http://www.dnaindia.com/ dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, business, technology, Mumbai, India, world and more. en-us COPYRIGHT @ 2009 DILIGENT MEDIA CORPORATION LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED XML::RSS Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:03:10 GMT Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:03:10 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/syndication/ 10 http://www.dnaindia.com/images/logo_dna_rss.gif http://www.dnaindia.com/ 31 88 dnaindia.com delivers news and information on the latest top stories, sport, entertainment, politics, India, World and more. http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_genetic-tests-help-track-food-web-climate-change_1308547 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_genetic-tests-help-track-food-web-climate-change_1308547 New uses of genetic testing can help track how animal diets may change due to global warming and are helping crack down on wildlife smuggling, experts said on Saturday. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:36:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_missing-legs-of-900-year-old-buddhist-statue-found-in-cambodian-jungle_1308508 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_missing-legs-of-900-year-old-buddhist-statue-found-in-cambodian-jungle_1308508 An archaeology professor has discovered the missing legs of a 900-year-old Buddhist statue deep in the Cambodian jungle, rewriting history in the process. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:48:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_bust-of-julius-caesar-recovered-from-rhone-river-on-display-at-exhibition-in-france_1308506 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_bust-of-julius-caesar-recovered-from-rhone-river-on-display-at-exhibition-in-france_1308506 A bust of Julius Caesar, recovered from the Rhone riverbed, is now on display as part of an exhibition of artefacts discovered in the bed of the Rhone river. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:43:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_track-record-of-ancient-apocalyptic-prophecies-quashes-gravity-of-2012-prediction_1308504 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_track-record-of-ancient-apocalyptic-prophecies-quashes-gravity-of-2012-prediction_1308504 A theologist has said that mankind has nothing to worry about the world ending in 2012, as prophesized by the ancient Mayans. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:39:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_climate-warming-and-loss-of-ice-unprecedented-in-last-14000-years_1308463 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_climate-warming-and-loss-of-ice-unprecedented-in-last-14000-years_1308463 The findings are based on a detailed analysis of the thickest Holocene sediment core yet drilled in the Antarctic Peninsula. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:46:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_mars-express-acquires-spectacular-views-of-chaotic-terrain-on-red-planet_1308460 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_mars-express-acquires-spectacular-views-of-chaotic-terrain-on-red-planet_1308460 Kasei Valles is one of the largest outflow channels on Mars, spanning 3000 km, from the Chryse Planitia basin in the north to Echus Chasma to the south. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:44:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_computer-simulations-may-be-overstating-impact-of-climate-change-on-biodiversity_1308457 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_computer-simulations-may-be-overstating-impact-of-climate-change-on-biodiversity_1308457 These studies highlight the complexities that we are faced with trying to model and predict the possible consequences of future climate change on biodiversity. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:40:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_scientists-use-lasers-to-put-a-shine-on-metals_1308455 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_scientists-use-lasers-to-put-a-shine-on-metals_1308455 Up to now, it has not been possible to use machines for this dreary work because they cannot get into the curved shapes. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:38:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_estadium-app-brings-replays-chat-features-to-smartphones_1308434 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_estadium-app-brings-replays-chat-features-to-smartphones_1308434 Watching a match live from the stands might be an exciting experience, but it does not allow you to have instant replays, or share opinions about the game with friends. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:14:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_ants-can-be-both-friends-and-enemies-of-trees_1308405 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_ants-can-be-both-friends-and-enemies-of-trees_1308405 The relationship is a classic biological mutualism. The ants get a nice place to live; the trees get protection. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:17:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_scientists-debunk-six-2012-end-of-the-world-myths_1308404 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_scientists-debunk-six-2012-end-of-the-world-myths_1308404 The first myth debunked by scientists is that the Maya calendar doesn't end in 2012, as some have said. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:14:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_men-women-deal-differently-with-technological-problems_1308402 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_men-women-deal-differently-with-technological-problems_1308402 In general terms, men treat technology as something to be understood and conquered while women are more motivated by appliances that benefit them. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:12:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_chandrayaan-ii-mission-to-be-completed-by-2012-13-annadurai_1308365 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_chandrayaan-ii-mission-to-be-completed-by-2012-13-annadurai_1308365 Chadrayaan-II will consist of the spacecraft and a landing platform with two moon rovers, one from India and one from Russia, which will land on the moon. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:52:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_first-dinosaur-footprints-recognized-date-back-to-70-million-years_1308345 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_first-dinosaur-footprints-recognized-date-back-to-70-million-years_1308345 What makes this discovery special is the unique preservation of the footprints in an environment where they could easily have been destroyed by waves, tides, or wind. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:53:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_google-opens-search-vaults-but-privacy-worries-linger_1308261 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_google-opens-search-vaults-but-privacy-worries-linger_1308261 Do you remember what you were looking for in Google exactly a year ago to this second? Well, the website does and is ready to share the information with you. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:47:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_scientists-find-tropical-butterflies-that-may-soon-split-into-two-species_1308164 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_scientists-find-tropical-butterflies-that-may-soon-split-into-two-species_1308164 The researchers describe the relationship between diverging color patterns in Heliconius butterflies and the long-term divergence of populations into new and distinct species. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:50:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_last-duck-billed-dinos-lived-in-european-continent-before-mass-extinction_1308099 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_last-duck-billed-dinos-lived-in-european-continent-before-mass-extinction_1308099 The researchers came to the conclusion by studying the fossil record of a new hadrosaur, the Arenysaurus ardevoli, found in Huesca, Spain. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:48:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_inappropriate-clothing-prevents-children-from-playing-outside_1308097 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_inappropriate-clothing-prevents-children-from-playing-outside_1308097 The study found that a few children dressed improperly could prevent the entire class from going outside, thus restricting physical activity. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:46:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_new-class-of-supernova-explosion-discovered-by-scientists_1308095 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_new-class-of-supernova-explosion-discovered-by-scientists_1308095 Earlier, a team of astrophysicists at UC (University of California) Santa Barbara had predicted this kind of explosion in their theoretical work. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:44:00 GMT http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_physical-education-improves-health-in-low-income-adolescents_1308078 http://www.dnaindia.com/scitech/report_physical-education-improves-health-in-low-income-adolescents_1308078 The researchers found that engaging in at least 20 minutes of exercise during PE class was significantly associated with both shorter mile times and lower body mass index scores. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:25:00 GMT