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September 08, 2016

During drought, dry air can stress plants more than dry soil
Bloomington IN (SPX) Sep 07, 2016
Newly published research by Indiana University scientists finds that low relative humidity in the atmosphere is a significant, growing and often under-appreciated cause of plant stress in hot, dry weather conditions. The finding suggests that models used to gauge the impact of drought on ecosystems should be refined to more accurately account for the role of low atmospheric humidity. It will become more important in the future, as the Earth's climate grows warmer and lower humidity has an increasi ... read more

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How did prehistoric humans occupy the Tibetan Plateau? The Tibetan Plateau, as the Earth's third pole, has long been of interest to many, especially in relation to its human history. Over the last few decades our understanding of the history of human oc ... more		India gives Vietnam $500 mn for defence spending India said Saturday it is giving Vietnam half a billion dollars in credit to boost defence ties, the latest security deal between the two nations seeking to counter Beijing's muscle-flexing in the South China Sea. ... more		India likely to launch 68 foreign satellites in one mission next year India is likely to launch a record 68 foreign satellites in one space mission next year, a top official has said. "There are many launches. There is one particular launch we are planning about ... more
				France condemns submarine secrets leak The leak of secret technical data on French submarines designed for the Indian navy was a "malicious act", Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Thursday. ... more		Javelin Joint Venture team inks deal with India's Tata Power Company Raytheon and Lockheed Martin's Javelin Joint Venture team has signed a letter of intent with India's Tata Power Company to explore development of the Javelin missile, Raytheon announced Wednesday. ... more

Transition from Operations to Decommissioning by Preparing a Safe, Cost-Effective Shut Down and Waste Management Strategy

US, India bolster ties, warn Pakistan over extremists The United States and India urged Pakistan Tuesday to do more to counter extremist groups operating from its soil as the world's two largest democracies announced measures to strengthen security and energy ties. ... more		India tests new scramjet rocket engine The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully tested its new scramjet engine and expects a commercial launch. This is being touted as the most cost-effective rocket engine the world ... more		Syrian troops move into Suwayda as violence continues 32 killed near Gaza aid sites, Hamas-run Health Ministry says Ukraine's Zelensky seeks cease-fire meeting next week		Torrential monsoon rains bring Indian capital to halt Heavy monsoon downpours and thunderstorms brought life in the Indian capital to a grinding halt Wednesday as hundreds of thousands of commuters - and the US secretary of state - were left stranded on waterlogged roads. ... more
				Kerry to meet India's leaders after defence pact sealed Visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry began holding talks with India's top leaders Tuesday, after the world's two largest democracies signed an agreement strengthening their defence ties. ... more		60% of key S.Asian water basin not usable: study Sixty percent of the groundwater in a river basin supporting more than 750 million people in Pakistan, India, Nepal and Bangladesh is not drinkable or usable for irrigation, researchers said Monday. ... more

2nd Integrated Air and Missile Defense - Securing the Complex Air Domain: Requirements for Sustainable, Global, and Reliable Solutions to Next Generation Air & Missile Threats - 28-30 September, 2016 | Washington D.C.

The World's Largest Commercial Drone Conference and Expo - Sept 7-9 - Las Vegas

Court dismisses challenge to Adani's Australia mine An India-backed company planning to build a massive coal mine in Australia welcomed a court's decision Monday to dismiss a legal challenge raising environmental concerns over the project's impact on the Great Barrier Reef. ... more		Cyclops beetles hint at answer to chicken-and-egg problem Beetles with cyclops eyes have given Indiana University scientists insight into how new traits may evolve through the recruitment of existing genes - even if these genes are already carrying out cri ... more		New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure Lightning strikes kill 33 people in eastern India From Antarctica to Brussels, hunting climate clues in old ice		Secret data leak hits French submarine maker: report French defence contractor DCNS has been hit by a massive leak of secret data on its submarines likely to alarm India, Malaysia and Chile which use the boats, The Australian newspaper reported Wednesday. ... more
Economy of energy-hungry India may face headwinds The economy of energy-hungry India is on pace for steady growth that outpaces the global economy, though gains are moderating, Moody's Investors Service said. ... more		Flooding in Indian holy city halts cremations India's holy city of Varanasi has been forced to halt cremations along the banks of the sacred river Ganges as deadly floods from monsoon rains hit parts of the country, an official said Tuesday. ... more		In Nepal's Himalayas, hopes of closer China ties Twice a year, a normally deserted border checkpoint high on the Tibetan plateau throngs with activity as traders from Nepal flock to do business with their giant northern neighbour China. ... more		Better understanding seismic hazards The April 2015 Gorkha earthquake in Nepal killed more than 8,000 people and injured more than 21,000. With a magnitude of 7.8, it was the worst natural disaster to strike Nepal since the 1934 Nepal- ... more

	Powerful quake hits Myanmar, damaging famed Bagan temples A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar Wednesday, killing at least three people and damaging nearly 200 pagodas in the famous ancient capital of Bagan, officials said. ... more		Australia to study drift of MH370 debris Replicas of a large piece of debris from missing Malaysia Airlines jet MH370 will be set adrift and tracked by satellite in the hope of helping find the plane's crash site, Australian officials said Wednesday. ... more

Swatch profits plunge on weak China sales

Zuckerberg settles lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Leaking pipes as climate warms: Bulgaria faces water crisis

Coca-Cola halts India plant over pollution issue		Sick throng Indian capital's new, high-tech clinics		New research throws light on stone artifacts' use as ancient projectiles		India to Provide Cost Incentives to Use Homemade Version of GPS		Flood-hit elephant that travelled 1700km dies in Bangladesh
World's Largest Telescope Unlikely to Find Home in India		Court lifts ban on large diesel cars in Delhi		Top China official slams foreign influence on Tibetan Buddhism		Sri Lanka, China in new deal over $1.4 bn reclamation		Bangladesh rescues elephant that travelled 1,000 km

India to Explore Planetary Evolution in Its Ambition Mars Mission-2

Sri Lanka to replace its ageing fighter jets

Tourist boom threatens Sri Lanka's golden beaches

Midwest states skew gas price average higher

Tradition faces modernity at Tibetan horse festival

Malaysia says MH370 pilot flew Indian Ocean route on simulator

MH370 plunged into ocean at high speed: report

Nepal lawmakers elect Maoist chief as prime minister

India appeals for help for baby rhinos rescued in floods

Search for 20 feared dead after India bridge collapse

Riders on the plateau: Tibetans gather for horse festival

Chinese tracking ship Yuanwang-7 starts maiden voyage

India home minister to visit Pakistan as tensions flare

India inks $1 billion deal with Boeing for spy planes: sources

Indian army receives three Dhanush howitzers

India conducts firing of Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System

Monsoon intensity enhanced by heat captured by desert dust

Ancient temples in the Himalaya reveal signs of past earthquakes

Monsoon-triggered floods kill more than 50 in India

India earned Rs 230 crore through satellite launch services in FY16

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