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January 15, 2016

First evidence for independent working memory systems in animals
Bloomington IN (SPX) Jan 15, 2016
A new study from Indiana University could help ensure the hundreds of millions of dollars spent each year to develop potential treatments for Alzheimer's disease aren't wasted on targeting the wrong types of memory. The paper, published in Current Biology, is the first to confirm that a key aspect of human memory impaired in memory disorders exists in the type of pre-clinical animal models that influence major decisions about drug development. The study's results, which required over a year' ... read more

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MH370 search finds new shipwreck, but no plane The hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has uncovered a shipwreck deep underwater, officials said Wednesday, the second such discovery since the search began almost two years ago. ... more		Indian Army likely to get K9 Vajra-T howitzers The Indian Army is likely to acquire the K9 Vajra-T howitzer, a Larsen & Toubro modification of Samsung Techwin's K-9 Thunder. ... more		Dozens of whales die after southern India stranding Dozens of whales have died after stranding themselves on a southern Indian beach, a forestry official said Tuesday, with local fishermen struggling to save others. ... more
				Delhi court rejects challenge to car restrictions A Delhi court on Monday rejected a legal challenge to driving restrictions aimed at reducing pollution in the smog-choked Indian capital. ... more		Scientists show why Himalayas grow An international team of scientists has shed new light on the earthquake that devastated Nepal in April 2015, killing more than 8,000 people. A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience shows ... more

Nepal landslides in Nepal raise parallels for Pacific Northwest Research teams have evaluated the major 7.8 magnitude subduction zone earthquake in Gorkha, Nepal, in April 2015, and identified characteristics that may be of special relevance to the future of the ... more		Pakistan supplying Sri Lanka with fighter aircraft Sri Lanka is to buy eight JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft from Pakistan under an agreement signed during a state visit to the country by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. ... more		GE and Lockheed validate compact rotating detonation ramjet for hypersonic missiles Danish PM says Greenland showdown at 'decisive moment' after new Trump threats Russia claims Oreshnik missile hit Ukrainian aviation plant		India, France to finalize Rafale deal ahead of Hollande visit Indian and French government officials have reportedly finalized negotiations for the estimated $9 billion sale of 36 French Rafale fighter jets to India. ... more
				Chinese pressure sees Pakistan mull status of region disputed by India Pakistan is considering upgrading the constitutional status of its northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, which is also claimed by India, in a bid to provide legal cover to a multi-billion-dollar Chinese investment plan, officials said Thursday. ... more		Weak world markets signal fresh global crisis: Soros American financier George Soros warned Thursday that weaker world markets, triggered by a slowdown in China, were showing signs of a financial crisis reminiscent of the 2008 crash. ... more

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India urges Pakistan to act after air force base attack Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged his Pakistani counterpart Tuesday to take "firm and immediate action" against those behind an attack on an Indian air force base that left seven soldiers dead. ... more		Over 160 killed in Madagascar cattle theft clashes: army At least 161 people, including nearly a dozen soldiers, were killed in cattle-rustling violence in Madagascar last year, authorities announced on Wednesday. ... more		Cosmic krypton timestamps reveal Australia landscape evolution and resources Fire on Ice: The Arctic's Changing Fire Regime Warming trend to intensify crop droughts across Europe and beyond		Florida Indian tribe's last alligator wrestler bows out On billboards across the Florida Everglades, a burly Native American man pries open an alligator's mouth, pressing his face dangerously close to the reptile's 80 glinting teeth. "Adventures Await," the ads promise, as motorists whiz by. ... more
India court challenges Delhi to show car ban cuts smog An Indian court on Wednesday challenged the Delhi city government to prove that its restrictions on cars were improving air quality in the world's most polluted capital. ... more		NASA image: Haze hovers over Indo-Gangetic Plain A new image from NASA's Earth Observatory mission shows what happens when widespread pollution meets a temperature inversion. ... more		Netflix becomes 'global TV network' in 190 countries Streaming pioneer Netflix said Wednesday it had significantly expanded its global footprint to 190 countries, making its Internet TV service available in 130 new markets including India - but not China. ... more		SSL wins Telkom bid for new comsat Space Systems Loral (SSL) has announced that it was selected to provide a communications satellite to PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, the largest telecommunication and network provider in Indones ... more

	Pakistan seeks closer military ties with Sri Lanka Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif called Tuesday for closer military cooperation with Sri Lanka on an official visit to the island. ... more		Japan to deliver 12 amphibious aircraft to Indian Navy Japan is scheduled to deliver 12 Utility Seaplane Mark 2 amphibious search-and-rescue aircraft to the Indian Navy. ... more

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Self-healing composite can make airplane, automobile and spacecraft components last for centuries

Pendulum device taps power from ocean currents

IU scientists create 'nano-reactor' for the production of hydrogen biofuel		Russia, India Agree to Boost Cooperation in Space Exploration		Siege near India's Afghan consulate ends after 25 hours		Indian troops search air force base after weekend battles		Eight dead as strong quake hits northeast India
Nine dead as strong quake hits northeast India		Fresh gunfire at Indian air force base in Punjab: police		Indian Navy test-fires long range surface-to-air missile		India hits one billion mobile phone subscribers		Bangladesh inks 12.65 bln USD nuclear power plant construction deal with Russian company

Moscow, Dhaka Sign Contract on Construction of First Bangladeshi NPP

ISRO's year in review 2015

Nepal appoints quake reconstruction chief

Dreaming of energy security, India pumps desert oil

India's Modi on surprise 'goodwill' Pakistan visit

Modi meets Putin in Russia with eye on defence deals

Delhiites urged to accept controversial car ban plan

India donates Mi-25 helicopters to Afghanistan

Tibetan monks shy away from self-immolation as families threatened

India to purchase Russian S-400 Triumf defense system

Anger, fear at Delhi's pollution ground zero

Studies of Recent and Ancient Nepal Quakes Yield Surprises

Pakistan moves on gas pipeline funding

Australia approves coal port expansion near Barrier Reef

Russia May Equip Indian Aircraft Carrier With Air Defense Systems

Catastrophic medieval earthquakes in the Nepal

Red palm weevils can fly 50 kilometers in 24 hours

African lions are 'endangered,' must be protected: US

World coal demand tapers off but Asia still heavy user: IEA

Indian Defense Ministry admits almost half its planes can't fly

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