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A unique story of parallel evolution in moths unraveled
Washington, Sept 2 (ANI): A new revision of the taxonomic relationships among one group of moths, the subfamily Dioptinae, sheds light on the diversity of tropical moth species and presents a unique story of parallel evolution.
“These diurnal moths are a microcosm of butterfly evolution,” said James Miller, author of the new Bulletin of the American [...]
Global warming threatens existence of tropical species
Washington, August 26 (ANI): A new research has determined that global warming threatens the existence of tropical species, the ecosystem and its by-products.
The research was done by herpetologist Laurie Vitt, curator of reptiles and George Lynn Cross Research Professor at the University of Oklahoma’s Sam Noble Museum of Natural History.
Vitt has studied [...]
Unique acacia tree could nourish soils in Africa
Washington, August 25 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have said that a type of acacia tree with an unusual growth habit, which is unlike virtually all other trees, holds particular promise for farmers in Africa as a free source of nitrogen for their soils that could last generations.
With its nitrogen-fixing qualities, the tall, long-lived [...]
Fodder is scarcer, dearer in Jammu
Jammu, Aug 21 (ANI): Fodder is scarcer, dearer in Jammu leaving the milkmen with little to feed their cattle. It has led to decline in milk production.
Continuous dry spell in the region is said to be responsible for the unprecedented hike in price of fodder especially wheat [...]
MJ’s memorial service to hit movie theatres in 20 US States
London, Jul 8 (ANI): Late King of Pop Michael Jackson’s memorial service will be beamed into movie theatres in 20 U.S. states, it has been revealed.
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. bosses will broadcast the event live to an estimated 17,000 people in theatres equipped with digital projection systems and satellite dishes, reports the Daily Express.
In [...]
Indian-origin scientist finds genetic switch that may help treat vascular diseases
London, July 6 (ANI): Taking a big leap towards finding a treatment of vascular diseases, a team led by an Indian-origin scientist at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (GICD) has discovered a key switch that makes stem cells [...]
I’m not exploiting my children, says Denise Richards
Washington, July 06 (ANI): Denise Richards has slammed claims that she is “exploiting” her children by making them appear on her reality TV show.
“Everyone is so judgmental when it comes to raising kids: if you breastfeed or not, feed them only organic foods. The bottom line is, [...]
‘Hippy’ monkeys turn killers when starved of sex
London, July 5 (ANI): Even the world’s most peaceful and egalitarian monkeys can turn aggressive when starved of sex, say researchers.
Northern Muriquis in Brazil have a reputation of the “hippy monkey”, however, the quiet image of the primates suffered a blow after scientists spotted a gang of six attacking and killing an adult male.
he [...]
US Embassy in China relying on own air monitoring system
New Delhi, July 1 (ANI): The US embassy in Beijing has set up its own air monitoring station out of concern for the health of its staff.
The embassy has been releasing its own private air quality reports since last year, which differ significantly from the ones issued by the Beijing Government, spokesperson Susan Stevenson said [...]
Farmers advised to use ear protection while feeding ’squealing’ pigs
London, May 26 (ANI): Farmers have been advised to use ear protection when feeding pigs, to protect them from ‘deafening’ squeals.
The noise made by pigs during mealtimes can reach more than 100 decibels, louder than a chainsaw or powerdrill, the Health and Safety Executive has warned.
It has produced a leaflet entitled Farmwise – An Essential [...]
Heat-tolerant coral reefs may survive global warming
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Stanford University scientists have found evidence that some coral reefs are adapting to the climate change and may actually survive global warming.
“Corals are certainly threatened by environmental change, but this research has really sparked the notion that corals may be tougher than we thought,” said Stephen Palumbi, a professor of [...]
Velcro-like cells on petals help bees stick to flowers
Washington, May 15 (ANI): Scientists at Cambridge University have found that bees make use of small cone-shaped cells on flower petals, which act like ‘velcro’ on their feet, to stick to flowers and collect nectar.
In a new study, the scientists have shown that bumblebees can recognise the texture of petal surfaces by touch alone, and [...]
Meghalaya pig breeders told to follow strict hygiene to counter swine flu
Shillong (Meghalaya), May 3 (ANI): Pig breeders in Meghalaya have been warned to follow strict hygienic measures to counter the spread of swine flu, even as the State Government has said there is no case reported so far.
Apart from strict hygienic measures in [...]
Somalia opposition leader calls on AU peacekeepers to leave
Nairobi – A prominent Islamist opposition leader Friday called on African Union peacekeepers to leave Somalia before he would consider joining a coalition government.
Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys returned to Somalia on Thursday after two years in exile, raising hopes the conflict-hit African nation’s new government could succeed in restoring a semblance of order.
He returned [...]
US calls for end to Ahmadinejad’s “inflammatory rhetoric”
Washington – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s comments against Israel at a racism conference Monday were “unacceptable” and only serve to fuel racial hatred, the US State Department said.
“Unfortunately, we’ve heard all of this before from President Ahmadinejad. The comments that he made, frankly, were unacceptable and, frankly feed racial hatred,” spokesman Robert Wood said. [...]
‘Super reefs’ near East Africa can fend off climate change
Washington, April 24 (ANI): A new study has suggested that some coral reefs off East Africa are unusually resilient to climate change, and can be termed as ’super reefs’.
The study, conducted by researchers at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), showed that the reefs have become super tough due to improved fisheries management and a [...]
Midday meal scheme attracts students to schools in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur, Apr 23 (ANI): Midday meal programme has been successful in Uttar Pradesh in getting the rural young boys and girls to attend schools and study.
This scheme was mooted by the Central Government with an aim to increase the enhance [...]
Meghan McCain says Bush’s political guru is following her on Twitter
New York, Apr 21 (ANI): John McCain’s daughter Meghan has revealed that she is not happy that her Twitter feed is being followed by former President George Bush’s political guru, Karl Rove.
Meghan, 24, who came into the limelight in 2007 for her blog, McCain Blogette, wrote on The Daily Beast website, that Rove is the [...]
‘Out of box’ approach helped doctors remove leech from Oz woman’s eyeball
Melbourne, Apr 20 (ANI): Just by thinking ‘out of box’, doctors successfully removed a leech, which was attached to an Australian woman’s eyeball.
The leech made its way to the 66-year-old woman’s eye while she was gardening in the backyard of her suburban Sydney home in March last year and accidentally flicked some moist soil and [...]
Nainital Research Centre achieves world record in breeding silkworm eggs
Nainital, Apr 18 (ANI): Nainital-based Regional Oak Tasar Research Centre has created a world record in the field of silkworm egg laying.
The scientists and other staff members of the research centre are very pleased by the way the project has shaped up.
The average eggs per moth at the research centre are in the range of [...]
