Wildlife advocates say Rocky Mountain wolf ruling buys time to create a better management plan

Wildlife advocates hail Rocky Mountain wolf ruling

HELENA, Mont. – Wildlife advocates say a ruling to restore Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves throughout the Northern Rocky Mountains buys time to create a better plan than the one the judge rejected, one that ensures their numbers don’t dwindle again.
Meanwhile, state wildlife officials in Montana and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Wildlife advocates say Rocky Mountain wolf ruling buys time to create a better management plan.

Now, look younger without going under the knife: Study

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered new approaches to look younger and slow ageing without having to undergo surgical processes.

The new process addresses skin laxity by combining soft tissue fillers and skin tightening techniques.

“Dermatologists no longer view the aging face as specific wrinkles or folds, but instead look at the face as a whole with what … Read more : Now, look younger without going under the knife: Study.

New system removes pedestrians from Google Street View scenes

WASHINGTON – Computer science students from University of California, San Diego have developed a system that removes pedestrians from urban scenes pulled from Google Street View.

Google Street View provides panoramic views of cities, towns and rural areas across the world.

The system, developed by Arturo Flores, removes pedestrians and replaces the holes in the images …. Read the original article  : here.

Rains in Chhattisgarh cut off four districts

RAIPUR – Unabated rains in Chhattisgarh have snapped a road link between capital Raipur and four southern districts.

A bridge on National Highway 43 in Bastar district was submerged after the rains began Wednesday night, cutting the road connectivity between Raipur and Narayanpur, Bastar, Bijapur and Dantewada.
Authorities at Jagdalpur town said: “The Indravati river is …. Source article  : Rains in Chhattisgarh cut off four districts.

Butterflies provide clues on how some species respond to global warming

WASHINGTON – By studying two species of butterfly, University of Notre Dame researchers have found evidence of how some species respond to global warming.

Dr. Jessica Hellmann and her team have conducted a series of studies in which manipulating the temperature of the butterfly larvae’s environment revealed how the two species might respond to global warming.

The …. Source  : Butterflies provide clues on how some species respond to global warming.

Scientists call new gulf spill report ‘ludicrous’

WASHINGTON – Scientists have labelled the new U.S. government report that claims it has taken care of the gulf oil spill as ‘ludicrous’.

Experts are also warning that majority of the oil is trapped under Gulf beaches and could remain there for years.

A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) report has claimed 33 percent oil has … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Scientists call new gulf spill report ‘ludicrous’.

High CO2 levels put oysters in trouble

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that oysters may be in serious trouble due to high level of carbon dioxide, caused by human behaviour.

Inna Sokolova, associate professor of biology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, studies the affect of high carbon dioxide on oyster survival, growth and shell hardness.

The results of … Original source on Gaea Times at : High CO2 levels put oysters in trouble.

Saturn, Mars and Venus will shine in twilight through mid-August

WASHINGTON – Mid-August will be a treat for sky gazers, as Saturn, Mars and Venus come into view just as twilight begins to fade out.

“Venus will leap out at you. Saturn and Mars are fainter, so you may need to wait for the sky to darken a bit more before they glimmer into view,” said …. Original article  : Saturn, Mars and Venus will shine in twilight through mid-August.

Himachal rivers in spate, alert sounded

SHIMLA – Rivers in Himachal Pradesh are in spate again following continuous moderate to heavy rainfall is several parts of the state, officials said Friday. A high alert has been sounded in Kullu, Mandi, Kinnaur, Bilaspur and Shimla districts.

“Continuous rainfall (since Thursday) in Kinnaur and Shimla districts has abnormally increased the water level in the … Read more : Himachal rivers in spate, alert sounded.

Biological agents could prevent Crohn’s disease recurrence

WASHINGTON – Two new studies have found that biological agents may play an important role in maintaining remission in Crohn’s disease.

Doctors performed a prospective cohort study in 12 consecutive patients treated immediately after surgery with standard maintenance infliximab (5 mg/kg body weight every eight weeks) who did not have evidence of disease recurrence after 36 …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Biological agents could prevent Crohn’s disease recurrence.

