Mobile phone with ring tone loud as vuvuzela

LONDON – A mobile phone that blares out a 100 decibel ring tone as loud as a vuvuzela – the plastic horn that hit the headlines during the recent World Cup football – has been devised for the hard of hearing and the elderly.

There’s no way you are going to miss the Amplicom M6000 with … Read more : Mobile phone with ring tone loud as vuvuzela.

New computer super-material may make smelly shoes history

LONDON – Graphene- regarded as the new super material-could stop your shoes from smelling bad.

It is known that graphene’s high strength and elasticity, coupled with exceptionally high conductivity and use in flexible semiconductors could soup up computing.

The new study by Chunhai Fan, Qing Huang and colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Shanghai revealed …. Source  : New computer super-material may make smelly shoes history.

Scientists find world’s sixth largest river – at the bottom of Black Sea

LONDON – British scientists have discovered a 115-feet deep river, more than half a mile wide – at the bottom of Black Sea.

The flow – carrying highly salty water and sediment – is 350 times greater than the Thames, according to a Leeds University team who used a robotic submarine to scan the seabed near …. Original source  : Scientists find world’s sixth largest river – at the bottom of Black Sea.

Mobile phones set to become portable teachers

WELLINGTON – A pilot study at Howick College is examining the result of using mobile phones as a teaching aid.

The “mLearning” pilot at Howick College, which sees students use free software to convert computer files into cell phone study notes, is attracting global attention.

Students can solve a question using PowerPoint, or a video assignment …. Read the original article  : here.

Bacterial ‘genome mining’ produces new drugs

WASHINGTON – Dutch researchers successfully used a ‘genome mining’ approach to identify and activate a group of genes in the bacterium Streptomyces coelicolor. This led to the production of a new antibacterial compound that is effective against several bacterial strains, including Escherichia coli.

The study, by scientists at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands, appears … Original source on Gaea Times at : Bacterial ‘genome mining’ produces new drugs.

Epileptic seizures linked to ancient gene family?

LONDON – An American biologist has identified an ancient gene family that plays a pivotal role in regulating the excitability of nerves within the brain. The discovery points to a genetic route to understanding and treating epilepsy.

Timothy Jegla, an assistant professor of biology at Penn State University, said: “In healthy people, nerves do not …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Epileptic seizures linked to ancient gene family?.

Soon, switch on the lights just by your thoughts!

TORONTO – What may look like a plot of some science fiction flick is for real as it has been made possible to use your brain waves to control the environment around you, like the lights in your home or even your toaster.

A Toronto-based company has developed a system called thought-control computing and it’s exploring … Read more »»».

Endangered vultures will be back: Minister

NEW DELHI – As environmentalists raise concern over the near extinction of some species of vultures, Environment and Forests Minister Jairam Ramesh Monday assured a comeback of the bird, known for its scavening qualities, soon as a result of a successful breeding programme.

“The breeding programme has been successful, soon we will see the come back …. Original source  : Endangered vultures will be back: Minister.

Floodwaters recede in Haryana district

CHANDIGARH – The flood situation in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district improved gradually Monday as the water level in various rivulets passing through the region substantially receded, officials here said.

“The flood situation is totally under control. The water level of river Yamuna has considerably receded and its flow was only 30,000 cusecs yesterday (Sunday) evening,” Yamunanagar Deputy … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Floodwaters recede in Haryana district.

Unique light-activated membrane that acts like a traffic signal for gas

WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed first of its kind membrane that blocks gas from flowing through it when one colour of light is shined on its surface, and permits gas to flow through when another colour of light is used.

The membrane is a piece of hard plastic riddled with tiny holes that are filled with …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

World’s first stress vaccine on the anvil

MELBOURNE – Too tense with your life and looking for an appropriate stress buster? Well, drugs that helps zebras calm down after being chased by hungry lions may help you cope with far more mundane – but equally stressful – situations in everyday life too.

Californian scientists are working on a single injection that will help …. Read the original article  : here.

Cell suicide can trigger cancer growth

LONDON – The body’s natural cell-suicide program can fuel tumour development leading to the development of cancer, research conducted on mice reveals.

The results, if confirmed in humans, could have implications for cancer therapies now under development, especially those that aim to stimulate programmed cell death.

Two studies appearing in the journal Genes and Development … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Cell suicide can trigger cancer growth.

Now, cell phone that is as loud as vuvuzela (re-issue)

LONDON – Home and mobile phone manufacturer Amplicom has unveiled a new “highphone” – a handset almost as loud as a vuvuzela, targeted at people who are hard of hearing.

