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Indian origin scientist says geoengineering could slow down global water cycle

Washington, May 28 : A new study from a scientist of Indian origin has determined that intentional manipulation of solar radiation by “geoengineering” could lead to a less intense global water cycl

Dust torus around dying supergiant star detected

Berlin, May 28 : Scientists have detected a dust torus around an individual dying supergiant star in our neighbouring galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud.

New technique eases targeting individual genes for inactivation

London, May 28 : In what may have broad implications for genetic research, scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) have developed a new technique that can improve their ability to target individual genes for inactivation.

The researchers said that they used their new technique to create and deliver a tailor-made “restriction enzyme” which inactivated a specific gene in a zebrafish embryo.

Milky Way is slimmer than previously believed

Milky Way is slimmer than previously believedWashington, May 28

Archaeologists find part of ancient Egyptian fertility temple beneath Nile River

Washington, May 28 : Archaeologists have discovered a portico, or covered entryway, of an ancient Egyptian fertility temple beneath the surface of the Nile River in Egypt.

Scientists develop portable explosives detector

Washington, May 28 : Sniffer dogs have been touted as the best portable explosive-detectors, till date.

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