New technology to revolutionize internet ads

TORONTO – Placing internet ads on websites will be easier and more profitable in the future, thanks to new technology that allows ads to be resized to fit any available website space.

Internet ads are currently only available in three or four specific sizes, meaning websites must be designed around the ads.
The size restrictions …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New technology to revolutionize internet ads.

Bees see world five times faster than humans

LONDON – Bees see the world almost five times faster than humans, says new research.

This gives bumblebees the fastest colour vision of all animals, allowing them to easily navigate shady bushes to find food, says Peter Skorupski and Lars Chittka from the University of London.
The ability to see at high speed is …. Source  : Bees see world five times faster than humans.

Act naughty or nice for more willpower, endurance

WASHINGTON – Moral actions may increase our capacity for willpower and physical endurance, says a new study.

Participants who did good deeds — or even just imagined themselves helping others — were better able to perform a subsequent task of physical endurance. However, the research shows a similar or even greater boost in physical strength following …. Source  : Act naughty or nice for more willpower, endurance.

Breast milk may help beat cancer

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Researchers at Lund University and the University of Gothenburg, Sweden claim that a substance found in breast milk can kill cancer cells.

Although the special substance, known as HAMLET (Human Alpha-lactalbumin Made LEthal to Tumour cells), was discovered in breast milk several years ago, it is only now that it has been … Read more : Breast milk may help beat cancer.

Paleontologists discover new bony-skulled dinosaur species

Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): A new species of dinosaur with a softball-sized lump of solid bone on top of its skull has been discovered by paleontologists.

The paper has been published in the April issue of the journal Cretaceous Research.
The species was a plant-eating dinosaur about as big as a medium-sized dog that lived 70 to … Read more >>>.

How volcanic ash plumes end up in the jet stream

WASHINGTON – The area in the atmosphere that pilots prefer to fly in, known as jet stream, is most likely to be impacted by plumes from volcanic ash, according to an expert.

Marcus I. Bursik, professor of geology in the UB College of Arts and Sciences, explained the reason behind the problem.
He said: “That’s a problem …. Original article  : How volcanic ash plumes end up in the jet stream.

Obesity gene can shrink the brain

WASHINGTON – The obesity gene, which is carried by over half of all people in the US with European ancestry, is also associated with a loss of brain tissue, say researchers.

The discovery by senior study author Paul Thompson, a UCLA professor of neurology, and his team puts more than a third of the U.S. population …. Source  : Obesity gene can shrink the brain.

Ancient hominids developed humanlike grip much before toolmaking practice

WASHINGTON – A tiny fossil thumb bone has indicated that hominids had a humanlike grip at least 6 million years ago, say researchers.

Sergio Almecija of the Autonomous University of Barcelona has said that earliest hominids apparently evolved an upright gait and a relatively sophisticated ability to manipulate objects much before they figured out how to …. Original article  : Ancient hominids developed humanlike grip much before toolmaking practice.

Two key brain regions work in tandem like integrated network

WASHINGTON – Two important areas in the central nervous system- basal ganglia and the cerebellum-are linked together to form an integrated functional network, say researchers at the University of Pittsburgh.

Each subcortical structure houses a unique learning mechanism.
It is believed that the basal ganglia circuits are involved in reward-driven learning and the gradual formation of habits.
On … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Two key brain regions work in tandem like integrated network.

Chicken antibodies may help prevent H5N1 pandemic

WASHINGTON – A new research has shown that antibodies in common eggs laid by hens vaccinated against the H5N1 virus can potentially prevent a possible H5N1 pandemic.

According to researchers, their finding raises the possibility that the same principle could be applied to the current H1N1 influenza pandemic.
The research team, led by Dr. Huan Huu Nguyen …. Original source  : Chicken antibodies may help prevent H5N1 pandemic.

Beetles use ‘Avatar’ technology to locate each other

WASHINGTON – Jewel scarab beetles use the same technology that created the 3D effects for the blockbuster movie Avatar to find each other-and hide from their enemies, according to a new study.

