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Early Easter after Paschal Full Moon

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 08:05

March 27 was the first full moon night and was seen by the eyes of sky lovers at 5:27 a. m. EDT (2:27 a. m. PDT, or 0927 GMT).

Neonicotinoid Pesticides Damage Brain of HoneyBees: Study

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 06:49

Two common classes of pesticides have come under scanner as there has been a long-drawn debate over the damage they can cause.

Gay Marriage Logo Goes Viral on Social Media Sites

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 04:59

Gay marriage has been under controversy from a very long time but a straightforward perspective of individuals across the globe has been witnessed lately.

U.S. astronomers discover new type of supernova

Wed, 03/27/2013 - 06:02

U. S. astronomers have discovered a new type of supernova that does not fit in the already known two types.

Obama administration release national strategy on climate adaptation

Wed, 03/27/2013 - 04:07

The Obama administration on Tuesday released its first national strategy on climate adaptation to help wildlife adapt to the fast-changing climate conditions.

Rockingham Middle School Science Olympiad Team to Compete at State Level

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 09:15

Consisting of 36 students, the Rockingham Middle School Science Olympiad team will be reaching the North Carolina State University on April 27 this year to compete at state level.

Parents Giving Solids to Babies against Pediatricians’ Advise

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 08:57

A recent report has claimed that a number of parents have been feeding solid foods to their babies too early.

Take Simple Test to Assess Diabetes Risk

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 08:51

On the occasion of 25th Annual American Diabetes Association Alert day, organizations suggest that all Americans must get a diagnosis done in order to check whether they are at a risk of getting the d

Melting Sea Ice Causing Extreme Weather Conditions in Northern Hemisphere

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 07:57

Climate scientists have blamed melting sea ice for causing extreme winter in the North America and Europe during this winter.

Scientists Castrate Iberian Lynx to Prevent them from Extinction

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 07:18

Iberian lynx is one of the most endangered species in the world and recently scientists castrated a lynx as part of a plan to protect the species from extinction.

Campaign Launched to Stop Killing of Sea Lions in Columbia River

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 06:12

A conservation group, Sea Shepherd, revealed its willingness to stop the killing of sea lions of Oregon, which eats endangered species of salmon present in Columbia River.

BAT Boss Sees Cut in Performance-Based Reward

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 04:33

The British American Tobacco (BAT) last year brought an increase in its operating profits.

Janesville Team Conquers Seventh Position in Milwaukee competition

Mon, 03/25/2013 - 07:23

The Janesville High School robotics club bagged the seventh position out of the total 54 teams in the Wisconsin Regional FIRST Robotics Competition.

Mentally Challenging Tasks May harm Brain

Mon, 03/25/2013 - 04:03

Mentally challenging tasks can prove harmful for brain, says a research published in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

Hundreds shave heads to support fight against childhood cancer

Sun, 03/24/2013 - 02:21

More than one hundred people, including a considerable number of women, got their heads shaved on Saturday to help raise money for childhood cancer research.

Medicare Again Sees Cut

Sat, 03/23/2013 - 08:45

"If you like your health care plan, you can keep it. If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor", pledged Barack Obama repeatedly.

US Plans to Conserve loggerhead Sea Turtles

Sat, 03/23/2013 - 06:46

Protection of loggerhead sea turtles has now become part of the US plans. Many of turtles' nesting beaches have been voted as critical habitat, including some in Chatham County.

Interactive Angry Birds can be Met at Kennedy Space Center

Sat, 03/23/2013 - 06:34

A new interactive exhibit known as `Angry Birds Space Encounter' has been put up in Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, which opened past Friday.

Arachnophobes Looking for Asbestos-Contaminated Tarantula

Sat, 03/23/2013 - 04:28

A recent report has uncovered that Arachnophobes in Cardiff, Wales, have been looking for a tarantula, which is likely contaminated with asbestos.

Decline in False Killer Whales’ Population

Fri, 03/22/2013 - 08:24

As per data compiled by the U. S.

US’s One of Major Weather Forecast Satellites Fails

Vitamin C: A New Hope in TB Treatment

Climate Change Models may not be Accurate

Nasty Fire Ants’ Tunnels could be helpful to Design Rescue Robots

Cicada Insects Soon to be Part of America’s East Coast

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