3-D, fly-through movies to explore Medieval Nottingham Caves

WASHINGTON – Archaeologists have struck upon a brilliant technology to explore the unseen network of nearly 500 tunnels and caves, in a layer of rock called Sherwood Sandstone beneath the Nottingham Castle.

These manmade labyrinths were used for everything from brewing ale to mining and even imprisoning the famous bandit Robin Hood.

Although some are still … Read more »».

World’s largest oceanography library digitized

WASHINGTON – As part of a partnership between Google, the University of California and the UC San Diego Libraries, the 100,000 volumes from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography Library, the world’s largest oceanography library, have been digitized and are being made accessible to public.

Since 2008, approximately 300,000 volumes and other materials have been digitized from … Original article on : World’s largest oceanography library digitized.

Baldness in women tied to genes

MELBOURNE – A gene variant that apparently causes female baldness has been discovered by researchers.

After studying the DNA of almost 500 women who had lost at least 50 per cent of the hair on top of their scalp, scientists from the University of Melbourne and St Vincent’s Hospital made the discovery, reports The Age.

All the …. Original article  : Baldness in women tied to genes.

Scientific American columnist Martin Gardner, prolific math and science writer, dies at 95

Martin Gardner, 95, math and science writer, dies

NORMAN, Okla. – Prolific mathematics and science writer Martin Gardner, known for popularizing recreational mathematics and debunking paranormal claims, died Saturday. He was 95.
Gardner died Saturday after a brief illness at Norman Regional Hospital, said his son James Gardner. He had been living at an assisted living facility … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Scientific American columnist Martin Gardner, prolific math and science writer, dies at 95.

Delhi to sizzle at 45 degrees

NEW DELHI – Think twice before stepping out in the sun to enjoy your Sunday as the weather office says the temperature is likely to touch a sizzling 45 degrees Celsius in the national capital.

“The maximum temperature today (Sunday) may touch 45 degrees. The minimum temperature, which was recorded early in the day, was also …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi to sizzle at 45 degrees.

Martin Gardner, mathematics and science writer, dies at 95 in Oklahoma

Martin Gardner, math and science writer, dies

NORMAN, Okla. – Prolific mathematics and science writer Martin Gardner, known for popularizing recreational mathematics and debunking paranormal claims, has died.
James Gardner said his father died unexpectedly Saturday at Norman Regional Hospital. He was 95. He had been living at an assisted living facility in Norman.
Martin Gardner wrote features … Read : Martin Gardner, mathematics and science writer, dies at 95 in Oklahoma.

Another hot day for Delhi Sunday

NEW DELHI – Delhi sweated Saturday with the maximum temperature at 44.5 degrees Celsius, four notches above average, weather officials said. The temperature Sunday is expected to hover around 45 degrees.

“The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 44.5 degrees Celsius which was four degree above normal (average) for this time of the year,” an … Read more >>.

Texas may become nuclear waste dumping ground for 36 other states, alarming environmentalists

Texas may get nuclear waste from dozens of states
ANDREWS, Texas – Texas was all set to be part of an agreement with Vermont to dump nuclear waste in a remote region of the Lone Star state, and for the most part people living near the site were OK with it.
Now, though, that compact … Read more : Texas may become nuclear waste dumping ground for 36 other states, alarming environmentalists.

Will the Chevy Volt recharge GM, autoworkers, Michigan: ‘It’s either do or die’

Will the Volt recharge GM and US auto industry?

WARREN, Mich. – He stands all day, bent over noisy machines, cutting giant sheets of steel and feeding them into monster-sized presses so powerful the concrete floor rumbles beneath his size-16 feet.
This is how Steve Prucnell builds cars. In 22 years, the parts haven’t changed much. A …. Source  : Will the Chevy Volt recharge GM, autoworkers, Michigan: ‘It’s either do or die’.

