Anger triggers people’s support for wartime presidents

WASHINGTON – Anger, not anxiety, is what makes people supportive of a president when a nation is going to war-a phenomenon known as the “rally ’round the flag effect”, according to a study based in US.

For the first time, a new experimental psychology research from Washington University in St. Louis, has offered compelling evidence …. Source  : Anger triggers people’s support for wartime presidents.

Sabertooth tigers were powerful animals

WASHINGTON – Saber-toothed tigers, which existed 10,000 years ago, had exceptionally strong forelimbs to pin down their prey compared to the present day cat family.

The now extinct cat roamed North and South America preying on large mammals such as bison, camels, mastodons and mammoths.
Telltale clues from bones and teeth suggest they relied on …. Original article  : Sabertooth tigers were powerful animals.

Soon, insect-like robots that crawl into creeks and carry heavy loads

WASHINGTON – An insect-like robot with hundreds of tiny legs could soon crawl through cracks to explore collapsed structures, collect environmental samples and do other tasks where its small size is a benefit.

The past few years have given rise to a growing number of microrobots, miniaturized mobile machines designed to perform specific tasks.

But … Read more : Soon, insect-like robots that crawl into creeks and carry heavy loads.

Our brains much more similar to birds’ than we thought

WASHINGTON – It has long been believed that the brains of humans and other mammals differed from the brains of other animals, such as birds. But a new study has found that a comparable region in the brains of chickens concerned … Read : Our brains much more similar to birds’ than we thought.

Men ‘like women with small feet’

LONDON – Men prefer women with small feet – though they might not be aware of it, says a new study.

Jeremy Atkinson, an evolutionary psychologist at the University at Albany, New York, and his colleague Michelle Rowe measured hand length, foot length, thigh length and hip width on … Read : Men ‘like women with small feet’.

What do astronauts eat in space?

WASHINGTON – Fascinated by space and the astronauts? Then you would be happy to know what exactly they eat for survival when in space.

According to NASA’s Vickie Kloeris, the menu for astronauts is expansive, provided food items can survive microbe-killing heat treatment or complete dehydration.

“We’re able to provide a wide variety of products in thermal-stabilized …. Original source  : What do astronauts eat in space?.

Air pollution doesn’t increase risk of preterm delivery

WASHINGTON – Exposure to carbon monoxide and fine particles in the air during pregnancy does not increase the risk of preterm delivery or preeclampsia, according to a new study.

The research was conducted in the region around Seattle, Wash., using data from 3,675 women who were enrolled in the Omega Study, an investigation of the effects … Read : Air pollution doesn’t increase risk of preterm delivery.

Divorce ‘may be better for kids’

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that parents shouldn’t stay in a bad marriage for the sake of their children.

In marriages with a lot of conflict, ’staying together for the kids’ does more harm than good, say researchers.

Their study showed that children of parents who fight a lot yet stay married experience more conflict [..] Read the original article: here.

Even a USB coffee-cup warmer ‘can steal your data’

LONDON – A USB coffee cup warmer could be a potential thief and steal personal data from your computer, say engineers.

A glitch in how the Universal Serial Bus (USB) works, could make many of the devices attached to your computer, like mouse, keyboard and even the printer, vulnerable to what is called the “hardware trojan”.

Until … Original article on : Even a USB coffee-cup warmer ‘can steal your data’.

Classical music stirs vegetative patients’ souls just as healthy people

LONDON – It is said ‘music pulls the heartstrings of listeners’, and a new study has proven it right by claiming that playing classical music to vegetative patients could change their heart rate in the same way as that of healthy controls.
It suggests that music can affect the neural systems of emotion even when conscious … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Classical music stirs vegetative patients’ souls just as healthy people.

Males who can shed tears really can drive females wild

WASHINGTON – Shedding a tear really can help males attract females – at least when it comes to mice.

A new study has shown that male mouse tears contain a sex pheromone called ESP1, which makes female mice more receptive to mounting, reports National Geographic.

Study co-author Kazushige Touhara of the University of Tokyo, said that while …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Males who can shed tears really can drive females wild.

