Washington, March 19: In a new research, geologists have determined that Earth’s crust melts easier than previously thought, because rocks in the region become better insulators and poorer conductors as they get hotter.

According to the scientists, the findings provide insights into how magmas are formed, and will lead to better models of continental collision and the formation of mountain belts.

Wellington  - A large amount of permanent Antarctic ice could melt in the next 100 years, raising sea levels around the world by up to 1 metre as the earth's climate warms, a New Zealand scientist said Thursday.

"If you live in Bangladesh, New Orleans, Miami or Wellington, this is a significant issue in terms of timing and adapting to the change in climate," Professor Tim Naish, director of Victoria University's Antarctic Research Centre, told Radio New Zealand.

Washington - Astronauts were steering a new solar panel into place using robotic arms on Wednesday ahead of a spacewalk to install the segment aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

The panel is part of a truss segment that will complete the backbone of the station and boost its energy capacity, allowing the crew size to double to six astronauts.

London, Mar 18 : Scientists from King''s College London have discovered that eating a bowl of porridge in the morning can keep a person feeling fuller for longer.

Their study suggests that foods with a low glycaemic index (GI), like oats, trigger the release of greater amounts of a hormone in the gut, which delays hunger pangs by creating a ‘full’ sensation.

Washington, Mar 18 : Scientists have developed a new technique for growing slimmer copper nanorods, a breakthrough that can pave the way for advanced integrated 3-D chip technology.

The researchers have found a new method to grow slimmer copper nanorods, which can be used as a low-temperature bonding agent for holding together the layers of next-generation 3-D integrated computer chips.

Washington, March 18 : Israeli scientists have developed a new device enables plants to send a text message when they need a drink.

According to a report by Fox News, Israel Agricultural Ministry plant physiologist Dr. Eran Raveh and his earth-scientist partner Dr. Arie Nadler spent seven years perfecting the hammer-shaped sensor that gauges moisture levels in plants and trees and sends real-time alerts to mobile phones or computers when water levels are low.

"The idea behind creating the sensor was to cut irrigation costs by up to 50 percent," Raveh told Fox News.

The sensor helps cut water usage and avoid unnecessary and damaging over-irrigation by providing accurate water-level feedback.