The Amplicom M6000 lets out sound at a massive 110 decibels – noisier than a heavy rock concert or standing next to a car horn.

Furthermore, its … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Now, cell phone that is as loud as vuvuzela (re-issue).

New theory suggests universe has no beginning or end

MELBOURNE – A new theory, developed by a Taiwanese scientist, might soon change our understanding of the universe.

Wun-Yi Shu of the National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, paints a picture of a universe where time and space are not independent, but can be converted back and forth between each other.

In his paper, appearing on … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New theory suggests universe has no beginning or end.

Saudi, UAE set to ban some Blackberry features

LONDON – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have decided to ban some functions of Blackberry phones due to security concerns.

The UAE is set to block emailing facility, internet access, and instant messaging service to other Blackberry handsets.

Saudi Arabia is to ban the use of the Blackberry to Blackberry instant messaging service.

Both countries say …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Saudi, UAE set to ban some Blackberry features.

Stanford study: Traditional farming’s high production protects land, limits greenhouse gases

Study claims conventional ag limits greenhouse gas

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Advances in conventional agriculture have dramatically slowed the flow of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, in part by allowing farmers to grow more food to meet world demand without plowing up vast tracts of land, a study by three Stanford University researchers has found.
The study, which …. Read the original article  : here.

Hiroshima mayor, China environmentalists among Magsaysay winners, Asian version of Nobels

Hiroshima mayor, China activists win ‘Asian Nobel’

MANILA, Philippines – The three-term mayor of Hiroshima who spearheaded a global campaign for nuclear disarmament and a photographer who documented river pollution in his native China are among the 2010 winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Awards.
The awards announced Monday are considered Asia’s equivalent of the Nobel Prize. They …. Original source  : Hiroshima mayor, China environmentalists among Magsaysay winners, Asian version of Nobels.

Boffins discover “spacequakes” that rumble in Earth’s atmosphere

WASHINGTON – Scientists using NASA’s THEMIS mission have come across a new form of space weather. They have dubbed it a “spacequake”

A spacequake – a strong vibration in the planet’s magnetic field – can affect auroras and generate “space twisters” powerful enough to bring down power lines.

In general, Earth’s magnetic field lines can be … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Boffins discover “spacequakes” that rumble in Earth’s atmosphere.

International Space Station suffers cooling system failure

LONDON – The International Space System’s cooling system suddenly failed over the weekend, forcing its crew to reduce power.

One of the two loops reportedly suffered a shut down but NASA officials insist the three Americans and three Russians manning the station are safe.

Urgent spacewalk repairs are now under discussion.

Without thermal controls, temperatures on the … Read more »».

Mobile spa: Now, a car that moisturizes your skin!

SYDNEY – It’s time to stop stashing cosmetics in your handbag – now moisturize your skin while you drive.

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has developed an air filter that dispenses vitamin C into a car’s cabin, moisturising the skin of its occupants.

Nissan says that direct application of vitamin C to the skin helps to create … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mobile spa: Now, a car that moisturizes your skin!.

Why two people have different weights despite same diet

WASHINGTON – Ever wondered why two people could eat the same high fat diet, but one becomes obese and prone to diabetes while the other maintains a slim frame? Well, Yale School of Medicine researchers have answered this question-weight is set before birth in the developing brain.

Led by Tamas Horvath, the research team analysed the … Read : Why two people have different weights despite same diet.

Rare chance to watch Northern Lights, or aurorae on August 3-4

WASHINGTON – Sky viewers can get a rare chance to enjoy some spectacular Northern Lights, or aurorae, on August 3 and 4.

After a long slumber, the Sun is waking up.

Early Sunday morning, the Sun’s surface erupted and blasted tons of plasma (ionized atoms) into interplanetary space.

That plasma is headed our way, and when …. Source  : Rare chance to watch Northern Lights, or aurorae on August 3-4.

Blue whales can accurately align the pitch of their songs

WASHINGTON – Blue whales can synchronize the pitch of their calls with an extremely high level of accuracy, and a very slim margin of error from call to call, according to a new study of the blue whale population in the eastern North Pacific.

The authors suggest that the uniform pitch used by blue whale populations … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Blue whales can accurately align the pitch of their songs.

Level of depression determines healing rate of wounds among diabetics

WASHINGTON – The way people cope with diabetes-related foot ulcers and their levels of depression, affect how their wound heals or worsens, found a study by a health psychologist at The University of Nottingham.

Professor Kavita Vedhara from the University’s Institute of Work, Health and Organisations, said that healing rates are different in people suffering from …. Source article  : Level of depression determines healing rate of wounds among diabetics.

