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Fossils from Nile Delta indicate end of Egypt due to “Mega Drought” Sat, 18/08/2012 - 13:54 by Minnie Mahendru The creators of the majestic pyramids could not deal with the climatic changes and fell a victim to the “mega drought" leading to the extinction of the Egyptian Empire 4200 years ago. The time of the pyramid creation was characteristically termed as “Death on the Nile“ leading to the end of “The Old Kingdom” in Egypt. Comments Read more	American sci-fi author Harry Harrison dies at 87 Thu, 16/08/2012 - 17:58 by Neka Sehgal Harry Harrison, an American novelist famous for science fiction and fantasies died Wednesday, his official website reported. He was 87. Comments Read more	20 percent of workforce slashed in a bid to revamp ailing Motorola Mobility Mon, 13/08/2012 - 17:34 by RESHMI CHAKRAVORTY According to the New York Times reports, Motorola Mobility has told employees it plans to slash 20 percent of its workforce and shut down nearly a third of its offices worldwide. Comments Read more
Gen Xers unconcerned about climate change--report Fri, 20/07/2012 - 16:36 by Neka Sehgal Members of Generation X are pretty indifferent when it comes to climate change finds a University of Michigan report released this week. Comments Read more	Oldest pottery fired 20,000 years ago found in China Fri, 29/06/2012 - 12:19 by Neka Sehgal Excavations by a team of Chinese and US archaeologists in south-east China have yielded a sample of pottery believed to be the oldest known so far in the world. Comments Read more	US computer scientist Ivan Sutherland wins Kyoto Prize Mon, 25/06/2012 - 11:59 by Neka Sehgal American scientist, Ivan Sutherland, considered a pioneer of the computer graphics industry, has received the Kyoto Prize, one of the most prestigious international prizes in technology. Comments Read more
Dairy farming prospered at least 7,000 year ago Thu, 21/06/2012 - 12:58 by Neka Sehgal Milk that has been glorified as a wholesome balanced diet in the modern era.But it has been a safe and reliable food source for a very long time claims a new research. Comments Read more	Should wealthy seniors leave an inheritance to their kids? Tue, 19/06/2012 - 12:54 by Neka Sehgal Some bad news for kids with well-heeled, privileged parents! Inheriting large sums of money from wealthy seniors may turn out to be just a pipe dream! Comments Read more	Study finds American heads are getting bigger Sat, 02/06/2012 - 13:25 by Neka Sehgal It may sound a trifle bizarre, but white Americans' heads are changing rapidly, claims a new study. Comments Read more
Social inequality began 7000 years ago--study Tue, 29/05/2012 - 12:13 by Neka Sehgal Social prejudice is not a modern concept, but an early feature going back to the Stone Age more than 7000 years ago, claims a new study. Comments Read more	Apple's chief designer is now 'Sir' Jonathan Ive! Thu, 24/05/2012 - 16:17 by Neka Sehgal Apple's senior vice president of industrial design, Jonathan Ive, the genius behind the company's many iconic creations was knighted by Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace, Wednesday. Comments Read more	Jill Tarter steps down as director of SETI Wed, 23/05/2012 - 13:21 by Neka Sehgal After spending 35 years scanning the universe for extraterrestrial intelligence, Jill Tartar, 68, the real-life astronomer who inspired Jodie Foster's character in the film 'Contact' is retiring. Comments Read more