Daily breathing exercise ensures more oxygen for muscles

WASHINGTON – Daily breathing exercises for six weeks freed more oxygen for other muscles by cutting down on the amount required by breathing or inspiratory muscles during exercise.

Louise Turner, researcher in kinesiology at the Indiana University, said just the act of breathing during an endurance activity such as running, swimming or cycling, performed at maximum …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

One in ten web users putting personal info at risk

LONDON – One in ten Internet users browses the web without sufficient safety thereby putting their personal information at risk, a new study has revealed.

The survey, conducted by anti-virus software provider AVG, also found that 718 million pounds worth of downloaded music is at risk because people storing their music online have not used adequate … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : One in ten web users putting personal info at risk.

Sex casts its spell on sleeping people too

TORONTO – Sexsomnia, which involves initiating sex with a bed partner while asleep, afflicts nearly eight percent of sleep disorder patients, says a new research.

The disorder was found to be more common in men than women. Results indicate that 7.6 percent of patients (63 of 832) at a sleep disorder centre reported that they had …. Read the original article  : Sex casts its spell on sleeping people too.

Promising step toward generating new source of clean energy

MELBOURNE – Researchers may have found a new alternative for producing clean energy – by using a silver compound to ’split water’ into oxygen and hydrogen.

Dr Zhiguo Yi from the Australian National University (ANU) and collaborators in Australia, China and …. Source  : Promising step toward generating new source of clean energy.

58000-year-old glue and paint factory found in Africa

WASHINGTON – Archaeologists have stumbled upon a once-thriving ochre powder production site in South Africa.

The colour and glue trade could have been a blossoming industry some 58,000 years ago. The find also indicates first time evidence for ochre powder processing on cemented hearths … Read more : 58000-year-old glue and paint factory found in Africa.

Laser-like sensors could sniff out hidden explosives

LONDON – A physicist has developed a device capable of sniffing out hidden explosives such as TNT.

Graham Turnbull, a physicist at the University of St Andrew’s in Fife, UK, and colleagues have developed a device that uses a film of polyfluorene, a plastic that emits laser light when bathed in photons.

Additionally, its …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Laser-like sensors could sniff out hidden explosives.

Regular bedtime makes children smarter

WASHINGTON – Children in households with bedtime rules turn out to be more intelligent, according to new study.

The study, conducted by scientists at SRI International, an independent, non-profit research institute in California, has shown that youngsters who had regular bedtimes were better at languages, reading and maths than those than did not.

Those who went … Original article on : Regular bedtime makes children smarter.

NASA Rover finds clue to Mars past

WASHINGTON – Rocks examined by NASA’s Spirit Mars Rover hold evidence of a wet, non-acidic ancient environment that may have been favourable for life.

Confirming this mineral clue took four years of analysis by several scientists.
An outcrop that Spirit examined in late 2005 revealed high concentrations of carbonate, which originates in wet, near-neutral conditions, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : NASA Rover finds clue to Mars past.

Paper industry to plant test forests of genetically altered eucalyptus in 7 Southern states

Paper industry tests genetically altered trees

TAMPA, Fla. – The commercial paper industry’s plans to plant forests of genetically altered eucalyptus trees in seven Southern states has generated more cries from critics worried that such a large introduction of a bioengineered nonnative plant could throw natural ecosystems out of whack.
ArborGen, a biotechnology venture affiliated with three …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Plans to make artificial clouds to fight global warming may backfire

LONDON – Making artificial clouds to fight global warming could make things worse, according to experts.

Scientists had come up with the idea of man-made clouds to reflect sunlight and heat back into space almost twenty years ago.

It was proposed men can form clouds over the oceans by injecting salt spray into the air from … Read : Plans to make artificial clouds to fight global warming may backfire.

Scientists find cholesterol regulating ‘remote-control’ in brain

LONDON – Researchers have found a potential new target for pharmacologic control of cholesterol levels – a hormone called ghrelin in the brain that signals hunger pangs and regulates cholesterol circulation.

