Politicians’ hands could tell voters what’s on their mind

WASHINGTON – Watching politicians’ hands could help voters know their minds, says a new study, which found that politicians use their dominant hand to state something good, and the other hand when they want to say something bad.

Daniel Casasanto of the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Nijmegen, Netherlands, and -author Kyle Jasmin examined spontaneous … Read : Politicians’ hands could tell voters what’s on their mind.

Male modesty a turn off for both men and women

WASHINGTON – Modesty in males is a big turn off for both women and men alike, according to a study.

Corinne A. Moss-Racusin, a doctoral candidate in Rutgers’ Department of Psychology, explored the consequences for men (and women) when they acted modestly in job interviews.

She said that the applicants in the staged interviews were judged [..] Read the original article: here.

Silk fibres could pave way for “edible optics” in future

WASHINGTON – Silk, spun by spiders and silk worms, could some day find use in degradable and flexible electronic displays for sensors and implantable optical systems for diagnosis and treatment, according to scientists.

In the July 30, 2010, issue of the journal Science, Tufts biomedical engineering researchers Fiorenzo Omenetto, and David Kaplan, report that “Silk-based materials … Read more >>>.

Soon, vaccinations at the speed of light – courtesy lasers

WASHINGTON – It may soon be possible to deliver drugs and vaccines into the body at the speed of light – thanks to scientists from Georgia Tech, who can now blast a hole in a cell, place a molecule inside and seal it back up a split second later using a laser pulse.

The new method … Original article on : Soon, vaccinations at the speed of light – courtesy lasers.

‘Most ancient’ animal species on Earth discovered in Scotland

LONDON – A rare shrimp, believed to be the most ancient animal species on Earth, is alive and well in Scotland, discovered scientists.

Two colonies of the tadpole shrimp, Triops cancriformis, were found at Caerlaverock on the Solway Coast of Dumfriesshire, reports the Independent.

According to experts, there could be more “hidden” populations of the crustacean – …. Source article  : ‘Most ancient’ animal species on Earth discovered in Scotland.

Memory’s master switch found

WASHINGTON – Researchers at Tel Aviv University have found memory’s master switch- GABA (?-Aminobutyric acid), a natural molecule that occurs in the brain, which could be the main factor in regulating how many new memories we can generate.

The new study by Dr. Inna Slutsky of the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University describes …. Original article  : Memory’s master switch found.

iPhone 4’s FaceTime video chat feature spawning new industry – iPorn

NEW YORK – The adult industry is tapping on to the iPhone 4’s FaceTime video chat feature by offering iPorn- nude models for steamy sex talk with iPhone owners.

Apple has tried its best to keep iPhones porn-free by blocking users from downloading adult apps.

But by using the phone’s existing videophone, X-rated entrepreneurs sidestep the company … Read more »».

New find may help make wrinkles history

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found how folds and other creases disappear on their own-a feat that could shed light on how human tissue folds and grows.

In a pair of papers, scientists report how sharp folds can transition into smoother wrinkles, and how wrinkles themselves vanish toward the edges.

On a fundamental level, the research describes the … Read more : New find may help make wrinkles history.

‘Secret location’ of dino skeletons found in South Dakota Badlands

WASHINGTON – A palaeontology team is hoping to find a Triceratops skeleton from a ’secret location’ they’ve found in the South Dakota Badlands.

Phil Manning, from the University of Manchester, and his team believes there are at least three skeletons of this iconic dinosaur gently weathering in 65-million-year-old rocks at the undisclosed site.

“We have been working …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Secret location’ of dino skeletons found in South Dakota Badlands.

Belly button surgery to simplify and improve kidney ops

WASHINGTON – Surgeons have been able to simplify and improve minimally invasive surgery for cancer patients by reducing the number of abdominal incisions – by limiting it to the belly button.

“For advanced as well as localized kidney cancer, our surgical team has been able to reduce and consolidate the number of incisions to one port [..] Read the original article: here.

