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Scientists sequence genome of plant world’s “mosquito”

Scientists from more than 10 nations took part in the sequencing and analysis of the genome of the pea aphid, which is considered

[Technology] Small family farms in tropics can feed the hungry and preserve biodiversity

Two University of Michigan researchers have determined that small, family-owned farms can produce lots of food while preserving biodiversity in the world’s ...
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[Technology] Mass media key vehicle by which climate change contrarianism has traveled

In a new study, a University of Colorado at Boulder professor has determined that mass media have been a key vehicle by which ...
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[Technology] Indian origin scientist’s “bloom box” may power homes of the future

A scientist of Indian origin has made fuel-cell-powered invention called a “bloom box”, which could be used to power individual homes in the ...
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[Technology] Earthquake engineers release report on damage in Haiti

A team of earthquake engineers has released a report on the damage done in Haiti after the mega quake on January 12.   The five-person team ...
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[Technology] Scientists try to decipher “secret language” of elephants

By using a microphone sensitive to low frequencies and a GPS tracking system, a team of researchers at San Diego Zoo has been ...
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[Technology] Beetle’s brilliant blue-green hue still preserved after 600,000 years

Scientists have found an iridescent blue-green beetle that looks like it did 600,000 years ago when it was alive, as its natural body ...
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[Technology] Living in the trees may be the secret to longevity

In a new research, scientists have determined that living in the trees may be the secret to longevity, at least in the evolutionary ...
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[Technology] DNA evidence has enriched our understanding of human history on Earth

A collection of recent reviews has offered a timely update on how new genetic evidence, together with archaeological and linguistic evidence, has enriched ...
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[Technology] An animal’s agility can be affected by the position of its eyes

A new research by scientists from the University of Liverpool, UK, has found that an animal’s agility can be affected by the position ...
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Newly discovered plant-eating dino didn''t chew its food, but swallow it

A team of paleontologists has discovered a new plant-eating dinosaur that didn’t chew its food, but just grabbed it and swallowed it.   The new

Brainy battle of the sexes finally ends: Women are smarter than men

The battle of the sexes is finally over – and it’s bad news for the guys. According to the results of an unscientific

Mega quake also set off swarm of unusual tsunamis in Haiti

Scientists have determined that the devastating January 12 earthquake in Haiti also set off a swarm of unusual tsunamis, which killed three and

Naps help babies retain new information

Naps play a significant role in the development of infants� brain, helping them retain new information, researchers have observed.   Experts at the University

Cultural views of evolution can have important ethical implications

A Duke University expert on theological and biomedical ethics has said that cultural views of evolution can have important ethical implications.   Amy Laura Hall,

New iPhone apps to help you shed extra pounds

Want to shed those extra pounds? Well, the new iPhone applications can make the task much simpler for you.   The “Lose It!” application

Poverty in childhood may last a lifetime

Kids raised in poverty in their first five years are more likely to feel its effects well into adulthood, shows a new study.   The

Scientists create RNA molecule that may shed light on origin of Earthly life

Scientists have created an extremely small RNA molecule that can catalyze a key reaction needed to synthesize proteins, the building blocks of life,

10th century city wall possibly built by King Solomon found in Jerusalem

A section of an ancient city wall of Jerusalem from the tenth century BCE, which was possibly built by King Solomon, has been

Scientists create flightless mosquitoes to control dengue fever

UC Irvine and British scientists have developed a new strain of mosquitoes in which females cannot fly.   According to the scientists, the new
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