Scientists steer car with eyes

LONDON – Believe it or not, it’s now possible to steer a car through your eyes using a new software. So say scientists.

At the former Berlin Tempelhof Airport, project head Raul Rojas and his team from the Artificial Intelligence Group of the Freie Universitat (FU) recently demonstrated how they can steer a vehicle … Read : Scientists steer car with eyes.

Chokeberry extract regulates weight gain

WASHINGTON – The chokeberry (Aronia) extract is a powerful antioxidant and helps regulate weight gain and blood glucose, a new study says.

Native Americans have traditionally eaten dried chokeberries and prepared tea from parts of the plant.
However, the chokeberry is enjoying a new claim-to-fame as a potentially powerful antioxidant, and can now be found … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chokeberry extract regulates weight gain.

New breakthrough in stem cell research offers hope to heart patients

LONDON – Veins left over from lifesaving bypass surgery could yield “master” cells to help treat future heart problems, according to scientists at University of Bristol.

The researchers extracted stem cells from the veins, then used them to stimulate new blood vessel growth in mice, according … Read : New breakthrough in stem cell research offers hope to heart patients.

IBM creates world’s smallest 3D map

WASHINGTON – IBM scientists have created a 3D map of the earth so small that 1,000 of them could fit on a single grain of salt.

They accomplished this through a new, breakthrough technique that uses a tiny, silicon tip with a sharp apex — 100,000 times smaller than a sharpened pencil point — to create … Read : IBM creates world’s smallest 3D map.

Proper intake of vitamin D improves quality of life for seniors

WASHINGTON – A new study suggests that proper intake of vitamin D (the ’sunshine’ vitamin) is related to better physical function in seniors.

Dr. Denise Houston from the Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest University and her colleagues studied the relationship between vitamin D status and physical function in … Read more : Proper intake of vitamin D improves quality of life for seniors.

Smoking may be in your genes

LONDON – For some smokers, quitting the habit could be especially difficult because their dependence may be explained in part by genetics, says a new study.

Scientists have identified genetic variants associated with key smoking behaviors that have a significant impact on health.
Helena Furberg, and Patrick Sullivan, …. Read the original article  : Smoking may be in your genes.

Purdue researcher develops peaceful chickens to reduce ‘cannibalism’ in factory farm pens

Big pens breed chicken ‘cannibalism’ on egg farms

MONTMORENCI, Ind. – As more states move to ban restrictive livestock cages, the campaign to free egg-laying hens from cramped cages and shift them to pens animal rights advocates call more humane could be poised to unintentionally boost deaths among those birds.
Researchers say decades of breeding to make …. Source article  : Purdue researcher develops peaceful chickens to reduce ‘cannibalism’ in factory farm pens.

Intelligent, creative computers come closer to reality

LONDON – Taking a leap towards intelligent and creative computers, researchers have now created a brain-like process of circuit evolution in an organic molecular layer that can solve complex problems.

The advance by the international research team from Japan and Michigan Technological University …. Source article  : Intelligent, creative computers come closer to reality.

Follicle-stimulating hormone decreases bone mineral density during menopause

WASHINGTON – Other than estrogen, another hormone-follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) may also be involved in decreasing bone mineral density during menopause, according to new research at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA.

Diminished bone density is common among menopausal women …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

No to R-rated movies stops kids from early drinking

WASHINGTON – Middle-school children, whose parents restrict access to R-rated movies, are substantially less likely to start drinking early than their peers who are allowed to see such films, a new study suggests.

In a study of nearly 3,600 New England middle school students, researchers found that few among kids who said their parents never …. Original article  : No to R-rated movies stops kids from early drinking.

Sex wonder pill set to make premature ejaculation history hits UK shelves

LONDON – The first pill proven to prevent premature ejaculation is about to launch in the UK.

The drug, taken one to three hours before sex, works by altering seratonin levels in the brain, which helps a man to have more control over his moment of …. Source  : Sex wonder pill set to make premature ejaculation history hits UK shelves.

A horse that is just 14 inches tall

LONDON – A pint-sized stallion born in Britain weighs just 2.7 kg and is barely 14 inches tall.

The three-day old stallion, called Einstein, weighed 6lbs (2.7 kg) when it was born Friday in Barnstead, New Hampshire, Daily Mail reported Monday.
Born at Tiz Miniature Horse Farm, the diminutive stallion’s proportion are tiny for a horse. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : A horse that is just 14 inches tall.

Collecting waste to break Guinness record

Abu Dhabi, April 26 (IANS/WAM) Students from the Zayed University in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) collected 394 kg of plastic waste in an attempt to break the previous Guinness World Record of 298 kg for the most plastic bottles collected for recycling in eight hours.

Student Council President Mariam Omran Al Hallami said: “After the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Collecting waste to break Guinness record.

China begins construction of new nuclear power plant

BEIJING – China has begun constructing a large nuclear power plant in southern Hainan province.

The construction of the plant started Sunday in Changjiang County of Hainan province with an estimated investment of 19 billion Yuan ($2.78 billion), Xinhua news agency reported.
The new plant will consist of two water reactors, with a capacity of 650,000 … Original source on Gaea Times at : China begins construction of new nuclear power plant.

Montana officials predict tourism growth, hope visitors more inclined to spend money

Montana officials predict tourism growth
GREAT FALLS, Mont. – The Institute for Tourism and Recreational Research at the University of Montana predicts the state will see a 2 percent increase in nonresident visitors this year.

Director Norma Nickerson said this year will get the state back to normal tourism growth following a 6.4 percent decline in 2008 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Montana officials predict tourism growth, hope visitors more inclined to spend money.

Conservationists criticize California’s costly efforts to help endangered steelhead recover

Calif.’s costly trout recovery effort criticized

MALIBU, Calif. – In hopes of luring the endangered steelhead trout into the Santa Monica Mountains, California’s transportation agency is planning to spend $935,000 to pave over part of a popular beach with cement and boulders to build a freeway of sorts for fish.
The project is the latest, yet far … Original article on : Conservationists criticize California’s costly efforts to help endangered steelhead recover.

NJ Democrat says Senate can handle both immigration and energy issues this year

Senator says immigration and energy can be handled

WASHINGTON – Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey says he thinks the Senate can deal with immigration as well as climate change and energy legislation this year.
The Senate’s Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, says he thinks time would be better spent on other issues, such as border security …. Source article  : NJ Democrat says Senate can handle both immigration and energy issues this year.

