India tests two nuke capable missiles (Second Lead)

BHUBANESWAR – India Saturday successfully tested two indigenously developed nuclear capable missiles, Dhanush and Prithvi II, an official said.

“Both the missiles were successfully launched at the same time at about 5.30 a.m.,” S.P. Dash, director of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur in Orissa’s Balasore district, told IANS.
The Prithvi II surface-to-surface ballistic missile, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : India tests two nuke capable missiles (Second Lead).

Toyota’s faulty gas pedals may be a result of cosmic rays from space

WASHINGTON – A new research has come up with a surprising finding that Toyota’s faulty gas pedals could be a result of cosmic rays from space.

Toyota’s sticky gas pedals caused sudden and unintended acceleration in several of the automaker’s … Read more : Toyota’s faulty gas pedals may be a result of cosmic rays from space.

Microscopic “hairy blobs” thrive in Mars-like Australian lakes

LONDON – A new DNA analysis has suggested that life, in the form of microscopic “hairy blobs”, not only survives but thrives in Australian lakes where conditions may be as harsh as those on ancient Mars.

Minerals on Mars studied by the NASA rovers suggest water once flowed on …. Read the original article  : Microscopic “hairy blobs” thrive in Mars-like Australian lakes.

World’s first genetically-modified cow to produce milk rich in Omega-3 fatty acid

NEW DELHI – Chinese scientists have reported that the world’s first genetically-modified cow with high level of Omega-3 fatty acid has turned nine-months old, is healthy and expected to produce milk rich in the fatty acid essential for human health.

According to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Physicists detect geo-neutrinos from deep within Earth’s core

WASHINGTON – In a new study, two University of Massachusetts Amherst physicists are measuring some of the faintest and rarest particles ever detected, geo-neutrinos, from deep within Earth, with the greatest precision yet achieved.

The data, being collected using a delicate instrument … Read more »»».

Apologetic IPCC chief Pachauri switches to neutral climate advisory role

LONDON – Rajendra Pachauri, the chairman of the UN-sponsored Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), is to adopt a neutral advisory role and has agreed to stop making statements demanding new taxes and other radical policies on cutting emissions, The Times reports.

In an … Read more : Apologetic IPCC chief Pachauri switches to neutral climate advisory role.

New minimally invasive technique corrects ‘pigeon chest’

WASHINGTON – A new minimally invasive surgery can correct a chest wall deformity- often known as pigeon chest, claimed surgeons at a recent conference.

Technically known as pectus carinatum, the condition causes the chest wall to protrude outward, giving the patient’s chest the appearance of … Read more »»».

Delhi set for another scorching day

NEW DELHI – The national capital was set for another hot day Saturday with the maximum temperature expected to hover around 39 degrees Celsius mark – seven degrees above average, the weatherman said.

“The minimum temperature was recorded at 23.1 degrees Celsius Saturday, five degrees above average,” an official of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi set for another scorching day.

Now, play ‘Pong’ with the blink of an eye

WASHINGTON – A computer game that is operated by eye movements has been developed by students at Imperial College London.

The revolutionary game could allow people with severe physical disabilities to become ‘gamers’ for the first time, scientists announced.
The students have adapted an open source game called ‘Pong’, where a player moves a bat to hit … Read more »».

Delhiites to switch off lights during Earth Hour

NEW DELHI – Delhiites are all set to turn off lights for an hour as the clock strikes 8.30 p.m. Saturday to observe Earth Hour, a global climate awareness initiative.

The Earth Hour is a global initiative by WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) that aims to send out the message that people are concerned about … Read more >>>.

India successfully tests two nuke capable missiles

BHUBANESWAR – India early Saturday successfully tested two nuclear capable missiles Dhanush and Prithvi II in Orissa, an official said.