Evolutionary origins of coral sex unraveled

WASHINGTON – Scientists at University of Guam Marine Lab have uncovered the evolutionary origins of coral sex.

In a new study, researchers have found that ancient corals consisted of mostly separate sexes and needed to pass through an evolutionarily period in which they brooded their young before they could become spawning hermaphrodites.

“Most species of corals on …. Source  : Evolutionary origins of coral sex unraveled.

Why male spiders are smaller than their female counterparts

WASHINGTON – ‘Bridging’, an unusual technique in which spiders use the wind to carry a strand of web to their destination and then clamber upside down along the resulting bridge, could explain why male spiders are much smaller than others.

The researchers found that small size was associated with a greater ability to carry out the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Why male spiders are smaller than their female counterparts.

Mud from deepest place on Earth could hold key to cures

LONDON – In a bid to search for new drug discoveries, researchers are using one of the world’s most advanced microscopic scanners to study bacteria taken from mud samples recovered from the deepest place on Earth – the Mariana Trench.

The findings could pave the way for the creation of life-saving drugs by harnessing the potential …. Read the original article  : here.

Teens with type 2 diabetes have brain abnormalities

WASHINGTON – Obese adolescents with type 2 diabetes have diminished cognitive performance and subtle abnormalities in the brain, a study by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Centre has found.

“This is the first study that shows that children with type 2 diabetes have more cognitive dysfunction and brain abnormalities than equally obese children who did not … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Teens with type 2 diabetes have brain abnormalities.

Relatives of autistic people tend to display abnormal eye movements

WASHINGTON – Abnormal eye movements and other sensorimotor and neurobehavioral impairments appear common in unaffected family members of individuals with autism, finds a new study.

Matthew W. Mosconi, Ph.D., and colleagues at the University of Illinois at Chicago conducted eye movement testing and other assessments of neurobehavioral function in 57 first-degree relatives of individuals with autism. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Relatives of autistic people tend to display abnormal eye movements.

Combat veterans face more lifelong socio-economic challenges

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that for many U.S. veterans, combat is a defining experience that often sets the trajectory of the balance of their lives.

Alair MacLean, an assistant professor with the Department of Sociology at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver, reports that in comparison to both non-veterans and veterans who never engaged … Original source on Gaea Times at : Combat veterans face more lifelong socio-economic challenges.

Why some find anti-malarial drug quinine bitter while others don’t

WASHINGTON – While some find the anti-malarial drug quinine easy to gulp down, some find it repulsive to taste – and it’s all in the genes, says a new study.

“This study teaches us that naturally occurring medicinal compounds taste differently to people based on variations in and near a bitter receptor gene,” said lead author …. Read the original article  : Why some find anti-malarial drug quinine bitter while others don’t.

Extreme weather on Everest behind Mallory and Irvine’s disappearance?

WASHINGTON – Scientists believe they know why George Mallory and Andrew Irvine never returned from their pioneering expedition on the Everest.

They suggest that extreme weather may have contributed to their disappearance.

George Mallory and Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine disappeared during their historic 1924 attempt to reach the summit of Everest, last seen on June 8th on Everest’s …. Read the original article  : Extreme weather on Everest behind Mallory and Irvine’s disappearance?.

How neuroglobin protects against Alzheimer’s

WASHINGTON – Researchers from the University of California, Davis, and the University of Auckland have found that neuroglobin may protect against Alzheimer’s disease by preventing brain neurons from dying in response to natural stress.

Scientists have learned that neuroglobin protects cells from stroke damage, amyloid toxicity and injury due to lack of oxygen.

It occurs in various …. Source article  : How neuroglobin protects against Alzheimer’s.

Deep open ocean ‘most under-explored area of the sea’

WASHINGTON – New research from the University of Sheffield has discovered that the deep open ocean is the most under-explored area of the sea.

The study points out that most of our knowledge of marine biodiversity comes from the shallow waters or the ocean floor, rather than the deep pelagic ocean- the water column deeper than …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New method may help fight drug-resistant malaria

WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed techniques to quickly identify evolution of drug resistance in strains of malaria.

The goal of researchers at Case Western Reserve University is to enable the medical community to react quickly to inevitable resistance and thereby save lives while increasing the lifespan of drugs used against the disease.

Currently, disease monitoring requires … Original source on Gaea Times at : New method may help fight drug-resistant malaria.

Final tests to precede ’static kill’ attempt in Gulf of Mexico

WASHINGTON/NEW ORLEANS – Oil company BP Plc was planning final tests Tuesday before a possible attempt to permanently seal its damaged well on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico.