Brazil, South Africa, India, China call for strong, binding climate change treaty this year

Developing nations: Climate change treaty in 2010

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Four influential developing nations say the world must work for a strong climate change agreement this year.
Summing up strategy talks in South Africa on Sunday, South African Environment Minister Buyelwa Sonjica and her counterparts from Brazil, China and India said they want year-end talks …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Brazil, South Africa, India, China call for strong, binding climate change treaty this year.

UAE launches campaign to conserve fish stocks

Abu Dhabi, April 25 (IANS/WAM) A campaign was launched to conserve fish stocks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Conservation groups say rising demand for seafood has resulted in 80 percent decline of fish stocks in the UAE over the last three decades.

The Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) … Read : UAE launches campaign to conserve fish stocks.

After a respite, Delhi to get hotter again

NEW DELHI – Delhi Sunday recorded a maximum temperature of 39.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above average. However, hotter days are set to return with Monday’s temperature forecast to touch the 41 degree mark.

“The maximum today (Sunday) was 39.7 degrees Celsius, two degrees above average. Monday could be hotter as we are expecting that the …. Read the original article  : here.

Drinking 100 percent fruit juice linked with improved diet quality

WASHINGTON – Children and teens who drink 100 percent fruit juice have higher intakes of key nutrients compared to non-consumers, says a new study.

Two new studies from researchers at the Louisiana State University Agricultural Centre (LSUAC) and Baylor College of Medicine clearly highlight the benefits of drinking 100 percent fruit juice.
Researchers used …. Read the original article  : here.

Myth ‘debunked’: The blind have more acute sense of smell

WASHINGTON – An ongoing study has debunked the myth that the blind have a more acute sense of smell than the sighted.

According to the study by Mathilde Beaulieu-Lefebvre, a graduate student from the Universiti de Montrial Department of Psychology, vision loss simply makes blind people pay more attention to how they perceive …. Original source  : Myth ‘debunked’: The blind have more acute sense of smell.

Human brain reacts differently to different races

WASHINGTON – When dealing with people outside of one’s own race, the human brain fires differently, a new study has found.

The research out of the University of Toronto Scarborough explored the sensitivity of the “mirror-neuron-system” to race and ethnicity.
The … Read : Human brain reacts differently to different races.

Do the blind have more acute sense of smell?

TORONTO – Vision loss simply makes blind people pay more attention to how they perceive smells, a new research said, debunking the myth that the blind have a more acute sense of smell than the sighted.

“If you enter a room in which coffee is brewing, you will quickly look for the coffee machine. The blind …. Read the original article  : here.

Giant vegetarian dinos evolved all-terrain bodies to support mountain living

WASHINGTON – Some of the world’s largest dinosaurs moved to the hills and developed all-terrain bodies to support mountain living, concludes a new study.

The study has been published in the journal Paleobiology.
These dinosaurs were plant-eating titanosaurs.
According to Discovery News, palaeontologists Philip Mannion and Paul Upchurch at University … Read more : Giant vegetarian dinos evolved all-terrain bodies to support mountain living.

Chimps deal with death just like humans

WASHINGTON – Chimpanzees react to the death of a group member just like humans do when a close relative dies, say researchers.

“The findings we’ve described, along with other observations of how chimpanzees respond to dead and dying companions, indicate that their awareness of death is probably more … Read more : Chimps deal with death just like humans.

New species of monitor lizard discovered in Indonesia

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered a new species of monitor lizard, a close relative of the Komodo dragon.

Sam Sweet, a professor in the department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology at UCSB, and Valter Weijola, a graduate student at Abo Akademi University in [..] Read the original article: here.

Images from Planck space observatory reveal star formation processes

WASHINGTON – Star formation takes place hidden behind veils of gas and dust, but ESA’s Planck space observatory with its microwave eyes – can peer beneath that shroud to provide new insights into star-forming process.

The latest images released by the Planck team bring to light two …. Read the original article  : Images from Planck space observatory reveal star formation processes.

Australian prime minister announces 2-year delay of carbon pollution reduction laws

Australia postpones carbon pollution curbs

CANBERRA, Australia – Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced Tuesday a two-year delay in government plans to tax Australia’s worst industrial polluters – a move that puts legislative efforts to curb gases blamed for climate change on hold until after national elections.
The government had proposed annual limits on the amount of carbon …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Australian prime minister announces 2-year delay of carbon pollution reduction laws.

Dogs really can understand human emotions

MELBOURNE – Dogs can tell the difference between a happy and an angry person and a laugh from a cry, a New Zealand study claims.

To reach the conclusion, researchers at the University of Otago, in the South Island, put 90 Dunedin dogs through their paces – showing some recorded images of babies laughing, crying and …. Read the original article  : here.

Our bodies make their own morphine

WASHINGTON – Human bodies may possess the biochemical machinery to produce a small but steady amount of natural morphine, according to a new study.

In the study, it was shown that mice produce the “incredible painkiller”, and that humans and other mammals possess the same chemical road map for making it, said study co-author Meinhart Zenk, …. Original source  : Our bodies make their own morphine.

Technique to visualize ‘your brain on drugs’ developed

WASHINGTON – An imaging protocol that allows scientists to visualize the activity of the brain’s reward circuitry in both normal individuals and those addicted to drugs has been developed.

The technique by researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory …. Original article  : Technique to visualize ‘your brain on drugs’ developed.

New program helps keep track of physical activity levels via mobile

WASHINGTON – A new program has been developed that helps people monitor their normal day-to-day physical activity using an everyday device like a cell phone or mp3 player.

Chinmay Manohar in the Department Endocrinology, Nutrition and Diabetes of the Mayo Clinic is the brain behind the device …. Source article  : New program helps keep track of physical activity levels via mobile.

How folic acid may help heal brain, spinal cord injuries

WASHINGTON – In a new study, researchers have explained how folic acid may help heal brain and spinal cord injuries.

Infants born to women who do not consume enough folic acid are at an increased risk of developing neural tube defects … Original article on : How folic acid may help heal brain, spinal cord injuries.

Depressed people ‘eat more chocolate’

WASHINGTON – The more clinically depressed you are, the more likely you’re to eat chocolate, concludes a new study.

The study has been published in the April 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
“A rich cultural tradition links chocolate consumption with putative mood … Read more >>>.

Heat wave toll rises to 17 in Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – Two middle-aged men have died of sunstroke in Orissa, taking the toll from heat wave to 17, an official said Tuesday.

