Now, nano 'fingerprints' to secure credit cards

SEOUL: Scientists have developed invisible nano 'fingerprints' that could be embedded into money, gadgets and credit cards, making it impossible to counterfeit the objects. Unique patterns made from tiny, randomly scattered silver nanowires have been...

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Liquid water on Mars more evident now

LONDON: Water could be flowing on the red planet more recently that previously thought, says a study."We have discovered a very young crater in the southern mid-latitudes of mars that shows evidence of liquid water in Mars in recent past," said Andreas...

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HIV slowly adapting to humans: Scientists

TORONTO: Scientists studying the evolution of HIV in North America have found evidence that the virus is slowly adapting over time to its human hosts.However, this change is so gradual that it is unlikely to have an impact on vaccine design, researchers...

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Liquid water on Mars more evident now

LONDON: Water could be flowing on the red planet more recently that previously thought, says a study."We have discovered a very young crater in the southern mid-latitudes of mars that shows evidence of liquid water in Mars in recent past," said Andreas...

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HIV slowly adapting to humans: Scientists

TORONTO: Scientists studying the evolution of HIV in North America have found evidence that the virus is slowly adapting over time to its human hosts.However, this change is so gradual that it is unlikely to have an impact on vaccine design, researchers...

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Now, nano 'fingerprints' to secure credit cards

SEOUL: Scientists have developed invisible nano 'fingerprints' that could be embedded into money, gadgets and credit cards, making it impossible to counterfeit the objects. Unique patterns made from tiny, randomly scattered silver nanowires have been...

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Now, you can control devices with tongue

LONDON: Researchers have developed a device that can be installed in a helmet and senses the wearer's tongue pressure through the cheek to control their smartphones. "The tongue is a well-developed muscle capable of fine-grain movements — so we thought...

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Liquid water on Mars more evident now

LONDON: Water could be flowing on the red planet more recently that previously thought, says a study."We have discovered a very young crater in the southern mid-latitudes of mars that shows evidence of liquid water in Mars in recent past," said Andreas...

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HIV slowly adapting to humans: Scientists

TORONTO: Scientists studying the evolution of HIV in North America have found evidence that the virus is slowly adapting over time to its human hosts.However, this change is so gradual that it is unlikely to have an impact on vaccine design, researchers...

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Parents, pupils trolling teachers with abuses in UK

LONDON: Students and parents in the UK are using social media and other online forums to abuse teachers, a survey has found. Some teachers have even received death threats, a survey by the NASUWT, the largest teachers' union in the country, found.In...

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Now, you can control devices with tongue

LONDON: Researchers have developed a device that can be installed in a helmet and senses the wearer's tongue pressure through the cheek to control their smartphones. "The tongue is a well-developed muscle capable of fine-grain movements — so we thought...

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Liquid water on Mars more evident now

LONDON: Water could be flowing on the red planet more recently that previously thought, says a study."We have discovered a very young crater in the southern mid-latitudes of mars that shows evidence of liquid water in Mars in recent past," said Andreas...

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Parents, pupils trolling teachers with abuses in UK

LONDON: Students and parents in the UK are using social media and other online forums to abuse teachers, a survey has found. Some teachers have even received death threats, a survey by the NASUWT, the largest teachers' union in the country, found.In...

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Asteroids hit Earth with force of nuclear blasts

LONDON: Findings released for the first time by the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization — which operates a network of sensors that monitors Earth around the clock, listening for the infrasound signature of nuclear detonations — confirmed that between...

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Now, you can control devices with tongue

LONDON: Researchers have developed a device that can be installed in a helmet and senses the wearer's tongue pressure through the cheek to control their smartphones. "The tongue is a well-developed muscle capable of fine-grain movements — so we thought...

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Parents, pupils trolling teachers with abuses in UK

LONDON: Students and parents in the UK are using social media and other online forums to abuse teachers, a survey has found. Some teachers have even received death threats, a survey by the NASUWT, the largest teachers' union in the country, found.In...

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Asteroids hit Earth with force of nuclear blasts

LONDON: Findings released for the first time by the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization — which operates a network of sensors that monitors Earth around the clock, listening for the infrasound signature of nuclear detonations — confirmed that between...

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Now, you can control devices with tongue

LONDON: Researchers have developed a device that can be installed in a helmet and senses the wearer's tongue pressure through the cheek to control their smartphones. "The tongue is a well-developed muscle capable of fine-grain movements — so we thought...

