Coal-mining outbursts resemble explosive volcanic eruptionsOctober 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new research by scientists has suggested that coal outbursts in underground mines occur through a process very similar to what happens during explosive volcanic eruptions. Worldwide, thousands of workers die every year from mining accidents, and instantaneous coal outbursts in underground mines are among the major killers.
Celeb influence prompting copycat suicides among fansOctober 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The glamorisation of celebrities taking their lives may lead to an increase in the probability of widespread copycat suicides, warns a new study from Queen Mary, University of London. Dr. Alex Mesoudi has found evidence that the increasing reach and influence of the media, combined with a growing number of people assigned celebrity status, could increase the probability of widespread suicide pandemics.
9yr-old Karnataka boy sets world record 'limbo-skating' under cars while blindfolded!September 23rd, 2009 LONDON - A 9-year-old boy from Belgaum, Karnataka, has set a new record by doing "limbo-skating" under cars while blindfolded. Rohan Ajit Kokane left onlookers shocked showing them his skilfulness at vanishing under three vehicles, before emerging triumphantly on the other side.
Terrorists are British, not Pakistani: Islamabad tells LondonSeptember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Britain has been accused of treating Pakistan like a whipping boy while failing to do enough to check home-grown British terrorism. A senior Pakistani diplomat was Wednesday quoted saying terrorists convicted Monday of planning to blow up transatlantic airliners were born and brought up in Britain, not Pakistan.
Meteor shower August 2009 time: at a glanceAugust 12th, 2009 According to Patric Wiggins NASA Solar System Ambassador page, Meteors and Meteorite falls are often spellbinding, producing spectacular visual and audible effects when they occur. Good news for the residents of Utah , the best show of the Perseid Meteor Shower will be in Utah right above your head tonight.
How animals react to solar eclipseJuly 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - Did you know animals and birds often prepare for sleep or behave confusedly during total solar eclipse? Well, here are some other little known facts about solar eclipse. - The longest recorded duration for a total solar eclipse is 7.5 minutes.
An android toll collector: How cool would that be?July 17th, 2009 TORONTO - Scientists say humanity is still 50 years from developing robots that will be able to speak in 'human-like' voices, mimic our motions and interact with us. How will we then react to these robots, that have been named androids?
Psychologist Neal J.
Astronomers discover most dark gamma-ray bursts occur in normal galaxiesJune 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - An international team of astronomers has found most dark gamma-ray bursts occur in normal galaxies detectable by large, ground-based optical telescopes. Gamma-ray bursts are the universe's biggest explosions, capable of producing so much light that ground-based telescopes easily detect it billions of light-years away.
Britain's Got Talent's top acts threaten to quit over Boyle's winning oddsApril 29th, 2009 LONDON - The top acts of ITV1 show Britain's Got Talent have threatened to quit over fears that Scottish singer Susan Boyle has already won. Boyle, 48, has become a worldwide star following her appearance on the show, and now her rivals fear they don't stand a chance against her and have considered pulling out of the show as they feel it's a "done deal".
Kelly Brook not to be seen in Britain Got Talent opening episodeApril 10th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Kelly Brook, who did an incredible vanishing act just a week after she appeared on ITV'S 'Britain Got Talent' show in January, will not be seen in Saturday's launch episode. However, a source has revealed that she will return later in the series.
Wives stripping at WW-I memorial land in a soup with filming hubbiesApril 9th, 2009 LONDON - Two French women have been awarded two-month suspended prison sentences along with their husbands, after they ripped off their skirts and tops at a First World War memorial for a video. The couples have also been jointly fined 550 pounds.
Manmohan lays 'minimum precondition' for further talks with PakistanApril 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said Pakistan has to 'convince' India that it is 'absolutely sincere' in not allowing its territory to be used for terror acts against India as a 'minimum precondition' for further bilateral talks. Addressing a press conference on the sidelines of the G-20 summit here, Manmohan Singh also said that India had provided Pakistan with all the answers to its queries on the 26/11 terror attacks and the ball was now 'in Pakistan's court' on bringing the perpetrators to book.
McQueen's 'Bullitt' voted top car chase movieMarch 30th, 2009 LONDON - Classic movie 'Bullitt', starring Steve McQueen, topped a poll of the Best Car Chase Movie. The film features a car chase through the streets of San Francisco, reports contactmusic.com.
Vindictive acts never pay, they drive friends and jobs awayMarch 27th, 2009 LONDON - A person with a vindictive outlook tends to drive jobs and friends away, besides holding himself back, a new study has confirmed. We repay an invitation to dinner with a counter-invitation, reciprocate acts of kindness or help.
Jagger proud of British musiciansFebruary 15th, 2009 LONDON - Rolling Stones guitarist Sir Mick Jagger is happy and proud of British musicians as they won 16 top Grammy awards recently. Jagger believes this is one of the best times for British music till now, reports thesun.co.uk.
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