Botox paralyzes your emotions, too

LONDON – A well-known side effect of Botox is the inability to fully express emotions. Now, a new research has revealed another side effect of the anti-wrinkle jabs: the inability to fully feel emotions.

The jab effectively ‘freezes’ the facial muscles around wrinkles, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Botox paralyzes your emotions, too.

Now, simple blood test to reveal women’s menopause age

MELBOURNE – A simple blood test that could tell young women the precise age at which they will no longer be fertile is set to be unveiled.

The test works by measuring levels of a hormone produced by the ovaries.

The procedure, to be launched in … Read : Now, simple blood test to reveal women’s menopause age.

Mobile phones ‘too dangerous’ for kids

MELBOURNE – In wake of studies linking mobile phone use to increased risk of brain tumours, kids have been urged to text, rather than talk, on their cell phones.

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency issued the official caution last week, … Original article on : Mobile phones ‘too dangerous’ for kids.

Fat and muscle turned into bone, cartilage in rodents

LONDON – In what is being considered as a major breakthrough, scientists at Harvard Medical School, Boston, have regrown bone and cartilage from fat cells and muscle tissue and then implanting them at the site of the injury.

The researchers achieved the feat of converting muscle and fat …. Original source  : Fat and muscle turned into bone, cartilage in rodents.

Football replay used to fight dementia

LONDON – Football can help stimulate the recollections of dementia sufferers, a project has found.

In a study, researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University found that showing football memorabilia to men with the condition stimulated their memories in a ‘remarkable’ way.

The study … Read more »».

Now, contraceptive pill for men!

LONDON – Israeli scientists have come up with the male alternative to the female contraceptive pill.

The formula works by removing vital protein in sperm required for a woman to conceive.

The pill needs to be taken once every three months, says scientists behind the breakthrough.

So … Original article on : Now, contraceptive pill for men!.

Genetic links to kidney disease, kidney failure identified

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) have identified genetic links to kidney disease and kidney failure.

The scientists have described their research in two presentations at this week’s 70th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association, June 25-29, in Orlando, Florida.

One presentation describes a DNA … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Genetic links to kidney disease, kidney failure identified.

Hot day ahead but thundershowers likely

NEW DELHI – Delhiites are likely to see a hot and humid day Sunday, though it could get cooler by night as the weatherman has predicted thundershowers.

The city witnessed a drop in the minimum temperature following light showers early Sunday. The minimum temperature settled at 27.4 degrees Celsius, two notches below the normal … Original article on : Hot day ahead but thundershowers likely.

Baby killed, mother injured by falling tree branch in NYC’s Central Park Zoo

Falling branch kills baby in NYC’s Central Park

NEW YORK – Police say a 6-month-old baby has been killed and her mother injured by a falling tree branch at the Central Park Zoo in New York City.
The 33-year-old New Jersey woman and her baby were struck Saturday by the falling branch.
Police said the two were taken [..] Read the original article: here.

US polar bear regulator acknowledges there’s little to do to stop loss of animals’ ice habitat

Polar bear overseer: few tools to stop melting ice

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Polar bear policy in America can be summed up succinctly: The iconic bears are threatened with extinction, and so far nothing much is being done.
Two years after they were listed under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken no … Original source on Gaea Times at : US polar bear regulator acknowledges there’s little to do to stop loss of animals’ ice habitat.

Chimpanzee dies in Alipore zoo

KOLKATA – A 24-year-old male chimpanzee housed in the Alipore zoo here died Saturday after a prolonged illness, an official said.

“It was due to prolonged illness that the chimpanzee – Tuzo – died today (Saturday),” said Alipore Zoological Garden director Raju Das.
The chimpanzee was suffering from a liver infection and was not eating …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Chimpanzee dies in Alipore zoo.

Documents show vast cleanup of Plum Island labs, land; some environmentalists are dubious

Documents show vast cleanup of Plum Island land

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – Government documents obtained by The Associated Press show extensive efforts since 2000 to remove vast amounts of waste and contaminants from Plum Island, site of top-secret Army germ warfare research and decades of studies of dangerous animal diseases.
Yet some environmentalists remain concerned about the … Read more : Documents show vast cleanup of Plum Island labs, land; some environmentalists are dubious.

After showers, Delhi burns again

NEW DELHI – A day after it got the first spell of pre-monsoon showers, Delhi experienced another warm day Saturday, recording a maximum temperature of 41.6 degrees Celsius, the weatherman said.

While the minimum temperature was two degree below the average at 27.4 degrees, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects this figure to hover around …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : After showers, Delhi burns again.

Power-from-waste project launched in Delhi

NEW DELHI – In a little over a year from now, some homes in the capital will be lit up with power generated from household waste. The Delhi government Saturday launched a project to generate clean power from waste.

The project will be run in the public-private partnership mode by the government and … Read more : Power-from-waste project launched in Delhi.

‘Doubters of human-caused climate change lack expertise’

WASHINGTON – Scientists who are not convinced that human beings have contributed significantly to climate change have far less expertise and prominence in climate research than peers who are convinced, says a new study.

In a quantitative assessment – the first of its kind to address this issue – a Stanford University team analysed the number … Read more >>>.

Geoscientists call for reducing soot emissions

WASHINGTON – More aggressive action is required to reduce soot emissions in a bid to achieve climate policy goals such as those set forth in last December’s Copenhagen Accord, says a study.

The Princeton University researchers assessed the climatic contribution of “carbonaceous aerosols,” fine particulates emitted into the air, known as soot.
Soot is a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Geoscientists call for reducing soot emissions.

ISRO to launch university-built nano satellite

CHENNAI – The Indian space agency will be launching a nano satellite being built by the SRM University here after testing, an official Saturday said.

“The satellite is being built by the students. It has to be tested before it can be included as a payload. Perhaps in September, the satellite may be launched,” V.S. Hegde, …. Read the original article  : ISRO to launch university-built nano satellite.

New iPhone not that ‘gripping’ for left-handers

LONDON – If you are a left-hander and planning to buy the new Apple iPhone 4, then think again-many new owners of the must-have mobile have said that it is not that good for left-handed people.

Since its launch, many people have complained that the gadget loses network signal …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Extracted wisdom teeth could be new stem cell reservoirs

WASHINGTON – The wisdom teeth that you get removed might just prove to be a treasure trove for stem cell researchers-as extracted teeth could provide a non-controversial source of stem cells, according to a new Japanese study.

Like cells from embryos, the soft … Read more »».

Tiny micro-needles hold great promise for fighting chronic diseases

WASHINGTON – Tiny needles- much smaller than conventional hypodermic needles- hold great promise for use in portable medical devices for patients with chronic conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease or diabetes.hese microneedles cause less pain, tissue damage and skin inflammation … Original article on : Tiny micro-needles hold great promise for fighting chronic diseases.