Ancient Mayans made pyramids to make music for rain godSeptember 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Researchers have discovered that many pyramids in Mexico were created by the ancient Mayans to create "raindrop" music to communicate with their rain god. Take for example, Mexico's El Castillo pyramid in Chichen Itza.
NASA scientists make mice levitate with the help of magnetsSeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - As part of research into the conditions endured by astronauts in space, NASA-backed scientists have successfully levitated mice with the help of magnets. According to a report in the Telegraph, the mice were made to float using a superconducting magnet that produces a field strong enough to rival the pull of gravity.
Warmer oceans may increase food for fishAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - In a new research, scientists have found that plankton, the basis of marine food webs, might grow faster in warmed up oceans. The sheer diversity of ocean food webs has made experts fear it would be impossible to predict how climate change will affect marine ecology.
Why raindrops come in many sizesJuly 21st, 2009 LONDON - Using high-speed video footage, scientists have solved a longstanding conundrum of what determines the size of raindrops. A century ago, physicists put out sheets of absorbent paper in showers to record raindrop size, and discovered a surprising variety.
People on airport travelators actually tend to slow their paceJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - An Indian-origin researchers in the U.S. has found that airport travelators actually tend to slow passengers' pace, making time-savings minimal.
Evolution in animals is faster in regions with warmer climatesJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - In a new study, scientists have found out that evolution in animals is faster in regions with warmer climates, which could help explain why the warm topics are so species-rich. According to a report by BBC News, researchers have found that among pairs of mammals of the same species, the DNA of those living in warmer climates changes at a faster rate.
Dinosaurs may have been smaller than previously believedJune 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Dinosaurs, the largest animals ever to have walked the face of the earth may not have been as big as previously thought, according to the latest research. Scientists have found that the original statistical model used to calculate dinosaur mass is flawed, which means that dinosaurs have been possibly oversized.
Dinosaurs were actually "thin-osaurs"!June 21st, 2009 LONDON - Tyrannosaurus rex, the best-known predatory species, may have been far more lithe than previously thought, researchers have discovered. In a new study, boffins have claimed that dinosaurs may have been much lighter and sleeker than earlier believed because of potential flaws in the equations used to calculate their weight, reports The Times.
Some raindrops travel 10 times faster than previously believedJune 11th, 2009 LONDON - Meteorologists may be miscalculating how much it rains, for a new study has found that many raindrops travel at "super-terminal" velocities, faster than was thought possible. Scientists previously thought that all raindrops fall at terminal velocity, a constant maximum speed that is determined by the interplay of gravity and drag.
Male hummingbirds move faster than fighter jets for loveJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - Male Anna's hummingbirds move faster than the fighter jets to impress potential mates, a new study has found. The study showed that during courtship flights, male hummingbirds sustain accelerations that would cause a fighter jet pilot to pass out.
Queen 'to open bar at Balmoral Castle for staff'May 10th, 2009 LONDON - The Queen is all set to open a bar at Balmoral Castle so that her thirsty staff will not have to travel far to unwind after their shifts. Customers to the bar will include aides, servants and protection officers, and they will be able to relax with a drink in a cosy lounge in the Piper's Hall.
Raindrops splash before they hit the groundApril 27th, 2009 LONDON - In a new research that involved the use of computer simulations, scientists have shown that raindrops actually splash just a few microseconds before hitting the ground. A liquid drop hitting a surface often flattens into a thin sheet that then bounces to form a crown shape.
Efron wants to travel unnoticedFebruary 10th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Zac Efron is keen to take some time out from his hectic schedule and travel incognito. Thesun.co.uk reports that it would be impossible for Efron to remain unnoticed because of his fans.
Move 'further and faster' on Mumbai attacks: Miliband tells PakistanFebruary 4th, 2009 LONDON - British Foreign Secretary David Miliband says Pakistan must move 'further and faster' in punishing those responsible for the November 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks in order to repair broken trust. 'The sooner it happens the better,' he said Wednesday.
British economic slowdown faster than expected in third quarterDecember 22nd, 2008 LONDON - The British economy slowed down faster in the third quarter of 2008 than previously estimated, official figures showed Tuesday. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy contracted by 0.6 percent between July and September - higher than the previous estimate of 0.5 percent.
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