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Ice cover in Arctic Ocean in 2008 will lie below that of 2005

Washington, July 10 : Based on a model study, climate scientists have estimated that the ice cover in the Arctic Ocean at the end of summer 2008 will lie, with almost 100 per cent probability, belo

Scientists come a step closer to unraveling mystery of “Holy Grail” of physics

Washington, July 10 : Scientists at the University of Cambridge in the UK have for the first time identified a key component to unraveling the mystery of room temperature superconductivity, which i

Nuclear families ‘facing extinction’ Down Under

Melbourne, July 10 : With nearly one in three Aussie kids now living in a step, blended or single-parent family, the trend of nuclear families is fading away, claims a new research.

Global satellite maps to reveal ocean areas where winds could produce wind energy

Washington, July 10 : Scientists have created maps using nearly a decade of data from NASA''s QuikSCAT satellite, which reveal ocean areas where winds could produce wind energy.

Six nations resume talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament

Beijing - Chief envoys from six nations negotiating the end of North Korea's nuclear programme held talks in Beijing on Thursday after a nine-month break, host nation China said. 

Small fraction of sun-like stars can harbor Jupiter-sized planets

Washington, July 10 : Radio observations of Orion Nebula have indicated that small fraction of sun-like stars have enough surrounding dust to make Jupiter-sized planets, according to a report by as

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