Over half of abused women see male partners as dependable

TORONTO – Why do many women still remain in abusive relationships with their male partners? A new study says they see their partners as dependable and affectionate.

The study by researchers in Toronto and New York suggests that many who live with chronic psychological abuse still see certain positive traits in their abusers – such as …. Original source  : Over half of abused women see male partners as dependable.

Omega-3 fatty acid in diet can make men fertile

WASHINGTON – The introduction of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet may help in restoring fertility in males, a new study says.

The three most nutritionally important omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).
“In our experiment, we used ‘knockout’ mice that lacked the gene responsible for an … Read more >>.

Facebook urged to add “panic buttons”

LONDON – Social networking site Facebook has at a meeting in Washington DC been urged by the head of British Child Exploitation and Online Protection (Ceop) centre to add “panic buttons” to its pages.

The site was criticised for not having “panic buttons” on every page, and its director Jim Gamble has said the matter was … Read more : Facebook urged to add “panic buttons”.

Russia launches social networking site for IT experts

Moscow, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia has launched a special social networking site to encourage interaction among Information and Technology (IT) professionals.

The project is part of the Russian government’s efforts to create an electronic public service system, intended to help fight corruption and red tape.
The regionalochka.ru website, designed for “employees of Russia’s regional administrations, …. Original source  : Russia launches social networking site for IT experts.

Terahertz imaging – ultimate tool against terrorism

WASHINGON – Terahertz imaging can be the futuristic new tool against terrorism, says a new study.

“Scientists favour terahertz radiation because it can transmit through most non-metallic and non-polar mediums,” said study leader John Federici, physics professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).
“When a terahertz system is used correctly, people can see through … Read more »».

Bokaro bats succumb to the heat

BOKARO – It’s not just humans but animals too are affected by the soaring temperature — and in the steel city of Bokaro, flying bats are most adversely impacted by the heat.

In Bokaro zoo, animals such as tigers are being given glucose and are being protected from the heat with their cages equipped with water …. Source  : Bokaro bats succumb to the heat.

Music reduces stress in heart disease patients

WASHINGTON – Listening to music may benefit patients who suffer severe stress and anxiety associated with having and undergoing treatment for coronary heart disease (CHD).

A study found that listening to music could decrease blood pressure, heart rate and levels of anxiety in heart patients.
Living with heart disease is extremely stressful. The uncertainties and anxieties …. Original source  : Music reduces stress in heart disease patients.

Emotions linger despite memory loss

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that emotions may persist long after the actual memory of an experience dies.

In the study, neuroscientist Justin Feinstein at the University of Iowa in Iowa City and colleagues found that people with impaired memory felt sad even …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

How to heal a broken heart

WASHINGTON – An innovative treatment using stem cells could soon help patients with heart muscles seriously affected by coronary heart disease, say researchers.

Scientists at the Research Centre of the Centre hospitalier de l’Universite de Montreal (CRCHUM), in collaboration with …. Source article  : How to heal a broken heart.

Antidepressants could help treat stroke victims

WASHINGTON – Drugs that promote neurogenesis in rodents- which include antidepressants and mood stabilizers such as lithium-could benefit human stroke victims, according to a study at Buck Institute for Age Research.

Research in rodents shows the growth of new neurons, also known as neurogenesis, lessens the severity … Original article on : Antidepressants could help treat stroke victims.

Shrunken brain found in ancient human ancestor

WASHINGTON – A remnant of the male individual’s brain may be present in the remains of a well preserved 1.9-million-year-old human ancestor, say the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble, France.

The remains were recently examined, and the discovery opens up the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Shrunken brain found in ancient human ancestor.

Compound that kills lymphoma cells discovered

WASHINGTON – A compound that kills specific lymphoma cells has been discovered by an international research team co-led by the Ontario Cancer Institute (OCI).

The discovery will accelerate developing targeted drugs to fight the most common form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma.
The research finding, published in Cancer Cell, …. Source article  : Compound that kills lymphoma cells discovered.

Like humans, chimps too can spot unfairness

LONDON – Like humans, chimps too can recognise unfairness, even when individuals other than themselves are in the picture, say scientists.

To reach the conclusion, Sarah Brosnan, a primate behaviourist at Georgia State University in Atlanta, and her colleagues trained captive chimps to exchange tokens for a food … Original source on Gaea Times at : Like humans, chimps too can spot unfairness.

Women facing gynaecologic surgery don’t worry about sex

WASHINGTON – Most women facing gynaecologic surgery don’t worry about its effects on their sex lives, a new study says.

However, only 37 percent of women planning to be sterilised did voice concern that they might have less sexual desire after the operation – even though that surgery does not affect hormone levels.
Among those in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Women facing gynaecologic surgery don’t worry about sex.

Millions suffer in power-starved Bihar

PATNA – Electricity has become a luxury for people in most parts of urban Bihar.

As the mercury soars above 43 degrees Celsius in Patna and many other places, people are opting for traditional cooling tools like hand fans to beat the heat.
“We are forced to live in the lantern age. Even a running fan … Read : Millions suffer in power-starved Bihar.

Honda to jumping into green rivalry with zero-emission electric scooters due in December

Honda to lease electric scooters from December

WAKO, Japan – The green fad in Japan is expanding from cars to bikes with Honda’s zero-emission super-quiet electric EV-neo scooter.
The EV-neo, shown Tuesday at Honda Motor Co.’s research facility in this Tokyo suburb, zipped around emitting just a calm whirring sound, with none of a motorcycle’s gritty growl.
Honda …. Original source  : Honda to jumping into green rivalry with zero-emission electric scooters due in December.

Astronauts take 3rd, final spacewalk to finish installing space station storage tank

Astronauts take 3rd, final spacewalk of mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pair of astronauts finished installing a fresh storage tank outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, accomplishing a main mission objective that required three spacewalks.
Rick Mastracchio hooked up the fluid lines for the ammonia tank as soon as he and Clayton Anderson …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Astronauts take 3rd, final spacewalk to finish installing space station storage tank.

Arctic ice cap ‘thinning and shrinking’

WASHINGTON – The Devon Island ice cap, one of the largest ice masses in the Canadian High Arctic, is thinning and shrinking, shows data.

According to a paper published in the March edition of Arctic, the journal of the University of Calgary’s Arctic Institute of North …. Read the original article  : Arctic ice cap ‘thinning and shrinking’.

Novel genes influencing kidney disease risk discovered

LONDON – More than a dozen genes that may play a role in the etiology of common forms of kidney disease have been discovered by a group of boffins from the United States and Europe.

The team, known as the CKDGen …. Source article  : Novel genes influencing kidney disease risk discovered.

Mystery of fragile stem cells solved

WASHINGTON – The decade-old mystery of why human embryonic stem cells are so difficult to culture in the laboratory has been solved by scientists at The Scripps Research Institute.

The groundbreaking new finding will provide scientists with …. Read the original article  : Mystery of fragile stem cells solved.