Youngest` neutron-star binary found
Washington – X-rays streaming towards Earth from the region near a neutron star that is cannibalizing its companion star are the youngest “X-ray binary” yet known, according to scientists. The team discovered the age of this record-breaking pair, named Circinus X-1, by using data from... read more »
Grape seed extract kills prostate cancer cells
Washington – A new study by Indian origin researcher has revealed that the synthesis of the most active component of grape seed extract, B2G2, encourages the cell death known as apoptosis in prostate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. “We’ve shown similar anti-cancer... read more »
De Villiers confident of team’s skills to counter `batting heavyweights` In...
Johannesburg – Proteas captain, AB de Villiers is confident that his team has the skill to counter India’s hitters in the ODI series in Wanderers starting on Thursday. De Villiers said that Indian players will face a different challenge in South African conditions despite being ranked the... read more »
Poor sleep affects mood, lifestyle in extremely obese
London – Scientists have linked inadequate sleep to mood disturbances and lower quality of life in extremely obese people, said a study. “There was a clear association between the sleep problems such as short sleep duration, and the psychological disorders, and with quality of... read more »
Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams
Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams in the national capital on Wednesday on sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels amid a weak global trend. Silver also plunged by Rs 510 to... read more »
Rape of women is another form of terrorism: BJP
Allahabad – Stepping up its attack on Tehelka magazine editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday described rape of women as another form of... read more »
U.S. warns Karzai of complete exit in 2014 unless security deal signed
Washington – The United States has issued an ultimatum to Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai for signing the security pact, failing which the troops will exit the nation in... read more »
US defies Chinese restrictions by flying bombers over Senkaku islands
Washington – The United States has reportedly flown two B-52 bombers over the disputed Senkaku Islands as part of a training exercise amid increased tensions in the sensitive... read more »
Man U’s Ryan Giggs may extend career beyond 1000-club appea...
London – Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs has said that he has set his sights on notching up 1000 appearances for the club before he retires. According to Metro.co.uk, the Welshman, who... read more »
