Kids deaf in one ear fall behind in language skills

WASHINGTON – Hearing loss in a single ear of a child hurts his ability to comprehend and use language, says a new study.

“For many years, paediatricians and educators thought that as long as children have one normal hearing ear, their speech and language would develop normally,” says study leader Judith EC Lieu, ear, nose and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kids deaf in one ear fall behind in language skills.

BP spends big in Washington, but will that help it survive during Gulf oil spill crisis?

Will BP’s Washington connections help it now?
WASHINGTON – With millions of dollars invested in campaign donations and an all-star lobbying team, BP executives could give an advanced class in how to build influence in Washington. But with millions of gallons of leaking oil bearing down Gulf Coast beaches and bayous, they could also … Read more >>.

Ageing alone doesn’t cause poor sleep in elderly

MELBOURNE – It’s not just ageing that cause poor sleep in older adults, says a Chinese study with the largest-ever cohort of the very elderly.

Centenarians in China were 70 percent more likely to report good quality sleep than younger seniors age 65 to 79, according to Danan …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Ageing alone doesn’t cause poor sleep in elderly.

Soon, an early warning test for breast cancer

LONDON – An early warning test could soon be able to detect breast cancer.

British scientists have come closer to developing such a test, which could save the lives of millions of women.

They have discovered five more cancer-causing genetic mutations on top of the 13 already known.

“By finding … Original source on Gaea Times at : Soon, an early warning test for breast cancer.

Soy beans negatively affect sperm production

LONDON – Scientists in China have found that a naturally-occurring ingredient of soy beans, increasingly sold as substitutes for dairy-based food, interferes with a part of the male reproductive system involved in sperm production.

There is already evidence to suggest that soy beans contain natural … Read more : Soy beans negatively affect sperm production.

Now, software boss to hire and pay workers

LONDON – Have you ever joked that your boss works like a robot? Well, it could soon be a reality, for a web service has been launched that software algorithms to automatically recruit, hire and pay workers to do a wide variety of tasks.

The website normally provides …. Read the original article  : here.

Mice show pain via facial expressions, just like humans

LONDON – Just like humans, mice too express pain through facial expressions, revealed a new study by researchers from McGill University and the University of British Columbia.

McGill Psychology Prof. Jeffrey Mogil, UBC Psychology Prof. Kenneth Craig and their respective teams have [..] Read the original article: here.

Now, software that can turn blurry snaps into pics worth keeping

LONDON – A team of engineers has developed software that can transform blurry photographs into clear pictures.

Computer vision engineer Neel Joshi at the University of California, San Diego, and his colleagues studied home photo collections and saw that many pictures of faces were blurry.

“Precious moments were often lost due to blur induced by camera shake … Read more »».

Hot and humid days ahead

NEW DELHI – Delhiites need to buckle up for hot and humid days ahead, the weather office warned Monday with no rains expected and the next two days likely to be very hot.

The maximum temperature will hover around 39 degrees Celsius and minimum around 26.2 degree Celsius, the weather department predicted.
“There would be …. Source article  : Hot and humid days ahead.

Sariska to get two more tigers

JAIPUR – The Sariska tiger reserve in Rajasthan is all set to get a tiger and a tigress from the Ranthambore national park, to add to the three big cats it acquired earlier. Wildlife officials are hoping the move will help in their tiger breeding plans.

“A team of experts is in Ranthambore now trying … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sariska to get two more tigers.

Toyota ropes in loyalists and bargain-hunters, but what will happen without incentives?

Toyota faces skeptics as incentive luster fades

DETROIT – Buyers were willing to overlook Toyota’s safety troubles the last few months thanks to zero-percent financing and other deals, but as the lure of incentives fades, Toyota has a tough job: Winning over consumers who no longer trust the brand.
Toyota Motor Corp. hasn’t had to face the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Hawaii’s last sugar plantation, Native Hawaiians in emotional struggle over water, way of life

Sugar plantation, Native Hawaiians in water battle

HAIKU, Hawaii – Lyn Scott’s family has fished in Honopou stream for centuries and tapped its water to farm the Hawaiian staple taro on stone-lined terraces built by her ancestors.
Up the road, Leonard Pagan helps run irrigation systems at Hawaii’s last sugar plantation. He’s the fourth generation of his …. Read the original article  : Hawaii’s last sugar plantation, Native Hawaiians in emotional struggle over water, way of life.

Delhi hot at 39 degrees Celsius

NEW DELHI – The national capital experienced a hot day Sunday with the maximum temperature at 39 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.

“Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, (one degree below the average for this time of the year),” an Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
The minimum temperature was 27.5 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi hot at 39 degrees Celsius.

Friendly people ‘are more attractive’

WASHINGTON – Friendly or outgoing people are more attractive, a new study suggests.

In the study, Gettysburg College psychology professor Brian Meier and his research team found that people who were high in the personality traits of agreeableness or extraversion were rated by strangers as being more attractive.

Meier’s team … Original source on Gaea Times at : Friendly people ‘are more attractive’.

Japanese in village known for dolphin hunts have dangerous high mercury levels, but no illness

Mercury high in Japanese town that hunts dolphins

TAIJI, Japan – Residents of the dolphin-hunting village depicted in Oscar documentary “The Cove” have dangerously high mercury levels, likely because of their fondness for dolphin and whale meat, a government lab said Sunday.
The levels of mercury detected in Taiji residents were above the national average, but follow-up …. Source article  : Japanese in village known for dolphin hunts have dangerous high mercury levels, but no illness.

World’s rising consumption killing off third of all plants and animals

LONDON – With human populations surging and people consuming more, animal and plant species are being killed off faster than ever before, says a United Nations report.

The report, which has been prepared using research from 120 nations, warns that the development of countries …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Generations of family log temperature for 114 years

WASHINGTON – Every day since Jan 1, 1896, an observer has hiked to a spot at the Mohonk Preserve, a resort and nature area, some 145 km north of New York City, to record daily temperature and other conditions.

The weather station is the rarest of the rare: one that has never missed a day … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Generations of family log temperature for 114 years.

Scientists identify new longevity protein

WASHINGTON – The level of a single protein found in the tiny roundworm C. elegans determines how long it lives, says a new study.

Worms born without this protein, called arrestin, lived about one-third longer than normal, while worms that had triple the amount of arrestin lived one-third less.
The research also showed that arrestin …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Scientists identify new longevity protein.

