Why ginger hair is common among Scots

LONDON – Blame the prevalence of ginger hair among the Scottish people on genes and even the weather, says a new study.

A genetics research student Emily Pritchard, 26, revealed her insights in an article about her sister’s red hair … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Why ginger hair is common among Scots.

Pioneering ‘brainwashing’ treatment saves lives of premature babies

WASHINGTON – Scientists in the UK have come up with a pioneering ‘brainwashing’ procedure they believe will slash the number of premature babies suffering severe disabilities.

The technique involves removing potentially harmful toxic fluids from the [..] Read the original article: here.

Four in five people feel Internet access should be ‘a fundamental right’

LONDON – Almost four in five people feel that access to the World Wide Web is a fundamental right, according to a survey.

The poll for the BBC World Service, which quizzed more than 27,000 adults across 26 countries, found that 87 per … Read more >>.

Hitler Youth infiltrated Britain’s boy scouts in 1930s

LONDON – Secret intelligence papers have revealed that Britain’s Boy Scout movement was infiltrated by the Hitler Youth in the 1930s.

According to a report in the Daily Express, the Scouts were targeted by hundreds of Nazi teenagers sent on cycling tours of England, Scotland … Read : Hitler Youth infiltrated Britain’s boy scouts in 1930s.

Humans driving extinction faster than new species can evolve

LONDON – One of the world’s experts on biodiversity has warned that humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve.

According to a report in the Guardian, the expert in question is Simon Stuart, … Original article on : Humans driving extinction faster than new species can evolve.

Civilization in Malaysia might have been oldest in South-east Asia

KUALA LUMPUR – The Sungai Batu archeological site in the Bujang Valley in Malaysia has proven that civilization in this country had started much earlier and was the oldest in South-east Asia.

According to a report in Malaysian News Agency … Read : Civilization in Malaysia might have been oldest in South-east Asia.

Gene site linked to food allergy identified

LONDON – Scientists have discovered the first major gene location responsible for a severe, often painful type of food allergy called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).

In this disease, which may cause weight loss, vomiting, heartburn and swallowing difficulties, a patient may be unable to eat a wide variety of …. Read the original article  : Gene site linked to food allergy identified.

Scientists discover new way of producing electricity

WASHINGTON – A team of scientists at MIT has discovered a previously unknown phenomenon that can cause powerful waves of energy to shoot through minuscule wires known as carbon nanotubes, a discovery that could lead to a new way of producing …. Source  : Scientists discover new way of producing electricity.

Scientists transform polyethylene into a heat-conducting material

WASHINGTON – A research team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found a way to transform the most widely used polymer, polyethylene, into a material that conducts heat just as well as most …. Original article  : Scientists transform polyethylene into a heat-conducting material.

Study casts doubts on safety of invisible nano-sunscreens

MELBOURNE – While nano-sunscreens are considered very effective, a new Aussie modelling study has claimed that even the most effective nanoparticles in some invisible sunscreens might be the most toxic.

Dr Amanda Barnard of CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Study casts doubts on safety of invisible nano-sunscreens.

How HIV escapes treatment

LONDON – The AIDS virus, HIV, can dodge treatment by staying dormant inside progenitor blood cells that develop into immune cells.

These cellular reservoirs are resistant to the immune response of the host and the highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) administered to patients.
This means that the virus can attack …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How HIV escapes treatment.

Face of 2000 yr old Egyptian mummy reconstructed

BARCELONA – Reports indicate that the Quiron Hospital of Barcelona has reconstructed the face of an Egyptian mummy from 2000 years ago.

According to a report in the Barcelona Reporter, the presentation of the newly reconstructed face was given by Drs Felix Scales, Xavier Perich and Jordi Clos, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Face of 2000 yr old Egyptian mummy reconstructed.

Anti-social music ‘increases aggression in youngsters’

MELBOURNE – Music with anti-social content makes youngsters more aggressive, according to an expert.

Dr Wayne Warburton, a Macquarie University psychology expert, insisted violent music videos could encourage aggressive mindset.
“Across three decades, research has converged to suggest that exposure to music with violent themes increases the [..] Read the original article: here.

Oscar day has arrived! After all the anticipation, it’s time for the 82nd Academy Awards

After much anticipation, it’s finally Oscar time

LOS ANGELES – The big day is here.
Anticipation for the Academy Awards has been building all week, and finally, it’s time.
The entire area around the Kodak Theatre is closed. Traffic is shut down on Hollywood Boulevard. Tourists can only get as close to the action as barricades and security …. Original article  : Oscar day has arrived! After all the anticipation, it’s time for the 82nd Academy Awards.

US grant program that restored Rosa Parks’ bus, star-spangled banner is now endangered

Grants that saved historic relics now endangered
WASHINGTON – As Hillary Rodham Clinton was leaving the White House, she asked Laura Bush first lady to first lady to continue one program if nothing else – the historic preservation program Save America’s Treasures.
Mrs. Bush said she knew about the project and pledged to see it …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AIDS virus avoids drugs by hiding in bone marrow; finding could point way to better treatment

Researchers: AIDS virus can hide in bone marrow

WASHINGTON – The virus that causes AIDS can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding drugs and later awakening to cause illness, according to new research that could point the way toward better treatments for the disease.
Finding that hide-out is a first step, but years of research lie ahead.
Dr. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : AIDS virus avoids drugs by hiding in bone marrow; finding could point way to better treatment.

Next step beyond: Obama calls for April conference in Fla. on future of human space flight

Obama sets conference on future of space program
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to host a conference in Florida next month on his administration’s approach to the next step in space exploration.
The White House says Obama and top officials as well as leaders in space will discuss the future of U.S. efforts in …. Read the original article  : here.

Aaron Cohen, former head of Johnson Space Center, pioneer of shuttle program, dies in Texas

Former head of Johnson Space Center dies in Texas

HOUSTON – Aaron Cohen, the former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center who helped create the space shuttle program, has died in College Station after a long fight with cancer. He was 79.
Cohen was named director of the Johnson Space Center in 1986 after the space shuttle … Read more »».

Manuscript of Albert Einstein’s famous relativity theory displayed in entirety for first time

Einstein’s relativity manuscript goes on display

JERUSALEM – The original manuscript of Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of relativity, which helps explain everything from black holes to the Big Bang, went on display Sunday in its entirety for the first time.
Einstein’s 46-page handwritten explanation of his general theory of relativity, in which he demonstrates an expanding universe …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Manuscript of Albert Einstein’s most famous theory goes on display in Israel for first time

Einstein first complete manuscript goes on display

JERUSALEM – The original manuscript of Albert Einstein’s groundbreaking theory of relativity has gone on display in its entirety for the first time.
The Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Jerusalem began exhibiting the 46-page handwritten document on Sunday as part of its 50th anniversary celebration.
In the document, Einstein …. Source  : Manuscript of Albert Einstein’s most famous theory goes on display in Israel for first time.