Monthly Archives: July 2008

Designer DNA: Should we be able to reprogram our genes?

As scientists gain a greater understanding of biological processes, they’re also learning how to manipulate them, including the very essence of what makes us human — our DNA. Biotechnology advances are already helping scientists find groundbreaking ways to create personalized … Continue reading

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Scientists find complete dinosaur skeleton in Mongolia

Japanese and Mongolian scientists have successfully recovered the complete skeleton of a 70-million-year-old young dinosaur, a nature museum announced Thursday. The scientists uncovered a Tarbosaurus — related to the giant carnivorous Tyrannosaurus — from a chunk of sandstone they dug … Continue reading

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Mystery Behind Northern Lights Exposed

What causes the shimmering, ethereal Northern Lights to suddenly brighten and dance in a spectacular burst of colorful light and rapid movement? To find out, NASA launched a fleet of five satellites called THEMIS, the Time History of Events and … Continue reading

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Plant species on the decline due to Global warming: Says Study

I have found the post on Environment on Earth. The Hindu also published the story. Global warming could trigger a dramatic decline in diversity of plant species on the rangelands in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau in southwest China, American and Chinese … Continue reading

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