Post-transplant patients off steroids have fewer cardiovascular events

WASHINGTON – Post-transplant patients, who have given up corticosteroid regimen, have fewer cardiovascular events than those on steroids, increasing their graft survival rates and reducing early mortality, University of Cincinnati (UC) transplantation researchers have found. orticosteroids are commonly given to post-transplant patients …. Original source  : Post-transplant patients off steroids have fewer cardiovascular events.

Transplanted adult stem cells could heal injured hearts

WASHINGTON – In a study on mouse model, scientists found that human adult stem cells injected around the damage caused by a heart attack survived in the heart and improved its pumping efficiency for a year.

The study, by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson …. Source article  : Transplanted adult stem cells could heal injured hearts.

Wikimedia still hosting some pornographic images of children

WASHINGTON – Despite starting a purging operation to remove pornographic images of children on its website, Wikimedia hasn’t managed to remove all the pictures.

Last week, after FoxNews.com asked dozens of Wikimedia Foundation’s corporate …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Wikimedia still hosting some pornographic images of children.

Fly gut bacteria may help fight sleeping sickness

WASHINGTON – Scientists in France have discovered a new bacterial species in the gut of the fly that transmits African sleeping sickness. They say that the bacteria could be engineered to kill the parasite that causes the disease.
According to researchers from IRD, the French …. Read the original article  : Fly gut bacteria may help fight sleeping sickness.

Power of touch helps paternal mice to bond with offspring

LONDON – Scientists have shown that paternal mice bond with their offspring through the power of touch.

In the study, it was shown that paternal mice that physically interact with their babies grow new brain cells and form lasting memories of their babies.

The researchers found that when paternal mice [..] Read the original article: here.

Differences in brain’s language circuits linked to dyslexia

WASHINGTON – Despite getting an appropriate education and demonstrating intellectual ability in other areas, kids children with dyslexia often struggle with reading, writing, and spelling. Now, scientists have found the reason behind it.

They have found that these children’s difficulties with written language may be … Read : Differences in brain’s language circuits linked to dyslexia.

Study sheds light on bats’ ability to ’see’ in the dark

WASHINGTON – A team of British researchers has shed new light on bats’ remarkable ability to ’see’ in the dark.

They have found that bats use the echoes from their own calls to decipher the shape of their dark surroundings.

This process, known as echolocation, allows bats to perceive their … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Study sheds light on bats’ ability to ’see’ in the dark.

Father, son re-united after 37 years by Facebook

LONDON – A man in Britain was united with his long-lost father after 37 years with the help of the social networking site Facebook.

Andy Spiers-Corbett, 39, who had lost contact with his father Graham Corbett when his parents separated, typed his father’s name into Facebook and instantly picked out his photo from a long list … Original source on Gaea Times at : Father, son re-united after 37 years by Facebook.

Soon, cleaner and more eco-friendly air travel

LONDON – Future air travel is expected to be quieter, cleaner and more eco-friendly.

Experts from the Advisory Council for Aeronautics Research in Europe (ACARE) are calling for a 50 percent cut in carbon dioxide and noise emissions by 2020 and a reduction in nitrogen oxide output by 80 percent.
The goals are ambitious, said …. Original article  : Soon, cleaner and more eco-friendly air travel.

Mum’s voice ‘can spur recovery from a coma’

WASHINGTON – Mother’s voice can spur recovery from a coma, suggests a new American study.

In January 2009, Ryan, 21, a college student from Huntley, Ill., was in a coma after he had been flung from his snowmobile into a tree during an ice storm.

He had a traumatic brain injury; …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Obama’s pick for Supreme Court wins Democratic praise and a mild Republican response, so far

Kagan has presumption of court confirmation
WASHINGTON – Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan embarks on her quest for Senate confirmation with a strong presumption of success, drawing praise from majority Democrats and nary the threat of an all-out election-year battle from Republicans.
GOP critics laid down a series of markers, though, making clear … Read more : Obama’s pick for Supreme Court wins Democratic praise and a mild Republican response, so far.

150 million-year-old ‘dinobird’ fossil key to animal’s original chemistry

WASHINGTON – An international team of paleontologists, geochemists and physicists has found that a 150 million year old “dinobird” fossil has been hiding remnants of the animal’s original chemistry.

Using light source technology of the Stanford …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Listening to Mozart ‘doesn’t make you brainier’

LONDON – People, who were listening to Mozart in the hope of boosting their intelligence, can stop now – as according to scientists the Austrian composer’s creations won’t make you smart.

For over 15 years, scientists have been discussing …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Atomic layers of graphene could keep electronics cool

LONDON – Taking another step toward new technology that could keep laptops and other electronic devices from overheating, scientists have found that multiple layers of graphene, which are easier to make, have … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Atomic layers of graphene could keep electronics cool.

Study sheds light on metabolic vulnerability in TB and potential drug target

WASHINGTON – Scientists at Weill Cornell Medical College have shed light on a previously unrecognised aspect of fatty acid metabolism in tuberculosis (TB) that could potentially lead to new targets for drug therapy.

Led by Dr. Sabine Ehrt, the researchers said that Mtb-a slow-growing aerobic …. Source  : Study sheds light on metabolic vulnerability in TB and potential drug target.

Parkinson’s disease therapy linked to compulsive behaviours

WASHINGTON – People who take dopamine agonist medications for Parkinson’s disease tend to display traits of compulsive behaviour- like pathological gambling, compulsive shopping, binge eating and other impulse control disorders.

These behaviours have been reported previously in patients with Parkinson’s disease, say …. Source article  : Parkinson’s disease therapy linked to compulsive behaviours.

Brain scanners ‘can be used as lie detectors’

LONDON – Brain scanners can also be used as lie detectors, according to US researchers.

Scientists at Stanford University claim it can help to know if a witness is lying when identifying a suspect in a crime investigation.

The experts … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Brain scanners ‘can be used as lie detectors’.

Sighing keeps our breathing systems flexible

WASHINGTON – Here’s why we sigh: it is critical for keeping our breathing systems flexible, says a research.

Scientists have found that sighing resets breathing patterns that are getting out of whack and keep our respiratory system flexible.

The study by researchers at the University of Leuven …. Original article  : Sighing keeps our breathing systems flexible.

Chemicals from seaweeds damage coral on contact

WASHINGTON – Researchers have offered first proof that several common species of seaweeds in both the Pacific and Caribbean Oceans can kill corals upon contact using chemical means.

