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Rising sea levels would make Arctic ice free by 2030

Washington, June 10 : Some scientists believe that without action to stave off climate change, all of the year-round ice in the Arctic could be gone by as early as 2030, thanks to resulting rise in

‘Synthetic biology’ may be misused for ‘bioterrorism’, warn experts

London, June 10 : Scientists at the University of Nottingham have warned that ‘synthetic biology’ — a technique popular for its ability to create artificial life by engineering organisms — is at ri

German wholesale prices soar, fuelling inflation fears

Berlin  - German wholesale prices surged to their highest point in 26 years in May, the nation's statistics office said Tuesday, as fears rise of growing inflationary pressures.

People with higher working memory make more balanced moral decisions

Washington, June 10 : A new study has shown that people with higher working memory can be relied upon when it comes to taking decisions on moral issues, for they are able to more deeply consider th

Chemical pollutants are making their way in deep-sea food web

Washington, June 10 : A new study has found persistent man-made chemical pollutants in the deep-sea food web, with contaminants being discovered in marine organisms like octopods and squids.

Sun’s long period of inactivity a matter of concern for scientists

Washington, June 10 : Scientists have expressed concern about the Sun going through a period of inactivity for the past couple of years, producing no sunspots.

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