In 1986, a woman was murdered in her LA home & cops called it botched burglary; her father suspected her husband’s old lover, an LAPD officer, & DNA proved him right 22 years later1986 Sherri Rasmussen Los Angeles murder case: DNA evidence helped solve a more than 20-year-old Los Angeles murder case involving an LAPD ...
Are you born with your personality? Scientists have uncovered genetic clues to the traits that may shape who you becomeNew research reveals genetic variants influence personality traits like extraversion and conscientiousness. These genetic associations are ...
In 2024, Florida scientists found a hidden trail left behind by invasive snakes — their DNA can linger in water and soil even after they disappearA 2024 study by Florida scientists found that invasive snakes can be detected through traces of DNA left behind in water and soil. The new ...
Nepal: How are search operations progressing a week after deadly flash flood?Nepal floods: Rescue operations are in full swing for thousands still unaccounted for following the disaster that occurred on August 26. Th...
Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000Rescue teams continued searching debris-strewn areas along the Nepal-China border for thousands missing after catastrophic Himalayan floods...
Nepal buries dead as rescuers seek thousands missingNepal was burying on Monday some of the hundreds of bodies retrieved after a deadly, tsunami-like flood crashed through the Himalayan regio...
In one Nepal district, flood catastrophe is measured in bodies and burial trenchesIn the wake of catastrophic flash floods in Chitwan, Nepal, the authorities have resorted to temporary burials for unidentified victims. To...
Nepal wants technical help for flood, billions of dollars as bad weather hampers rescueNepal requires foreign technical assistance for specialized recovery efforts after a devastating flood. The country needs help with tunnel ...
Indian tunnel rescue experts join effort to reach trapped workers in Nepal's hydropower projectsAn Indian team arrived in Nepal to assist with rescue operations. Rescuers are working to clear debris from flooded hydropower tunnels. Man...
In 2009, Illinois treated a six-mile canal with more than 1,800 gallons of fish-killing poison — and found just one invasive carpTo address the menace of invasive Asian carp, Illinois officials deployed rotenone in a canal, leading to the recovery of numerous fish; ho...
Nepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 752Nepal has started burying hundreds of flood victims after collecting DNA samples. These temporary burials are necessary due to the overwhel...
India sends rescue teams, 68.5 tonnes of aid to flood-hit NepalIndia has sent 68.5 tonnes of relief materials and technical teams to Nepal. Specialized teams are assisting in search and rescue operation...
Nepal resumes flood rescue as thousands still missing; finance minister seeks $4-5 bn for rebuildingNepal resumed search efforts after a weather delay, seeking foreign technical assistance. Hundreds died and nearly three thousand people re...
In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking waterLead detection may soon look very different from a trip to the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a DNA lead s...
Forget property disputes, Bihar police orders DNA test to settle who owns a buffaloBihar police have ordered a DNA test on a buffalo in Gaya after two villagers claimed ownership of the same animal. The test will compare t...
Man takes a DNA test, finds out he isn't the child's father; files for divorce but wife refuses official test; Supreme Court allows the paternity testMan takes a DNA test, finds out he isn't the child's father, files for divorce, and moves court for an official paternity test after his wi...
SC issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA, biometric ID system for missing, rescued kidsThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and NCPCR regarding a PIL. This petition seeks a national DNA and biometric identifi...