CO2 emission needs to be curbed to limit ocean acidification:Experts

WASHINGTON – Scientists have called for rapid curbing of carbon dioxide emission levels in order to limit ocean acidification as well as global warming.

Dr Toby Tyrrell of the University of Southampton’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and colleagues used computer models to quantify … Read more >>.

Big quakes on San Andreas fault more frequent than thought

WASHINGTON – Earthquakes have rocked the powerful San Andreas fault far more often than previously thought, according to a new study by UC Irvine and Arizona State University researchers.

They have found that large ruptures have occurred … Original article on : Big quakes on San Andreas fault more frequent than thought.

Chinese ‘Pompeii’ unearthed in Hunan

NEW DELHI – Archaeologists have discovered an oriental ‘Pompeii’ in Hunan, China.

As Pompeii in Italy was destroyed by the volcanic eruption, the Chengbu Shiwangutian was destroyed by a plague of locusts during the Qing Dynasty.

‘Shiwangutian’ refers to an ancient farming and settlement site in Chengbu County …. Read the original article  : here.

Chhattisgarh shuts three polluting industries

RAIPUR – The Chhattisgarh government Saturday forced three industrial units here to shut down production after a state minister found them openly defying pollution control norms.

Official sources said during a surprise check Friday at a cluster of industrial units on the outskirts of Raipur, Environment Minister Rajesh Munat found that electro-static precipitators — an air …. Source  : Chhattisgarh shuts three polluting industries.

Bullied students suffer academically as well: Study

WASHINGTON – UCLA psychologists has found that students who are bullied regularly do substantially worse in school.

The study was conducted with 2,300 students in 11 Los Angeles-area public middle schools and their teachers. Researchers asked the students to rate whether or not they get bullied on a four-point scale and to list which of their … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bullied students suffer academically as well: Study.

Kids more likely to do homework if they see it as investment, not chore

WASHINGTON – A new research at the University of Michigan suggests that children are more likely to do their homework if they see it as an investment, not a chore.

The researchers worked with a group of 295 students and their teachers in science classrooms.

The students answered questions about how they planned to spend their …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

How honeycomb clouds exhibit self-organization

LONDON – Researchers have shown how honeycomb clouds disappear in one place and reappear in another.

Researchers claimed that rain causes air to move vertically, which breaks down and builds up cloud walls.

The air movement forms patterns in low clouds that remain cohesive structures even while appearing to shift about the sky, due to a … Original article on : How honeycomb clouds exhibit self-organization.

New Zealand rescuers refloat 11 pilot whales that survived beach stranding in which 47 died

NZ rescuers refloat 11 whales stranded on beach

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Rescuers refloated 11 beached pilot whales Saturday after a mass stranding on an isolated northern New Zealand beach in which 47 of the mammals died. Some of the survivors still appeared to be in trouble.
All 11 survivors initially headed out to sea and were …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New Zealand rescuers refloat 11 pilot whales that survived beach stranding in which 47 died.

Yamuna flowing above danger mark in Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Yamuna river continued to flow above the danger mark in the capital Saturday, threatening to flood low-lying areas along its banks, an official said.

The water level of the Yamuna stood at 205 metres Saturday, after the release of water from the Hathnikund barrage upstream in Haryana while rains continued to … Read : Yamuna flowing above danger mark in Delhi.

Log on to https://songcontest.nasa.gov to pick shuttle missions’ wakeup songs

WASHINGTON – Are you a music buff, fascinated by space and astronauts? Well, then NASA has the perfect opportunity for you- for the first time, the public can help choose songs to wake up the astronauts during the last two scheduled space shuttle missions.

Traditionally, the songs played to wake up the astronauts are selected by … Read : Log on to https://songcontest.nasa.gov to pick shuttle missions’ wakeup songs.

‘Rotten eggs’ gas may protect against joint inflammation

WASHINGTON – Hydrogen sulphide is a gas mostly associated with the smell of rotten eggs, but it is also found in fluid form in the body, and may protect against inflammation.

