Improving outlook for science depends on basic research, better use of talent: Leaders at WEF
Jan 24, 2016, at 08:26 pm
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 24 (Just Earth News/IBNS): As the world surges into the Fourth Industrial Revolution- a new age of interactive technologies, artificial intelligence and automation-a key challenge for individuals will be to understand and retain their very essence, their humanity, leading scientists and thought leaders on society and law said in the closing panel session of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2016.
Jan 24, 2016, at 02:50 pm
California, Jan 24 (IBNS) A massive winter storm system pummeled the eastern United States in late January 2016, with two low-pressure systems merging into a potent nor'easter that dropped heavy snow from Virginia to New England.
Improving the outlook for science depends on basic research and better use of talent
Jan 24, 2016, at 02:53 am
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 23 (IBNS) Science and technological innovations have been among the most powerful drivers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Ensuring that science can continue to address social challenges for the years ahead will require greater investments in basic research and better use of existing talent.
Five planets come together in a month-long cosmic display
Jan 23, 2016, at 09:43 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS) In an uncommon celestial phenomenon, five planets of the solar system will come together in a line until February 20, reports said.
Dealing with epidemics presents growth: WHO
Jan 23, 2016, at 08:27 pm
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, Jan 22 (IBNS): The recent Ebola epidemic challenged leaders of all nations and sectors and brought to light the need for resiliency and infrastructure to prevent and mitigate risks of future outbreaks.
NASA remembers its fallen heroes, 30th anniversary of Challenger accident
Jan 23, 2016, at 03:41 pm
California, Jan 23 (IBNS): NASA on Saturday said it will pay will tribute to the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as other NASA colleagues, during the agency's Day of Remembrance on Jan 28, the 30th anniversary of the Challenger accident. NASA's Day of Remembrance honors members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery.
NASA sees major winter storm headed for eastern U.S.
Jan 22, 2016, at 05:08 am
California, Jan 21 (JEN/IBNS) The low pressure area from the Eastern Pacific Ocean moved into the western U.S. and tracked across the four corners region into Texas where NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite observed the clouds associated with the storm.
Mamata Banerjee inaugurates wildlife safari park in North Bengal
Jan 22, 2016, at 04:55 am
Siliguri, Jan 21 (notintown.net/IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday inaugurated a wildlife safari park- North Bengal Wild Animals Park- near Siliguri town.
A common Himalayan bird identified as new species
Jan 22, 2016, at 12:29 am
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS): A bird species, common in the eastern Himalaya and overlooked until now, has been identified as a new species by a team of scientists from India, Sweden, China, US and Russia,and named after the famous ornithologist, Dr Salim Ali.
Jan 21, 2016, at 08:41 pm
Beijing, Jan 21 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale hit China's Qinghai province on Thursday, media reports said.
NASA, NOAA analyses reveal record-shattering global warm temperatures in 2015
Jan 21, 2016, at 05:29 am
California, Jan 20 (IBNS) Earth’s 2015 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern record keeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Ravi Chellam appointed as Greenpeace India Executive Director
Jan 21, 2016, at 05:17 am
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS): Greenpeace India has appointed environmentalist Ravi Chellam as its Executive Director.
Cabinet approves amendments in Power Tariff Policy
Jan 20, 2016, at 10:56 pm
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS) The Union Cabinet by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Ministry of Power for amendments in the Tariff Policy.
PSLV-C31: PM Modi wishes scientists
Jan 20, 2016, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IBNS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoken to the scientists at ISRO(Indian Space Research Organisation, congratulating them on successful launch of PSLV C31 and precisely putting IRNSS 1E in the orbit.
PSLV-C31 successfully launches India's Fifth Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1E
Jan 20, 2016, at 06:13 pm
Bangalore, Jan 20 (IBNS) ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C31, successfully launched the 1425 kg IRNSS-1E, the fifth satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) Wednesday morning from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.
Fifth navigation satellite launched : India a step closer to desi-GPS
Jan 20, 2016, at 04:19 pm
Sriharikota, Jan 20 (IBNS) India on Wednesday successfully launched its fifth navigation satellite in space -- IRNSS-1E on board PSLV-C31 rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
Indian rocket blats off with navigational satellite
Jan 20, 2016, at 03:28 pm
Chennai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The Indian Space Research Organisation on Wednesday launched fifth navigational satellite IRNSS-1E.
Health Ministry releases results from 1st phase of NFHS-4 survey
Jan 20, 2016, at 01:43 am
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday released the results from the first phase of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), 2015-16.
Jan 20, 2016, at 01:05 am
Mumbai, Jan 19 (JEN): Millions of Mumbaikars using toilets at the Churchgate Station, one of India’s busiest railway stations, will now be able to access more hygienic and cleaner restrooms.
Jan 19, 2016, at 02:56 pm
Beijing, Jan 19 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Tuesday, officials said.
Astronaut posts picture of flower grown in space
Jan 19, 2016, at 02:45 am
California, Jan 18 (IBNS) Astronaut Scott Kelly has shared picture of a flower which he has grown in space.
Electro magnetic field radiation from mobile phone towers are not hazardous , opines TRAI experts
Jan 19, 2016, at 01:15 am
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IBNS): TRAI experts on Monday said that electro magnetic Field Radiation from mobile phone towers are not hazardous.
Jason-3 launches to monitor global sea level rise
Jan 18, 2016, at 02:32 pm
Washington, Jan 18 (IBNS) Jason-3, a U.S.-European oceanography satellite mission with NASA participation that will continue a nearly quarter-century record of tracking global sea level rise, lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California Sunday at 10:42 a.m. PST (1:42 p.m. EST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Panic grips J&K over polio 'rumour'
Jan 18, 2016, at 02:16 am
Srinagar, Jan 17 (IBNS) Hospitals in Srinagar and other hospitals of the Kashmir valley witnessed a massive rush after rumours of children's death due to polio vaccine surfaced in the state on Sunday.
NASA to launch Jason-3 Ocean-Monitoring Satellite
Jan 17, 2016, at 08:12 pm
California, Jan 17 (IBNS) NASA on Sunday said the Jason-3 international oceanography satellite mission is scheduled for launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in central California.
New Ebola case in Sierra Leone; WHO continues to stress risk of more flare-ups
Jan 16, 2016, at 05:00 am
New York, Jan 15 (IBNS) A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in Sierra Leone, reflecting the ongoing risk of new flare-ups of the virus in affected countries, WHO confirmed on Friday.
Health Aggregator Zoctr raises an undisclosed amount from Brand Capital
Jan 16, 2016, at 03:40 am
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IBNS) Mumbai-headquartered Zoctr, a first-of-its-kind Patient Centric Health Aggregator Platform has raised an undisclosed sum from the Times Group (Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd.) under its innovative Brand Capital Incubator Funding Model that provides funding for long-term brand building and advertising needs of growth oriented companies against equity participation.
Environment ministry notifies revised standards for Common Effluent Treatment Plants
Jan 15, 2016, at 09:58 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has notified the revised standards for Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) operating at various industrial clusters in the country.
New Crop Insurance Policy is a step in the right direction but needs improvements: CSE
Jan 15, 2016, at 08:37 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS) The Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,has approved the new crop insurance scheme -- Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY).
Jitendra Singh to inaugurate 'Hall of Nuclear Power' in New Delhi tomorrow
Jan 15, 2016, at 08:29 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the "Hall of Nuclear Power" here on Saturday.