Massive asteroid could hit Earth in 2182

LONDON – A massive asteroid might crash into Earth in 2182, scientists have warned.

The asteroid, called 1999 RQ36, has a one-in-thousand chance of actually hitting the Earth at some point before the year 2200, but is most likely to hit on Sep 24, 2182.
The asteroid was first discovered in the year 1999 and …. Original source  : Massive asteroid could hit Earth in 2182.

Now, ‘intelligent’ pot that lights up when plant needs water

LONDON – A new ‘intelligent’ pot, invented by a young Brit, sends out a distress signal whenever the plant needs some help.

Natalie King’s ‘Tulipe’ pot glows bright red at the base when its sensors detect that temperature, light or moisture are not at optimum levels.

Although the pot has not the hit the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Now, ‘intelligent’ pot that lights up when plant needs water.

Factfile on deflecting asteroids (To go with Massive asteroid could hit Earth in 2182)

LONDON – Three ways of deflecting an asteroid:
* Nuclear blast: A large nuclear explosion on an asteroid might be enough to deflect an asteroid but has significant political and ethical problems. And what if we just blew it into smaller pieces?

* Using mirrors: A fleet of spacecraft carrying light-reflecting mirrors …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Factfile on deflecting asteroids (To go with Massive asteroid could hit Earth in 2182).

Soon, ‘grow your own’ hip and knee replacements with full movement

LONDON – People who have knee or hip problems will soon be able to ‘grow’ new replacement joints and that too with full range of movement.

Researchers have shown that it is possible to grow properly working joints inside the body using a patient’s own stem cells, after damaged bone has been removed.

They say the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Soon, ‘grow your own’ hip and knee replacements with full movement.

Electronic ciggies need stronger puffs than conventional brands

WASHINGTON – The so-called “electronic cigarettes”- marketed as tobacco-free nicotine delivery systems- require more suction than conventional brands, which in turn has adverse effects on human health, according to University of California, Riverside.

The researchers used a smoking machine to compare the smoking properties of eight conventional cigarettes with five e-cigarette brands.

They examined the vacuum …. Original source  : Electronic ciggies need stronger puffs than conventional brands.

1800 years old Roman bronze tweezers and manicure rasp found in Turkey

ANKARA – Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient Roman personal care set at Myra-Andriake in Antalya’s district of Demre, Turkey.

Professor Nevzat Cevi, an academic from Akdeniz University’s Archeology Department and colleagues excavated an 1800-year-old pair of bronze tweezers and a manicure rasp at Andriake Port.

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Sea snail saliva could revolutionize severe pain treatment

WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed what they claim could be the most potent treatment for severe pain – as potent as morphine.

A sea snail’s saliva contains chemicals that help the slow-moving creatures catch prey.

These chemicals are injected into passing prey with hypodermic-needle-like teeth that shoot from their mouths like harpoons.

Scientists already have transformed one of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Migrating birds sleep less, become more impulsive: Study

WASHINGTON – Sparrows and other birds sleep very less and become highly impulsive in migratory seasons, says a new study.

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers said that despite the behaviour, sleep loss itself was not entirely to blame for their impulsivity.

“In the wild, despite marked reductions in apparent opportunity to sleep, birds continue to successfully engage in … Read more >>>.

Did Michelangelo paint brain in God’s throat in Sistine Chapel fresco?

WASHINGTON – Could it be that Michelangelo hid an anatomy lesson in the Sistine Chapel frescoes painted by him? The answerer is yes, if new research is to be believed.

The master painter-sculptor concealed an image of the human brainstem in a panel showing God at the beginning of Creation, according to an article in the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Iconic Aussie kangaroo actually descended from South America!

MELBOURNE – The kangaroo and all other Aussie marsupials, such as wombats and Tassie devils, have a common South American ancestor, suggests new research.

According to previous research, the marsupial family tree began in what is now Australia some 120 million years ago with some migrating to South America while it, Australia and Antarctica were one … Read more : Iconic Aussie kangaroo actually descended from South America!.