H2S reside in knee joint synovial fluid – the protective fluid found in the cavities of joints that reduces friction between the cartilages of joints …. Read the original article  : ‘Rotten eggs’ gas may protect against joint inflammation.

BP drugs could help fight frailty

WASHINGTON – Scientists have claimed they’ve found a way to use blood pressure drugs to combat muscular weakness that accompanies aging.

University of Texas researchers’ discovery draws on research linking the loss of muscle mass with age-related changes in the behavior of the hair-thin blood vessels, or capillaries, which supply muscles with the amino acids they …. Original source  : BP drugs could help fight frailty.

Rains hit hard Delhi, roads flooded

NEW DELHI – Life was hit hard in the Indian capital Saturday as heavy rains lashing since early Saturday flooded several roads, causing umpteen traffic jams, residents and motorists said.

Road traffic was the worst affected due to the rains, which the weatherman said would continue during the day.
The Delhi Traffic Police reported numerous jams … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rains hit hard Delhi, roads flooded.

Iran’s first nuclear power plant opens

BUSHEHR – Iran’s first nuclear power plant was opened Saturday by Iranian and Russian nuclear officials in the southern port city of Bushehr after a delay of almost three decades.

With the opening of the Russian-built plant, the 82 tonnes of nuclear fuel that were already delivered to Iran by Russia were unsealed by the International …. Read the original article  : Iran’s first nuclear power plant opens.

Male menopause affects over 5m men

WASHINGTON – Menopause in men is no more an uncommon notion – experts say more than five million men are affected by it.

Menopause in men, medically known as male hypogonadism, causes symptoms of fatigue, mood swings, decreased desire for sex, hair loss, lack of concentration and weight gain.

It occurs as a result of low testosterone …. Source  : Male menopause affects over 5m men.

FDA-approved cancer drugs that may fight HIV identified

WASHINGTON – University of Minnesota researchers have identified two FDA approved drugs that may fight HIV.

“HIV’s ability to mutate makes it difficult to target and treat,” said molecular virologist Louis Mansky.

“We wanted to take advantage of this behavior by stimulating HIV’s mutation rate, essentially using the virus as a weapon against itself,” Mansky added.

The two … Read more »»».

King Tut’s early death related to his incestuous lineage: Study

LONDON – King Tutankhamen died at a tender age of 19, and now scientists have found that it was because of his incestuous family ancestry.

Using a combination of CT scans, DNA testing and archaeological information, they deduced that his parents were brother and sister.

Due to that, hi couldn’t have possibly lived long.

An earlier theory … Original article on : King Tut’s early death related to his incestuous lineage: Study.

Rains continue to lash Delhi

NEW DELHI – It continued to pour in Delhi Saturday morning for the third consecutive day and the weatherman said the city could expect “heavy rainfall” during the day.

“One or two spells of heavy rainfall are predicted in parts of the city. The skies will continue to remain cloudy,” said an official of the India …. Source article  : Rains continue to lash Delhi.

Dolphin sanctuary suffers from funds crunch

PATNA – Lack of funds for India’s only dolphin sanctuary in Bihar is badly affecting conservation of the endangered Ganges river dolphin, which is the national aquatic animal.

The Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary is spread over 50 km along the Ganga river in Bhagalpur district.
“No central grants have been allocated to the sanctuary since 2004. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Dolphin sanctuary suffers from funds crunch.

Process to release water from Bhakra Dam starts

CHANDIGARH – The Bhakra-Beas Management Board (BBMB) Saturday morning started the process of releasing nearly 55,000 cusecs of water from the Bhakra Dam.

The release of water from the 225 metre high dam, which is located in neighbouring Himachal Pradesh along the border with Punjab, about 130 km from here, has raised fears that low-lying areas …. Source  : Process to release water from Bhakra Dam starts.