While competition between seaweed and coral is just one of many factors affecting the decline of …. Read the original article  : here.

Physicist corrects 99-year-old error in Oxford English Dictionary!

SYDNEY – A physicist has discovered an error in the Oxford Dictionary that went unnoticed for 99 years.

Queensland University of Technology physicist Dr Stephen Hughes claims he has discovered that the dictionary’s definition of the word “siphon” has been incorrect since 1911.

While the dictionary mentions that a siphon works due to atmospheric pressure, the actual …. Original source  : Physicist corrects 99-year-old error in Oxford English Dictionary!.

Samsung plans to invest $20.6 bln in developing new products over next decade to boost sales

Samsung outlines $20.6 billion investment plan

SEOUL, South Korea – Samsung said Tuesday it plans to invest 23.3 trillion won ($20.6 billion) over the next decade in technologies including solar cells and medical devices, aiming to boost sales and increase its work force by tens of thousands.
The plan was agreed at a meeting Monday of top …. Read the original article  : here.

Report: Cambodia destroying coastal ecology by sand exports to Singapore

Report: Sand for Singapore devastating ecology

BANGKOK – Cambodia is devastating its coast by dredging vast quantities of sand to sell to tiny Singapore for expansion projects, with multimillion-dollar profits going to tycoons close to the Cambodian prime minister, a watchdog group said Tuesday.
Impoverished Cambodia has become the new prime source of the masses of sand … Read more : Report: Cambodia destroying coastal ecology by sand exports to Singapore.

“Ancient city of ‘modern’ galaxies” discovered

WASHINGTON – Astronomers led by Texas A and M scientists have identified what may be called the “ancient city of ‘modern’ galaxies”.

The group of roughly 60 galaxies, called CLG J02182-05102, is nearly 10 billion years old, and possibly the … Original source on Gaea Times at : “Ancient city of ‘modern’ galaxies” discovered.

NASA technology detects ruins under rainforest

WASHINGTON – A flyover of Belize’s thick jungles, employing NASA technology, has revolutionised archaeology by detecting ancient Mayan ruins through impenetrable jungles.

University of Central Florida (UCF) researchers led a NASA-funded research project in April 2009 that collected the equivalent of 25 years worth of data in four days.
Aboard a Cessna 337, LiDAR (Light Detection …. Read the original article  : NASA technology detects ruins under rainforest.

Space technology helps understand Maya urban centres better

WASHINGTON – Space technology has greatly revolutionized the archaeological understanding of urban centres built by the Maya.

University of Central Florida researchers led a NASA-funded research project in April 2009 that collected the equivalent of 25 years worth of data in … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Space technology helps understand Maya urban centres better.

Hyderabad records 45 degrees, highest in 20 years

HYDERABAD – Hyderabad is in the grip of an intense heat wave, with temperature Wednesday shooting up to 45 degrees, a record in 20 years.

According to the Hyderabad met office, the mercury soared to 45 degrees a day after crossing 44.5 degrees, which was the highest in 11 years.
For the third consecutive day, the … Read : Hyderabad records 45 degrees, highest in 20 years.

Remains of church, ‘nilometer’ discovered on Egypt’s Avenue of Sphinxes

WASHINGTON – The remains of a 5th century Egyptian Christian church and a “nilometer,” a structure used to gauge the level of the Nile during floods, are the latest finds at the “Avenue of Sphinxes”.

The Avenue of Sphinx project involves the restoration of a 2.7km ancient processional …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Jurassic fast food key to gigantic dinosaurs

LONDON – Why were the sauropod dinosaurs able to grow so much larger than today’s terrestrial animals?

A research group led by the University of Bonn (UB) seems to have solved this puzzle — that Jurassic fast food culture was a key to gigantism.
The giant dinosaurs did not chew their food — they … Original source on Gaea Times at : Jurassic fast food key to gigantic dinosaurs.

Few high-quality studies on food allergies, say researchers

Washington, May 12 (ANI): There are few high-quality studies on food allergies, with limited uniform criteria for making a diagnosis and determining prevalence and effective treatments, according to a review of previous research.

The research looked at allergies to cow’s milk, …. Source article  : Few high-quality studies on food allergies, say researchers.

Discovery pinpoints location of missing matter in universe

WASHINGTON – Astronomers have announced a robust detection of a vast reservoir of intergalactic gas about 400 million light years from earth.

This discovery is the strongest evidence yet that the “missing matter” in the nearby Universe is located in an enormous web of hot, diffuse gas.
This missing matter — which is different from dark …. Source article  : Discovery pinpoints location of missing matter in universe.

DNA could form backbone of next generation chips

WASHINGTON – In a single day, a solitary graduate student at a lab bench can produce more simple logic circuits than the world’s entire output of silicon chips in a month.

So says a Duke University engineer who believes that the next generation of these logic circuits at the heart of computers will be produced cheaply … Read more >>.

North Korea claims its scientists have succeeded in elusive nuclear fusion reaction

NKorea claims to achieve elusive nuclear fusion

SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea claimed Wednesday that its scientists succeeded in creating a nuclear fusion reaction, but experts doubted the isolated communist country actually had made the breakthrough in the elusive clean-energy technology.
Fusion nuclear reactions produce little radioactive waste – unlike fission, which powers conventional nuclear power …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : North Korea claims its scientists have succeeded in elusive nuclear fusion reaction.

Stem cells have GPS to generate proper nerve cells

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Swedish researchers have discovered an unknown GPS function that regulates how stem cells produce different types of cells in different parts of the nervous system.

The discovery by Stefan Thor, professor of Developmental Biology, and graduate students … Read : Stem cells have GPS to generate proper nerve cells.

‘Missing matter’ in nearby Universe located?

WASHINGTON – Astronomers have announced the discovery of a vast reservoir of intergalactic gas nearly 400 million light-years from the Earth.

Scientists used observations of NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA’s XMM-Newton to come up with the finding.

The find is the strongest evidence yet … Original article on : ‘Missing matter’ in nearby Universe located?.

Woman’s touch can make you financially reckless

WASHINGTON – A woman’s touch is all it takes for people to throw caution to the wind, says a new study.

If a female experimenter patted a participant on the back, they’d risk more money than if she just talked to them, or if a man did the patting.
The researchers think this comes from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Woman’s touch can make you financially reckless.