The Kendrapada district administration confirmed two deaths Tuesday, the state revenue control room said.
A control room official said that Laxmidhar Nayak, 45, of Patkura village died April 13 and Natabara Mahalik, …. Source  : Heat wave toll rises to 17 in Orissa.

Nuclear safety needed to avoid Chernobyl like tragedy: UN

NEW YORK – The explosion of the nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, Ukraine, 24 years ago showed graphically the need to strengthen the safety and security of nuclear material and power plants, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Monday.

Ukraine, Belarus and Russia are organising a conference in April 2011, the 25th anniversary of the accident, to … Read more »»».

China to bring stricter law to prevent data leaks

BEIJING – A new law seeking to empower Chinese authority to prevent leaks of secret government data through internet has reached its final stage.

The proposed amendment to the Law on Guarding State Secrets was submitted for its third and final reading at the four-day session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, or … Read more »».

Supreme Court turns down Michigan’s plea to get involved in dispute over Asian carp

Supreme Court stays out of Asian carp dispute
LANSING, Mich. – After striking out with the U.S. Supreme Court, the state of Michigan and others favoring separation of the Lake Michigan and Mississippi River watersheds to prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes must devise a new strategy.
The court on Monday refused to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Supreme Court turns down Michigan’s plea to get involved in dispute over Asian carp.

Study: Chimpanzees’ reaction to death of a group member similar to humans

Researchers: Chimps deal with death like humans

LONDON – Rare video footage taken at a wildlife park has showed that chimpanzees react to the death of a group member just like humans do when a close relative dies, researchers said Monday.
Videos of a group of four chimpanzees at Scotland’s Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park showed … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Study: Chimpanzees’ reaction to death of a group member similar to humans.

Chimps have highly developed awareness of deaths

LONDON – Chimpanzees have a highly developed awareness about deaths, two new studies say.

In one study, researchers describe the final hours and moment of death of an older female chimp living in a small group at a British safari park as captured on video.
In the other, researchers observed as two chimpanzee mothers in …. Original article  : Chimps have highly developed awareness of deaths.

Heat wave claims crocodiles in Chhattisgarh zoo

RAIPUR – A pair of crocodiles were victims of a heat wave at a zoo in Chhattisgarh where the maximum temperature has touched 45 degrees Celsius, officials said Wednesday.

A post-mortem report Wednesday said that male and one female crocodile, both aged about six years who were found dead at Nandan Van zoo on the outskirts … Original article on : Heat wave claims crocodiles in Chhattisgarh zoo.

‘HPV testing should be the primary screening method for cervical cancer’

LONDON – Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London, say that cervical cancer screening intervals could be extended to five years for women aged 30 and over if the primary screening method was human papillomavirus (HPV) testing.

A study showed that HPV tests are very accurate in … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘HPV testing should be the primary screening method for cervical cancer’.

The real culprit behind Alzheimer’s disease

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that the real culprit behind Alzheimer’s disease is the Amyloid-Beta (Abeta) oligomers in the brain, and not the Amyloid-Beta plaques as many believed.

“The buildup of amyloid plaques was described over … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The real culprit behind Alzheimer’s disease.

Now, virtual muscle machine to treat kids with disabilities

WASHINGTON – A retired dancer turned occupational therapist is pioneering a new “virtual” method to analyse movement patterns in children ? and more effectively treat those with debilitating motor disorders.

Dr. Dido Green of Tel Aviv University’s … Read more »».

Blinding disease drug shows promise for diabetic retinopathy patients

WASHINGTON – A drug that was developed to combat age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could be beneficial for people with a common form of diabetic retinopathy, according to a study.

According to the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research (DRCR) Network study, treating diabetic macular … Original source on Gaea Times at : Blinding disease drug shows promise for diabetic retinopathy patients.

Ports unable to deal with hazardous waste import: Ramesh

NEW DELHI – Indian ports weren’t capable of dealing with hazardous waste, Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh said Wednesday while stressing that the government needed to exercise “greater control” on the import of such material.

When asked if Indian ports were capable of handling the import of hazardous waste, Ramesh bluntly answered: “To be honest … Read more : Ports unable to deal with hazardous waste import: Ramesh.

It’s not what politicians say but what we like to hear

LONDON – There is increasing evidence that individuals interpret the same election message in different ways, according to their personal political perceptions, say experts.

Martin McKee from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and David Stuckler from the University of Oxford argue that “it is possible for two well-informed groups of people faced with …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : It’s not what politicians say but what we like to hear.

Now, SMS that self-destructs after one reading

LONDON – A lot of celebrities who have landed in trouble due to an SMS they have sent out would wish they had this new service – an SMS that self-destructs after it has been read once.

The new service, called Safe Text, sends messages to mobile phones that self-destruct as soon as they have been …. Source article  : Now, SMS that self-destructs after one reading.

I am not in favour of blanket ban on plastics: Ramesh

NEW DELHI – Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh said Wednesday that it was not possible to put a blanket ban on plastics in the country as it would affect the massive employment provided by the industry.

“I am not in favour of blanket ban on plastics as the industry provides massive employment to people. The …. Read the original article  : I am not in favour of blanket ban on plastics: Ramesh.

Steroid use may increase heart failure risk

WASHINGTON – Long-term use of steroids may weaken the heart and increase the risk of heart failure, a new study says.

Anabolic-androgenic steroids mimic the naturally occurring testosterone, a muscle-building hormone that promotes male sexual characteristics.
“Anabolic steroids, in addition to being illegal, have important health consequences,” said Aaron L. Baggish, study author and instructor in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Steroid use may increase heart failure risk.

USDA proposes cutting billions from crop insurance subsidies after industry posts high profits

USDA to cut subsidies as insurers post big profits

MINNEAPOLIS – The federal government wants to save taxpayers billions of dollars by reducing spending on crop insurance after years of big profits by insurers, but the industry claims the reductions could hurt rural areas.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is negotiating a new deal with crop insurance … Read more >>>.

Drugs for influenza treatment safe for pregnant women, babies

WASHINGTON – Tamiflu and two other drugs, which are used to treat influenza, are apparently safe for pregnant women and their babies, according to a new study.

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center conducted a retrospective study of 239 cases of women …. Original source  : Drugs for influenza treatment safe for pregnant women, babies.

Tart cherries reduce inflammation, risk for heart disease

WASHINGTON – Tart cherries do have powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, claims a new study by Michigan researchers.

