Bird flu's growing threat? After human case from infected cow in Texas, over 500 penguins found dead in Antarctica

India, April 5 -- The human patient had a mutation, PB2 E627K, which is linked to the virus adapting to mammalian hosts The recent confirmation of a second human case of H5N1 avian influenza in the U... Read More

Study highlights need for tourism industry to curb emissions: Yellowstone case shows travel's big footprint

India, April 4 -- The park generatesover 1.03 megatonnes ofCO2 annually, travel to and from the park contributes to 90%of it A new study has underscored the significant role the tourism industry need... Read More

Review: 'The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth' inspires critical conversations about safety, accountability in science

India, March 30 -- BBC documentary offers viewers an inside look into NASA space shuttle crash in 2003, also known as Columbia disaster On February 1, 2003, United States' National Aeronautics and Sp... Read More

Thailand poised to become first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage

India, March 27 -- If upper house of parliament approves marriage equality bill,Thailand will bethird Asian one to legalise gay marriage In a landmark decision, the lower house of Thailand's parliame... Read More

United States banswhite asbestos, last of its kind still in use

India, March 19 -- Chrysotile asbestos used in chlor-alkali industry to make water treatment chemicals, chlorine bleach, caustic soda In a long-awaited move, the United States' Environmental Protecti... Read More

What is 'liver fluke', a dog-killing parasite that has spread to western US?

India, March 18 -- Researchers recommend caution for pet owners; parasite normally found in southern US, found in California for first time A dog-killing flatworm parasite has been discovered in sout... Read More

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