Doolan named as cover for Australia`s fifth Ashes test

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 10:40

Tasmanian batsman Alex Doolan could be in line for a test debut pending the fitness of all-rounder Shane Watson after being named in Australia`s 14-man squad for the fifth and final Ashes test in Sydney.

DNA breakthrough spelt double trouble for Nobels

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 00:15

The discovery of the DNA double helix 60 years ago proved to be a headache for the Nobel organisation as the feat became nominated for prizes in different categories at the same time.

Francis Crick’s DNA letter to son fetches $6 million

Last Updated: Thursday, April 11, 2013, 08:59

A letter the British scientist who co-discovered the structure of DNA wrote to his son announcing the news sold Wednesday for a record sum of just over $6 million, Christie`s said.

Letter revealing DNA structure to be auctioned for 1.2 mn pounds

Last Updated: Sunday, March 24, 2013, 14:56

A letter detailing the structure of a DNA that Dr Francis Crick - one of the scientists who discovered it- wrote to his son is set to be sold for 1.2 mn pounds in an auction in New York on April 10.

DNA pioneer Francis Crick`s Nobel Prize medal up for auction

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 13:44

60 years after Francis Crick won a Nobel Prize for medicine, the researcher`s family is now offering his gold medal and diploma for sale at an auction.

Kumble bats for Harbhajan`s inclusion in Indian squad

Last Updated: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 16:50

Former captain Anil Kumble today pitched in for the inclusion of Harbhajan Singh in the Indian squad for the home series against Australia and England later this year, saying that veteran off-spinner`s experience would be crucial for the fortunes of the country.