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Acute observance of Doctor Levick: Penguins too engage in thievery and perversion Wed, 13/06/2012 - 13:36 by TUHIN SARKAR Observations of Doctor Levick: An acute graphic account of challenging sexual behaviour of penguins-the most amazing polar birds. An Adélie penguin, scientifically named as Pygoscelis adeliae, a species of penguin common along th Comments Read more	Volcanic eruptions are depleting the ozone layer Wed, 13/06/2012 - 12:19 by Neka Sehgal Apart from manufactured chemicals, another culprit in the destruction of the Earth’s ozone layer is the gas ejected during massive volcanic eruptions, geoscientists have revealed. Comments Read more	Proteins accumulate on their own, study suggests Tue, 12/06/2012 - 17:04 by RESHMI CHAKRAVORTY Scientists at the University of Montreal have developed a new approach to visualize how proteins accumulate on their own, which may also significantly aid to the understanding of diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, which are caused by errors in accumulation. Comments Read more
Did lasers unearthed the mythical Ciudad Blanca, the White City? Mon, 11/06/2012 - 17:37 by RESHMI CHAKRAVORTY A team from the University of Houston, using laser-based light detection and ranging (LiDAR) from a survey plane, may have found the ruins of an ancient city deep in Honduras' Mosquito Coast region and hidden by centuries of jungle growth. Comments Read more	Giant insects were wiped out by predatory birds? Wed, 06/06/2012 - 17:15 by RESHMI CHAKRAVORTY According to the researchers, giant insects that ruled prehistoric skies for millions of years may have met their doomsday due to the evolution of predatory birds. Comments Read more	Harappan civilization thrived on the deceitful monsoons Tue, 29/05/2012 - 17:04 by RESHMI CHAKRAVORTY According to the reports, the researchers said that the slow shift of the monsoons across the Asian continent which initially supported the formation of the Harappan civilization in the Indus valley by allowing production of large agricultural surpluses, then wiped out the civilization as water supplies for farming dried up. Comments Read more
Computer Virus enables spying Tue, 29/05/2012 - 11:24 by TUHIN SARKAR The world's most complex computer virus, possessing a range of espionage capabilities, including the ability to secretly record conversations, has been exposed and the target is the Middle East after USA attack on China. “Flame”, the world's most complex computer virus, possessing a range of espionage capabilities, incl Comments Read more	Ancient flutes suggest artistically skilled early modern humans Mon, 28/05/2012 - 16:22 by RESHMI CHAKRAVORTY The discovery of flutes signified that these early humans shared songs and had artistic prowess, even earlier than previously thought. Comments Read more	Rare cache of ancient jewelry found in Israel Mon, 28/05/2012 - 12:37 by Neka Sehgal A Megiddo dig has unearthed a rare trove of buried Canaanite treasure, with jewels, coins, and other valuable items estimated to be about 3,100 years old, announced archaeologists on Monday. Comments Read more
What is the secret for great-tasting tomatoes! Sat, 26/05/2012 - 15:26 by Neka Sehgal Ever wondered why home grown tomatoes are a tasty treat while those found in grocery shelves are so bland? Comments Read more	Pachacamac temple, a home for 1000 year old mummies Fri, 25/05/2012 - 17:44 by RESHMI CHAKRAVORTY The discovery of 1000 year old mummies made at Pachacamac, one of the largest Prehispanic sites in South America, located on the Pacific Coast about 18 miles from Lima, was reported by Belgium’s Universite libre de Bruxelles. Comments Read more	Top 10 new species of 2011 unveiled—IISC report Fri, 25/05/2012 - 08:57 by Neka Sehgal The Earth and the rich diversity of life it embraces, never fails to induce a sense of awe, amusement, and even befuddlement in us! Comments Read more