35 years after war, most Vietnamese believe US should do more to help victims of Agent Orange

Vietnam, US still in conflict over Agent Orange

CAM TUYEN, Vietnam – Her children are 21 and 16 years old, but they still cry through the night, tossing and turning in pain, sucking their thumbs for comfort.
Tran Thi Gai, who rarely gets any sleep herself, sings them a mournful lullaby. “Can you feel my love for …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 35 years after war, most Vietnamese believe US should do more to help victims of Agent Orange.

Heavy rains lash Orissa

BHUBANESWAR – Heavy rains triggered by a low pressure area over the Bay Bengal lashed many parts of Orissa Saturday, affecting normal life in some places, officials said.

People stayed indoors and movement of vehicles came to a grinding halt for few hours at Gopalpur, Berhampur and Chatrapur towns in the southern Ganjam district, which recorded … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Heavy rains lash Orissa.

Hisar sizzles at 48 degrees

CHANDIGARH – A high of 48 degrees Celsius, the second highest temperature ever recorded, had Hisar town in Haryana sizzling on Saturday.

Temperatures across Punjab and Haryana remained at over 40 degrees at all places. Some of the cities and towns recorded individual highs of over 44 degrees.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Hisar was …. Read the original article  : here.

3,000 endangered antelopes dead

Astana, May 22 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Some 3,200 saiga antelopes have died of unknown causes in Kazakhstan, the emergencies ministry said Saturday.

“As of Friday evening it was established that 3,200 saiga antelopes had died in an area of 4,500 hectares,” a ministry statement said.
It said there was no indication of an outbreak of any disease …. Original source  : 3,000 endangered antelopes dead.

Indian psychic looks for British cat

LONDON – A British woman has sought the help of a psychic based in India to look for her cat that went missing seven months ago.

Sarita Gupta, who is based in Bangalore, has been told to conjure up an image of where the cat was likely to turn up, the Daily Mail reported Saturday. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indian psychic looks for British cat.

Now, website that helps college-goers find love in book stacks

LONDON – A new website, developed by a Brit Computer Science undergrad, helps college-goers find love in the book stacks.

The FitFinder was founded by UCL undergrad student Rich Martell.

The site, with the tagline “witness the fitness”, is a hybrid personal ads …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Roles of U.S. Air Force secret space plane

WASHINGTON – The speculations over the true mission of the US Air Force X-37B secret space plane may finally come to rest – the Secure World Foundation (SWF) has made available a X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Fact Sheet that details the reusable vehicle’s likely uses.

The informative fact …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Roles of U.S. Air Force secret space plane.

New blood test may help predict newborns’ allergy risk

WASHINGTON – Thanks to a new research involving the University of Adelaide, a simple blood test can now predict whether newborn babies are at high risk of developing allergies as they grow older.

Professor Tony Ferrante, an immunologist from SA Pathology and the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New blood test may help predict newborns’ allergy risk.

New security threat for wireless networks in Internet cafe- Typhoid adware

WASHINGTON – Your internet cafe might be housing a potential security threat-called the Typhoid adware, it works in similar fashion to Typhoid Mary, the first identified healthy carrier of typhoid fever who spread the disease to dozens of people in the New York area … Read more : New security threat for wireless networks in Internet cafe- Typhoid adware.

Discovery of new type of supernova may shed light on mysteries of universe

LONDON – Scientists at Weizmann Institute of Science, in collaboration with others around the world, have identified a new type of exploding star, called supernova-a feat that could shed Light on the mysteries of the Universe.

Until now, scientists had only observed …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Discovery of new type of supernova may shed light on mysteries of universe.

Now, a leaf-like car that absorbs CO2 and spews oxygen

NEW DELHI – Taking cue from the plants’ ability to photosynthesise, Chinese automaker Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation has developed a new concept car that could take in carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.

SAIC, which has a partnership wtih General Motors in China, showed designs …. Original article  : Now, a leaf-like car that absorbs CO2 and spews oxygen.