The tests were delayed late Monday but are expected Tuesday, BP said in an emailed statement.
The company hopes that the next step will be to [..] Read the original article: here.

What we say about others says a lot about us

WASHINGTON – How positively you look at others around can determine how happy and emotionally stable you are, says a new research.

Peter Harms at the University of Nebraska and Simine Vazire of Washington University in St. Louis conducted the study.

The team discovered particularly strong associations between positively judging others and how enthusiastic, happy, kind-hearted, courteous, … Read more : What we say about others says a lot about us.

You can train your brain to control cravings

WASHINGTON – The next time you crave for a cigarette, remind yourself what it will do to you in the long run – chances are – you may kick the butt, says a new study.

Yale University researcher Hedy Kober said that teaching cognitive strategies, such as thinking about the long-term consequences of smoking, could increase …. Original source  : You can train your brain to control cravings.

Pilot safety protocol could help reduce dental surgery errors

WASHINGTON – Dentists and pilots – both are professions that have no room for the smallest error, so a new research questioned: Why can’t the same safety standards that apply to pilots be used for dentists too?

Russell Taichman, U-M dentistry professor Michigan and two pilot-dentists believe that implementing this theory would drastically reduce human errors.

Crew … Original article on : Pilot safety protocol could help reduce dental surgery errors.

People shun popular opinions if they already hold opposing views

WASHINGTON – If you develop a strong opinion on an issue and later found that the majority of people did not have the same stand, you will become more confident in your beliefs, found a study.

“It may be that you feel proud because you were able to disprove, in your own mind, an opinion that … Original article on : People shun popular opinions if they already hold opposing views.

World’s biggest automaker Toyota posts $2.2 billion quarterly profit despite recall crisis

Toyota posts $2.2 bln profit as car sales recover

TOKYO – Toyota reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion, reversing from red ink a year earlier as the world’s top automaker benefited from a global sales recovery that offset lingering doubts about the safety of its cars.
The company, which makes the Camry sedan and Prius hybrid, [..] Read the original article: here.

Amateur scientist discovers snails ‘have a homing instinct’

LONDON – A 69-year-old amateur scientist has discovered that her garden snails can apparently find their way back home.

Dr Dave Hodgson from Exeter University conducted the experiment.

The idea formulated when Ruth Brooks, exasperated with snails that were wreaking havoc with her garden, took them away to a nearby piece of wasteland.

But she found that they …. Read the original article  : Amateur scientist discovers snails ‘have a homing instinct’.

Culture affects how our brain works

WASHINGTON – Where you grow up can have a big impact on how your brain works, according to a study by psychological scientists Denise C. Park from the University of Texas at Dallas and Chih-Mao Huang from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The researchers have discussed ways in which brain structure and function may be …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Culture affects how our brain works.

Changes in sun’s conveyor belt could be behind prolonged solar cycle

WASHINGTON – Changes in the Sun’s conveyor belt could have caused the prolonged solar cycle 23, which ended recently.

The Sun goes through cycles lasting approximately 11 years that include phases with increased magnetic activity, more sunspots, and more solar flares, and phases with less activity.

The level of activity on the Sun can affect navigation … Read more »».

Venus Flytrap is not as merciless a killer as is believed

WASHINGTON – While it is known for its carnivorous nature, Venus Flytrap is not that merciless a killer as it is projected to be, found a new study.

Dr Andrej Pavlovic of Comenius University, Slovakia, has been studying the plants with the help of some specialised equipment and a few unlucky insects.

In the wild the Venus … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Venus Flytrap is not as merciless a killer as is believed.

‘Virtual mates’ shed light on role of romance in parrot calls

WASHINGTON – Challenging traditional understandings of the difference between birds ’songs’ and ‘calls’, scientists used ‘virtual mates’ to discover if female parrots judge male contact calls when deciding on a mate.

Parrots are among the few species of bird to have developed the ability to quickly learn and mimic new sounds, but the evolutionary reason for …. Source  : ‘Virtual mates’ shed light on role of romance in parrot calls.

Catch The Northern Lights on August 3

MONTANA (GaeaTimes.com) — People around the North America are waiting with bated breath for the spectacular Northern Lights. This phenomenon was last seen in 2003 in Soldotna, Alaska.
The Spectacular light show in the sky will be seen as the solar flares reaches the earth on Aug 3 and 4. The Phenomenon is also known …. Original article  : Catch The Northern Lights on August 3.

420 mn Chinese now use the internet

BEIJING – The number of Chinese internet users has reached a staggering 420 million, authorities said.