Most high school students resort to cheating

WASHINGTON – Most high-school students admitted cheating during tests and, in some cases, considered it normal.

The study by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) gauged both the prevalence and perceptions of cheating among high-school students.
It found that the practice is widespread and many students carry misperceptions about academic dishonesty, and also identified patterns among …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Most high school students resort to cheating.

‘Fast food’ behind long neck dinosaurs’ gigantism

Washington, May 12 (ANI): Gulping down food just like fast food to satisfy their huge appetite may well have been the reason behind the gigantism of long-necked dinosaurs, according to a new German research.

Researchers led by Professor Martin Sander from the University of Bonn have explained why today’s … Original article on : ‘Fast food’ behind long neck dinosaurs’ gigantism.

Sickle cell disease ‘affects brain function in adults’

WASHINGTON – In a new study, adults with sickle cell disease scored worse on memory function tests than healthy adults, suggesting that the blood disorder may affect brain function.

As pert of the research, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute …. Read the original article  : here.

Secret of playing the perfect pool

London, May 12 (ANI): A usual day at a local bar’s pool table inspired a Louisiana State University mathematician to come with a proof on the difficulty of certain shots in pool.

The incident took place when Rick Mabry was shooting pool with colleagues one midweek afternoon in the …. Source article  : Secret of playing the perfect pool.

Palaeontologists unearth previously undocumented primate in Egypt

Washington, May 12 (ANI): An odd mosaic of dental features discovered in northern Egypt has brought to light a hitherto undocumented primate.

The highly-specialized primate called Nosmips aenigmaticus is believed to have lived in Africa about 37 million years ago.

Because it … Original source on Gaea Times at : Palaeontologists unearth previously undocumented primate in Egypt.

Mum’s phone call as comforting as a hug during stressful times

Washington, May 12 (ANI): A simple phone call from your mum or a warm hug has often brightened your gloomy moments, and now this has been scientifically proven by a new American research.

The findings of the study, conducted by researchers at the University … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mum’s phone call as comforting as a hug during stressful times.

Ancient water bridge found in Jerusalem

Jerusalem, May 12 (ANI): Archaeologists have found an ancient water bridge in Jerusalem that brought water to the Temple Mount near the Sultan’s Pool across from Mt. Zion.

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) experts said that they have found a “spectacular arched bridge” that … Read : Ancient water bridge found in Jerusalem.

How eavesdropping on sexual signals helps young male crickets

WASHINGTON – Sexual signals do more than just attract mates – in the case of crickets, says a new study.

Adult male crickets produce loud song to lure females, but the song can be overheard also by unintended receivers – such as young males unable …. Source  : How eavesdropping on sexual signals helps young male crickets.

How spiders spin their silk

LONDON – Spider silk is a fascinating material. It is stronger than steel and any available man-made fiber, and scientists have long puzzled over how to develop a material with such strength and flexibility. They might be one step closer.

Researchers have just figured out one step … Read : How spiders spin their silk.

Nanotube transistor may help humans bond with machines

London, May 13 (ANI): Scientists in the U.S. have taken a big step toward bridging the gap between the mind and the machine.

Using ATP – adenosine triphosphate, the molecular medium of energy exchange present in nearly all living cells – Aleksandr Noy [..] Read the original article: here.

Hearing sexual signals helps male crickets grow larger

WASHINGTON – Male crickets growing in the presence of loud songs used as sexual signals tend to be larger than those growing up in a silent environment, research says.

Adult male crickets produce a loud song to attract females. The song, which permeates the air, can be overheard also by unintended receivers – such as young …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Hearing sexual signals helps male crickets grow larger.

Srinagar’s sanitation may be outsourced

SRINAGAR – Shaken by the union urban development ministry rating Srinagar as “the fourth dirtiest city in the country”, the authorities here are considering outsourcing sanitation services in the city.

The rating raised questions about the working of the Srinagar municipal corporation which is responsible for sanitation in this 1.2 million-strong summer capital of Jammu and …. Original article  : Srinagar’s sanitation may be outsourced.

Prime minister wants Ramesh to continue as environment minister

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has turned down Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh’s offer to step down because of the latter’s remarks on Chinese imports, and asked him not to speak out against other ministries.

“Yes, the minister (Ramesh) had clarified his position to the PM (prime minister). He had also offered to quit. But … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Prime minister wants Ramesh to continue as environment minister.

Music helps Alzheimer’s sufferers in remembering new information

WASHINGTON – Patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are better able to remember new verbal information when it is provided in the context of music even when compared to healthy, older adults, claim researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM).

The findings, which currently appear on-line in Neuropsychologia, offer …. Original source  : Music helps Alzheimer’s sufferers in remembering new information.

Novel technology helps in prostate cancer treatment

WASHINGTON – Queen’s University scientists have created a new way of performing lab tests that could improve the way doctors manage prostate cancer treatment.

It will allow them to identify with unprecedented accuracy losses of a gene called PTEN that is associated with an aggressive group of prostate cancers.

The improved Fluorescence … Read more >>.

Record $32.3M in Wyo. oil-gas leases auctioned off amid talk of oil play in eastern region

Amid talk of oil play, Wyo. nets record lease sale

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management auctioned off a record $32.3 million in federal oil and gas rights in Wyoming amid speculation that a major oil play could be in the offing in the eastern part of the state.
Tuesday’s quarterly lease sale in … Original source on Gaea Times at : Record $32.3M in Wyo. oil-gas leases auctioned off amid talk of oil play in eastern region.

SeaWorld team in California removes ropes tangling gray whale that has returned to sea

SeaWorld team cuts ropes off distressed whale

DANA POINT, Calif. – Officials in California say a SeaWorld team has cut off two ropes and removed more than 100 pounds of fishing net and other gear tangled around a gray whale that has now returned to the Pacific Ocean.
Wildlife biologist Joe Cordaro with the National Marine Fisheries … Read more >>>.

Denver company creates space-age smart windows that can tint themselves to conserve energy

CO company’s high-tech windows can tint themselves

DENVER – A Denver-based technology company has developed a “smart” window that can transform itself to maximize energy efficiency.
RavenBrick LLC’s Raven Window Filter responds to sunlight and temperature to change the tint of the window and allow more or less light into a building.
RavenBrick CEO Alex Burney said the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Denver company creates space-age smart windows that can tint themselves to conserve energy.

Have aliens taken over Voyager 2 spacecraft?

