Mad-Cow disease found to affect blood cells
Scientists in the UK have uncovered new evidence that mad cow disease has effects in the bloodstream, a finding that could lead to new ways of diagnosing the brain-destroying condition in livestock. The study was published in the journal Nature Medicine.
Protein removes Alzheimer's plaques on brains in mice
A protein injection in mice melted away the brain-clogging matter characteristic of Alzhemier's dementia, raising hope that scientists may one day find a way to reverse the disease in humans. The study was performed by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and Elan Corp of Dublin.
Green California development sees success after long battle
Tom Gray and his partners have taken 8,000 hectares of former ranchlands in the verdant hills above Carmel and are transforming them into what even some hard-core environmentalists are hailing as in inordinately green housing project. Called the Santa Lucia Preserve, only 350 homes are planned for development in the …
Uranium waste site provokes anger in New England town
A furor has been sweeping through Europe in recent weeks over fears that exposure to weapons made from depleted uranium metal may have put civilians and soldiers at risk of leukemia and other illnesses. Unknown to many, similar concerns are shaking residents of this historic New England community.
U.S. Agency backs new diesel curbs
The Bush Administration has decided to let stand regulations that were imposed by President Bill Clinton in an effort to substantially reduce the pollution caused by diesel fuel and engines.
Disease spreads to Northern Ireland
The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease spread beyond mainland Britain, as sheep at a farm in Northern Ireland close to the border with the Republic of Ireland was confirmed as having developed the virus.
Lahore High Court directs government to submit its stance on Kalabagh dam
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday directed the Pakistan government to inform the court about its clear and categorical stance in the matter of construction of Kalabagh Dam till March 13, and adjourned the proceedings in a petition filed by a journalist and editor of a national Urdu daily.
Bengal zeroing in on mystery fever
Authorities West Bengal said on Tuesday they were close to identifying a mystery fever that has killed 35 people in the northern part of the State this month. Doctors from Kolkata's School of Tropical Medicine have been struggling to diagnose the mystery illness marked by high fevers, headaches and body …
Farm forestry scheme launched
A farm forestry scheme at the premises of the Perungudi Sewage Treatment Plant (PSTP) was launched on Wednesday. Under the scheme, the area, measuring 650 acres, will be covered to develop farm forestry in Perungudi, using treated sewage. In the initial phase, a plot of about one acre has been …
Malaysia to build Borneo power dam
Malaysia has revived plans to build a massive hydroelectric dam in the remote jungles of Borneo, a $2.4 billion project that was shelved during the height of East Asia's economic crisis three years ago. The government decided to build the Bakun dam to its original specifications.