New system to monitor historical monuments by remote control to detect damage

WASHINGTON – A team of engineers from the University of Seville in the US has created a system for monitoring historical monuments by remote control and detecting possible damage.

Five years ago, the researchers placed various sensors … Read more »».

Exploring enigmatic coneflower’s origins may help treat human ailments

WASHINGTON – A scientist is helping to sort through the jumbled origins of Echinacea, the coneflower known for its blossoms, which has the potential for treating infections, inflammation, and other human ailments.

Only a few … Original source on Gaea Times at : Exploring enigmatic coneflower’s origins may help treat human ailments.

Templar ‘crucifixion nail’ found on Portuguese island a fantasy, says archaeologist

WASHINGTON – An archaeologist has determined that the alleged discovery of three Templar skeletons and a ‘crucifixion nail’ dating from the Roman era on the Portuguese island of Madeira is nothing but “a fantasy”.

According to a report …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Templar ‘crucifixion nail’ found on Portuguese island a fantasy, says archaeologist.

Global warming making Tibet’s environment much more fragile than before

NEW DELHI – Reports indicate that the impact of global warming is affecting the ecological environment of Southwest China’s Tibet autonomous region, accelerating glacial shrinkage, reducing snow and increasing land desertification.

“Global climate change has made Tibet’s environment much more …. Read the original article  : here.

Study sheds light on memory and learning

WASHINGTON – In a new study, researchers have delved into the question-Are we over estimating remembering and underestimating learning?

Led by Nate Kornell, an assistant professor of psychology at Williams College, and Robert A. Bjork of the …. Original article  : Study sheds light on memory and learning.

Singapore can whet its thirst for rice by helping farmers become water-wise

WASHINGTON – A scientist has said that in spite of competition for water getting fiercer and dwindling of water supplies, Singapore can contribute to securing its rice supply by joining the global community in helping farmers become water-wise.

This is the key message from Dr. Bas Bouman …. Original source  : Singapore can whet its thirst for rice by helping farmers become water-wise.

Dark and dangerous asteroids spotted lurking unseen near Earth’s orbit

LONDON – Reports indicate that an infrared space telescope has spotted several very dark asteroids that have been lurking unseen near Earth’s orbit.

Called the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), the new NASA telescope launched on 14 December on a mission to map the entire sky at infrared wavelengths.
It began its survey in mid-January.
In its first …. Original article  : Dark and dangerous asteroids spotted lurking unseen near Earth’s orbit.

How to get drunk without suffering a hangover

LONDON – Adding oxygen bubbles to drinks could help avoid those splitting headaches after all-night drinking sessions, experts have observed.

Researchers at Chungnam National University in Korea found punters drinking the oxygenated alcohol sobered up about 30 minutes faster than those drinking normal alcohol.
Dr Kwang-il Kwon, who helped lead the study, suggested putting oxygen in the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : How to get drunk without suffering a hangover.

Egyptian queen was offered bread and beer during her funeral 4,000 years ago

WASHINGTON – A translation of the hieroglyphics engraved on white stone in the tomb of a 4,000-year-old Egyptian queen has suggested that she was offered a loaf of bread and a jug of beer during her funeral.

Known as the “Pyramid Texts,” these hieroglyphics represent the oldest body of Egyptian religious writings and were widely in …. Read the original article  : here.

Radiation from thunderstorms can equal 400 chest x-rays for airplane passengers

WASHINGTON – In a new study, scientists have found that airplane passengers flying near thunderstorms could be exposed to dangerously high levels of radiation in the form of terrestrial gamma ray flashes, which is equal to 400 chest x-rays.

In space gamma rays-the most energetic forms of light-are created by violent events, such as supernovae, and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Radiation from thunderstorms can equal 400 chest x-rays for airplane passengers.

Heavier monkey moms produce better milk

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that heavier monkey moms that have given birth before produce higher quality breast milk, resulting in infants that are more playful and confident than their pals.

However, for the first-time monkey moms that weighed less, the …. Source  : Heavier monkey moms produce better milk.

Some gorillas may eat monkeys

WASHINGTON – A recent study that found monkey DNA in the feces of wild African mountain gorillas, has hinted that some gorilla species eat monkeys, and are not entirely vegetarian as earlier presumed.

While some zoo specimens are known to eat meat, wild gorillas eat only plants and fruit, along …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Some gorillas may eat monkeys.

Australian police search anti-whaling activist ships that harassed Japanese hunt

Australian police search anti-whaling ships

ADELAIDE, Australia – Australian police conducted searches Saturday on two anti-whaling vessels that recently clashed with Japanese ships in the Antarctic Ocean in an attempt to obstruct their annual catch, police and activists said.
Federal police with search warrants boarded the Steve Irwin and the Bob Barker, ships belonging to the activist … Read more >>.

Male mice drive females wild with ultrasonic love ballads

WASHINGTON – Male mice sing ultrasonic love songs to woo females, a new study has found.
The ultrasonic songs vary widely, with some winning males emitting tunes that prove irresistible to females.nd as the song quality varies among males, the songs help females to choose the best mates.

However, it is not known what exactly makes a …. Source article  : Male mice drive females wild with ultrasonic love ballads.

Now, ‘hearing’ maps to help architects ward off unwanted noise in rooms

WASHINGTON – Cardiff University scientists have come up with innovative sound-mapping software based on human hearing, which will help architects design out unwanted noise.

The new software generates audibility maps of proposed room designs, which show hotspots where conversations would not be intelligible if the room were busy.
These maps Architects can then adjust their designs to … Read more >>.

Smile genuinely to live longer

LONDON – Here’s the secret to live a grand old age – smile, and make sure you mean it, says a new research.

Pro baseball players in the 1950s who genuinely beamed in their official photographs tended to outlive more sullen-looking sportsmen and those who put on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Smile genuinely to live longer.

9/11 attack tops Yahoo! Searches

LONDON – The September 11 terrorist attacks on New York’s twin towers has ranked top in the list of online news searches in the last 15 years, according to a new study by Yahoo! shows.

Cloning and the Iraq war followed the attack at the World Trade … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 9/11 attack tops Yahoo! Searches.

RockTenn raises prices on recycled paperboard products by $45 per ton

RockTenn raises prices on recycled paperboard

NORCROSS, Ga. – RockTenn said Friday it has raised the prices it charges by $45 per ton on certain coated recycled paperboard products.
The products include Classic News, AngelCote and MillMask recycled paperboard products. The increases are effective with shipments beginning April 6.
RockTenn, based in Norcross, Ga., makes paperboard, container board …. Read the original article  : RockTenn raises prices on recycled paperboard products by $45 per ton.

Xcel promises to cut Colorado pollution by 2017

Xcel promises to cut pollution in Colorado

DENVER – Xcel Energy is promising to cut air pollution over the next seven years.
A deal announced Friday by Gov. Bill Ritter, the company and lawmakers will require Xcel to reduce pollutants by retiring or modifying Front Range coal-fired power plants by 2017.
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Petroleum groups relieved sage grouse won’t be listed as threatened or endangered in West

Energy groups relieved sage grouse won’t be listed

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – An Interior Department announcement Friday that it won’t list sage grouse as an endangered or threatened species opens the way for continued development of the West’s wind energy and oil and gas industries.
Those industries will still face scrutiny in sage grouse habitat but much less … Original article on : Petroleum groups relieved sage grouse won’t be listed as threatened or endangered in West.