Melbourne, May 13 (ANI): After leaving Earth’s surface 33 years ago, the Voyager 2 spacecraft may have been hijacked by aliens, it has been claimed.

Scientists had installed a 12-inch disk containing music and greetings in 55 languages in case intelligent extraterrestrial life ever …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Have aliens taken over Voyager 2 spacecraft?.

At 42 degrees, Delhiites to swelter Thursday

NEW DELHI – The national capital is likely to witness a hot and humid day Thursday with the day temperature hovering around 42 degrees Celsius.

Delhi recorded a minimum of 25.9 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season.
“Skies will mainly remain clear and the maximum temperature is likely to settle …. Read the original article  : At 42 degrees, Delhiites to swelter Thursday.

Walgreen says won’t stock genetic test kits pending talks between the FDA and manufacturer

Walgreen to hold off selling genetic test kits

WASHINGTON – The largest U.S. drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., said Wednesday it will hold off selling what was poised to be the first over-the-counter genetic test, after the Food and Drug Administration said the kit has not been proven effective.
Pathway Genomics announced Tuesday that its saliva swab would … Original source on Gaea Times at : Walgreen says won’t stock genetic test kits pending talks between the FDA and manufacturer.

Kerry, Lieberman say climate bill would reduce oil imports, create jobs, stem global warming

Bill aimed at stemming global warming, create jobs
WASHINGTON – Sens. John Kerry and Joe Lieberman unveiled a long-awaited bill Wednesday that aims to curtail pollution blamed for global warming, reduce oil imports and create millions of energy-related jobs.
The 987-page bill, the product of more than seven months of negotiations and tweaked … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kerry, Lieberman say climate bill would reduce oil imports, create jobs, stem global warming.

UN’s Ban urges Canadian PM to put environment, global poverty on G20 agenda

Ban urges Canada to put environment on G20 agenda

TORONTO – United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Wednesday urged Canada’s Conservative government to champion climate change and the world’s poor at next month’s G-20 and G-8 summits.
Ban said he wants Canada to make climate change a priority when the country hosts the G-20 – the …. Read the original article  : here.

Scientists find ‘modern’ galaxies amongst ancient galaxy clusters

Washington, May 13 (ANI): A team of astronomers has discovered a young cluster, born just 2.8 billion years after the Big Bang, that appears very similar to the much older present-day galaxy clusters.

“We were looking for clusters of galaxies when the Universe was still very young,” says Carnegie’s Ivelina Momcheva, who did the spectroscopic analysis …. Original article  : Scientists find ‘modern’ galaxies amongst ancient galaxy clusters.

Dolphin ‘mitras’, a helping hand for Ganges river dolphins

PATNA – The endangered Ganges river dolphin in Bihar will now have new ‘mitras’ or friends, who will create awareness for conservation of the species that is India’s national aquatic animal but frequently falls prey to poachers.

The Bihar government took the decision in the wake of the killings of four of the animals a fortnight …. Read the original article  : here.

Space center abuzz over shuttle Atlantis’ last launch, astronauts only ones not making fuss

Space center abuzz over Atlantis’ last launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA is getting hit up for extra launch passes, and mission stickers and pins are flying off the shelf. Another Twittering crowd is descending on the space center. Even science fiction writers want in on the action.
Welcome to space shuttle Atlantis’ 32nd and final voyage.
When …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Armstrong, other former astronauts criticize Obama plan for human space flight

Former astronauts unhappy with Obama space plan
WASHINGTON – The first man to walk on the moon said Wednesday that President Barack Obama’s plans to revamp the human space program would cede America’s longtime leadership in space to other nations.
Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan, the last astronaut on the moon, told a Senate Commerce … Read more : Armstrong, other former astronauts criticize Obama plan for human space flight.

Molecules that behave like robots created

LONDON – In a breakthrough study, researchers have created and programmed robots the size of single molecule that can move independently across a nano-scale track.

The development, by Researchers from Columbia University, Arizona State University, the University of Michigan and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), marks an important advancement … Read more >>.

Smoking, obesity, alcohol affect survival of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients

WASHINGTON – People with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma-who smoked, consumed alcohol or were obese before their cancer diagnosis-had poorer overall survival, as compared to patients who did not have these risk factors, a new study found.

The finding by researchers from Mayo Clinic in collaboration with six … Read : Smoking, obesity, alcohol affect survival of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma patients.

Virtual humans ‘influence ethical decisions in gender-specific ways’

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Indiana University School of Informatics have discovered that virtual humans are increasingly taking on roles that were once reserved for real humans.

The study explores how appearance, motion quality and other characteristics of computer-generated …. Read the original article  : Virtual humans ‘influence ethical decisions in gender-specific ways’.

Sniff of local anesthetic may replace dentist’s needle

WASHINGTON – A new discovery may replace the needle used to give local anesthetic in the dentist’s chair for many procedures.

Boffins have reported that a common local anesthetic, when administered to the nose as nose drops or a nasal spray, travels through … Read more >>>.

How fruitflies’ brains decide what to eat

WASHINGTON – Researchers in Portugal and Austria have shown how food intake is modulated in fruit flies.

In the study just published in the journal Current Biology, Carlos Ribeiro, group leader in the Champalimaud Neuroscience Programme at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Cijncia (Portugal), …. Source article  : How fruitflies’ brains decide what to eat.

Water was present during Earth’s birth

WASHINGTON – Volatile elements – most likely to include water – were present during the violent process of the Earth’s birth between 30 and 100 million years after the solar system was created – a minute period in geological …. Source  : Water was present during Earth’s birth.

Bangladesh to sign n-power pact with Russia

DHAKA – Bangladesh will sign an agreement with Russia on peaceful use of nuclear technology, including the setting up of a nuclear power plant, Foreign Minister Dipu Moni has said.

“On May 21, Yeafesh Osman (state minister for science and information and communication technology) will sign with Russia a framework agreement on peaceful use of nuclear … Read more »».

Mayapuri residents at high radiation risk: Greenpeace

NEW DELHI – West Delhi’s Mayapuri area is “not a safe zone for human beings”, environment body Greenpeace said Friday after a visit to the scrapyard where a person died after exposure to radiation last month.

“The investigation has identified hotspots with more than 5,000 times natural background radiation,” a Greenpeace expert said after the team’s … Read : Mayapuri residents at high radiation risk: Greenpeace.