The animal study was led by Matthias Tschop, professor in the University of Cincinnati (UC) endocrinology division.

“We have long thought that cholesterol is exclusively regulated … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Scientists find cholesterol regulating ‘remote-control’ in brain.

Archaeologists discover Roman gladiator cemetery near York city centre

LONDON – Archaeologists have discovered what they believe is an ancient Roman gladiator cemetery near York city centre.

About 80 remains have been unearthed since the investigation began in 2004, with more than half of them decapitated.

“The skulls were literally found somewhere else in the grave – not on top of the shoulders,” The Times … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Archaeologists discover Roman gladiator cemetery near York city centre.

Schizophrenia drug ’shrinks brain’

LONDON – Researchers have found that haloperidol, a commonly-prescribed antipsychotic drug, temporarily reduces the size of a part in brain linked to movement and coordination within two hours of intake.

However, it causes side effects such as shaking, drooling and restless leg syndrome.

In the experiment healthy volunteers experienced impaired motor abilities that coincided with diminished grey-matter … Original source on Gaea Times at : Schizophrenia drug ’shrinks brain’.

Poisonous elements found in popular protein drinks

WASHINGTON – Protein drinks contain poisonous elements, according to a new report. monthly review of consumer products and services, the Consumer Reports, has found that three such drinks available in the market had harmful content.

EAS Myoplex Original Dark Chocolate Shake and two versions of Muscle Milk chocolate drinks, the report claims, had high levels …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Poisonous elements found in popular protein drinks.

Malaysia rescues 2 baby pygmy elephants on Borneo island in 1st cases of parental abandonment

2 abandoned baby pygmy elephants saved in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Malaysian wildlife authorities rescued two starving pygmy elephant calves on Borneo island in the first known cases of the endangered animals being apparently abandoned by their mothers, an official said Monday.
Plantation workers discovered a 2-year-old female elephant stuck in a moat Friday, two weeks …. Read the original article  : here.

Famed swallows of Calif.’s Mission San Juan Capistrano now choosing to nest at country club

Famed swallows of Capistrano nest in country club

CHINO HILLS, Calif. – The famous cliff swallows of Mission San Juan Capistrano have made a new home at a ritzy new country club.
The migratory birds that annually return to the historic Southern California church flew right past it this spring, choosing to make their nests at the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Famed swallows of Calif.’s Mission San Juan Capistrano now choosing to nest at country club.

Rain expected in Delhi

NEW DELHI – It was a pleasant start to the week Monday with an overcast sky and met officials predicting rain in some parts of the national capital.

“Skies will be partly cloudy. There is a possibility of thunderstorm and squall later during the day,” said an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD). …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rain expected in Delhi.

Radiation plus hormones boosts prostate cancer survival; new breast cancer drug shows promise

Study: Radiation boosts prostate cancer survival

CHICAGO – Doctors are reporting a key advance in treating men with cancer that has started to spread beyond the prostate: survival is significantly better if radiation is added to standard hormone treatments.
Results of the study were given Sunday at a cancer conference, where other research showed that an experimental … Original source on Gaea Times at : Radiation plus hormones boosts prostate cancer survival; new breast cancer drug shows promise.

World Environment Day observed in Dubai

Dubai, June 6 (IANS/WAM) The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has observed World Environment Day as part of the UN effort to mitigate global warming.

DEWA, on the occasion of World Environment Day June 5, organised various activities in the city Saturday to promote best electricity and water consumption practices.
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US defense secretary backs longtime associate as Obama’s pick to oversee national intelligence

Gates: New US intelligence chief the right choice
BAKU, Azerbaijan – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Sunday that his Pentagon intelligence chief, in line to oversee all American spy agencies, has the ability to forge consensus among that sprawling network.
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James R. Clapper, nominated by President Barack Obama on …. Source article  : US defense secretary backs longtime associate as Obama’s pick to oversee national intelligence.