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Novel platinum-based anti-tumour compound developed

Washington, Feb 12 : Scientists have developed a new class of platinum-based anti-tumour drugs that animal studies have shown to be 10 times more effective than current treatments in destroying certain types of lung cancer cells.

The animal study, conducted by researchers in the Department of Chemistry at Wake Forest University in collaboration with colleagues at the Wake Forest University Health Sciences Comprehensive Cancer Center, suggests a new approach to fighting non-small cell lung cancer, which accounts for more than three-quarters of all lung cancers.

Oz boffins identify dangerous printer particles

Queensland University of Technology LogoWashington, Feb 12 : A new study by researches at Queensland University of Technology has revealed the identity and origin of tiny, potentially hazardous particles emitted from common laser printers.

Professor Lidia Morawska from QUT''s International Laboratory for Air Quality and Health conducted the study to find the answer of questions raised by earlier findings that almost one third of popular laser printers emitted large numbers of ultrafine particles.

Hybrid vehicles could reduce cities’ CO2 emissions significantly by 2050

Hybrid vehicles could reduce cities’ CO2 emissions significantly by 2050Washington, Feb 12 : A new study has shown that "smart growth", combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology, could reduce cities' carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions significantly by 2050.

Prankster Ashton Kutcher plots Jacko''s baby-dangling re-enactment

Ashton KutcherWashington, February 12 : Ashton Kutcher is plotting to re-stage Michael Jackson''s infamous baby-dangling incident after finding out that he was staying in the same hotel room as the singer.

The `Dude, Where''s My Car?' star revealed on his online Twitter. com post that he was planning to repeat the blunder by wrapping up a doll and hanging it over the heads of the paparazzi outside from the balcony of his room at Berlin's Hotel Adlon.

"We are in the exact room where MJ held the baby out the window," Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

Cops to question Chris Brown and Rihanna once again

RihannaNew York, Feb 12 : Chris Brown and pop star Rihanna will be questioned by cops once again in connection with the domestic violence case against the former.

The L. A police department has been pursuing the case ever since it was reported that Brown allegedly attacked Rihanna, and left her with horrific injuries, including a split lip, a bloody nose and bite marks on her hands.

While Brown is facing the backlash of the incident, Rihanna is getting major support from the music industry, including longtime pal and assistant Melissa Forde, who has been by her side after she was hospitalized.

Prince to host post-Oscar bash

Washington, Feb 12 : Pop star Prince is set to host yet another post-Oscar bash with some of the Hollywood's big names at his home.

The 50-year-old star played host to Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Sean ''Diddy'' Combs, Sean Penn and the night''s Oscar winners Marion Cotillard, Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem in 2008, reports Contactmusic.

He's planning to organise another party after the Academy Awards this year.

Demi Moore, Madonna and entertainment mogul Guy Oseary will be hosting second annual post-Oscars party at Oseary''s Hollywood home.

Legendary singer Elton John will be raising cash for his AIDS Foundation at the Pacific Design Centre in Los Angeles.

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