Tibetans have unique genes to survive on heights

WASHINGTON – How do Tibetans easily survive at heights where some humans fall critically ill? A new study credits this to 10 unique oxygen processing genes that Tibetans have embraced over the years.

Researchers from the University of Utah School of Medicine report that thousands of years ago Tibetan highlanders began to genetically adapt to conditions …. Original source  : Tibetans have unique genes to survive on heights.

How dangerous food-borne pathogen evades body’s defenses

WASHINGTON – Stanford University School of Medicine investigators have deciphered how Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous food-borne pathogen, slips through the intestine’s defenses and causes disease.

This bacterial strain thrives in salty or cold environments where prissier pests might perish: cold cuts, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How dangerous food-borne pathogen evades body’s defenses.

Finally, 140-year-old Boltzmann Equation solved

WASHINGTON – Two mathematicians from University of Pennsylvania have solved a 140-year-old, 7-dimensional Boltzmann equation, which remained a puzzle for more than a century despite its widespread use in modelling the behaviour of gases.

Philip T. Gressman and Robert M. Strain of Penn’s Department of athematics conducted the study

The solutions [..] Read the original article: here.

Non-invasive respiratory stress test to detect significant coronary artery disease

WASHINGTON – A non-invasive Respiratory Stress Response (RSR) can quickly and accurately measure the presence of significant coronary artery disease (sCAD), the leading cause of cardiovascular death worldwide, according to newly published data.

Patients in the study with sCAD had a lower RSR … Read : Non-invasive respiratory stress test to detect significant coronary artery disease.

Why a whiff of cats scares the hell out of a mouse

WASHINGTON – If you were a mouse, a mere whiff of a cat, rat or snake would be enough to scare you away.

Your stress hormone levels would go up and you’d begin to take extra precautions, hugging the ground as you …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Why a whiff of cats scares the hell out of a mouse.

Recipe for making sensory hair cells from stem cells found

WASHINGTON – A ten year long research has led scientists to discover the recipe for hearing- a way to coax embryonic stem cells as well as reprogrammed adult cells to develop into sensory cells that normally reside in the mammalian …. Read the original article  : Recipe for making sensory hair cells from stem cells found.

Silver reveals volatile story of Earth’s origin

WASHINGTON – Miniscule variations in the isotopic composition of silver found in meteorites and Earth rocks is giving scientists clues about how Earth began assembling 4.568 billion years ago.

The study suggests that water and other key volatiles may have been already present on …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Silver reveals volatile story of Earth’s origin.

World’s lizards disappearing due to rise in global temperatures

WASHINGTON – Rising temperature is adversely affecting the lizard population, so much so, that a full 20 percent of all lizard species could be extinct by the year 2080, a new study claims.

An international research team, which surveyed Sceloporus lizard populations in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : World’s lizards disappearing due to rise in global temperatures.

‘Nose-like’ technology may allow cellphones to map airborne toxins in real time

WASHINGTON – A tiny silicon chip that works a bit like a nose may one day detect dangerous airborne chemicals and alert emergency responders through the cell phone network.

“Cell phones are everywhere people are.

“This technology could map a chemical accident as it unfolds,” said Michael Sailor, professor of … Read more »».

Greenpeace probe reveals radiation risk in Mayapuri

NEW DELHI – An investigation by environment body Greenpeace has revealed immediate radiation risk to people at a scrapyard in west Delhi’s Mayapuri area where a person died after exposure to radiation last month.

“The investigation has identified hotspots more than 5,000 times natural background radiation,” an expert said after a Greenpeace team visited Mayapuri Friday …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New, inexpensive pouch could reduce mother-to-infant HIV infection

WASHINGTON – Duke University biomedical engineers have developed an inexpensive and easy-to-use system that allows mothers to give their newborns a potentially life-saving dose of an anti-HIV medication shortly after birth.

This is especially important since such drugs can only be found in clinics or hospitals, which can be days away from an expectant mother.

In order [..] Read the original article: here.

Remembering Tagore, the early environmentalist

KOLKATA – Environmental issues like river erosion and deforestation may be hot topics today, but Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore had been eloquent about the exploitation of environment even a century ago.

Tagore churned out poems, plays and short stories emphasising the need to protect nature. With India beginning year-long celebrations to mark his 150th birth anniversary, … Read more : Remembering Tagore, the early environmentalist.

Trials begin on potent new Hepatitis C drug

LONDON – Clinical trials have begun on a potent new drug which is being developed to treat infections caused by the Hepatitis C virus.

Approximately 170 million people worldwide are affected with Hepatitis C, which can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis and death. It is the leading cause of liver transplantation in western countries. …. Original source  : Trials begin on potent new Hepatitis C drug.

Astronomical wonder: Star Regulus joins Moon and Mars on May 19-22

WASHINGTON – The world is set to witness a spectacular planetary wonder between May 19 and 22nd, when the bright star Regulus joins the Moon and the planet Mars to form a beautiful line-up high in the southern sky.

According to the editors of StarDate … Original source on Gaea Times at : Astronomical wonder: Star Regulus joins Moon and Mars on May 19-22.

Protein that makes local bladder cancer invasive found

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson have identified a protein, which, according to them, is involved in pushing tumours to become invasive – and deadly.

It is known that bladder cancer often becomes aggressive and spreads in patients despite treatment.

“We have found that IGF-IR is a critical regulator of motility and invasion … Read more »»».

Trials start on potent new hepatitis C drug

WASHINGTON – Scientists have launched the first clinical trials on a new investigational drug, discovered by researchers at Cardiff University, which is being developed to treat infections caused by Hepatitis C virus.

Approximately 170 million people worldwide are affected with Hepatitis C, which can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis and death. It is the leading cause … Original article on : Trials start on potent new hepatitis C drug.

Now, impact sensor to generate electricity, reveal impact forces for athletes

WASHINGTON – A new type of wearable impact sensor, developed by New Zealand researchers, could soon provide much needed information about the stresses and strains on limbs for rugby players, high jumpers, and runners.

The new sensor could help athletes striving for perfection.

Kean Aw and colleagues in the department of Mechanical Engineering, at The University of …. Source article  : Now, impact sensor to generate electricity, reveal impact forces for athletes.

Baby corals use sound cues to reach home

WASHINGTON – Coral larvae, just like their older counterparts, can use sound as a cue to find coral reefs, found researchers.