Gene related to chronic pain discovered

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found a gene, which is linked with susceptibility to chronic pain caused by nerve injury in humans.

Darvasi and an international team of researchers that included Prof. Marshall Devor of the Hebrew University and Canadian and European scientists undertook two fine-mapping approaches to narrow down the … Read more : Gene related to chronic pain discovered.

How virus jumps from host to host

WASHINGTON – A new study has found how viruses jump from host to host.

HIV-AIDS. SARS. Ebola. Bird Flu. Swine Flu. Rabies-these are emerging infectious diseases where the viruses have jumped from one animal species into another and now infect humans.

This is a phenomenon known as cross-species transmission (CST) and scientists are working to determine … Read more >>>.

Oral and topical agents prevents UV-induced skin cancer

WASHINGTON – Oral and topical agents hold promise to prevent UV-induced skin cancer, shows a new research.

Researchers are investigating several agents – including medicines, foods and vitamins -for their chemo preventive properties and their ability to prevent skin cancer.

At the American Academy of Dermatology’s Summer Academy Meeting 2010 in Chicago, dermatologist Dr. Craig A. …. Original source  : Oral and topical agents prevents UV-induced skin cancer.

China looks to US, others for more corn to feed livestock; food prices could rise worldwide

US farmers hope to soon sell more corn to China

DES MOINES, Iowa – China could be about to increase its corn imports, offering American farmers a chance for greater profits but making it likely U.S. meat producers who use the grain for feed would have to raise their prices.
U.S. farmers said they’re cautious but hopeful … Read this article on Gaea Times at : China looks to US, others for more corn to feed livestock; food prices could rise worldwide.

Worst smog yet hits Moscow airport, seeps into buildings as Russia’s wildfires rage

Worst smog yet hits Moscow, seeps into homes

MOSCOW – The city of Moscow is shrouded by smog that is seeping into buildings and causing flight diversions at a major international airport as wildfires continue to burn.
Visibility early Friday in parts of the city is down to a few dozen yards (meters) due to the smog, …. Read the original article  : here.

Frog evolution ‘clue to rise of the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau’

WASHINGTON – Geologists have found clues to origin of the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau – by analysing evolution of a group of muscled frogs.

Scientists from Kunming, China, and the University of California, Berkeley, found that 24 species of spiny frogs from the tribe Paini evolved along with the mountains.

They were uplifted, developed hard, nubby …. Source article  : Frog evolution ‘clue to rise of the Himalayas and the Tibetan plateau’.

Soybean could create ‘green fuel from thin air in future’

WASHINGTON – There’s petrol, diesel and even electricity – but soybean could be fuel of the future, according to a new study.

Vanadium nitrogenase, an enzyme found in the roots of soybeans, produces ammonia from nitrogen gas.

But it can also convert carbon monoxide (CO), a common industrial by-product, into propane, the blue-flamed gas found on … Read more »».

Here’s why we ape others’ talking style, speed and even accents

WASHINGTON – Ever noticed how your friend suddenly starts copying your style of talking? It’s unintentional and is bound to happen with those we talk frequently to – says a new study.

New research by the University of California, Riverside shows that unintentional speech imitation can even make us sound like people whose voices we never …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New iPhone app allows frustrated workers to bash the boss

MELBOURNE – Frustrated Aussie workers are now using their iPhones to vent out anger at their bosses, thanks to applications that allow them to snap and mutilate a photo of their subject.

Several apps have appeared allowing users to snap and then mutilate a photo of their bosses, using virtual weapons ranging from axes and … Read more »»».

Now, body cells can be regenerated into heart muscles

WASHINGTON – Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (GICD) have discovered how the cells in one’s body can be used to regenerate heart muscles.

GICD director Deepak Srivastava and colleagues were able to directly reprogram heart cells called fibroblasts to become beating heart cells called cardiomyocytes.

The study was successful in mice hearts and so, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.