Can we catch criminals by smell?
London, June 12 (IANS) Move over sniffer dogs, people who witness a crime may be able to identify criminals by their body odour, suggests new research. Nose-witnesses can be just as reliable as eye-witnesses, the…
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Gay club attacked in US, several injured
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Several persons were injured when an armed assailant opened fire in a gay club in Orlando state of the US early on Sunday, police said. The attacker was still inside the…
Iran to sell crude to European firms
Tehran, June 12 (IANS) Iran has signed deals to sell crude oil to seven European companies, an official said on Sunday. “So far, agreements for the sale of nearly 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) have…
46 militants killed in Afghanistan clashes
Kabul, June 12 (IANS) At least 46 militants were killed within a day in clashes with security forces and in airstrikes across Afghanistan, an official said on Sunday. “Afghan security and defence forces conducted several…
China’s box office revenue to top world in 2017
Beijing, June 12 (IANS) China’s box office revenue is anticipated to surpass the US in 2017 and claim the title of the world’s largest, said a report by international accounting firm PwC on Sunday. The…
Day of triple tryst with history
By Arun Kumar Washington, June 12 (IANS) History was made thrice in one day last week. Hillary Clinton broke the glass ceiling. Donald Trump completed his hostile takeover of the Republican Party. And Narendra Modi…
Blue light can make your brain react faster
New York, June 12 (IANS) Exposure to blue light for a short period can help you make difficult decisions faster up to 40 minutes after the exposure had ended, suggests new research. “Previous studies only…
Japanese tech firms to guide newly-eligible teenagers to vote
Tokyo, June 12 (IANS) Tech companies, including Yahoo and Facebook, are set to run campaigns in Japan to encourage the youngest generation of voters to cast their ballots in the country’s upcoming July elections. Japan…
Ancient geologic events linked to earthquakes: Study
(160416) — KUMAMOTO, April 16, 2016 (Xinhua) — Houses are destroyed by the earthquake in Mashiki, Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan, April 16, 2016. At least 22 people have been confirmed dead after a 7.3-magnitude…
Popcorn-like fossils highlight environmental impact on species
London, June 12 (IANS) An analysis of microscopic aquatic creatures called planktonic foraminifera, whose fossil remains now resemble miniaturised popcorn, has provided the first statistical evidence that the number of species that can exist on…
Laser heat could improve prostate cancer treatment
New York, June 12 (IANS) Researchers have found that an experimental treatment — the precise application of heat via laser to a tumour — is not only feasible and safe in men with intermediate risk…
Several injured as explosion rocks Shanghai airport
Shanghai, June 12 (IANS) Several persons were injured after an explosion rocked China’s Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The accident, due to fire crackers, occurred around 3 p.m. (local time) near…
Four IS militants killed in US drone attack in Afghanistan
Kabul, June 12 (IANS) At least four militants of the Islamic State (IS) were killed in a US drone strike in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, an official said on Sunday. “An international forces’ plane fired two…
Record-setting wooden building to be erected in Canada
Ottawa, June 12 (IANS) The construction of a record-setting 53-metre high tower building, using mostly wooden material, is under way on the campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada’s Vancouver city. Its…
New fuel assembly on anvil for Kudankulam
By Anjali Ojha Moscow, June 12 (IANS) Russia has offered a new type of fuel assembly for the reactors at the Kudankulam power plant which will increase the period between replacements by 10 months and…
President Pranab embarks on visit to Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire, Namibia
By Mahendra Ved New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday embarks on a three-nation tour of Ghana, Cote D’Ivoire and Namibia that is part of India’s outreach to Africa to consolidate ties…
Yiwu — Chinese city of small things
By Gaurav Sharma Yiwu, June 12 (IANS) “That’s Ganesha! Sells the most. How many pieces do you want,” asks Chin, pointing at the miniature idol of Hindu God sitting on the shelf of his shop….
Policeman arrested for torturing Hindu man in Pakistan
Islamabad, June 12 (IANS) A police constable in Pakistan who tortured a Hindu man for selling edibles before Iftar, was arrested following a social media campaign calling for justice for the old man. According to…
Thousands expected for Yoga Day celebrations in New York’s Times Square
New York, June 12 (IANS) An uncommon calm is scheduled to embrace the frenetic “Crossroads of the World”, the city’s Times Square, on June 20, this year’s Summer Solstice Day here, when thousands of people…
Copper essential for burning fat: Study
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Copper plays a critical role in metabolism by helping move fat out of cells and into the blood stream for use as energy, a study said. Findings about copper and fat…