2012 doomsday prediction nothing but a hoax, says NASA scientistOctober 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A NASA scientist has said that the prophecy by the ancient Mayans that the world might end in the year 2012, is nothing but a hoax, which is only helping the promoters of the conspiracy theory to rake in huge profits. NASA scientist David Morrison's concise summary of the claims and the scientific response to the widespread Internet belief that December 21, 2012, will be doomsday for planet Earth, determines that the whole thing is nothing but a hoax.
Australia-India Science and Technology Research award announcedOctober 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith on Wednesday announced the establishment of the Australia India Science and Technology Research Award. This new award recognises excellence in science and engineering and will be targeted at early career Australian and Indian researchers.
India's top space scientist heads world astronautics bodyOctober 12th, 2009 BANGALORE - Indias top space scientist G. Madhavan Nair has been elected president of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) at its general assembly in South Korea, the Indian space agency said Monday.
Correction: Iranian nuclear scientist storyOctober 8th, 2009 Correction: Iranian nuclear scientist storyTEHRAN, Iran — In an Oct. 7 story about the disappearance of an Iranian nuclear scientist, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the Arab newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat identified an Iranian who disappeared in Georgia as a second nuclear scientist.
Do not define good work by awards: Nobel laureate RamakrishnanOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - Indian-origin scientist Venkatraman Ramakrishan Wednesday said that he is "honoured" to share 2009 Nobel Prize for Chemistry but added that it's a "mistake to define good work by awards". Asked about his initial reaction when he heard the news, Venkatraman said: "Well, I think it's a great honour and surprise! I am very happy!"
I think its a mistake to define good work by awards.
Indian scientists rejoice as Chandrayaan-1 traces 'water' in moonSeptember 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - As news trickled out about Indian maiden lunar mission tracing water molecules on the moon's surface, scientists rejoiced at the discovery and hope that it will pave the way for growing vegetation in the earth's natural satellite in future. I am really very happy to know that the the NASA payload on Chandrayaan-1 has traced water.
A look at honors bestowed on Norman BorlaugSeptember 12th, 2009 A look at honors bestowed on Norman BorlaugAgricultural scientist Norman Borlaug, the father of the "green revolution," died Saturday at his home in Dallas at age 95. Here is a look at some of the honors he received:
—Nobel Peace Prize, 1970
—Election to the U.S.
Indian origin scientist finds tropical storms endure over wet land, fizzle over dryAugust 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A scientist of Indian origin from Purdue University, in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, has determined in a new research that tropical storms endure over wet land, and fizzle when conditions are dry. More than 30 years of monsoon data from India showed that ground moisture where the storms make landfall is a major indicator of what the storm will do from there.
Indian origin scientist proposes 'green' system for generating and distributing energyAugust 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A scientist of Indian origin has determined that a highly efficient system for generating and distributing energy is lean, mean and green - and could be as close as the nearest farm. "This solution is truly homegrown, and its successful application can be critical for the U.S.
Bowl-shaped molecule can capture CO2 from thin airJuly 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new study, a scientist has said that the accidental discovery of a bowl-shaped molecule that pulls carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the air suggests exciting new possibilities for dealing with global warming, including genetically engineering microbes to manufacture those CO2 "catchers". According to J.
IISc gets Pratt and Whitney chairJuly 14th, 2009 BANGALORE - The US-based Pratt and Whitney, one of the world's leading aircraft engine manufacturer companies, has funded a chair at the department of aerospace engineering of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) here. The chair will bring the company and the institute together to work on fundamental and applied research initiatives to develop efficient and environment-friendly gas turbine engines.
US firm sets up $20-mn facility in ChennaiMay 11th, 2009 CHENNAI - The US-based welding consumables product company Lincoln Electric inaugurated its $20-million plant near Chennai Monday. The 100,000 square feet plant in Mahindra World City, a special economic zone (SEZ), has an initial production capacity of 15,000 tonnes per annum.
New Zealand climate scientist who contributed to Nobel fired for unapproved media commentApril 24th, 2009 NZ climate scientist fired for unapproved commentsWELLINGTON, New Zealand — A top New Zealand climate scientist whose work contributed to a Nobel Peace prize was fired from his job at a state-funded agency Friday for speaking to the media without approval. Jim Salinger was let go for breaching a new policy at the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research requiring scientists to have prior approval before speaking to media.
Retaining talent major challenge for Indian scientific organisationsJanuary 27th, 2009 CHENNAI - Retaining an experienced nuclear scientist has become a major challenge now for the Indian nuclear establishment, with the private sector casting its net wide for talent, says a top scientist. 'Last year we lost around five percent of our scientists and engineers.
High Court cancels appointment of director IIT-MadrasDecember 22nd, 2008 CHENNAI - The Madras High Court Tuesday set aside the appointment of the director of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in the Tamil Nadu capital. Judge K. Chandru was hearing a petition challenging M.S.
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