Chemicals behind rise of ‘gender-bending’ fish in southern Alberta

WASHINGTON – Chemicals in two rivers in southern Alberta are likely causing feminisation of fish, say researchers.

“The situation for native fish will likely get worse as the concentration of organic contaminants will become more concentrated as a response to climate change and the increase in human and animal populations,” said Lee Jackson, executive director of …. Read the original article  : here.

Graphene under strain produces massive pseudo-magnetic fields

WASHINGTON – Putting the right kind of strain onto a patch of graphene leads to the creation of pseudo-magnetic fields far stronger than the strongest magnetic fields ever sustained in a laboratory, scientists have revealed.

The research, by a multi-institutional team of researchers headed by Michael Crommie, a faculty senior scientist in the Materials Sciences Division …. Source  : Graphene under strain produces massive pseudo-magnetic fields.

New study provides insight into how pain occurs

WASHINGTON – The first direct evidence of linkage between elevated intrinsic (resting-state) brain connectivity and spontaneous pain intensity in patients with fibromyalgia (FM) has been provided by a recent study.

The study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Michigan shows an interaction of multiple brain networks, offering greater understanding of how pain … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New study provides insight into how pain occurs.

Cell that could be ‘mother’ of all prostate tumours identified

WASHINGTON – New studies have revealed that a type of prostate cell that has been largely ignored by cancer researchers can, in fact, trigger malignant prostate cancer.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researcher Owen N. Witte and his colleagues at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found that the somewhat overlooked prostate basal cell could …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cell that could be ‘mother’ of all prostate tumours identified.

World’s oldest surviving creature found in Britain

LONDON – A rare shrimp that may be the most ancient animal species on earth is alive and well in Britain, scientists have discovered.

Two colonies of the tadpole shrimp, triops cancriformis, were found at Caerlaverock on the Solway Coast of Dumfriesshire in Britain, researchers from the University of Glasgow announced.
Experts think there …. Source article  : World’s oldest surviving creature found in Britain.

No rules to regulate depth of mining pits: Kamat

PANAJI – Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Friday disclosed that the state mining department has no rules in place to regulate the depth of mining pits.

“There are no norms/restrictions laid down regarding allowable depths of any mine,” Kamat, also a minister for mines, said in a written reply tabled during the monsoon session of … Read more >>>.

Soon, used electric car batteries to generate cheap household power

SYDNEY – Owners of electric cars might soon be able to use their old car battery to run their household electricity, according to a leading Japanese automaker.

Nissan’s senior vice-president of product planning, Andy Palmer, said the company – which is set to launch its Leaf electric small car in Australia in 2012 – is …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Soon, used electric car batteries to generate cheap household power.

Popular diabetes drugs ‘increase risk for fractures in patients’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that postmenopausal women with diabetes taking thiazolidinediones (TZDS), including rosiglitazone and pioglitazone, may be at increased risk for fractures.

Men with diabetes taking both loop diuretics and TZDs may also be at increased risk of fractures, according to the research.

“Our study shows that increased fracture risk is associated with …. Original article  : Popular diabetes drugs ‘increase risk for fractures in patients’.

Junk food linked to ADHD in teens

WASHINGTON – A ‘Western style’ diet, which typically consists of processed, fried, and sugary foods, has been linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adolescents by scientists.

Associate Professor Wendy Oddy at Perth’s Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and colleagues examined the dietary patterns of 1800 adolescents from the long-term Raine Study and classified … Read more >>>.

1.5 km wide asteroid on collision course with Earth in 50 years

MELBOURNE – Scientists are warning that we need to start blasting asteroids before they collide with Earth – the latest threat being asteroid 1999 RQ36 – set to hit the Earth in 50 years.

The asteroid is more than half-a-kilometre wide is heading for the Earth – and we’ve got just 50 years to knock it … Original article on : 1.5 km wide asteroid on collision course with Earth in 50 years.