The researchers used a “whole food” approach to find that a cherry-enriched diet not only reduced overall body inflammation, but …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Tart cherries reduce inflammation, risk for heart disease.

Underdeveloped brain makes young drivers more prone to car crashes

MELBOURNE – A new study claims to have found the reason as to why young drivers are involved in so many car crashes: underdeveloped brains.

According to Dr Lisa Wundersitz, from the Centre for Automotive Research, the underdeveloped brains make young …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Underdeveloped brain makes young drivers more prone to car crashes.

Cloudy sky in Delhi with chance of duststorm

NEW DELHI – Holding out some respite from the unrelenting sun, the weather office said Wednesday that Delhiites were likely to witness a cloudy day with the possibility of duststorm and rain.

“There is a possibility of dust and thunder storm. The national capital can expect partly cloudy sky,” an official of the India Meteorological [..] Read the original article: here.

Dinosaur fossils found in Argentina

Buenos Aires, April 28 (IANS/EFE) Scientists have found the fossilised remains of a carnivorous dinosaur in Argentina, officials said.

Argentinean scientists from Las Lajas town museum and researchers from Canada’s University of Alberta found fossilised bones of “saurischian” (lizard-hipped) dinosaurs in the southern province of Neuquen, 1,300 km south of Buenos Aires, they said Tuesday.
The … Original source on Gaea Times at : Dinosaur fossils found in Argentina.

Agriculture Department says it may ban additives DHA and ARA from organic infant formula

USDA may ban additives from organic formula

WASHINGTON – The Agriculture Department says it may ban two synthetic additives from organic baby formula, overturning a Bush administration decision to allow them.
The USDA said Tuesday that the department incorrectly interpreted Food and Drug Administration guidelines that appeared to allow the additives, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids also … Read more : Agriculture Department says it may ban additives DHA and ARA from organic infant formula.

15 Whales stranded on Chile beach rescued

Santiago, April 28 (IANS/EFE) Fifteen whales washed up on a beach in the northern Chilean city of Iquique were rescued by some 300 volunteers, police and navy personnel.

However, three of the cetaceans died hours later.
Experts say these whales are a deep-sea species that live 100 miles from the coast and could have come to … Read more >>.

Obama criticizes Senate GOP for continuing to block debate on financial overhaul bill

Obama says US deserves debate on Wall St. bill
OTTUMWA, Iowa – President Barack Obama is criticizing Senate Republicans for continuing to block debate on a bill to impose greater financial controls on the financial industry.
Obama spoke at a town hall meeting in Ottumwa, Iowa, after Republicans refused Tuesday for the second straight day …. Source article  : Obama criticizes Senate GOP for continuing to block debate on financial overhaul bill.

Now, ‘Green’ decontaminants to break down chemical weapons

WASHINGTON – Chemists have developed a set of ‘green’ decontaminants, tough enough to get rid of chemical weapons like nerve gas, mustard gas, radioactive isotopes and bio-terrorism agent anthrax.

They are also non-toxic, based on ingredients found in food, cosmetics and other consumer products.
George Wagner of the US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Centre … Original article on : Now, ‘Green’ decontaminants to break down chemical weapons.

Flower can boost efficiency of anti-cancer drugs by one million times

LONDON – An extract from the white bloom can boost the efficiency of anti-cancer drugs by one million times, claim scientists.

According to experts working for Leukaemia Busters, molecules from Gypsophila Paniculata – commonly known as Baby’s Breath – appeared in trials to break down … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Flower can boost efficiency of anti-cancer drugs by one million times.

Melting sea ice spurs warming in Arctic

SYDNEY – Melting sea ice is a major cause of warming in the Arctic, says a new study.

The findings by the University of Melbourne (UM) team reveal that the rapid melting of sea ice has dramatically increased the levels of warming in the region in the last two decades.
Lead author James Screen of … Read : Melting sea ice spurs warming in Arctic.

Scientists probe earth’s core with quake ‘whispers’

LONDON – Scientists are observing distant earthquakes by ‘listening’ to them to reveal new clues about the top of the earth’s core.

The approach is akin to hearing a conversation across a whispering gallery, such as those in the domes of some large cathedrals.
Using a novel digital processing approach, researchers at the University of …. Original article  : Scientists probe earth’s core with quake ‘whispers’.

Sea ice loss major cause of warming in Arctic

LONDON – According to a University of Melbourne, Australia study, melting sea ice has been shown to be a major cause of warming in the Arctic

Published in Nature, the study revealed the rapid melting of sea ice has dramatically increased the levels of warming … Read more : Sea ice loss major cause of warming in Arctic.

Nanodots breakthrough could pave way for ‘a library on one chip’

WASHINGTON – A breakthrough in the use of nanodots, or nanoscale magnets, has resulted in the development of a computer chip that can store an unprecedented amount of data – enough to hold an entire library’s worth of information on … Original article on : Nanodots breakthrough could pave way for ‘a library on one chip’.

Organic labels on snacks lead to overeating

WASHINGTON – A new study has concluded that organic labels really do make people think their snack has a lot fewer calories than it really does, which ultimately leads to overeating.

Jenny Wan-Chen Lee, a graduate student with the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, said … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Organic labels on snacks lead to overeating.

Now entire library on chip developed by Indian-American

WASHINGTON – An Indian-American scientist has developed a computer chip that can store an unprecedented amount of data – enough to hold an entire library.

The new chip stems from a breakthrough in the use of nanodots, or nanoscale magnets, and represents a significant advance in computer-memory technology.
“We have created magnetic nanodots that store …. Read the original article  : Now entire library on chip developed by Indian-American.

Leicester hospital set for world’s first robot arm heart op

WASHINGTON – An expert at University of Leicester is going to conduct the world’s first robotics system operation at Glenfield Hospital Leicester.

Dr Andre Ng, Senior Lecturer in Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Leicester and Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester, is the first person in the world to carry out … Original article on : Leicester hospital set for world’s first robot arm heart op.

NASA unveils compelling evidence of life on Mars

LONDON – NASA has revealed compelling evidence of life on Mars.

NASA’s Spirit and Opportunity missions have disclosed signs of sulphates on Mars, which evidently means there could be water on the Red Plant and consequently life.

While previous missions have also suggested the presence of water on Mars, NASA says the recent evidence …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NASA unveils compelling evidence of life on Mars.

Icy asteroids may have seeded life on Earth, claim scientists

LONDON – Scientists analysing ice molecules on an asteroid believe it may be a ‘living fossil’ with clues to origin of Earth’s oceans.