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Pentagon scientists show off life-size robot that resembles the 'Terminator'

WASHINGTON: US defense secretary Chuck Hagel got a first-hand look at a life-size robot that resembles Hollywood's "Terminator," the latest experiment by the Pentagon's hi-tech researchers.But unlike the cinematic version, the hulking Atlas robot is...

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Scientists discover new mineral in Australia

MELBOURNE: Scientists have discovered a new mineral in Western Australia that is unique in structure and composition among the world's 4,000 known mineral species.The mineral 'Putnisite' , described by a visiting research fellow at the University of...

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Two black holes in death dance 2 billion light years away

NEW DELHI: Just by chance, the European space observatory XMM-Newton has discovered two supermassive black holes in one quiet galaxy 2 billion light years away, according to a paper to be published in the May 10 issue of the Astrophysical Journal. XMM-Newton...

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Revealed: Scientists ‘edit’ DNA to correct adult genes and cure diseases

A genetic disease has been cured in living, adult animals for the first time using a revolutionary genome-editing technique that can make the smallest changes to the vast database of the DNA molecule with pinpoint accuracy.Scientists have used the genome-editing...

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New groundbreaking technique may help cure diseases by 'editing' DNA

WASHINGTON: Researchers have for the first time cured a genetic disease in animals by editing their DNA.In the latest study, scientists at (MIT) used Crispr — a technology that allows researchers to make almost any DNA change at precisely defined points...

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Toilet flushes may help power homes

SEOUL: Tired of erratic power-cuts at home? Flushing your toilet may help!Scientists have developed a novel way to harness the motion of water, including from raindrops cascading down a window or from a toilet flush, as a sustainable energy source that...

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In a first, stem cells cloned from human skin

NEW YORK: In a major breakthrough, scientists have for the first time grown stem cells from a man's skin using cloning techniques.While the advancement could reopen the debate over ethics of human cloning, it could also lead to development of tissue...

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Nasa man, vital to 1969 lunar landing, dies at 95

SCABOROUGH: John C Houbolt, an engineer whose contributions to the US space programme were vital to Nasa's successful Moon landing in 1969, has died. He was 95.Houbolt died on Tuesday at a nursing home in Maine of complications from Parkinson's disease,...

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No direct evidence of link between cellphone radiation and cancer: Oncologist

NEW DELHI: The preponderance of evidence shows that there is no link between cellphone radiation and cancer, said oncologist and renowned author Siddhartha Mukherjee."I would have suggested to WHO to downgrade cellphones in the list of carcinogens but...

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SpaceX making Easter delivery of station supplies

CAPE CANAVERAL: A SpaceX supply ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Friday, setting the stage for an Easter morning delivery and urgent spacewalking repairs later in the week.Following its midday launch through cloudy skies, the Dragon...

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Earth’s twin where life can exist found

LONDON: Earth's twin - a habitable planet with its own atmosphere and solid surface where liquid water and possibly life can exist has been found outside our solar system.The new planet, dubbed Kepler-186f, was discovered using Nasa's Kepler telescope...

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'Smart' device that engineers cells to kill cancer

NEW YORK: In a path-breaking discovery, biologists have created a new technology for modifying human cells to create therapeutics that could travel the body and selectively target and kill cancer cells without disrupting healthy cells.This device is...

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Do you snuggle up in bed with your partner while you sleep?

LONDON: Snuggling up with your partner in bed has now been found to be a major relationship indicator among couples.A study has found that an overwhelming majority (86%) of couples who slept less than an inch away from each other were happier with their...

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Digital legacy to be a part of your will

LONDON: Leaving behind everything for your children? Don't forget your digital legacy.Britons may soon include their email, social networking and online account ids with their passwords in their will.The Law Society of England and Wales has now come...

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Stroke recovery chances step up with exercise, expert advises

NEW DELHI: Regular exercise can speed recovery for stroke survivors and may reduce their risk of having another stroke, according to a leading academic.The advice from an expert in stroke medicine contrasts with commonly held fears that exercise may...

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Nasa images suggest that the planet is about to ‘give birth’ to a new moon

LONDON: New images from Nasa's Cassini-Huygens space probe suggest that Saturn may be in the process of forming a new moon, which has already been affectionately named by scientists as "Peggy".The tiny, icy satellite has not been spotted directly, but...

