Eleven scientists to get Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar awardSeptember 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Charusita Chakravarti of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, Santosh G. Honavar of L.V.
Ancient book of Buddhism chantings found in Korean templeSeptember 16th, 2009 SEOUL - Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Chinese book of Buddhism chantings in a Korean temple. According to a report in Korea Times, the Hangeul copy of an ancient Chinese book, which contains the notes of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) scholar Kim Si-seup, was discovered at Baekryunam, Haein Temple.
Religion may save us from global warming, says atheist scientistSeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - One of Britain's most eminent scientists, who is an atheist, has said that the world may have to turn to religion to save itself from catastrophic climate change. According to a report in the Telegraph, Lord May, the president of the British Science Association, said that religion may have helped protect human society from itself in the past and it may be needed again.
Religious people choose college majors in education and humanitiesSeptember 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The most religious people are more likely to do their college majors in education and the humanities, a new study has revealed. However, while the teachers-in-training tend to become more religious over their college careers, religiosity fades for those majoring in the humanities.
'Golden Age' Arabic chemists given long overdue creditAugust 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new report presented at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Arabic chemists from the 'Golden Age' have been given long overdue credit. The report, by researcher Benjamin Huddle, gives recognition to chemists from the Golden Age of Arabic-Islamic Science, which stretched from the 8th to the 13th centuries.
Senate confirms geneticist Francis Collins to lead NIHAugust 7th, 2009 Senate confirms new NIH directorWASHINGTON — The Senate on Friday confirmed Dr. Francis Collins, a scientist who helped unravel the human genetic code, as director of the National Institutes of Health.
How college major, religious faith affect each otherAugust 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - College students who major in the social sciences and humanities are likely to get less inclined towards religion while those majoring in education are likely to become more religious, according to a University of Michigan Institute study. However, the study found that students majoring in biology and physical sciences remain just about as religious as they were when they started college.
Book debunks the myth that there are only two sexesJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - A Colorado State University expert has debunked the myth that there are only two sexes. Gerald Callahan, an associate professor of immunology and the public understanding of science at Colorado State University, writes in 'Between XX and XY: Intersexuality and the myth of two sexes' that the stereotypical view of two sexes - me Tarzan, you Jane - limits people's understanding and appreciation of their own biology.
70pct international population links males more than females with scienceJune 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - An international study involving more than half a million participants in 34 countries has revealed that about 70 per cent people harbour implicit stereotypes linking science with males more than with females. Reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study has also shown that in countries whose citizens stereotyped most strongly, boys achieved at a higher level in eighth-grade science and maths.
Eyes have given us real 'superpowers', says expertJune 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Making a startling discovery, a scientist has claimed in his new book that the evolution of vision has provided humans with four real superpowers: telepathy, X-ray vision, seeing the future, and speaking with the dead. And, as it turns out, these superpowers have been instrumental in shaping the way people interact with one another and see the world.
Vatican visits CERN's Big Bang machine, speaks of harmony between faith and scienceJune 5th, 2009 Vatican visits CERN's Big Bang machineGENEVA — A senior Vatican delegation visited the world's biggest nuclear physics laboratory, proclaiming that true faith has no problems with science. The Roman Catholic Church was represented by Cardinal Giovanni Lajolo, Vatican City's governor, as it toured the CERN facility and its 17-mile (27-kilometer) proton accelerator this week.
Six facts about the female orgasm revealed by modern science (re-issue)May 31st, 2009 LONDON - While female orgasm has been the subject of so many myths and folk beliefs, scientists are trying their best to know more about the mystery behind the phenomenon. And now, after some intense field research, a team of experts have uncovered six facts about the female orgasm, as revealed by modern science, reports New Scientist magazine.
Science Express' first phase journey endsMay 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The first phase journey of arguably the worlds largest mobile science and technology museum concluded Saturday at the capital's Safdurjung railway station after a 182-day-long trip covering 51 cities of the country. The second phase will kick off from Ahmedabad August 12.
Biggest health myths bustedMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - If you believe that pregnant women are supposed to eat for two or sugar makes children hyperactive, better think again because these are just two of the countless health myths followed since generations. And now, scientists have debunked the biggest health myths that have existed until now, reports The Mirror.he myths and truths are:
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Six facts about the female orgasm revealed by modern scienceMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - While female orgasm has been the subject of so many myths and folk beliefs, scientists are trying their best to know more about the mystery behind the phenomenon. And now, after some intense field research, a team of experts have uncovered six facts about the female orgasm, as revealed by modern science, reports New Scientist magazine.
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