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Scientists discover new TB drug

19 Jun, 2013

Scientists have hit upon a novel drug that attacks the tuberculosis bacteria, a finding that could prove to be an effective tool in treating the dreaded disease, says a study.

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China builds world's fastest supercomputer (17 Jun, 2013)

China Monday announced that it has built the world's fastest supercomputer which is capable of performing 33.86 quadrillion operations per second, surpassing the US Titan supercomputer.

Scientists identify memory-boosting molecule in mice (15 Jun, 2013)

Scientists have identified a key memory-enhancing molecule in mice that could pave the way for boosting cognitive functions in humans, says a study.

Scientists engineer virus that delivers genes to restore sight (13 Jun, 2013)

Scientists in the US have engineered a virus that inserts genes into the eyes as a way of restoring sight in those afflicted by diseases that cause blinding, a new study says.

US data surveillance report hits Russian technology (08 Jun, 2013)

Data technology developed by Russia is fighting suspicion to compete in US markets, developers said, amid mushrooming revelations about secret US government data surveillance programmes.

NASA plans to launch satellite to explore Sun (06 Jun, 2013)

Preparations are underway for the June 26 launch of the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph, or IRIS, to explore the sun's lower atmosphere, or interface region, NASA said.