Nanoparticles (NPs) are typically defined as materials with dimension(s) between 1 and 100 nm. The static value o f 100 nm as the benchmark for “nano” or “not nano” was proposed and implemented before nanoeco oxicological studies were conducted; consequently, this benchmark does not reflect the complexity of ecological interactions with NPs. Many   http://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/es500365k   ...

By Rida Zaheer Crimea: A pro Russian gunman entered and seized the inhabitants of the building. It shocked the administrations and security forces of the city. Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/27/ukraine-pro-russia-gunmen_n_4864695.html?ir=World&utm_campaign=022714&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Alert-world&utm_content=Title ...

 By Rida Zaheer PESHAWAR: TTP launched suicide bomber exploded himself near the Frontier Corps (FC) check post that is close to Iranian Consulate, killing at least two FC personnel and injuring nine others, hospital sources said. According to IG police Nasir Khan Durrani, there was one attacker who managed to reach near the FC check post. The Security personnel deployed at the check post stopped the attacke ...

By Karen DeYoung One of the four options President Obama is considering for a U.S. military presence in Afghanistan beyond this year would leave behind 3,000 troops, based in Kabul and at the American installation at Bagram, U.S. officials said. Military commanders have recommended 10,000 troops, with more installations across the country. But the military has spent the past several months studying what kin ...

By Niamatullah Karyab and Rod Nordlandfeb Taliban insurgents overran an Afghan National Army base near here on Sunday morning, killing 21 soldiers in their bunks in what appeared to be the worst single blow to government forces since 2010, according to both government and insurgent officials. President Hamid Karzai ordered an investigation and canceled a planned state visit to Sri Lanka in response to the a ...

by Rida Zaheer Peshawar: PAF Jets and Cobra Helicopters of Pakistan Army early morning engaged militant and their hideouts near Peshawar in Tirah Valley of KPK.  An armament factory and training centre of TTP militants have been destroyed during this raid. ...

By Rida Zaheer KARACHI:  MQM displayed solidarity with Armed Forces for start of operation against terrorists.   Thousands of people gathered in Karachi and paid tribute to the martyred of security forces. “We hold this endeavor in high regard as it will go a long, long way in boosting the 'esprit de corps' of Pakistan’s sentinels”, a spokesman for the paramilitary troops said. Praying for the steadfastness ...

Barcelona (Spain), Grenoble (France) and Groningen (Netherlands) are the three finalists for the first European Capital of Innovation award, or iCapital (IP/13/808). The winner of the €500000 prize will be announced at the closing ceremony of the Innovation Convention 2014, Europe’s premier innovation event which will take place in Brussels on 10 and 11 March. Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, European Commissioner fo ...