7 new glow-in-the-dark mushroom species discoveredOctober 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered seven new glow-in-the-dark mushroom species, increasing the number of known luminescent fungi species from 64 to 71. The discoveries also shed light on the evolution of luminescence, adding to the number of known lineages in the fungi 'family tree' where luminescence has been reported.
India launches remote-sensing satelliteSeptember 23rd, 2009 SRIHARIKOTA - India successfully launched its 16th remote-sensing satellite Oceansat-2 and six small European satellites on board a rocket that blasted off from here at 11.51 a.m. Wednesday.
Archaeologists discover relics of medieval saint in Bulgarian fortressSeptember 3rd, 2009 SOFIA - A team of archaeologists has discovered the relics of a medieval saint at the fortress of Perperikon in the Rhodoppe Mountains in Bulgaria. According to Sofia News Agency, the remains of human bones were found inside one of two bronze crosses as the archaeologists were excavating two churches.
Costco pulls dolls with possible racist connotation after customer complaintAugust 27th, 2009 Costco says it pulled dolls over customer concernISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp.
Largest dinosaur footprints in Europe discoveredAugust 19th, 2009 LONDON - Scientists have found the largest dinosaur footprints ever to be discovered in Europe, which are discovered half way up a Swiss mountain. According to a report in the Telegraph, a team of paleontologists from the Natural History Museum in Basel found the prints at 3,300 metres on a mountain in Ela Nature Reserve, Switzerland's largest park.
Al-Qaeda, allies have shifted base to Pak's remote tribal areas : ObamaAugust 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - : Expressing concern over Al-Qaeda's expanding activities in the region, US President Barack Obama has said the outlawed outfit and its allies have moved their bases to Pakistan's remote tribal areas. Obama said Washington's decision to revamp its AFPAK strategy was based on credible information that the Al-Qaeda has shifted its base to Pakistan's lawless tribal region.
Imitation cements social bonding, say researchersAugust 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Imitation, goes an old saying, is the sincerest form of flattery. New research shows it also cements social bonding and later friendships.
White House national security adviser heads to Brazil to talk economy, climate changeAugust 3rd, 2009 National security adviser heads to BrazilWASHINGTON — The White House's national security adviser is heading for a two-day trip to Brazil this week. Retired Gen.
Scientists discover Amazon River is 11 million years oldJuly 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new research, scientists at the University of Liverpool, UK, have discovered that the Amazon River is 11 million years old. They discovered that the Amazon River, and its transcontinental drainage, is around 11 million years old and took its present shape about 2.4 million years ago.
Success is a better teacher than failureJuly 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - If you've ever felt doomed to repeat your mistakes, researchers can explain why. Brain cells seem to learn only when we do something right and not when we fail.
New pheromone helps female fruit flies tell potential mates to 'buzz off'July 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists at the Harvard Medical School have discovered a previously unidentified pheromone that contributes to the anti-aphrodisiac effects observed in female fruit flies after copulation. In study, which has been published in Current Biology, Harvard Medical School (HMS) researchers, along with German colleagues, report on a newly discovered pheromone produced by male fruit flies.
Supreme Court won't block Cablevision's remote-storage digital video recorderJune 29th, 2009 High court won't block remote storage DVRWASHINGTON — Hollywood studios and television networks have lost a Supreme Court bid to block the use of a new digital video recorder system that could make it cheaper and easier for viewers to record shows and watch them when they want, without commercials. The justices, in an order Monday, say they will not disturb a federal appeals court ruling that Cablevision Systems Corp.'s remote-storage DVR does not violate copyright laws.
US military joining search for French plane; sending surveillance aircraft out Tuesday nightJune 2nd, 2009 US military joining search for French planeWASHINGTON — The U.S. military is joining the search for survivors and debris from the Air France flight that disappeared after taking off from Brazil.
Scientists shed new light into primate eye evolutionMay 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A recent study has provided a new insight into the evolution of the eyes of primates, taking the example of the nocturnal owl monkey. Researchers comparing the fetal development of the eye of the owl monkey with that of the capuchin monkey have found that only a minor difference in the timing of cell proliferation can explain the multiple anatomical differences in the two kinds of eyes.
Rare statue of white marble discovered in AlexandriaMay 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Zahi Hawwas, the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), Egypt, has said that a Greek archeological mission under Calliope Papacosta discovered a rare statue made of white marble in Alexandria. "The 80 cm long, 23 cm wide statue has been discovered eight meters deep under the earth surface," Hawwas said.
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