Many years ago, Dr Steve Simpson, Senior Researcher in the University of Bristol’s School of Biological Sciences discovered this behaviour in baby reef fish.

However, their Dutch collaborators in Curacao started finding that coral larvae – …. Source  : Baby corals use sound cues to reach home.

Doc develops ’skin’ helmet that protects brain

LONDON – A type of helmet that, in the event of an accident, can reduce the damaging effect of head rotation that often leads to brain injury has been developed by a British doctor.

Dr Ken Phillips decided to design a helmet that replicated the head’s natural defenses. The skin’s ability to slip slightly over the …. Original source  : Doc develops ’skin’ helmet that protects brain.

Fat lipped fish evolving at record speed

LONDON – In what could be called one of the fastest evolutionary change in an organism, fish in a remote crater lake in Nicaragua are developing a new physical feature- very fat lips.

It has taken the lake cichlids just 100 generations and as many years to evolve … Original source on Gaea Times at : Fat lipped fish evolving at record speed.

‘Experienced’ female lizards more likely to be courted by males

WASHINGTON – Female sagebrush lizards with greater courtship experience tend to attract greater attention from their male counterparts, according to a recent study.

For the study, Mayte Ruiz, Zachary M. Beals, and Emilia P. Martins, collected 13 male and 26 female sagebrush lizards from the …. Read the original article  : ‘Experienced’ female lizards more likely to be courted by males.

Spaceflight compromises immune system of astronauts

WASHINGTON – Spaceflight takes a toll on the genes controlling immune and stress response, which apparently leads to more sickness among astronauts, according to a new study.

Astronauts are known to have a higher risk of getting sick compared to their Earth-bound peers.

The stresses that go with … Read more »».

Innate oral bacteria’s unhealthy patterns ‘behind bad breath’

WASHINGTON – According to researchers in Japan, bad breath can be due to unhealthy patterns of bacterial populations inherent to the mouth, apart from poor oral hygiene.

Poor oral hygiene resulting in bacterial overgrowth is a known cause of bad breath and while treatment with antibacterials … Read more »»».

Chaos at Wikipedia in wake of porn purging activity

WASHINGTON – A massive re-organization appears to be taking place at Wikipedia, as co-founder Jimmy Wales has relinquished his top-level control over the encyclopaedia’s content, as well as all of its parent company’s projects.

The shake-up followed the … Read more : Chaos at Wikipedia in wake of porn purging activity.

A warm sensor maintains skin barrier to prevent dehydration

WASHINGTON – The TRPV4 ion channel in skin keratinocytes is important for formation and maintenance of barrier function to prevent dehydration, a new research has said.

Japanese research group led by Prof. Makoto Tominaga and Dr. akaaki Sokabe …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : A warm sensor maintains skin barrier to prevent dehydration.

How to boost cancer-preventive phytochemicals in broccoli, tomatoes

WASHINGTON – Agronomic practices can substantially increase the cancer-preventive phytochemicals in broccoli and tomatoes, as per a new study.

A University of Illinois study has suggested that improvements in agronomic methods can be instrumental in boosting benefits of tomatoes and broccoli.

“We enriched preharvest …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Shuttle Atlantis races to space station on last trip; NASA keeps cautious eye on orbiting junk

Shuttle Atlantis races to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is speeding after the International Space Station for a Sunday morning hookup.

NASA says the docking will not be delayed, even if the space station needs to dodge space junk. Flight controllers have been monitoring an unidentified piece of debris for at least a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Shuttle Atlantis races to space station on last trip; NASA keeps cautious eye on orbiting junk.

Atlantis takes off for final flight to space station

WASHINGTON – NASA’s space shuttle Atlantis took off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying six astronauts, for its final voyage to the International Space Station on Friday.

The mission will deliver cargo, critical …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Atlantis takes off for final flight to space station.

Yeast owes its brewing capacity to chromosome duplication

WASHINGTON – Yeast cells’ ability to convert sugar to alcohol, the key process in the production of beer and wine, can be attributed to a remarkable evolutionary process- called chromosome duplication.

The genes that allow yeast to digest sugars in fruits and grains have been duplicated several …. Original source  : Yeast owes its brewing capacity to chromosome duplication.

Google confesses collecting private data from unprotected wi-fi networks

LONDON – Google has confessed that it has wrongly collected people’s data sent via unencrypted wi-fi networks in the past three years.

Google’s privacy breach came to the fore after German authorities asked to audit the data the company’s Street View cars gathered as they took photos viewed on Google … Read : Google confesses collecting private data from unprotected wi-fi networks.

Boffins create artificial skin graft that promises to make you sweat

LONDON – Scientists have produced artificial skin containing sweat glands.

The researchers, who tested it in mice, hope that, unlike conventional skin substitutes, the new skin will allow patients with large grafts to sweat to keep their bodies cool, reports New Scientist.

“This system promises to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Boffins create artificial skin graft that promises to make you sweat.

Bonding hormone-based nasal spray helps men recognise emotions

LONDON – A nasal spray made of the hormone vasopressin can help boost men’s ability to recognise the emotions of both happy and angry, say scientists.

However, the spray doesn’t improve males’ ability to detect emotions …. Source article  : Bonding hormone-based nasal spray helps men recognise emotions.

Transforming waste plastic into an alternative fuel

WASHINGTON – Northeastern University student researchers have come up with an apparatus to convert plastic waste into clean energy without releasing harmful emissions.

Under the leadership of Yiannis Levendis, distinguished professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, a team of undergraduate and graduate engineering students developed a waste combustor, which breaks down non-biodegradable plastics to create an …. Source article  : Transforming waste plastic into an alternative fuel.

New method paints clearer picture of brain’s language areas

WASHINGTON – MIT neuroscientists have reported on a new method to analyze brain imaging data – one that may paint a clearer picture of how our brain produces and understands language.

The boffins explained their finding in the Journal of Neurophysiology.

Research with patients who developed specific language deficits (such as the inability to comprehend passive sentences) …. Original source  : New method paints clearer picture of brain’s language areas.

Telescope to watch ‘dancing’ stars

WASHINGTON – After spending billion of years twinkling and shining, some stars in the heavens appear to “dance” as they wind down.

Now, for the next 14 days, the Whole Earth Telescope, an international network of cooperating astronomical observatories led by the University of Delaware, will be continuously monitoring three of these stars to try …. Original article  : Telescope to watch ‘dancing’ stars.