Researchers at the University of Central Florida discovered a thin layer of water ice and organic molecules on the surface of 24 Themis, the largest member of the Themis asteroid family orbiting between … Read more : Icy asteroids may have seeded life on Earth, claim scientists.

Developing nations will produce more e-waste than developed ones by 2016

WASHINGTON – If a new research is to be believed, then developing countries will produce double the electronic waste (e-waste) of developed countries by 2016.

The study foresees in 2030 developing countries discarding 400 million – 700 million obsolete personal computers per year compared to 200 million – 300 million in developed countries.

Eric Williams and colleagues … Read more >>.

Neural mechanism that help adapt to new situations discovered

WASHINGTON – A new research has offered intriguing insight into the way humans approach novel situations.

The new study by David Badre, assistant professor of cognitive and linguistic sciences at Brown University, and colleagues at the University of California-Berkeley suggests that the brain’s frontal cortex may have a larger role in decision-making in unfamiliar situations than …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Neural mechanism that help adapt to new situations discovered.

Noah’s ark discovery ‘a hoax’?

WASHINGTON – An American ark-hunter claims that the latest discovery of Noah’s ark in eastern Turkey could be a hoax.

A group of Chinese and Turkish explorers had announced this week that they are ‘99.9 percent’ sure of their discovery on Mt. Ararat, reports CSMonitor.com.

However, Dr. Randall Price, an evangelical Christian and former member of the …. Source  : Noah’s ark discovery ‘a hoax’?.

Neuroscientists verify how nerve cells distinguish odours

WASHINGTON – Mice in which a certain receptor in the olfactory centre is missing can distinguish similar smells more quickly than mice without genetic manipulation, showed a new study.

The researchers in Professor Dr. Thomas Kuner’s team at the Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Heidelberg University Medical School and Dr. Andreas Sch???fer at …. Original source  : Neuroscientists verify how nerve cells distinguish odours.

Newly discovered fossils reveal how dinosaur feathers changed with age

WASHINGTON – Analysis of newfound fossils of a feathered dinosaur has suggested that the extinct reptiles might have had a diversity in plumage types that puts modern birds to shame.

Farmers in northeastern China have unearthed two roughly 125-million-year-old specimens of the dinosaur Similicaudipteryx- a member of the group called the oviraptorosaurs, which are believed … Original article on : Newly discovered fossils reveal how dinosaur feathers changed with age.

Turmeric component ‘opens up’ resistant cancers

WASHINGTON – Pre-treatment with a component of the spice turmeric, called curcumin, makes ovarian cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, reveals a new study by Indian-origin researchers.

The researchers found that delivering the curcumin via very small (less than 100nm) nanoparticles enhanced the sensitizing effect.

Dr. Subhash Chauhan, and Dr. Meena Jaggi, led a team …. Source  : Turmeric component ‘opens up’ resistant cancers.

Do babies make for better swimmers?

LONDON – Teaching babies to swim turns out to be more than just fun. Baby swimmers have better balance and are also better at grasping things than non-swimmers.

This difference persists even when the children are five-years-old. Children taught to swim as babies outperform their peers, research from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Do babies make for better swimmers?.

More e-waste from developing than developed nations

WASHINGTON – Developing countries will be producing at least twice as much electronic waste (e-waste) as developed countries in the next six to eight years, says a new study.

It foresees in 2030 developing countries discarding 400 million to 700 million obsolete personal computers (PCs) per year as compared to 200 million-300 million in developed countries. …. Original source  : More e-waste from developing than developed nations.

Scientists finds water ice on asteroid’s surface

WASHINGTON – Asteroids may not be the dark, dry, lifeless chunks of rock. According to recent research, there is evidence of water ice and organic material on the asteroid 24 Themis.

The research led by Josh Emery, assistant professor with the earth and planetary sciences department at the University of Tennessee (UT), found evidence that … Original article on : Scientists finds water ice on asteroid’s surface.

Amateur astronomers and Cassini spacecraft capture Saturn storm

WASHINGTON – For the first time, amateur astronomers used the composite infrared spectrometer instrument aboard NASA’s Cassini spacecraft to look at a massive blizzard in Saturn’s atmosphere.

The instrument collected the most detailed data to date of … Original article on : Amateur astronomers and Cassini spacecraft capture Saturn storm.

First discovery of animals making their own carotene

WASHINGTON – In what could be called as the first among animals, insects, known as aphids, can make their own essential nutrients called carotenoids, say University of Arizona researchers.

To date, no other animals are known to make the …. Original article  : First discovery of animals making their own carotene.

Virgin birth may be sharks’ secret survival strategy

London, April 30 (ANI): Parthenogenesis – a form of asexual reproduction found in females, where growth and development of embryos occurs without fertilization by a male – may be part of an extreme survival strategy for sharks, say researchers.

In parthenogenesis, females’ eggs start dividing …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New finding paves way for diagnosis of multiple sclerosis before it strikes

Washington, April 30 (ANI): A breakthrough finding may lead to earlier diagnosis, more effective intervention, and perhaps even a cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease.

Prof. Anat Achiron of Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine and vice-dean of research at Sheba Medical Center has … Read : New finding paves way for diagnosis of multiple sclerosis before it strikes.

Novel way to fight ‘kissing bugs’

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Toronto Mississauga are working to find a novel way to stop the transmission of the illness, known as Chagas’ disease.

“This is a disease of the poor. The bugs are found in makeshift homes with mud walls and …. Original article  : Novel way to fight ‘kissing bugs’.

Migratory birds have smaller brains

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Scientists have shed new light on the evolution of brain size in birds.

It has been known for some time that migratory birds have smaller brains than their resident relatives. Now, a new study by tesearchers at Centre … Original article on : Migratory birds have smaller brains.

Humans and frogs share the ‘kissing cousin’ bond

Washington, April 30 (ANI): An international team of researchers has cracked the genetic code of an amphibian, the African clawed frog Xenopus tropicali – the latest research aimed at understanding how genes work for potential applications in human health.

The genome … Read more : Humans and frogs share the ‘kissing cousin’ bond.

Large number of endangered sea turtles wash up dead on Texas Gulf Coast as nesting begins

Many endangered turtles dying on Texas Gulf Coast

HIGH ISLAND, Texas – More than 30 dead turtles have been found stranded on beaches south of Houston since the beginning of April.
The deaths are puzzling researchers because the turtles are so decomposed it is difficult to determine the cause of death.
Marine biologist Lyndsey Howell says 35 turtles …. Original article  : Large number of endangered sea turtles wash up dead on Texas Gulf Coast as nesting begins.

