Kids with lung disease prone to serious infections at daycare

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that exposure to common viruses in daycare puts children with a chronic lung condition caused by premature birth at risk for serious respiratory infections.

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers say their findings should … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kids with lung disease prone to serious infections at daycare.

Scientists reveal improved techniques for predicting volcanic eruptions

LONDON – An international team of geophysicists from the universities of Leeds, Purdue, Indiana and Addis Ababa has discovered better techniques to pinpoint where volcanic eruptions are likely to occur.

“Until now, our knowledge of volcanic events has been based on isolated cases. We have demonstrated that volcanic eruptions can influence each other. This will help … Original article on : Scientists reveal improved techniques for predicting volcanic eruptions.

Indian-American working on robots to improve daily life

WASHINGTON – They’re mundane, yet daunting tasks: Tidying a messy room or assembling a bookshelf from a kit of parts. Fetching a hairbrush for someone who can’t do it herself. What if a robot could do it for you?

Assistant professor of computer science Ashutosh Saxena at the Cornell University in the US, who did his …. Read the original article  : here.

‘Sixth sense’ makes lovey-dovey couples’ brains work in sync

LONDON – Always wondered how your partner could actually read your mind? Well, this is not just a fruit of your imagination, for scientists have now found that some couples are so in tune that their brains begin to work in sync.

The research points to the existence of …. Original source  : ‘Sixth sense’ makes lovey-dovey couples’ brains work in sync.

Optogenetics used to effectively stimulate muscle movement in mice

WASHINGTON – Researchers have used a new technique-optogenetics-to stimulate muscle movement in mice whose nerve-cell surfaces are coated with special light-sensitive proteins.

The new approach allows scientists to more accurately reproduce muscle firing order, making it a valuable research tool.

Researchers at Stanford University employed a technology known as optogenetics, which … Read : Optogenetics used to effectively stimulate muscle movement in mice.

Gifted kids as prone to failure as to success

LONDON – Kids, who are gifted with one talent or the other, are just as likely to fail in life as succeed, revealed a new study.

As part of one of the most extensive studies carried out, research … Read more >>.

Partners of breast cancer patients at high risk of developing mood disorders

WASHINGTON – Men, whose partners suffer from breast cancer, are more prone to develop mood disorders, which are so severe that they warrant hospitalisation, revealed a new analysis.

The study indicates that clinicians should address the mental health of cancer …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Partners of breast cancer patients at high risk of developing mood disorders.

Sunny day in Delhi, no rains expected

NEW DELHI – The sun shone brightly over Delhi Monday with the weather office predicting clear skies and no rains over the next few days.

“It will be a clear sky today (Monday) and no rains are in store for the next few days,” said an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The …. Source  : Sunny day in Delhi, no rains expected.

Mutilated remains suggest genocide wiped out Native American population

WASHINGTON – A new study revealed that the Native American population was wiped out by genocide that took place circa 800 A.D.

Archaeologists are basing their conclusion on crushed leg bones, battered skulls and other mutilated human remains that were uncovered in Sacred Ridge, southwest of Durango, Colo.

Jason Chuipka and James Potter said that the massacre …. Read the original article  : Mutilated remains suggest genocide wiped out Native American population.

Plans to haul giant oil refinery loads over scenic highway sparks big fight in Idaho, Montana

Plans to haul big oil refinery loads spark battle

KAMIAH, Idaho – Lewis and Clark traversed part of the route that would one day become U.S. Highway 12 during their 1804-06 Corps of Discovery mission to the Pacific Ocean.
So did the Nez Perce Indians during the tribe’s epic 1877 flight on horseback from the U.S. Army.
Now …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Plans to haul giant oil refinery loads over scenic highway sparks big fight in Idaho, Montana.

VP’s official residence at DC’s Naval Observatory getting $1.7M security upgrade

VP’s official residence getting security upgrade

WASHINGTON – The vice president’s official residence is getting a security upgrade.
The Washington Examiner reported Sunday that the Navy plans to install a 10-foot security fence and additional security checkpoints around Vice President Joe Biden’s residential compound at the Naval Observatory in northwest Washington.
The National Capital Planning Commission has approved … Original source on Gaea Times at : VP’s official residence at DC’s Naval Observatory getting $1.7M security upgrade.

Flood situation in Agra worsens

AGRA -The flood situation in the Agra region took an alarming turn as the water level in Yamuna crossed the medium flood level of 152.09 metres Sunday evening, submerging most of the Taj Heritage Corridor and the waterworks, cutting off supplies to half of this Taj city

The river level is feared to touch 152.4 metres … Original article on : Flood situation in Agra worsens.

Yamuna to fall below danger mark by Monday morning

NEW DELHI – The water level in the swollen Yamuna will fall below the danger level by Monday morning, an official of the department of irrigation and flood control said Sunday.

“The Yamuna has receded to 204.94 metres as of now and short spurts of water are being released from Haryana, which is normal,” the …. Read the original article  : Yamuna to fall below danger mark by Monday morning.

UAE to host Dugong conservation meet

Abu Dhabi, Sep 26 (IANS/WAM) Marine experts from across the globe will meet here Oct 4-6 to discuss the conservation of the Dugong, it was announced Sunday.

Experts from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) and NGOs will also participate in the discussion at Radisson Blue Hotel in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. …. Original source  : UAE to host Dugong conservation meet.

Oxytocin, love hormone, could cure shyness

LONDON – The love hormone oxytocin helps one conquer shyness in social situations, and could prove beneficial for those suffering from autism, say researchers.

The biochemical is known to enhance bonding especially among parents and children.
But now researchers have found it boosts the social skills of the shy – but has little effect … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oxytocin, love hormone, could cure shyness.

iPhone application shows your common ancestors

LONDON – A new iPhone application, TimeTree, permits you to see how long ago you shared a common ancestor with any species. The application was developed by scientists, including one of Indian origin, at Penn State University in the US.

A circular ‘Tree of Life’ image shows the route life has taken from its single …. Source  : iPhone application shows your common ancestors.

How Egyptians erected their giant pyramids

WASHINGTON – A researcher has the answer to an ancient, unsolved puzzle – how the Egyptians erected their giant pyramids.

Researchers have been so preoccupied by the weight of the stones that they tend to overlook two major problems: How did the Egyptians know exactly where to put the enormously heavy building blocks? And how was … Original article on : How Egyptians erected their giant pyramids.

Printers that don’t need computers unveiled

LONDON – In good news for people working away from their offices, HP has introduced a new range of printers that connect directly with mobile devices and can be accessed remotely.

The launch of the new ePrint platform gives each device an e-mail address and allows documents to be e-mailed directly to the printer for …. Original source  : Printers that don’t need computers unveiled.

What our solar system would look like to aliens

LONDON – Scientists relied on a NASA supercomputer to figure out how our solar system would look like to aliens looking for other planets.

New simulations have tracked the interactions of myriads of dust grains to show that this view might have changed as our planetary system matured.
And astronomers hope that the new view could … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : What our solar system would look like to aliens.

‘Bombile’ is the latest terror in Assam

GUWAHATI – ‘Bombile’ is the latest phrase terrorizing Assam with reports of mobile phones suddenly exploding, causing the user to become unconscious. The mysterious phenomenon has prompted Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to order a scientific probe to unravel the bizarre occurrences.

An estimated 30 cases have been reported so far with more than 20 people admitted …. Original source  : ‘Bombile’ is the latest terror in Assam.