Dementia ‘can take away meaning of flavors’

WASHINGTON – Dementia sufferers can lose their capacity to understand sights, sounds and words. And in some cases, researchers say, they have a harder time identifying flavors and determining whether a certain flavor combination would generally … Read : Dementia ‘can take away meaning of flavors’.

Homeopathy is witchcraft, according to Brit docs

LONDON – The British Medical Association has likened homoeopathy to “witchcraft”, and declared that the National Health Service should not pay for it.

Denouncing the use of the alternative medicine, hundreds of members of the BMA said taxpayers … Original article on : Homeopathy is witchcraft, according to Brit docs.

New fire-fighter system to prevent tunnel fire

LONDON – Experts are set to test a system that picks out cars and trucks at risk of catching fire before they enter a tunnel.

Engineers at Siemens in Germany will install their experimental system at Aubinger road tunnel near Munich this month.

Tunnel fires, in most cases, …. Source article  : New fire-fighter system to prevent tunnel fire.

Space shuttle Atlantis closing in for space station docking, astronauts may try to fix cable

Space shuttle closing in for space station docking

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is catching up to the International Space Station.
Atlantis and its six astronauts are due at the space station Sunday morning. They will spend a week at the orbiting complex, installing a new Russian compartment and six fresh batteries. They also will …. Original source  : Space shuttle Atlantis closing in for space station docking, astronauts may try to fix cable.

US, Europe look to China for clean energy sales, but Beijing wants to create own competitors

US, Europe look to China for clean energy sales
BEIJING – U.S. leaders want China’s clean energy boom to drive technology exports and are sending a sales mission to Beijing this week. But Beijing wants to create its own suppliers of wind, solar and other equipment and is limiting access to its market, setting … Read more »»».

The ‘garbage girl’ of the mountains (Feature with image)

DHARAMSALA – Every morning, along with a handful of volunteers, including some foreigners, British national Jodie Underhill sets out to collect non-biodegradable waste dumped carelessly in the mountains surrounding McLeodganj, the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile in Himachal Pradesh.

She is a follower of Buddhist spiritual leader Dalai Lama and also a believer in Gandhian … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : The ‘garbage girl’ of the mountains (Feature with image).

Genes that let you live to 100 discovered

LONDON – The secret to longevity probably lies in having the right ’suite’ of genes, according to new studies of centenarians and their families.

Scientists have identified the ‘Methuselah’ genes whose carriers have a much-improved chance of living to 100 despite indulging in an unhealthy lifestyle.

The so-called Methuselah genes- named after the biblical patriarch who … Original source on Gaea Times at : Genes that let you live to 100 discovered.

Telling fibs a sign of future success in children

LONDON – There is no need to worry if a child is lying, claim experts, as it proves the kid has reached an important step in his or her mental development.

What’s more, it’s a sign of future success.fter studying 1,200 children, researchers from the Institute of Child Study at Toronto University, who carried out … Read : Telling fibs a sign of future success in children.

Hollywood film to portray Facebook boss as ‘ruthless, untrustworthy sex maniac’

LONDON – Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg is to be portrayed in a Hollywood film as a ruthless and untrustworthy sex maniac, it has emerged.

Adapted from The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich, with a screenplay by Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing, the 40m-pound black comedy is called The Social Network.

The film is a highly …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Scientific breakthrough could offer melanoma cure

LONDON – A long-awaited jab, being hailed as a scientific breakthrough which could offer a cure for cancer, is to be tested on the first British patients within weeks.

According to researchers, it can reverse and even cure melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of the disease, most commonly associated with skin cancer, reports The Daily … Original source on Gaea Times at : Scientific breakthrough could offer melanoma cure.

Experts visit radiation hotspots in Delhi’s Mayapuri

NEW DELHI – A team of experts from the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has visited Mayapuri here following reports that radiation exposure was still high in the area, an official said Sunday.

The experts held a meeting late Saturday with the scrap dealers of Mayapuri where the … Original article on : Experts visit radiation hotspots in Delhi’s Mayapuri.

Delhi to swelter at 44 degrees

NEW DELHI – Delhi is set to witness another hot day Sunday with the maximum temperature expected to hover around 44 degrees Celsius. However, there is a possibility of thunderstorm towards the night, an official said.

The capital recorded a minimum of 25.6 degrees, a notch below the average for this time of the season. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Delhi to swelter at 44 degrees.

Astronauts forced into shorter safety survey due to pinched cord; NASA keeps eye on space junk

Astronauts forced into shorter shuttle survey

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A snagged cable forced Atlantis’ astronauts to resort to a more inconvenient and less comprehensive method of inspecting their space shuttle Saturday as they sped toward a weekend rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Mission Control, meanwhile, decided there was no need to move the space station …. Read the original article  : Astronauts forced into shorter safety survey due to pinched cord; NASA keeps eye on space junk.

Puerto Rico struggles to address its premature birth rate, one of the highest in the world

Puerto Rico struggles with high preterm birth rate

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The first thing Dr. Marta Valcarcel notices on a walk through a nursery full of tiny, heavily bandaged babies is the empty incubator in the corner.
She calls out to a nurse who only shakes her head. The infant who came in days earlier …. Source article  : Puerto Rico struggles to address its premature birth rate, one of the highest in the world.

Another hot day in Delhi

NEW DELHI – Delhi residents experienced yet another hot and humid day Saturday as the day temperature hovered two notches above average at 43.3 degrees Celsius.

The minimum temperature was five degrees above average at 31.3 degrees.
“Saturday was a hot day and the maximum temperature remained around 43.3 degrees,” said an official of … Original article on : Another hot day in Delhi.

Space shuttle survey stalled by camera troubles; NASA keeps eye on dangerous orbiting junk

Shuttle survey stalled as NASA watches space junk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Atlantis’ astronauts ran into trouble with a camera system Saturday and had to temporarily put off a safety survey of their ship as they sped toward a weekend rendezvous with the International Space Station.
Flight controllers, meanwhile, were monitoring some space junk that was threatening …. Source article  : Space shuttle survey stalled by camera troubles; NASA keeps eye on dangerous orbiting junk.

Hackers can attack car control systems, warn experts

LONDON – A technological hazard is looming over auto industry. Scientists have warned that, in the future, hackers could be able to take over the control systems of car, disable the brakes and turn off the engine while the vehicle is … Original article on : Hackers can attack car control systems, warn experts.