Activists cry foul over Ganges dolphin poaching

PATNA – A day after four Ganges River Dolphins were killed by suspected poachers on the banks of the Ganga river, wildlife experts and conservationists Friday stressed the need to save the endangered species.

“It is an alarming situation that poachers continue to kill dolphins for their flesh and oil. It is high time they … Read : Activists cry foul over Ganges dolphin poaching.

Germany, Mexico hosting meeting of 45 nations in Bonn to push talks on climate deal ahead

Germany, Mexico trying to push climate talks ahead

BERLIN – Five months after the troubled United Nations conference in Copenhagen, Germany and Mexico are teaming up in an effort to break the deadlock in negotiations on a global climate deal.
They will co-host a three-day meeting in Bonn starting Sunday of representatives from a selected 45 countries … Original article on : Germany, Mexico hosting meeting of 45 nations in Bonn to push talks on climate deal ahead.

Dispute over limited water resources adds to India-Pakistan tensions

Water dispute fuels India-Pakistan tensions

GUJRAT, Pakistan – A bitter dispute over limited water resources is fueling India-Pakistan tensions at a time when the South Asian neighbors are trying to rebuild trust and resume peace talks.
It’s a long-running feud that has worsened in recent months as a dry spell focuses attention on Pakistan’s growing water shortage. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Dispute over limited water resources adds to India-Pakistan tensions.

Antarctica was once a warm “greenhouse” world

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Antarctica, the ice-covered mass of land on the earth was once a warm “greenhouse” or “hothouse” world, according to results of a research expedition in Antarctic waters.

The findings revealed that some 53 million years ago, Antarctica was a warm, sub-tropical environment and during this period-called the known as the “greenhouse” or …. Original source  : Antarctica was once a warm “greenhouse” world.

Cause of mirror movements identified

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): The genetic cause of mirror movements-where affected people are unable to move one side of the body without moving the other-has been identified, says a collaborative study.

While mirror movements can be observed in fingers, hands, forearms, toes and feet of young children, persistence beyond the age of 10 is unusual.

The …. Read the original article  : Cause of mirror movements identified.

All mammalian genes can be set on pause

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): All mammalian genes apparently have a layer of control that acts just like the pause button on your DVR, according to new evidence in embryonic stem cells.

The researchers have said that the results show that the pausing phenomenon, previously thought to be a peculiarity of particular genes, is actually a much …. Read the original article  : here.

Gut bacteria offer new insights for people with celiac disease

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Striking a balance of intestinal microbiota could play a role in early stages of celiac disease-related immune responses, according to a new study.

The research has been published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology.

Dietary changes that include probiotics …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Gut bacteria offer new insights for people with celiac disease.

Hand washing may limit pandemic flu transmission

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Hand washing and mouth covering may help limit the transmission of the pandemic flu, suggests a new research.

However, more research on these measures is critical, according to the new study appearing in the May issue of AJIC: American Journal … Read more »»».

Plants effective way of tackling global warming

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Plant leaves account for less than one per cent of the Earth’s emissions of methane -which is considered to be about 25 times more effective than carbon dioxide at global warming, suggests a research led by the University of Edinburgh.

The results contrast with a previous scientific study which had … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Plants effective way of tackling global warming.

Scientists unveil largest atlas of nuclear galactic rings

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): The most complete atlas of nuclear rings, enormous star-forming ring-shaped regions that circle certain galactic nuclei, has been unveiled by an international team of astrophysicists.

The catalogue, published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Scientists unveil largest atlas of nuclear galactic rings.

A little motivation can improve eyesight

WASHINGTON – Eyesight markedly improved when people were experimentally induced to believe that they could see especially well, a new study found.

Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer and her colleagues reported the finding in the April Psychological Science.

The boffins emphasize that such expectations actually …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pokeberries hold secret to low cost solar power

WASHINGTON – Pokeberries – weeds that children smash to stain their cheeks purple-red – could be the key to spreading solar power across the globe, according to researchers.

Scientists from Wake Forest University’s (WFU) Centre for Nanotechnology used the red dye made from pokeberries to coat their efficient and inexpensive fibre-based solar cells. The dye acts … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pokeberries hold secret to low cost solar power.

Thousands protest against mining in New Zealand

WELLINGTON – An estimated 50,000 people marched through central Auckland Saturday in a mass protest against the government’s proposal to open up some national parks for mining minerals.

Conservationists claim the move would ruin the “100-per-cent Pure” slogan New Zealand uses to promote its scenery and foodstuffs in advertisements to tourists and consumers around the world. [..] Read the original article: here.

Blood test could identify lung cancer patients likely to respond to drug erlotinib

WASHINGTON – A simple blood test could identify lung cancer patients who will respond positively to the drug erlotinib, reveals a new study.

The researchers found that testing for the presence of specific cancer protein ‘fingerprints’ in the blood of lung cancer patients may be a useful means of identifying a subgroup whose tumours are more … Read more : Blood test could identify lung cancer patients likely to respond to drug erlotinib.

World’s first prostate cancer ‘vaccine’ to be used in patients

LONDON – Provenge, the world’s first prostate cancer ‘vaccine’ which works by boosting the body’s immune system to fight tumours, is to be used in patients.

The vaccine helps those already in an advanced stage of the disease.

According to medical tests, it can prolong the life of terminal patients by around four months, one month longer …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : World’s first prostate cancer ‘vaccine’ to be used in patients.

Seamounts are treasure troves of marine biodiversity

WASHINGTON – Seamounts, mountains that rise from the seafloor, rank as some of the most common ocean habitats in the world, scientists have found.

The finding by scientists from NOAA and Texas A and M University-Corpus Christi is published in a new study and reverse previous beliefs about the prevalence of seamounts, which are treasure troves … Original article on : Seamounts are treasure troves of marine biodiversity.

Explorers stand by Noah’s Ark Turkey claim

WASHINGTON – Some of the members of the search team that claims to have found Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat in Turkey rebutted skepticism over their claims of locating the fabled biblical boat.

According to many Christians, Noah’s ark came to rest somewhere in Turkey. In the Bible, the ark protected Noah, his family, and a … Read more »».