Website sina.com.cn citing a report published by China Internet Network Information Center (CINIC) reported that 277 million people access the internet via cell phones.
The population of China’s internet users climbed to 420 million as of June 2010, 36 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 420 mn Chinese now use the internet.

Snoring husbands turn women into beastly bedfellows

LONDON – All it takes is a gentle snore to turn a woman into a beastly bedfellow.

Watching her husband nod off the moment his head hits the pillow unleashes deeply hurt feelings in a woman. One in four wives admitted waking their husbands up because of sleep envy.
The most common revenge is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Snoring husbands turn women into beastly bedfellows.

Most Haryana areas get more rain

CHANDIGARH – Haryana received 4,472 milimetres (mm) more rain in July this year compared to the corresponding period in 2009.

A spokesman for the revenue department said Wednesday that the entire state got 15,006 mm rainfall during July this year.
Some districts, including Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Sirsa and Yamunanagar, were lashed by heavy rainfall last month, …. Source article  : Most Haryana areas get more rain.

Archaeologists unearth 67,000-year-old human bone

LONDON – Archaeologists have unearthed a 67,000-year-old human bone they claim proves the area was settled by man 20,000 years earlier than previously thought.

The discovery was made at the Callao caves near Penablanca, 210 miles north of Manila in Philippines.
The foot bone – found during a four-year excavation project of a network of …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Archaeologists unearth 67,000-year-old human bone.

Quit-smoking drug ‘instigates suicidal tendencies’

MELBOURNE – As many as 15 people have committed suicide and hundreds have thought of killing themselves while taking the popular quit-smoking pill ‘Champix’ since 2008, data from Australia’s drug regulator revealed.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) said 206 “suicide-related events” and 15 suicides had been linked to the drug, which has been prescribed more than … Read : Quit-smoking drug ‘instigates suicidal tendencies’.

Memory-boosting drug may prevent relapse in drug-addicts

WASHINGTON – A memory-boosting medication paired with behavioral therapy could help addicts stay clean, animal study suggests.

The study has suggested that D-cycloserine, previously used in the lab to treat fear and anxiety disorders, could help an addict resist drugs even when confronted with drug-related cues outside of rehab.

Substance abusers have high rates of relapse, …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Memory-boosting drug may prevent relapse in drug-addicts.

Happy extroverts ‘more creative’

LONDON – When it comes to creativity, outgoing people in a good mood are better than introverts, according to a new study.

Lorenzo Stafford, University of Portsmouth psychologist, found that extrovert people in a good mood are the most creative thinkers because they have more of the ‘happiness chemical’ dopamine.

However, people who keep themselves to …. Source  : Happy extroverts ‘more creative’.

All-over tan is impossible: Study

WASHINGTON – Getting a consistent tan all over the body is impossible as some parts are much more resistant to tanning than others, according to a new study.

The research said that getting a full uniform body tan has been deemed as a myth.

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh said that the results of the study [..] Read the original article: here.

Women who smoke, pierce nipples ‘more likely to develop breast abscess’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that women who smoke or pierce their nipples are more likely to develop a breast abscess.

Researchers at the University of Iowa found the odds of developing primary breast abscess were six times higher in smokers than in nonsmokers, and smokers were 11 times more likely to develop subareolar …. Read the original article  : here.

Parents of grown kids with autism ‘more likely to divorce’

WASHINGTON – A new data from a large longitudinal study of families of adolescents and adults with autism has found that the parents of grown children with autism are more likely to divorce than couples with typically developing children.

The study is the first to track marital history of parents of adult children with autism. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Parents of grown kids with autism ‘more likely to divorce’.

Foetal exposure to plastic bottles, cans behind high testicular cancer rates

LONDON – Foetal exposure to common environmental chemicals, called phthalates-which are used in many different household items, including plastic furniture and packaging-could be responsible for rising testicular cancer rates.

According to experts, exposure while in the womb might explain why the rate of this cancer has doubled in 35 years.

The Edinburgh team told Human Reproduction …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Foetal exposure to plastic bottles, cans behind high testicular cancer rates.

Just like humans, animals too make choices based on their emotions

WASHINGTON – Just like humans, animals too make choices based on their emotional states, says a new study.

Bristol University’s Professor Mike Mendl and Dr Liz Paul and Lincoln University’s Dr Oliver Burman conducted the study.

An animal in surroundings threatened by predators feels anxious, whereas one in an environment with plenty of opportunities to acquire resources …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Just like humans, animals too make choices based on their emotions.

New model could help deliver drugs at controlled rate

WASHINGTON – Scientists are working on a theoretical model that compares the transport characteristics octopus-like polymer – that “walks” along the wall of a narrow channel as it is pushed through by a solvent.

