Magnet used to grow leg of 9-year-old cancer patient

WASHINGTON – A groundbreaking procedure has for the first time magnetically lengthened a nine-year-old cancer patient’s leg.

The feat could rule out the possibility of up to 10 future surgeries for Morgan LaRue, as her body grows.
On March 29, 2010, Morgan … Original article on : Magnet used to grow leg of 9-year-old cancer patient.

Portion of virus that causes pink eye isolated

WASHINGTON – Researchers have been able to determine the part of viral keratoconjunctivitis which causes pink eye, making it possible to come up with a remedy for the problem in future.

Experts have been unsuccessful in finding out …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Our brains can’t handle too much love interest

WASHINGTON – When it comes to choosing romantic partners, the more potential mates a person meets, the more his or her decision is influenced, concludes a new study.

In particular, when people have a large number of potential dating partners to select among, they respond by … Original source on Gaea Times at : Our brains can’t handle too much love interest.

Gene responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy can be repaired

WASHINGTON – It is possible to repair the defective gene responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, claim researchers from Universite Laval’s Faculty of Medicine and the CHUQ Research Center.

The team, led by Professor Jacques P. Tremblay, is presenting its new therapeutic approach in an article published in the online version of the scientific journal Gene Therapy.
Duchenne …. Original source  : Gene responsible for Duchenne muscular dystrophy can be repaired.

Electronic ‘nose’ that can predict pleasantness of novel odors created

WASHINGTON – An electronic system has been ‘trained’ by Weizmann Institute scientists to be able to predict the pleasantness of novel odors, just like a human would perceive them.

The breakthrough turns the popular notion that smell is completely personal and culture-specific on its head.
In research published in PLoS Computational Biology, the scientists argue that the …. Original article  : Electronic ‘nose’ that can predict pleasantness of novel odors created.

Astronauts place cargo carrier back aboard space shuttle, delayed by earlier latch trouble

Astronauts put cargo carrier back on space shuttle

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A cargo carrier is back aboard space shuttle Discovery.
The astronauts began their work day Friday by installing the carrier in Discovery’s payload bay. The job was supposed to be completed Thursday. But problems with the latching system delayed its removal from the International Space … Read more : Astronauts place cargo carrier back aboard space shuttle, delayed by earlier latch trouble.

Religious rituals banned at Chandigarh’s Sukhna Lake

CHANDIGARH – In a bid to maintain ecological balance in and around the the famous Sukhna Lake, the administration Friday banned religious ceremonies and rituals in the area that has been declared a silence zone.

“There is noise and water pollution when people perform religious ceremonies at Sukhna. Therefore, the district magistrate has prohibited these …. Read the original article  : here.

Migration in China may propel gas emission to 13.9 bn tonnes

BEIJING – Around 350 million people in China would migrate to urban areas over the next two decades, which would lead to the emission of more than 13.9 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases, a UN report has said.

China will be under mounting pressure to maintain environment friendly and sustainable development in urban areas because a …. Read the original article  : here.

Amazon defenders put big dam project on hold, but backers _ including president _ undeterred

Ruling stalls Amazon dam, but construction likely

SAO PAULO – As environmentalists cheer a judge’s roadblock to a controversial Amazon dam, its supporters, including Brazil’s president, insist the hydroelectric project is needed and will be built.
Foes of the dam, who were joined this week by “Avatar” director James Cameron and actress Sigourney Weaver, celebrated Thursday over … Read more >>.

Another hot day in store for Delhi

NEW DELHI – A day after the national capital witnessed the hottest day of the season, the met office Friday forecast that the mercury would soar further and cross 43 degrees Celsius.

Delhi Friday recorded a minimum of 23.5 degrees Celsius, four notches above average for this time of the season.
“There … Read more : Another hot day in store for Delhi.

Venture-capital investments rise in 1st quarter, suggesting optimism that economy is improving

Venture-cap investments rise in 1Q, as optimism up

SAN FRANCISCO – Venture capitalists invested more money in U.S. startups during the first three months of 2010 compared with a year earlier, a sign of increasing optimism that the economy is improving.
Last year, the sluggish economy made it harder for startups to find buyers or complete initial …. Source article  : Venture-capital investments rise in 1st quarter, suggesting optimism that economy is improving.

In California, German leader reaffirms commitment to war in Afghanistan, stresses cooperation

In Calif., Merkel addresses Afghanistan, security

PALO ALTO, Calif. – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday that she remains committed to the war in Afghanistan but recognizes many people in her country doubt whether the military mission is necessary or right.
Her remarks came after news that four German soldiers were killed in a rocket attack in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : In California, German leader reaffirms commitment to war in Afghanistan, stresses cooperation.

Obama outlines new US space exploration plan

WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama has outlined his administration\’s new space exploration plan, vowing to increase NASA\’s budget by $6 billion over the next five years.

Speaking at the Kennedy Space Centre Thursday, where America\’s moon missions originated decades ago, Obama said he was “100 percent committed to the mission of NASA and its future\”.
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Astronauts remove cargo container from space station after struggling with troublesome latch

Astronauts remove troublesome cargo container

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After struggling for hours with a balky latching system, shuttle Discovery’s astronauts successfully removed a cargo carrier from the International Space Station on Thursday.
They used a giant robot arm to move the compartment close to Discovery’s payload bay. Because it was so late in the crew’s day, … Read more »»».

Obama predicts Americans will soar to Mars in his lifetime, vows support for space exploration

On to Mars: Obama declares, ‘I expect to see it’
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – President Barack Obama boldly predicted Thursday his new plans for space exploration would lead American astronauts on historic, almost fantastic journeys to an asteroid and then to Mars – and in his lifetime … Read more »»».

Brazil Amazon defenders win big victory to halt bidding for construction of massive dam

Amazon defenders win bid to stall huge dam project

SAO PAULO – Environmentalists aided by “Avatar” director James Cameron celebrated a big win Thursday after a judge suspended bidding on construction and operation of an Amazon dam that would be the planet’s third-largest.
The ruling also resulted in the suspension of the hydroelectric project’s environmental license. It …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama predicts Americans will soar to Mars in his lifetime, pledges support for NASA

Obama: Americans to Mars within his lifetime
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – President Barack Obama predicted Thursday his new space exploration plans would lead American astronauts to Mars and back in his lifetime, a bold forecast relying on rockets and propulsion still to be imagined and built.
“I expect to be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Obama predicts Americans will soar to Mars in his lifetime, pledges support for NASA.

Obama pitches changes in NASA direction, pledges ‘100 percent’ support for space program

Obama says he’s committed to NASA and its future
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – President Barack Obama declared Thursday he was “100 percent committed to the mission of NASA and its future” as he outlined plans for federal spending to bring more private companies into space exploration following the soon-to-end space shuttle program.
“We want to … Original article on : Obama pitches changes in NASA direction, pledges ‘100 percent’ support for space program.

Obama pitches changes in direction of NASA, pledges ‘100 percent’ support for space program

Obama: Space program is not a luxury
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – President Barack Obama declared Thursday he was “100 percent committed to the mission of NASA and its future” as he outlined plans for federal spending to bring more private companies into space exploration following the soon-to-end space shuttle program.
“We want to …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pa. regulators suspend Cabot Oil & Gas drilling over contamination of wells in Pa.

Contamination suspends Cabot’s Pa. gas drilling

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Pennsylvania environmental regulators on Thursday banned an energy company from drilling in the state until it plugs three natural gas wells believed to have contaminated the drinking water supplies of 14 homes.
The Department of Environmental Protection said Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. has failed to abide … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pa. regulators suspend Cabot Oil & Gas drilling over contamination of wells in Pa..