
Doubts arise over treatment to flu-infected tribespeople in Simpatia village of Brazil.
Iraq Isis Crisis: Christians, Hounded Out of Mosul, Trapped in Desert and Refugee Camps
Vicar of Anglican church in Iraq warns end for Christians in country appears 'very near'.
Air Algerie AH5017: Recovering Bodies Will Be a Tough Task
Burkina Faso and Mali officials say bodies are burned beyond recognition.
Ebola Outbreak: Liberia Seals Borders to Check Spread of Virus as Toll Crosses 670
West African nation closes borders in bid to prevent spread of virus after death of Liberian official.
Relief For Geckos: Russian Space Agency Re-establishes Contact With Satellite
Russian space agency says it has re-established contact with experimental satellite Foton-M housing geckos.
Human-induced Climate Change to Be Major Cause of Slump in Food Output
Natural climate shifts are not as potent as human-induced ones in affecting crop production.
Epigenetic Engineering: Silencing A Gene Can Cause Cancer
A mouse model shows that all it needs is to turn on, or off, a gene to cause cancer.
Superconductors Notch Highest Current of 100,000 amperes
Using superconductors Japanese researchers were able to generate a record 100,000 amperes of current.
Child Abuse Affects Gene Responsible For Stress And Immunity
University of Wisconsin study shows abuse or neglect in early life can affect children years later.
