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A team of researchers have suggested that a red blood cell production controlling gene evolved quickly to enable Tibetans to tolerate high altitudes.
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The work on a dome meant to protect the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope, now under construction in the US state of Hawaii, has been completed by two Spanish companies.
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As many as 4,699 lakes in the Indian Himalayan region at an altitude above 3000-m above mean sea level have been found in an ISRO study revealing the wonders of Himalayas.
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Researchers from Qinghai University, BGI, and other institutes have provided evidence that some genetic factors may be associated with the Tibetan antelope`s adaption to harsh highland environments.
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A zoo in Nainital is taking full care the two leopard cubs that were separated from their mother.
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The Israeli Defense Ministry is set to "soon" test the Arrow III high-altitude missile interceptor, a ministry source said Wednesday.
Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 16:06
The targets used during Wednesday`s test at Kwajalein Atoll included one medium-range ballistic missile, two short-range ballistic missiles and two low-flying cruise missiles.
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 19:02
NASA launched five rockets early today to measure a high-altitude jet stream some 105 kilometers above the Earth`s surface.
Last Updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 12:37
NASA is scheduled to launch five rockets in just over five minutes Wednesday night as part of a study of the high-altitude jet stream.
Last Updated: Thursday, October 13, 2011, 22:26
Army personnel posted in high altitude areas along the China and Pakistan borders will soon be shifted to better shelters.
Last Updated: Sunday, March 27, 2011, 21:24
People living at higher lands have lower chance of contracting heart disease.
Last Updated: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 21:35
Russia has brought three of its Kamov-226 light multi-purpose helicopters to join trials in high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir for the Indian armed forces` requirement for 197 such choppers.
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