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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

US worked with Musharraf to ensure its own safety, Pak’s return to democracy, says Rice

Washington, June 10 : In the aftermath of 9/11, the US worked with the military establishment in Islamabad to ensure its own (US’) security and also to encourage restoration of democracy in the cou

China still selling “tiger bone wine” in its animal parks

Washington, June 10 : If reports are to be believed, illegal “tiger bone wine” is still being made and sold by some animal parks in China.

Gene variation linked to earlier onset of Alzheimer's symptoms identified

Washington, June 10 : A genetic variation in a protein, called tau, is responsible for an earlier age of onset in Alzheimer's disease, according to scientists at Washington University School of Med

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.

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