The find could aid them in the development of carrier molecules for delivering drugs at a controlled rate in the body.

Results of … Read more : New model could help deliver drugs at controlled rate.

How gain and loss affect optimistic and pessimistic brains

WASHINGTON – Our belief in whether we would succeed or fail at a given task-and the consequences of winning or losing-directly affects the levels of neural effort put forth in movement-planning circuits in the human cortex, said neuroscientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).

Richard A. Andersen, the James G. Boswell Professor of Neuroscience … Read this article on Gaea Times at : How gain and loss affect optimistic and pessimistic brains.

John the Baptist’s remains may be in 5th century Black Sea monastery

WASHINGTON – The remains of John the Baptist, the biblical prophet famous for baptizing Jesus, may be present in a 5th century monastery in the Black Sea.

Bulgarian archaeologists excavating under an ancient basilica last week unearthed a reliquary, or a container full of human relics.

Bone fragments of a human skull, hand and tooth were found …. Source article  : John the Baptist’s remains may be in 5th century Black Sea monastery.

Man who died 4,000 years ago gets face and voice

WELLINGTON – The Bronze Age Gristhorpe Man, who died about 4,000 years ago, now has a face and voice, thanks to academics in Yorkshire.

Using state-of-the-art computer programme and forensic techniques, scientists have reconstructed the face of the Gristhorpe Man.

The skeleton of the Bronze Age man, thought to be a warrior chief, was discovered in … Read : Man who died 4,000 years ago gets face and voice.

Deep brain stimulation may help Alzheimer’s patients

WASHINGTON – Doctors in Toronto, Canada have proved that the use of Deep Brain Stimulation on patients with early signs of Alzheimer’s is safe and it may help in improving their memory.

Dr. Andres M. Lozano and his team at Toronto Western Hospital carried out the phase one safety trial of six Ontario patients that took … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Deep brain stimulation may help Alzheimer’s patients.

India, Nepal join hands to protect wildlife

NEW DELHI – India and Nepal have signed an agreement to jointly protect wildlife in the Himalayan region along the border, an wildlife conservation society official said.

Besides jointly guarding forests, the two neighbours will coordinate the implementation of their national action plans to protect tigers, rhinos and elephants, said Samir Sinha, head of TRAFFIC India, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India, Nepal join hands to protect wildlife.

Prayer really is capable of healing the sick

LONDON – The power of prayer really can help cure the sick, according to a new study.

A US team from Indiana University, led by religious studies professor Candy Gunther Brown, examined the effects of prayer in Mozambique and Brazil where spiritual healing for the blind and deaf is common.

In the African country, a woman named … Read more »»».

Regrowing lost limbs may soon be a reality

WASHINGTON – Here’s some hope for those who lose limbs due to war, accident, or disease – a research on salamanders that may help turn the long-standing dream of human limb regeneration into reality.

An article in the current issue of Chemical and Engineering News (C and EN), ACS’ weekly newsmagazine, says that this …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Regrowing lost limbs may soon be a reality.

Tiny fish evolved to survive colder temperatures in 3yrs: Study

WASHINGTON – University of British Columbia researchers have observed that in just three years, stickleback fish developed tolerance for water temperature 2.5 degrees Celsius lower than their ancestors.

This find proves that evolution may help populations survive effects of climate change.

“This made sense from an evolutionary perspective because their ancestors were able to adapt to freshwater …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tiny fish evolved to survive colder temperatures in 3yrs: Study.

Astronomers obtain 3D view of stellar explosion for the first-time

WASHINGTON – Astronomers have obtained a three-dimensional view of the distribution of the innermost material expelled by a recently exploded star.

The Very Large Telescope showed that the blast more concentrated in one particular direction – indicating that the supernova must have been very turbulent.

Supernova 1987A was the first naked-eye supernova to be observed for 383 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Astronomers obtain 3D view of stellar explosion for the first-time.

425m-year-old blob-like ocean creature revealed in a 3-D model

WASHINGTON – Scientists have revealed a 3-D computer model of a unique blob-like creature that lived in the ocean approximately 425 million years ago.

The model is helping researchers to understand what primitive species on early Earth looked like and how they might have evolved.

The scientists from Imperial College London found the creature named Drakozoon 6 …. Source  : 425m-year-old blob-like ocean creature revealed in a 3-D model.

Oz sponge may help shed light on life’s origin

LONDON – Rice University’s researchers have established a draft genome sequence for Amphimedon queenslandica, a sponge found off the coast of Australia – that can help them understand life’s origin on Earth.

Sponges date back at least 650 million years, and are thought to be the first group of animals to branch from all the others.

