Brazil confirms 3rd death from A H1N1 flu in 2011
2011-06-17 10:22:59
The Health Secretariat of southern Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state Thursday confirmed the third death from A H1N1 flu in the state this year
Researchers identify protein that improves DNA repair
2011-06-17 09:53:13
New research by a team of scientists at the University of Rochester has unveiled an important new mechanism that allows cells to recognize when they are under stress and prime the DNA repair machinery to respond to the threat of damage.
Black hole shreds star, sparking gamma ray flash
2011-06-17 06:35:50
A monster black hole shredded a Sun-like star, producing a strangely long-lasting flash of gamma rays that probably won't be seen again in a million years, astronomers reported on Thursday.
Chinese cows churn out 'human breast milk'
2011-06-16 14:35:04
Moo-ove over, Mum. Chinese scientists have produced a herd of genetically modified cows that make milk that could substitute for human breast milk
Solar-powered plane ends cross-border flight in Paris
2011-06-16 13:18:23
A solar powered airplane "Solar Impulse" is seen during a flight to Paris from Brussels Airport, in Zaventem, June 14, 2011. This is the second International flight for the plane, operating fully on solar energy. Solar Impulse had to return to Brussels after a first failed attempt to fly from Brussels to Paris last Saturday. Over the weekend, the batteries of the plane were charged by plugging the plane in to the power network.
NASA fuels shuttle Atlantis in last-launch test
2011-06-16 12:10:00
NASA fueled space shuttle Atlantis on Wednesday, but it was only a test leading up to the last flight of the 30-year program.
US govt serves up food history at Archives
2011-06-16 10:37:09
A venerable fixture of the US capital is offering visitors a peek at presidential recipes including Lyndon B. Johnson's Texas chili, John F. Kennedy's Cape Cod chowder.
Massive black holes common in early Universe
2011-06-16 10:15:11
Using the deepest X-ray image ever taken, astronomers found the first direct evidence that massive black holes were common in the early universe.
Total lunar eclipse turns the moon red
2011-06-16 07:13:21
Total lunar eclipse is seen all over the world.
Volcano ash turns Asian eclipse blood red
2011-06-16 05:55:43
Asian and African night owls were treated to a lunar eclipse, and ash in the atmosphere from a Chilean volcano turned it blood red for some viewers.
India to witness darkest lunar eclipse of century
2011-06-15 15:18:52
Celestial gazers, rejoice! India will Wednesday evening witness what is being claimed as the longest and darkest lunar eclipse of this century with an expected duration of 100 minutes.
Good sleepers have better life quality
2011-06-15 13:00:27
Getting six to nine hours of sleep per night is associated with higher ratings for quality of life and lower ratings for depression.
