CHEERS! But be warned, the champagne in your glass may actually be a genetically engineered brew. A team of French researchers at a research centre run by champagne manufacturers

SCIENTISTS have found in the foothills of the Andes mountains the remains of what they contend is the earliest dinosaur. Unlike its giant descendants, the discovery by a US-Argentinian team

SHEEP treated with a protein found in the salivary glands of male mice can shed their fleece on their own. Scientists use the protein produced artificially through genetic manipulation in a

A NEW variety of potato has its own armour against pests and does not need a helping hand from insecticides. Its armour of hair traps and kills insects trying to feed on it (Ceres, Vol 25, No 2).

Some insects come up with amazing answers to the question of survival.

Several bird species derive aerodynamic advantage from their long tails.

In an effort to improve the quality of technology coming into the country, the Indian government has decided to remove the low ceiling on royalty payments.

Scientists studying the evolution of the highest Himalayan peaks will soon announce the exact elevation of Mt Everest at present.

Scientists are relying on the emperor penguins to find out the state of sea resources in the inhospitable Antarctic region.

Computers are poised to make it possible for people to speak to each other in their own languages.