Therefore, … Original article on : Oz sponge may help shed light on life’s origin.

100mn-year-old cat-like croc fossil found in East Africa

LONDON – Ohio University researchers have uncovered the skeleton of an ancient crocodile with mammal-like teeth in the Rukwa Rift Basin of Tanzania.

“If you only looked at the teeth, you wouldn’t think this was a crocodile. You would wonder what kind of strange mammal or mammal-like reptile it is,” said study lead author Patrick O’Connor.

Its …. Original source  : 100mn-year-old cat-like croc fossil found in East Africa.

Traveling by car ‘contributes to global warming much more than by plane’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that driving a car increases global temperatures in the long run more than making the same long-distance journey by air.

However, in the short run traveling by air has a larger adverse climate impact because airplanes strongly affect short-lived warming processes at high altitudes.

In the study, Jens Borken-Kleefeld … Read : Traveling by car ‘contributes to global warming much more than by plane’.

Personality traits in childhood are strong predictor of adult behavior

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that personality traits observed in childhood are a strong predictor of adult behaviour.

Using data from a 1960s study of approximately 2,400 ethnically diverse elementary schoolchildren in Hawaii, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, the Oregon Research Institute and University of Oregon compared teacher personality ratings of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Experts warn against iPhone security flaw

LONDON – A hole in Apple’s iOS for iPhone, iPad and iPod could make the devices vulnerable to remote attackers, warned security firms.

Symantec said that it could be exploited by remote attackers to take complete control of a vulnerable device.

Experts said that the threat, at present, only exists on paper but Apple should issue a … Read more >>>.

Japanese robot to allow long distance chats by mimicking speakers’ movements

NEW YORK – The newly designed Japanese robot- Telenoid R1- has no legs, stumps instead of arms, and is only as tall as a young child, but its forte is that it can allow people to “chat” from long distances by mimicking the movements of the speaker.

Designed by Japanese robotocist Hiroshi Ishiguro, the device is …. Source  : Japanese robot to allow long distance chats by mimicking speakers’ movements.

Getting rid of basic obstacle brings invisibility cloak closer to reality

LONDON – By overcoming a fundamental obstacle in using new “metamaterials”, researchers have come closer to optical technologies, including ultra-powerful microscopes and computers and a possible invisibility cloak.

The metamaterials have been plagued by a major limitation-too much light is “lost,” or absorbed by metals such as silver and gold contained in the metamaterials, making them … Original article on : Getting rid of basic obstacle brings invisibility cloak closer to reality.

Britain secret file says massive UFO spotted

LONDON – A spaceship that was “20 times the size of a football field” was spotted hovering over Britain’s Manchester airport nearly 15 years back, says a secret defence ministry file that was released Thursday.

The huge spacecraft was seen by a UFO expert in 1995 and its sketch was sent to the defence ministry, The … Read more : Britain secret file says massive UFO spotted.

95 genetic variants linked to heart disease identified

LONDON – An international team of researchers co-led by the University of Michigan School of Public Health has found 95 regions of the human genome where genetic variants are associated with blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, which are major indicators of heart disease risk.

Of the total, 59 variants were associated with cholesterol and triglyceride … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 95 genetic variants linked to heart disease identified.

New forensic test to match suspects’ DNA with crime samples in 4hrs

WASHINGTON – A newly developed forensic test could help police to check on whether a person’s DNA matches that found at past crime scenes while suspects are still being processed and before a decision on whether to release them on bail.

The test could make checking DNA from people arrested for crimes with DNA samples from …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New forensic test to match suspects’ DNA with crime samples in 4hrs.

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.

Gem-encrusted gold tiger from Tipu Sultan’s throne to go under the hammer

LONDON – A gem-encrusted gold finial from the throne of 18th century Indian ruler Tipu Sultan is being put up for auction after it was discovered at a Scottish home.

The incredible tiger-shaped figure was discovered after more than 200 years, reports the Daily Mail.

The discovery has thrilled experts of Tipu Sultan, who famously said he …. Original source  : Gem-encrusted gold tiger from Tipu Sultan’s throne to go under the hammer.

New mechanism controls efficacy of marijuana-like substance in brain

LONDON – A newly discovered molecular mechanism helps control the amount and effectiveness of a substance that mimics an active ingredient in marijuana.

However, this substance is produced by the body’s own nerve cells.

William R. Marrs of the Neurobiology and Behavior program at the University of Washington (UW) and Dr. Nephi Stella, UW professor of pharmacology … Read more >>>.