A car for the blind by next year

LONDON – A car which can be driven by the people without eyesight could be available by next year, The Telegraph newspaper said here quoting US researchers.

Experts at the National Federation of the Blind and Virginia Tech are working on a prototype equipped with technology that will help a sightless person sit behind the wheel …. Source  : A car for the blind by next year.

Heat still on, Delhi eagerly awaits monsoon

NEW DELHI – Delhi is set for another sweltering day Saturday with the maximum temperature likely to hover around 40 degrees Celsius. While the city still eagerly awaits the monsoon, a thunderstorm is likely in some areas, a weather official said.

The capital recorded a minimum temperature of 30.5 degrees Saturday – three notches above normal … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Heat still on, Delhi eagerly awaits monsoon.

Daniel Patrick Moynihan, as Nixon adviser, warned of global warming in 1969 memo

Moynihan, as Nixon aide, warned of global warming

YORBA LINDA, Calif. – Documents released Friday by the Nixon Presidential Library show members of President Richard Nixon’s inner circle discussing the possibilities of global warming more than 30 years ago.
Adviser Daniel Patrick Moynihan, notable as a Democrat in the administration, urged the administration to initiate a worldwide … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Daniel Patrick Moynihan, as Nixon adviser, warned of global warming in 1969 memo.

Russian cargo spaceship fails to dock with ISS

MOSCOW – Russian cargo spaceship Progress M-06M, which blasted off two days ago from the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, failed to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) Friday night, the Mission Control Centre said.

The centre said there was “uncontrollable rotation” during the docking attempt, but there was no emergency situation on board the spacecraft. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Russian cargo spaceship fails to dock with ISS.

Stinky, slimy algae makes water unsafe at Ohio’s ‘other Great Lake,’ harming fish, tourism

Ohio lake’s algae dangerous to swimmers, economy

ST. MARYS, Ohio – Patches of green and turquoise slime floated like thick paint in the channel behind Kyle Biesel’s home. His pontoon boat sat covered up, unused for weeks, on a wooden lift stained by the algae.
A foul smell enveloped the backyard where he used to fish and …. Original article  : Stinky, slimy algae makes water unsafe at Ohio’s ‘other Great Lake,’ harming fish, tourism.

On the oil-stained Gulf Coast, July Fourth will come and go with a whimper and not a bang

Gulf Coast is expecting a glum Fourth of July

DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. – Fireworks displays have been canceled. White-sand beaches that should be crowded with sunbathers are instead dotted with cleanup workers, booms and sand-sifting equipment. Normally packed hotels are trying to fill rooms ahead of what is a crucial weekend for beach businesses.
Across the oil-stained …. Read the original article  : On the oil-stained Gulf Coast, July Fourth will come and go with a whimper and not a bang.

Never drag a bag of old clothes through the subway again, bins to be provided

New York to implement clothing recycling program

NEW YORK – Here’s the truth about fashion: It changes quickly. So what do you do when you’re stuck with a closet full of barely worn shirts, dresses and shoes?
Starting in September, New York City will launch one of the largest textile recycling initiatives in the nation. The aim …. Read the original article  : Never drag a bag of old clothes through the subway again, bins to be provided.

EPA says no federal water permit needed for Kennecott nickel, copper mine in Upper Peninsula

EPA: No fed permit needed for Upper Peninsula mine

MARQUETTE, Mich. – Kennecott Eagle Minerals Co. doesn’t need a federal permit to build a nickel and copper mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said in a letter to the company made public Friday.
EPA previously said that federal approval was required for the … Original article on : EPA says no federal water permit needed for Kennecott nickel, copper mine in Upper Peninsula.

Unmanned Russian supply ship fails to dock with International Space Station

Supply ship fails to dock with space station

MOSCOW – An unmanned Russian space capsule carrying supplies to the International Space Station failed in a docking attempt, Russian Mission Control and NASA said Friday.
The Progress space capsule is carrying more than two tons of food, water and other supplies for the orbiting laboratory. Three Russian and … Read more >>>.