Himachal hills turn into tinderbox

SHIMLA – Summer fires in the wooded areas and grasslands of Himachal Pradesh are nothing new, but long dry spells often turn the hills into a tinderbox. This year priceless forest wealth has been destroyed in more than 400 fire incidents in April alone.

Officials of the forest department say the prolonged dry summer, particularly in …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Light showers in store for Delhi

NEW DELHI – Delhiites are likely to experience a slightly cooler day Saturday with the possibility of light showers towards the evening, a weather official said.

“The national capital can expect a partly cloudy sky with possibility of thunderstorm in some areas in the city. Rainfall of around 1.4 mm is expected,” said an official of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Light showers in store for Delhi.

Chinese electric car company BYD will locate North American headquarters in Los Angeles

China carmaker puts N. American headquarters in LA

LOS ANGELES – A rapidly expanding manufacturer of all-electric cars, solar panels and other green products from China announced Friday it will open a North American headquarters in Los Angeles, with plans to begin selling autos in the U.S. by the end of the year.
City officials said the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chinese electric car company BYD will locate North American headquarters in Los Angeles.

APNewsBreak: GE says Hudson River PCB dredging has cost $561 million through end of phase 1

APNewsBreak: GE says Hudson dredging cost $561M

ALBANY, N.Y. – General Electric Co. estimated the first phase of its PCB dredging project on the Hudson River cost $561 million, providing first-time cost details of the massive cleanup.
The company provided the planning and performance cost estimate to a panel of experts reviewing the project in response to …. Read the original article  : here.

Balloons with a view: Army tests of high-tech dirigibles in Utah to use drones, jets, missiles

Tests of Army dirigibles to use drones, missiles

SALT LAKE CITY – Proving the capability of high-tech military balloons will require buzzing drones, jets and an occasional unarmed surface-to-air missile.
Most of the tests will be conducted in military air space above the Snake Valley in Utah during the next several years. Some test flights are scheduled … Read : Balloons with a view: Army tests of high-tech dirigibles in Utah to use drones, jets, missiles.

Lion cub triplets born at NYC zoo are king and queens of cuteness but so far nameless

Lion cub triplets at NYC zoo are cuteness royalty

NEW YORK – The newest lion king and queens of New York City won’t be found on Broadway. You can find them at the Bronx Zoo.
The Wildlife Conservation Society introduced the spirited triplet cubs Friday at its African Plains habitat. Favorite activities include wrestling with one another … Read : Lion cub triplets born at NYC zoo are king and queens of cuteness but so far nameless.

EPA proposes new limits on emissions of cancer-causing pollutants from boilers, incinerators

New federal rule targets harmful mercury emissions

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration says 5,000 deaths could be prevented each year under new rules announced Friday to limit the amount of mercury and other harmful pollutants released by industrial boilers and solid waste incinerators.
The planned rules would reduce mercury emissions more than 50 percent by requiring steep …. Original source  : EPA proposes new limits on emissions of cancer-causing pollutants from boilers, incinerators.

More rain expected in Delhi Saturday (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Light showers Friday evening brought respite to Delhiites from intense heat and the weatherman forecast cloudy sky and a possibility of rain in some areas of the national capital Saturday.

“The national capital can expect a partly cloudy sky with possibility of thunderstorm in some areas on Saturday,” said an official … Read more >>.

Halted development projects creating hazards for waterways as runoff clogs streams with silt

Halted construction filling US waterways with silt

INDIAN LAND, S.C. – Residents in a subdivision of two-story brick homes near the North Carolina state line say they were promised roads and ball fields and tennis courts. But the developer has vanished and the neighbors never came so, when the rains do, the ground crumbles.
The potholes at … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Halted development projects creating hazards for waterways as runoff clogs streams with silt.

Some New England fishermen see hope, others ruin in switch to new catch regulations

New catch rules to shake up NE fishing industry

BOSTON – New England’s centuries-old fishing industry is going to change dramatically under new rules that promise autonomy for fishermen and better protection for fish but have so far mainly inspired uncertainty.
The new regulations go into effect Saturday. They replace a system that was broadly unpopular and …. Source article  : Some New England fishermen see hope, others ruin in switch to new catch regulations.

Rain expected in Delhi Saturday

NEW DELHI – A cloudy sky is expected in Delhi Saturday with a possibility of thunderstorm in some areas, the weather office said Friday.

“The national capital can expect a partly cloudy sky with possibility of thunderstorm in some areas on Saturday,” said an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The maximum temperature is expected … Read more »».

Documentary films violate animals’ right to privacy

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Wildlife documentary filmmakers may be denying animals their right to privacy, claims a new research.

Dr Brett Mills from the University of East Anglia in his study ‘Television wildlife documentaries and animals’ right to privacy’ analyses the ‘making of’ documentaries that accompanied the BBC wildlife series … Read : Documentary films violate animals’ right to privacy.

Soon, laser ‘tractor beams’ to clear up space junk

London, Apr 30 (ANI): Now a tractor beam could prevent the accumulation of space debris-including all the dead satellites, discarded rocket boosters and other junk-in the Earth’s orbit, suggests an expert.

Space-flight engineer John Sinko of Nagoya University, Japan, has put forward his idea … Read more »»».

China’s growing cyberculture doesn’t guarantee political freedom

WASHINGTON – China’s rapidly growing cyberculture doesn’t guarantee political freedom and open speech, conclude researchers from an American university.

The study, conducted by communication researchers at the University of Buffalo (UB), responds to claims that widespread use of blogs threatens Chinese government control over democratic discourse, free speech and civil rights in China’s traditionally closed society. … Read : China’s growing cyberculture doesn’t guarantee political freedom.

World leaders ‘fail to stem biodiversity loss’

LONDON – A major study has confirmed that the world’s governments will not be able to meet their internationally agreed target of curbing the loss of species and nature by 2010.

The 2010 target had been adopted … Read : World leaders ‘fail to stem biodiversity loss’.

Temperature on the higher side in Himachal

SHIMLA – Mercury levels remained high across Himachal Pradesh Sunday with the temperature being recorded two to six degrees above the average, the weatherman said, adding that state capital Shimla saw a high of 25.9 degrees Celsius.

“Temperatures across the state remained on the higher side due to absence of rain in the past few … Original article on : Temperature on the higher side in Himachal.

Pleasant Sunday for Delhiites

NEW DELHI – Delhiites had a pleasant day as the maximum temperature dropped to 36.7 degrees Celsius due to light showers and a thunderstorm in some parts in the wee hours Sunday caused by a western disturbance.