Bear rampage starts with screams, ends in silence as 1 killed, 2 injured in Montana campground

Bear attack in Montana leaves 1 dead, 2 injured

COOKE CITY, Mont. – When he heard the first scream in a campground outside Yellowstone National Park, Don Wilhelm thought it was just teenagers, maybe a domestic dispute in the middlle of the night.
The wildlife biologist from Texas tried to go back to sleep, stifling thoughts that …. Read the original article  : here.

Molecular pathway responsible for Parkinson’s disease identified

LONDON – Scientists have identified a molecular pathway responsible for the death of key nerve cells whose loss causes Parkinson’s disease.

The researchers in Lu’s lab conducted their experiments in Drosophila, the fruit fly, to show that the mutation results in impaired activity of recently discovered molecules called microRNAs, which fine-tune protein production in cells.

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Morphine may block tumour growth

WASHINGTON – Taking morphine can block new blood vessel and tumour growth, according to a new research.

Using a clinically relevant morphine dose in a mouse model of Lewis lung carcinoma, researchers led by Dr. Sabita Roy of the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, MN examined the effect of morphine use on new blood …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Morphine may block tumour growth.

Soot emissions key factor in global warming, says expert

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that the quickest, best way to slow the rapid melting of Arctic sea ice is to reduce soot emissions from the burning of fossil fuel, wood and dung.

According to Stanford researcher Mark Z. Jacobson analysis, soot is second only to carbon dioxide in contributing to global warming. But, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Soot emissions key factor in global warming, says expert.

Butter could be the new raw material to make eco-friendly diesel fuel

WASHINGTON – In the search for new raw materials for making biodiesel fuel, scientists have now closed in on an unlikely farm product – butter.

In a new study, researchers have claimed that butter could be used as an eco-friendly feedstock, or raw material, for making diesel fuel.

Michael Haas and colleagues cite rising global demand for … Read : Butter could be the new raw material to make eco-friendly diesel fuel.

CPR without mouth-to-mouth breathing ‘better for cardiac arrest victims’

LONDON – Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) without mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing could be a better option to save victims of cardiac arrest, according to a study.

A leading CPR expert has said that two new studies from U.S. and European researchers support the case for dropping mouth-to-mouth by bystanders and using “hands-only” chest compressions during the life-saving practice.

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New tests effectively predict patients’ risk of attempting suicide: Study

WASHINGTON – Two potent tests newly developed by scientists can predict a patient’s risk of attempting suicide, says a new study.

Developed by Harvard University psychologists, they can be easily administered on computers to provide insights into how patients are thinking about suicide, as well as their inclination to attempt suicide in the near future.

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Scientists uncover ‘green’ way of decomposing BPA-containing plastic

WASHINGTON – BPA (bisphenol A) containing plastic is a huge environmental hazard but scientists have found an eco-friendly way of decomposing the plastic waste.

Mukesh Doble and Trishul Artham pre-treated polycarbonate with ultraviolet light and heat and exposed it to three kinds of fungi.

The scientists found that fungi grew better on pre-treated plastic, using its BPA …. Original article  : Scientists uncover ‘green’ way of decomposing BPA-containing plastic.

Sleep disorder may help predict Parkinson’s disease decades earlier

WASHINGTON – Sleep disorder may be a sign of dementia or Parkinson’s disease up to 50 years before the disorders are diagnosed, says a new study.

Mayo Clinic scientists found identified 27 people who experienced rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder for at least 15 years before developing one of three conditions: Parkinson’s disease, dementia … Read more >>>.

Bt cotton farming revolutionizes women’s employment in India: Study

LONDON – One of the first genetically modified crops, Bt cotton, has been the source of increasing employment for Indian women, says a new study.

Dr Arjunan Subramanian of WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group) in the University of Warwick said that the crop generated not only higher income for rural workers but also more employment, especially for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bt cotton farming revolutionizes women’s employment in India: Study.