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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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! |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Sea grass traps more heat than forest -- Study
Wed, 23/05/2012 - 12:25 by Sam Ross
![]() According to the latest study initiated by the researchers state that sea grass plays a vital role in controlling heat as it absorbs more heat compared to forests. |
Daytime meteor sighted over Nevada
Mon, 23/04/2012 - 12:10 by Sam Ross
![]() An unusual daytime meteor was spotted in Nevada Sunday morning, triggering a flood of calls in the law enforcement agencies offices. |
Trayvon Martin's alleged shooter granted $150K bail
Sat, 21/04/2012 - 13:40 by Neka Sehgal
![]() George Zimmerman accused in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin can be released on $150,000 bail, a judge ruled at a hearing in Florida state court in Sanford, Friday. |