NASA discovers unexpected mineral on Mars
New York, June 24 (IANS) Scientists at the US space agency NASA have discovered tridymite — an unexpected silica mineral in a rock sample at Gale Crater on Mars that may alter our understanding of…
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Scientists create new bio-ink for 3D printing
London, June 24 (IANS) Scientists from University of Bristol have found a new bio-ink for 3D printing with stem cells that allows printing of living tissue known as bio-printing. The new bio-ink contains two different…
Why some of us should never follow our dreams
By Nury Vittachi The car window winds down and new age author Paolo Coelho asks for directions to the expressway. “Here, have this map,” I reply, handing him a folded piece of paper with “Follow…
Run daily for a super memory
New York, June 24 (IANS) A long-term exercise regimen may help boost memory as it triggers a protein that enhances brain cell growth, a new study has found. The findings showed that the production of…
US banks have enough capital to withstand severe recession: Fed
Washington, June 24 (IANS) The largest US banks have improved their capital levels and strengthened their ability to withstand a severe recession, according to the results of supervisory stress tests released by the Federal Reserve…
World reacts as Britain votes to leave EU
London, June 24 (IANS) International reactions poured in on Friday for the dramatic decision by British voters to leave the European Union (EU) in Thursday’s historic referendum. “We respect the result. Now is the time…
Britain votes to leave the EU in historic vote
London, June 24 (IANS) Britain has voted by 52 per cent to 48 per cent to leave the European Union (EU) after 43 years in a historic referendum, BBC reported on Friday. The referendum turnout…
Britain votes to leave the EU
London, June 24 (IANS) Britain has voted by 52 per cent to 48 per cent to leave the European Union (EU) after 43 years in a historic referendum, BBC reported on Friday. The ‘Leave’ campaign…
Colombian president, rebel chief sign cease-fire
Havana, June 24 (IANS) An agreement aimed at ending more than five decades of conflict between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group was signed here at a ceremony…
China Airlines workers on indefinite strike in Taiwan
Taipei, June 24 (IANS) Flight attendants for Taiwan’s China Airlines on Friday started an indefinite strike that has led to the cancellation of 67 flights, a move taken by the union in protest of the…
Supreme Court’s tie blocks Obama’s immigration plan
Washington, June 24 (IANS) The US Supreme Court’s 4-4 tied decision over President Barack Obama’s immigration policy, which left nearly five million undocumented immigrants in a legal limbo, became the most important issue at the…
BlackBerry reports $670 mn loss, may exit smartphone business
London, June 24 (IANS) BlackBerry, the Canadian mobile company sold just 5 lakh phones globally in the first fiscal quarter – down from six lakh in the previous quarter – reporting a $670 million loss…
‘Super’ Grand Canyon on Pluto’s moon Charon
A ‘Super Grand Canyon’ on Pluto’s Moon Charon (Credit:NASA) Washington, June 24 (IANS) Pluto’s largest moon Charon is home to an unusual canyon system that’s far longer and deeper than the Grand Canyon on the…
EU referendum: BBC forecasts Britain votes to leave
London, June 24 (IANS) Britain has voted by 52 per cent to 48 per cent to leave the European Union (EU) after 43 years in a historic referendum, a BBC forecast revealed on Friday with…
EU referendum: Pound falls to 31-year low
London, June 24 (IANS) Fears of Britain exiting from the Europan Union (EU) as a result of a historic referendum held on Thursday, has pushed the value of the pound on Friday to its weakest…
China continues opposing India’s entry into NSG
By Gaurav Sharma Seoul, June 24 (IANS) China on Friday continued to oppose India’s entry to the Nuclear Suppliers Group, saying the global non-proliferation order would collapse if New Delhi was allowed exception. “If exceptions…
British PM urged to resign if ‘Leave’ wins
London, June 24 (IANS) Leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP), Nigel Farage on Friday said that British Prime Minister David Cameron should resign “immediately” if the ‘Leave’ vote wins in the European Union (EU)…
EU referendum: London votes to ‘Remain’
London, June 24 (IANS) London has overwhelmingly voted in favour to remain in the European Union (EU) in the historic referendum held on Thursday, results showed on Friday. Voters from London were massively in favour…
EU referendum: ‘Leave’ vote edges ahead, pound falls sharply
London, June 24 (IANS) The ‘Remain’ side is now a little bit behind of ‘Leave’ as more than 500,000 votes from five voting stations were declared early Friday, resulting in the pound’s lowest drop since…
EU referendum: Pound sharply lower
London, June 24 (IANS) The pound has swung wildly as traders reacted to the latest results from Britain’s referendum on the European Union (EU) membership, BBC reported. Before the results started to come in, the…