Mass graves of Nazi victims found in Austria

WASHINGTON – Reports indicate that at least two mass graves containing dozens of people killed by the Nazis have been found on property used by the Austrian army.

According to a report in Discovery News, an army statement suggested that some of the remains may be that … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mass graves of Nazi victims found in Austria.

Finding Mallory’s camera may reveal whether he was first to climb Mount Everest

WASHINGTON – Reports indicate that a veteran Everest researcher is trying to find George Mallory’s camera, which may contain photographic evidence of whether he and Andrew Irvine were the first to summit Mount Everest.

According to a report in Discovery News, the lost camera …. Read the original article  : here.

Milky Way’s fastest stars circle each other at 500 kms a second

WASHINGTON – Astronomers have confirmed that two extremely dense stars in an intimate dance are spinning around each other in just 5.4 minutes at about 500 kilometers a second, making them the fastest known stellar partners in the galaxy.

The whirling duo, known as HM Cancri, also has the tightest orbit … Read more : Milky Way’s fastest stars circle each other at 500 kms a second.

Clock ticking for Istanbul quake

LONDON – Reports indicate that the clock is ticking for an earthquake to strike the city of Istanbul in Turkey.

The magnitude-6.1 earthquake that hit eastern Turkey on March 8 has provoked fresh concerns over whether Istanbul could be the next Turkish … Read more : Clock ticking for Istanbul quake.

World’s birds shrinking due to global warming

WASHINGTON – A new study by scientists has shown that many birds in the world, particularly in North America, are shrinking, in response to warmer temperatures.

In biology, there is a general rule of thumb that animals tend to become smaller in warmer climates: an idea known as Bergman’s Rule.
Usually, …. Original source  : World’s birds shrinking due to global warming.

Deformity-causing mechanism of drug Thalidomide discovered

LONDON – The primary mechanism by which thalidomide causes malformed limbs in developing embryos has been discovered by scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology.

The drug’s side-effect gained recognition after many affected children were born to mothers who had been prescribed the drug for morning sickness.
According to …. Source article  : Deformity-causing mechanism of drug Thalidomide discovered.

Legal and institutional issues linked to asteroid threats to Earth

WASHINGTON – The Secure World Foundation (SWF) has released the findings of a group of international experts that examines the legal and institutional issues linked to potential future threats posed by Near Earth Object …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Legal and institutional issues linked to asteroid threats to Earth.

Octopus is the Jekyll and Hyde of the ocean

LONDON – A new study using high definition television (HDTV) has revealed that the Octopus may be the Jekyll and Hyde of the ocean, as it is aggressive one day, while shrinking violets the next, which suggests that [..] Read the original article: here.

Chinese medicine societies reject use of tiger bones

WASHINGTON – Reports indicate that a statement by World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS), which has urged its members not to use tiger bone or any other parts from endangered wildlife, has been welcomed by the WWF and TRAFFIC.

The statement was made at a symposium on March 12 in Beijing and … Read : Chinese medicine societies reject use of tiger bones.

Scientists creating ‘golden bullet’ for cancer

WASHINGTON – Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are developing what they call a magic ‘golden’ bullet for cancer, which could kill the tumours by using gold nanoparticles.

The researchers- including Dr. Younan Xia, James M. McKelvey, Michael J. Welch- … Read more >>.

Seven cat species captured on camera in Indian rain forest

WASHINGTON – A photographer have captured on camera seven cat species in Jeypore-Dehing lowland rain forest in the northeast Indian state of Assam.

According to a report in National Geographic News, wildlife biologist Kashmira Kakati took the pictures during a two-year survey by …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Seven cat species captured on camera in Indian rain forest.

Konkan Turtle Festival draws domestic, foreign tourists

MUMBAI – The second Konkan Turtle Festival-2010 has got off to a flying start with over 375 Olive Ridley turtles released in the Arabian Sea during the past four days.

The festival, conducted jointly by the Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra (SNM) and Kasav Mitra Mandal (KMM), will be on till March 28 in Velas Sea Village in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Konkan Turtle Festival draws domestic, foreign tourists.

Investigators face several pesky questions in probe of runaway Toyota Prius

Runaway Prius case presents nagging questions

SAN DIEGO – Investigators are confronted with a series of nagging questions as they try to unravel the case of a California real estate agent who said his Toyota Prius turned into a runaway death trap after the gas pedal became stuck.
Why didn’t the driver simply throw the transmission into …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

AP Interview: Kerry says climate bill will focus on jobs, energy independence

AP Interview: Kerry: Energy bill more about jobs
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kerry, hoping to win over wavering senators, said he is pushing environmental reforms to create jobs and spark energy independence, with climate benefits along “for the ride.”
In an interview with The Associated Press, the Massachusetts Democrat said legislation he’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : AP Interview: Kerry says climate bill will focus on jobs, energy independence.

Starving sea lions wash ashore in California

LOS ANGELES – Hundreds of starving sea lions are washing ashore along the California coast as El Nino weather conditions warm the Pacific Ocean and drive away their usual prey, according to media reports Friday.

The report in the Orange County Register follows accounts earlier in the year of hundreds of sick and starving pelicans along …. Source article  : Starving sea lions wash ashore in California.

Scientists need to do better job of explaining climate change science, NOAA’s director says

NOAA director urges better explanations of climate

WASHINGTON – Climate change is here and scientists need to do a better job of explaining it to the public, the director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday.
“We are no longer constrained by talking about some possible future. Climate change is happening now and it’s happening … Read more >>.

Blame game as Orissa government website hits snag

BHUBANESWAR – The Orissa government website has gone blank since last two days due to some technical snag and officials of the state government and the National Informatics Centre (NIC), which hosts the site, are blaming each other.

The Delhi excise department’s website appeared Thursday if one logged on to www.orissa.gov.in.
“We can’t say … Read more »».

LG Chem Ltd. says it will make battery cells for electric vehicles at Holland, Mich. plant

LG Chem Ltd. to make battery cells in Holland, MI

HOLLAND, Mich. – Korean battery-maker LG Chem Ltd. and its U.S. subsidiary Troy-based Compact Power Inc. will make battery cells for electric vehicles at a plant in western Michigan, the companies announced Friday.
At its peak, the $303 million factory in Holland will produce enough battery cells … Original source on Gaea Times at : LG Chem Ltd. says it will make battery cells for electric vehicles at Holland, Mich. plant.

Kerala reels under oppressive heat

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala is reeling under intense heat for this time of the month with the temperature crossing 40 degrees Celsius in some parts of the state.

Palakkad district is the worst affected with the mercury touching 42.7 degrees Celsius Friday followed by Kollam 42 degrees, Kannur 39, Kottayam 38 and the capital 37.5 degrees …. Original source  : Kerala reels under oppressive heat.

Australia on watchlist with Iran for imposing censorship on the Internet

SYDNEY – A top media rights watchdog has listed Australia along with Iran and North Korea in a report on countries that pose a threat of internet censorship.

According to a report in The Sydney Morning Herald, Paris-based media rights group Reporters Without Borders on Thursday put Australia and South Korea on its list of countries …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Australia on watchlist with Iran for imposing censorship on the Internet.