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December 22, 2014
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Massive study provides first detailed look at how Greenland's ice is vanishing
Buffalo NY (SPX) Dec 23, 2014
The Greenland Ice Sheet is the second-largest body of ice on Earth. It covers an area about five times the size of New York State and Kansas combined, and if it melts completely, oceans could rise by 20 feet. Coastal communities from Florida to Bangladesh would suffer extensive damage. Now, a new study is revealing just how little we understand this northern behemoth. Led by geophysicist Beata Csatho, PhD, an associate professor of geology at the University at Buffalo, the research provides what t ... read more
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SHAKE AND BLOW

New, tighter timeline confirms ancient volcanism aligned with dinosaurs' extinction
A definitive geological timeline shows that a series of massive volcanic explosions 66 million years ago spewed enormous amounts of climate-altering gases into the atmosphere immediately before and ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW

Scientists make strides in tsunami warning
The 2004 tsunami led to greater global cooperation and improved techniques for detecting waves that could reach faraway shores, even though scientists still cannot predict when an earthquake will strike. ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE

Bangladesh development 'threatens fragile Sundarbans
Bangladesh's rapid development on the doorstep of the ecologically fragile Sundarbans mangrove forest means "environmental disasters" like this month's oil spill in the massive delta are increasingly likely, experts warn. ... more
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CIVIL NUCLEAR

India, US Discuss Building US-Designed Nuclear Power Plants in India
Indian and US experts have discussed a number of issues regarding nuclear cooperation between the two countries, including the establishment of US-developed nuclear power plants in India, the Indian ... more


FLOATING STEEL

India Considering Leasing Second Russian Nuclear Submarine
The Indian Navy is considering leasing a second Akula-class nuclear-powered submarine from Russia, The Hindu reported. According to the media outlet, the possibility of the lease was indicated ... more
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DEMOCRACY

Sri Lanka military denies dabbling in politics
Sri Lanka's military Thursday rejected opposition allegations that it had deployed troops to campaign for President Mahinda Rajapakse's re-election. ... more
OIL AND GAS

UN sends team to clean up Bangladesh oil spill
The United Nations said Thursday it has sent a team of international experts to Bangladesh to help clean up the world's largest mangrove forest, more than a week after it was hit by a huge oil spill. ... more
Military Space News, Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense
AST SpaceMobile secures role on MDA SHIELD defense architecture
Slingshot to embed AI agent in US Space Force space warfare training
Energy learning algorithm boosts complex UAV swarm tasking
DEMOCRACY

Dalai Lama says world must push for democracy in China
The Dalai Lama has said the world has a "moral responsibility" to push for democracy and rule of law in China. ... more
CAR TECH

Underfire Uber ramps up rider safety
Uber is ramping up driver background checks and other security measures worldwide after the smartphone-focused car-sharing service was banned in New Delhi following the alleged rape of a passenger. ... more
LAUNCH PAD

2015 to be a busy year, says ISRO chief
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will also launch a heavy communication satellite, GSAT-15, with around 40 transponders - automatic receivers and transmitters for communication and broa ... more
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BLUE SKY

Research links soil mineral surfaces to key atmospheric processes
Research by Indiana University scientists finds that soil may be a significant and underappreciated source of nitrous acid, a chemical that plays a pivotal role in atmospheric processes such as the ... more
TERROR WARS

Indian police arrest 'jihadi tweeter'
Indian police on Saturday arrested a 24-year-old believed to be the handler of an influential Twitter account supporting the Islamic State group, officials said. ... more
24/7 News Coverage
China bids to host secretariat of new high seas treaty
China's birth rate falls to lowest on record: official data
South Africa flood toll rises, large parts of Mozambique submerged
MILPLEX

India clears $700 million defence purchase
India's defence ministry cleared Wednesday proposals worth nearly $700 million to buy military equipment but deferred a key multi-billion dollar decision on replacing the country's ageing air transport fleet. ... more
SINO DAILY

Chinese leader held back by hardliners over Tibet: Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama said Wednesday he believed China's president may be ready to re-launch talks over greater autonomy for the Tibetan region but was being held back by Communist Party hardliners. ... more
ROCKET SCIENCE

ISRO to Test-Fly Heaviest Rocket, Crew Module on December 18
India will test-fly its heaviest and upgraded rocket - the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-Mark III) - on December 18, space agency ISRO said Friday. According to a tweet by the Indian ... more
WATER WORLD

Berkeley researchers helping Bangalore residents know when to expect water
In southern India, water is scarce and people are plenty. As a result, supply of the life-giving liquid is rationed. It's also unpredictable. Women in Bangalore, a city of some 9.9 million, spend hours each week anticipating the running water and storing it when it comes. ... more
TRADE WARS

Sri Lanka opposition puts China's port project on notice
Sri Lanka's opposition Tuesday accused China of destroying the island's pristine beaches and warned Beijing its $1.4 billion port investment could be in jeopardy if they returned to power. ... more

CIVIL NUCLEAR

India to provide 2nd site for Russian-designed nuclear plants
India has agreed to expeditiously identify a second site, in addition to Kudankulam in southern state of Tamil Nadu, to set up Russian-designed nuclear power units, local TV channels reported Thursd ... more
SUPERPOWERS

No Pope meeting for Dalai Lama as Vatican eyes China ties
Pope Francis will not meet the Dalai Lama when the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader visits Rome this weekend, a Vatican spokesman said Thursday - a decision apparently seeking to avoid upsetting China. ... more
24/7 Energy News Coverage
Self-healing composite can make airplane, automobile and spacecraft components last for centuries
Battle over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia rages in Dutch court
Radioactive zinc shipment in Philippines onshore in 'safe' location
CIVIL NUCLEAR

Russia Waiting for India to Choose Site of New NPP, Can Build More

DISASTER MANAGEMENT

Computer animation of Indian Ocean floor assists search for Flight MH370

FROTH AND BUBBLE

Dead dolphin triggers fears after major Bangladesh oil spill

FARM NEWS

India's secret gardener reveals 18-year labour of love

DEMOCRACY

Mauritius opposition celebrate landslide victory

OIL AND GAS

Bangladeshis use sponges to clean oil spill threatening dolphins

SUPERPOWERS

China rules: Why the pope ducked meeting with Dalai Lama

OIL AND GAS

Russia sees promise in energy ties with India

OIL AND GAS

'Catastrophic' Bangladesh oil spill threatens rare dolphins

CIVIL NUCLEAR

Russia, India Agree on Construction of New Nuclear Energy Blocks

Sanctions-hit Putin seals nuclear energy deals in India

Nobel protester sought to draw attention to 'murdered Mexican students'

Malala vows to fight on as she shares Nobel Peace Prize

India's new satellite GSAT-16 launched

South Africa's Zuma calls China an anti-colonial force

Sikorsky, India to negotiate naval helocopter buy

HAL to make cryogenic engine for ISRO

Indian Navy orders German-made sonar systems

US denies funding opposition to oust Sri Lanka leader

'Disaster' in Maldives as capital suffers water crisis

India says won't sacrifice growth at climate talks

Energy, nuclear deals on table for Putin's India trip

Exploring Comets and Asteroids is an International Endeavor

Bhopal film 'tells truth' of disaster on 30th anniversary: director

Isolated for 70,000 years, Arabian Sea humpbacks genetically distinct

India says will not be bulldozed at climate talks

India test fires nuclear capable strategic missile

Arabian Sea humpback whales isolated for 70,000 years

Kazakhstan keen on TAPI gas pipeline

Protests as Bhopal marks 30th anniversary of disaster

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