Researchers from the University of Texas, the jewel scarab species Chrysina gloriosa can distinguish between circularly polarized and unpolarized light.
The ability could provide the …. Original source  : Beetles use ‘Avatar’ technology to locate each other.

Indoor tanning ‘can be addictive’

WASHINGTON – Indoor tanning may be an addictive behaviour, and people who are hooked on tanning beds may also be prone to anxiety and substance abuse problems, says a new study.

“Despite ongoing efforts to educate the public about the health risks associated with natural and non-solar UV radiation, recreational tanning continues to increase among young …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indoor tanning ‘can be addictive’.

Space shuttle Discovery aims for Florida landing, re-entry will cut across nation’s Midwest

Space shuttle Discovery aims for Florida landing

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Discovery and its astronauts looked to end their 15-day, 6 million-mile journey Tuesday with an early morning re-entry over the Midwest, after a one-day weather delay.
This time, the weather looked as though it would cooperate.
Discovery and its crew of seven were scheduled to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Space shuttle Discovery aims for Florida landing, re-entry will cut across nation’s Midwest.

Simple blood test identifies people at heart attack risk

WASHINGTON – Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University claim that Gamma-prime fibrinogen test can identify people who are at risk for a heart attack, including thousands who don’t have high cholesterol.

The new simple blood test measures gamma-prime fibrinogen, a component of … Read more : Simple blood test identifies people at heart attack risk.

Diabetes drug could help prevent lung cancer

WASHINGTON – Metformin, a mainstay of treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes, is believed to be useful in preventing lung cancer.

However, researchers are waiting for its confirmation in clinical trials.
Apart from reducing levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and circulating insulin, which is important in patients …. Source article  : Diabetes drug could help prevent lung cancer.

Infliximab treatment effective for cystic fibrosis and Crohn’s disease

WASHINGTON – Researchers have been successful in treating cystic fibrosis and Crohn’s disease with infliximab.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common autosomal recessive disease that inflicts Caucasian children.
CF involves an anomalous function of the exocrine glands, caused by a mutation of a gene (cystic fibrosis …. Read the original article  : Infliximab treatment effective for cystic fibrosis and Crohn’s disease.

Rain fails to bring down mercury in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Traces of rainfall in some parts of Delhi Monday evening failed to bring down the mercury level. The minimum temperature recorded early Tuesday was eight degrees above average for this time of the year.

“The rain has hardly affected the temperature. In any case it was just in traces. The minimum temperature this …. Source article  : Rain fails to bring down mercury in Delhi.

Invasive weeds threatening India’s biodiversity

BHUBANESWAR – Toxic weeds, which came along with wheat that India imported over the last few years, now pose a serious threat to its crops, people and livestock, says a scientist associated with the National Invasive Weeds Surveillance Programme.

“A large amount of toxic weeds landed in our country during wheat import in 2006-07. They were … Read more : Invasive weeds threatening India’s biodiversity.

Judge suspends bidding on Amazon dam project opposed by environmentalists, ‘Avatar’ director

Bidding on huge Amazon dam project halted again

BRASILIA, Brazil – A Brazilian judge on Monday suspended for a second time bidding on a massive hydroelectric dam project opposed by environmentalists, Indians and “Avatar” director James Cameron.
The ruling can be appealed by Brazil’s government and a spokesman for the National Electrical Energy Association said the auction … Original source on Gaea Times at : Judge suspends bidding on Amazon dam project opposed by environmentalists, ‘Avatar’ director.

NM to provide $1.6M in rebates for residents who buy energy-efficient appliances

NM offers rebates for energy-efficient appliances

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexicans who buy certain energy-efficient appliances can qualify for $200 rebates starting Thursday.
Rebates will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for New Mexico residents who buy Energy Star qualified clothes washers, refrigerators or natural gas furnaces from a retailer in the state.
Gov. Bill Richardson …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NM to provide $1.6M in rebates for residents who buy energy-efficient appliances.