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The expedition team is "99.9 percent" sure. Others, well, aren't. compiled by Dr. Nitish Priyadarshi Near the top of Mount Ararat (seen from Armenia in a file photo) in Turkey, explorers claim to have found Noah's ark. Photograph by Martin Gray, National Geographic National Geographic News Published April 28, 2010 A team of evangelical Christian explorers claim they've found the remains of Noah's ark beneath snow and volcanic debris on Turkey 's Mount Ararat (map) . But some archaeologists and historians are taking the latest claim that Noah's ark has been found about as seriously as they have past ones—which is to say not very. Turkish and Chinese explorers from a group called Noah's Ark Ministries International made the latest discovery claim Monday in Hong Kong, where the group is based. "It's not 100 percent that it is Noah's ark, but we think it is 99.9 percent that this is it," Yeung Wing-cheung, a filmmaker accompanying t...

Climate change was at the root of some of the major extinction events of the past. by Dr. Nitish Priyadarshi Presently environmentalists are concerned about the imbalance caused by human activity and industrial growth in the ecosystem, as it is slowly inundating the forest cover, thereby reducing considerably the area of natural habitat of animal and plant life. It is also affecting adversely the human community in general as it disturbs the natural cycles of critical materials such as water, oxygen, nitrogen or carbon dioxide. Biocide is occurring at an alarming rate. Experts say that at least half of the world’s current species will be completely gone by the end of the century. Wild plant-life is also disappearing. Most biologists say that we are in the midst of an anthropogenic mass extinction. Numerous scientific studies confirm that this phenomenon is real and happening right now. Should anyone really care? Will it impact individuals on a personal level? Scientists say, “Yes!” Are...

The mythological story of demons, ghosts and spirits accompanying the Lord Shiva's marriage procession is relived on the day. by Dr. Nitish Priyadarshi Jharkhand, state in India is basically an Tribal State having its wide range of cultural heritage. The sincerity with which the traditional festivities are celebrated leaves one awe-struck. Even in the modern day of electronic blitzkrieg and channel mania gripping the nation, the simple and easy going rural folks of the State adhere to the ancient culture and traditions being passed on from one generation to the other for centuries now. The annual ‘Koka Parv (festival)’ of Tamar, about 55kms from Capital city Ranchi, is a classic example of the rural zeal and vigor in living up to the cultural traditions. Tamar is more popularly known for the ancient ‘Deori Temple’. Situated on the NH-33 Ranchi-Jamshedpur highway, the revered ‘Prachin Durga’ (ancient Durga) temple has practically all the commuters on the highway stopping to seek the...

Cases of missing radioactive metals were also reported from Jharkhand State of India. by Dr. Nitish Priyadarshi A radiation leak in a west Delhi industrial area triggered panic in New Delhi after a scrap dealer and his three employees suffered burn injuries and fell unconscious after coming in contact with a mysterious shining object on Wednesday. Scientists from the crisis management group of the Department of Atomic Energy and the Atomic Energy Regulation Board on Friday carried out a survey of the extent of radiation in West Delhi's Mayapuri industrial area. DAE sources said thorough investigations were being carried out to determine how much the radiation has spread and all other aspects of the incident including how it started. Scientist believe that the radioactive object is Cobalt-60. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has also rushed a team of scientists to Delhi to ascertain the extent of the leak. From where did this radioactive metals came into the shop? All these radioac...

Primitive tribe were attracted towards the forest and hilly terrain of Jharkhand state, India. by Dr. Nitish Priyadarshi Geology has a remarkable influence on our lives today, as it has on all life since the beginning billions of years ago. Perhaps the clearest influence we see of this is through the development of wealth from the exploitation of fossil fuels and mineral resources, including precious metals and gems. Wars have been fought over (and with) these resources, and for the potential wealth they represent. However, geology has other profound, if less glamorous, impacts on civilization, both past and present. For example, the productivity of soils critically depends on the underlying geology—both for its mineral composition and its capacity to store water. Geology also determines the shape of our landscapes—that is, before being disturbed by humans—and it is the shape of the land that has determined the distribution of human populations throughout our history. Back at the dawn...

Geological factors may be responsible for such accidents. Potholes present in the rocks are dangerous. by Dr. Nitish Priyadarshi Waterfalls offer breathtaking views and are cool places to relax and feel the astounding beauty and benefits of nature. But in some cases, these wonderful gifts of nature to mankind bring tragedy to people. A fun filled day out at the famous Dasam falls, near Ranchi city, proved fatal for four youngsters. They drowned while enjoying a picnic on Saturday (20th March). This is not the new case. Every year many people die in this fall especially from November to March. Causes of deaths were due to drowning. The Dasam (meaning ten) falls also known as Dasomghagh, 40 Kms south-east of Ranchi city near Taimara valley is formed by the Kanchi river falling over a ledge of a rock in a sheer descent of 114 feet amid rocky and sylvan scenery. There are different mythological stories behind such accidental deaths. But no scientific investigations have been done to know ...

Can we predict effects of climate change with accuracy? by Dr. Nitish Priyadarshi Recently all the newspaper of world was heated up with the discussions about the so called glaciers melting of Himalayas by 2035, from IPCC. Other prediction was about Amazon rain forests. The IPCC maintained that there would be a huge depletion in Amazon rain forests because of lack of precipitation. There are many more predictions given by IPCC which I think that they are over exaggerated and could not be believed. Regarding glaciers melting by 2035, it is now being defended as a minor error (it was originally meant to be 2350, some have clarified). The global warming controversy is a dispute regarding the nature, causes, and consequences of global warming. The disputed issues include the causes of increased global average air temperature, especially since the mid-20th century, whether this warming trend is unprecedented or within normal climatic variations, whether humankind has contributed significant...