“Both the missiles were successfully lunched same time at 5.30 hours,” S.P. Dash, director of Integrated Test Range of Chandipur in Balasore district, told IANS.
While Prithvi II surface-to-surface ballistic missile with a range of …. Original source  : India successfully tests two nuke capable missiles.

NASA to launch its next shuttle April 5

WASHINGTON – NASA managers gave the green signal to launch the shuttle Discovery April 5 amidst reports that it could extend the shuttle programme till 2011.

NASA managers completed their all-day flight readiness review Friday and said there were “no unresolved” issues that could prevent or delay the mission, set to take off on Easter Monday. … Read more : NASA to launch its next shuttle April 5.

Copernic to buy waste management equipment business from Fanotech Manufacturing Group

Copernic to buy waste management equipment company

NEW YORK – Copernic Inc., operator of the Mamma.com search engine, said Friday that it will pay roughly 3.5 million Canadian dollars ($3.4 million) in cash and stock to get into the waste management equipment business.
The company said it has signed a letter of intent with Canada’s Fanotech Manufacturing …. Original article  : Copernic to buy waste management equipment business from Fanotech Manufacturing Group.

NASA sets April 5 launch for shuttle Discovery, 4 missions remaining to finish space station

NASA sets April 5 launch for shuttle Discovery

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA has settled on April 5 as a launch date for space shuttle Discovery.
Senior managers met Friday and agreed unanimously on the launch date. They determined that leaky helium valves aboard Discovery would pose no safety concerns.
Discovery will haul up spare parts and extra …. Source  : NASA sets April 5 launch for shuttle Discovery, 4 missions remaining to finish space station.

Winter surprise: While much of America shivered, most of world warmed

Another warmer than normal winter reported

WASHINGTON – It will probably come as a surprise to most Americans, but the winter just finished was the fifth warmest on record, worldwide.
Oh, sure, nearly two-thirds of the country can dispute that from personal experience of a colder-than-normal season.
But while much of the United States was colder than usual, … Read more >>.

UN agency OKs rule to cut air pollution from oceangoing ships off US, Canadian coasts

New rule cuts ship pollution around US, Canada

LOS ANGELES – A United Nations agency that regulates the international shipping industry adopted a plan Friday to dramatically reduce air pollution from ships that sail within 200 nautical miles of the U.S. and Canadian coasts.
The decision by the London-based International Maritime Organization establishes an emissions control area …. Read the original article  : here.

California league bans metal bats after 16-year-old pitcher suffers brain injury

Calif. league bans metal bats after pitcher hurt

LARKSPUR, Calif. – The Marin County Athletic League is banning the use of metal baseball bats at high school games for the rest of the season after a 16-year-old pitcher was hit by a line drive and suffered a brain injury.
The league’s board voted unanimously Thursday to impose …. Original article  : California league bans metal bats after 16-year-old pitcher suffers brain injury.

Maharashtra ministers to turn off power for Earth Hour

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, his cabinet colleagues and other officials will lead the state’s participation in the Earth Hour by switching off all non-essential lights Saturday at 8.30 p.m.

“I will be switching off all non-essential lights in my office and residence, and have requested all my colleagues and staff to take part … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Maharashtra ministers to turn off power for Earth Hour.

For some cancer patients, removing a breast doesn’t always mean living longer

Losing breast not always best for cancer patients

BARCELONA, Spain – New research suggests that women with gene mutations that predispose them to breast cancer might not pay a huge price in survival if they choose to preserve their breast instead of having it removed.
In a small study that observed women with BRCA gene mutations and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : For some cancer patients, removing a breast doesn’t always mean living longer.

National Geographic’s new network is all wild, making debut in United States

New network promises to be all wild all the time

LOS ANGELES – Flip on the National Geographic Channel and you’ll find animals in the wild sharing time with shows on science, exploration, history and world culture.
When you flip on Nat Geo WILD, soon to be available in the United States for the first time, it’ll … Original source on Gaea Times at : National Geographic’s new network is all wild, making debut in United States.