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Nasa images suggest that Saturn is about to ‘give birth’ to a new moon

LONDON: New images from Nasa's Cassini-Huygens space probe suggest that Saturn may be in the process of forming a new moon, which has already been affectionately named by scientists as "Peggy".The tiny, icy satellite has not been spotted directly, but...

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Genetic therapy may repair spinal chord: Study

LONDON: Damage to the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord, is currently irreparable. But this may change soon as researchers have now discovered that genetic and chemical treatment could help regenerate damaged nerves.Future therapies could...

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Parts of the world see 'blood Moon' in total lunar eclipse

CAPE CANAVERAL: Parts of the world saw a rare celestial event on Tuesday when the Earth's shadow fell across the Moon, turning it orange.The lunar eclipse unfolded over three hours beginning at about 2am EDT, when the moon began moving into Earth's shadow....

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A Chinese company 3D printed 10 houses in a day

There's a lot you can do with a 3D printer. Now add "building a house in a day" to the list.Make that 10 houses.The WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co. has printed 10 homes in 24 hours out of recycled materials.This isn't the first attempt at 3D...

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Saturn's rotation period revealed?

LONDON: In a thrilling revelation, scientists have ascertained the rotation period of the enigmatic hexagon-shaped structure in Saturn's uppermost clouds surrounding its north pole.And the rotation period of the hexagon could be that of the planet itself,...

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Ancient Mars not warm enough for liquid water: Study

NEW YORK: Evidence suggest that Mars was wet, but it was probably not consistently warm enough for making the water flow, a thrilling study reveals.Signs of flowing water on Mars include layered sediments presumed to have been laid down in ancient lakes,...

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Stem cells grown on 'soft carpets' function better

NEW YORK: The fluffiness of the medium of which human embryonic stem cells are growing affects the type of specialised cells they eventually become, a study has shown.The researchers coaxed human embryonic stem cells to turn into working spinal cord...

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Regular exercise can extend a person’s lifespan: Study

TORONTO: Exercising regularly may not only improve the quality of life but also extend a person's lifespan by up to five years, a new research suggests.According to Canadian sports medicine physician Mark Tarnopolsky, regular exercise can slow the speed...

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Hear smart

Smart digital hearing aids are transforming the way people with impairments hear. They have noise reduction and pair with smartphone apps to let users take calls, stream videoTuheen Chakraborty, a tabla player with the band Indian Ocean, suffered partial...

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Nasa to grow lettuce in space

WASHINGTON: Astronauts will now turn into cosmic gardeners and grow lettuce in space as Nasa is all set to send the largest ever plant growth chamber to the International Space Station (ISS).The US space agency will launch the Vegetable Production System...

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Mars has a volcanic 'heart'!

WASHINGTON: After the discovery of "Australia" by Nasa's Curiosity Rover, scientists have now located a heart shape on Tharsis Bulge, a region home to some of the Red planet's biggest ancient volcanoes.Formed most likely through volcanic activity, the...

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3D printed cancer cells to mimic tumors

WASHINGTON: Researchers have successfully created a 3D model of a cancerous tumour using a 3D printer, an advance that can be used to test the efficacy and safety of new cancer drugs and therapies.The model, which consists of a scaffold of fibrous proteins...

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‘Jesus’ wife’ text not a modern forgery: Study

BOSTON: New scientific tests suggest a fragment of papyrus in which Jesus speaks of "my wife" is more likely an ancient document than a forgery , according to an article published on Thursday by the Harvard Theological Review. The text, which is written...

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Space station computer outage may force spacewalk

CAPE CANAVERAL: A computer outage at the International Space Station may require a spacewalk by astronauts and threatens to delay next week's launch of a commercial supply ship for Nasa.Nasa said on Friday night that a backup computer on the outside...

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Optimism tied to lower risk of heart failure

WASHINGTON: Want to reduce your risk of heart failure? Think positive.Optimism — an expectation that good things will happen — can significantly lower the risk of developing heart failure in older adults, a new study has found.Researchers from the University...

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Your childhood memories go further back than you think, new study says

NEW DELHI: It is generally believed by psychologists that the earliest memories of any person go back to about 3.5 years of age. Now, a new study led by a Cornell University scientist indicates that people may be able to remember even earlier events,...

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Optimism associated with lower risk of heart failure, study says

MUMBAI: Researchers from the University of Michigan and Harvard University found that optimism — an expectation that good things will happen — among people age 50 and older significantly reduced their risk of heart failure. Compared to the least optimistic...

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