The Pennsylvania Game Commission Organizes Falcon Banding on the 15th Floor
Submitted by Gaurav Singla on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 13:42
The Pennsylvania Game Commission affixed special tracking bands to the legs of peregrine falcons on Tuesday. The banding was done for the falcons that have hatched atop a state office building in Harrisburg.
White House Honors the First American Woman to Fly in Space, Sally Ride
Submitted by Maninder Singh on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 13:39
The White House made an announcement on Monday to honor the late astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly into the space. Sally Ride's same-sex relationship was revealed after her death last year.
A Man Sets a Florida Record by Killing Nearly 19 Feet Python
Submitted by Gaurav Singla on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 13:36
As per reports of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a man caught and killed the longest Burmese python ever captured in the state of Florida.
Urge to Protect the Contracting Wetlands
Submitted by Gurpreet Singh on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 12:17
The wetlands have gradually contracted in their size and importance because of the out of control menace of urbanization. The protected area of the Pallikaranai marsh is not equivalent to one-tenth of its genuine size today.
Cold, Rainy Day could Increase Blood Pressure and Even Kill
Submitted by Kanika Mehta on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:04
A cold and rainy day can cause potentially deadly changes in blood pressure and can even kill. A new research has shown that blood pressure in many people varies with temperature and a drop in mercury could be damaging.
Real Beauty Sketches Video by Dove Becomes Most Watched Ad in Online History
Submitted by Latika Sharma on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:01
Real Beauty Sketches advertisement launched by Dove in April became an instant internet sensation. It has now become the most watched advertisement in online history.
Public Meeting Over Higher Lead Levels in Drinking Water in Tasmanian Town
Submitted by Kanika Mehta on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 09:36
Rosebery residents voiced their concerns during a public meeting about lead contamination in part of their drinking water supply.
Authorities said the pipes are the reasons for causing the contamination and rejected the claims that sought local mines to source the lead in drinking water.
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