“The maximum recorded temperature in Delhi was 36.7 degrees, which is two degrees below normal for this time of … Read more >>.

Blazing May ahead in Delhi but not hotter than usual

NEW DELHI – With fresh rains and pleasant weather bringing in the month, the weatherman has predicted for the capital a less severe May than the scorcher that April was.

According to the India Meteorological Department, the temperatures in May will be normal “depending upon the local weather systems”.
“Western disturbances will weaken and the …. Original article  : Blazing May ahead in Delhi but not hotter than usual.

Smartphones may soon have battery life extended by up to 20pc

London, May 2 (ANI): If you’re tired of your smartphone’s battery draining out a little too fast, you may soon find a reason to smile – manufacturers are planning to change the memory type of smartphones, extending their battery life by up …. Original article  : Smartphones may soon have battery life extended by up to 20pc.

Black man living in medieval Britain found

London, May 2 (ANI): The discovery of a skeleton in a friary’s ruins is the first physical evidence of a black person living in medieval Britain.

The man’s skeleton, uncovered in the friary in Ipswich, Suffolk, which was destroyed by Henry VIII, is said to date back … Original article on : Black man living in medieval Britain found.

Asiatic lion population rises to 411

GANDHINAGAR – The population of the Asiatic lion in Gujarat – its lone abode across the globe – has risen to 411, registering a growth of over 13 per cent from the last census in 2005, Chief Minister Narendra Modi announced here Sunday.

“This is Gujarat’s gift to the globe as we celebrate our golden jubilee,” … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Asiatic lion population rises to 411.

Earth Hours should become part of our daily lives (Comment)

I am convinced that the Right to Energy should be declared a Fundamental Right. Or, at best, energy should be added to the list of Directive Principles of State Policy. After all, how can a society be just if 40 percent of people have no power? Are they supposed to languish away their lives in …. Original article  : Earth Hours should become part of our daily lives (Comment).

It rains male buffaloes when it rains

WASHINGTON – Rainfall is linked to skewed sex ratios, according to a study on buffaloes.

Scientists noted that an increased proportion of male African buffalo are born during the rainy season.

Researchers collected data from more than 200 calves and 3000 foetuses, finding …. Original source  : It rains male buffaloes when it rains.

Women ‘better navigators’ than men

LONDON – Men might be good at reading maps, but when it comes to recalling routes, it’s the ladies who walk away with crown, according to a new study.

According to the research, women can be better navigators than men if they have visited a place before.

And according to researchers, it all … Original article on : Women ‘better navigators’ than men.

Soon, online remedy for stuttering

SYDNEY – An online system would be able to provide relief to millions of people around the world who stutter, claim Australian experts.

After winning a federal grant of nearly 5 million dollars, the Australian Stuttering Research Centre in Sydney is all set to develop a system that sufferers can access via the internet.

The simple …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

A beautiful stranger’s company can send men’s stress hormones soaring

LONDON – A beautiful stranger can send a man’s stress hormones soaring so much so that the stress may be bad for the heart -especially if he thinks he’s not in the same league.

That’s the conclusion of a new study which was conducted by experts at the University of Valencia in Spain.

According to boffins, the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : A beautiful stranger’s company can send men’s stress hormones soaring.

Now, an online tool that calculates heart’s exact age

WELLINGTON – Scientists have developed an online tool that calculates the exact age of your heart and when you’re most likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

The heart forecaster “Know Your Numbers” has been created by the Heart Foundation and Auckland University.

In it, all a person needs to do is answer a few … Read more >>>.

Britain’s New Tories: More women, more minorities _ and maybe _ more troublemakers?

Young Tories: diverse, but still Thatcherite
PENRITH, England – There’s a feisty chick lit author, the Muslim son of a bus driver and a swashbuckling ex-diplomat who braved the Taliban to hike across Afghanistan alone.
Conservative Party leader David Cameron ’s crop of new candidates are a group of young, multiethnic professionals who … Original article on : Britain’s New Tories: More women, more minorities _ and maybe _ more troublemakers?.

In Bhutan, development is in pursuit of happiness (Letter from Thimphu)

THIMPHU – Where on the earth would you find farmers who willingly vacate their homes and hearths to let rare birds have a shot at life? In environment-conscious Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, also called Drug Yul or “The Land of the Thunder Dragon”.

In the Buddhist country where happiness, not material success, is a way to …. Read the original article  : In Bhutan, development is in pursuit of happiness (Letter from Thimphu).

20 dolphins die of poisoning

Lima, May 2 (IANS/EFE) Some 20 pink dolphins were apparently poisoned and killed by poachers in Bazagan Lagoon in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon, the Lima press said.

According to the daily La Republica, these pink dolphins (Inia geoffrensis) are believed to have been poisoned by fishermen to keep them from damaging their fishing nets. … Read more »»».

New tool allows precise targeting of radiotherapy for cancer radiation therapy

WASHINGTON – A new tool allows precise targeting of radiotherapy for cancer radiation therapy.

Dr Corina Udrescu, from Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, said: “With this study we show that it is possible and very important to have a precise system that can give information at any time before or during treatment in terms …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New tool allows precise targeting of radiotherapy for cancer radiation therapy.

Benefits of endovascular stent repair for traumatic aortic injury

WASHINGTON – American cardiovascular specialists have shown the benefits of endovascular stent repair over open-chest surgery for traumatic aortic injury.

Royce Calhoun, a cardiothoracic surgeon and principal investigator of the research, said: “We are always looking for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Benefits of endovascular stent repair for traumatic aortic injury.

Leptin action in brain associated with sepsis survival

WASHINGTON – The hormone leptin works within the central nervous system (CNS) aiding the body’s defence mechanism to keep sepsis at bay, a new American research has found.

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical condition in which the entire body is overwhelmed by infection.

The study led …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Leptin action in brain associated with sepsis survival.

Plastic made from algae ensures a greener environment

Washington, May 2 (ANI): The world around us would have been a lot more greener if all the plastic- like car parts, bottles, containers, and even keyboards-were made from algae.

And now a California-based company is doing just that.

Bioplastic maker Cereplast is putting their … Read more : Plastic made from algae ensures a greener environment.

‘Snowball Earth’ might have triggered giant change in carbon cycle

Washington, May 2 (ANI): An episode called “snowball Earth,” which may have covered the continents and oceans in a thick sheet of ice, produced a dramatic change in the carbon cycle, which in turn might have triggered future ice ages, according to … Read more >>.