New material that turns oil into solid gel could help clean Gulf spill mess

WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed a new material containing soap like molecules, that can turn oil into a solid gel – a property that could help clean the Gulf oil spill mess.

The gel could then be melted and the oil separated from the material, which could be reused.

According to Discovery News, However, its developers haven’t …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Space station astronauts tackle urgent spacewalking repairs, going after broken cooling system

Space station astronauts tackle urgent repair job

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts are gearing up for some of the most challenging and urgent repairs ever attempted at the International Space Station.
At sunrise Saturday, two NASA astronauts will go out on a spacewalk to replace a broken ammonia pump. The pump shut down last weekend and knocked … Read more »»».

US-Vietnam nuke deal unlikely to include no-enrichment pledge; critics say US backtracking

US-Vietnam nuke deal will likely allow enrichment

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration has told U.S. lawmakers that a nuclear cooperation deal with Vietnam is unlikely to include a coveted promise by the Hanoi government not to enrich uranium, congressional aides say.
The United States had sought a no-enrichment pledge, which the State Department promotes as the “gold …. Original source  : US-Vietnam nuke deal unlikely to include no-enrichment pledge; critics say US backtracking.

No ring around Saturn moon, study shows

WASHINGTON – Challenging earlier observations, researchers at Cornell University in New York have claimed that Saturn’s small moon Rhea doesn’t really have any solid structures encircling the natural satellite.

While it was believed that Rhea had solid rings surrounding it, the new study of optical images has failed to detect any signs of structures encircling the …. Source article  : No ring around Saturn moon, study shows.

Vertical pupils help snakes stalk their prey

LONDON – Vertical pupils don’t just help snakes see at night, but also help them stalk prey without being seen.

Richard Shine and Francois Brischoux at the University of Sydney, Australia, scoured the literature and found that vertical pupils on most animals become round in low light.

This challenges common theory that vertical pupils evolved …. Source  : Vertical pupils help snakes stalk their prey.

UK scientists to study coolest life forms on Earth

WASHINGTON – British scientists are planning to travel to one of the coldest places on Earth – an expedition that, they believe, will help them understand how life could exist on other planets in our Solar System.

Professor Liane Benning (University of Leeds) and Dr. Dominique Tobler (University of Glasgow) are travelling to Ny-Alesund on the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : UK scientists to study coolest life forms on Earth.

Artificial bee eye could improve visual navigation in mobile robots

WASHINGTON – Scientists have created an imaging system that mimics a honeybee’s field of view.

The lightweight system could change the way we build mobile robots and small flying vehicles.

The artificial bee eye is complete with fully functional camera, to shed light on the insects’ complex sensing, processing and navigational skills.

It has a mirror-lens combination attached …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Artificial bee eye could improve visual navigation in mobile robots.

Neanderthals’ cosy bedroom with hearth and grass beds unearthed

WASHINGTON – Remains of an apparent Neanderthal cave sleeping chamber have been unearthed, complete with a hearth and nearby grass beds that might have once been covered with animal fur.

Neanderthals inhabited the cozy Late Pleistocene room, located within Esquilleu Cave in Cantabria, Spain, anywhere between 53,000 to 39,000 years ago, according to a Journal of …. Original source  : Neanderthals’ cosy bedroom with hearth and grass beds unearthed.

Popeye cartoons, tasting parties boost vegetable intake in kids

WASHINGTON – Worried about your kids not eating enough veggies through the day? Well, then show him Popeye cartoon, organise tasting parties and involve them while you cook food for the family.

A new study has found that Popeye cartoons, tasting parties and junior cooking classes could encourage kindergarten kids to increase their vegetable intake.

Researchers at … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Popeye cartoons, tasting parties boost vegetable intake in kids.

Being beautiful doesn’t always pay off

WASHINGTON – While being beautiful may have opened a lot of doors for you, getting a job may not be as easy, according to a new study.

A new University of Colorado Denver Business School study reveals that attractive women face discrimination when it comes to landing certain kinds of jobs.

For titles like manager of research … Read : Being beautiful doesn’t always pay off.

NASA plans to visit asteroid predicted to hit Earth

WASHINGTON – Last week experts warned of an eminent collision between an asteroid and Earth. Now, NASA is planning to visit the space object.

The asteroid 1999 RQ36 made headlines last week with the announcement that the space rock could hit our planet in 2182.

But NASA scientists are on a sample-return mission OSIRIS-Rex (Origins Spectral Interpretation … Original article on : NASA plans to visit asteroid predicted to hit Earth.

Orphaned Alaska sea otter arrives at New York Aquarium, will likely go on exhibit in fall

Orphaned Alaska sea otter now at New York Aquarium

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An orphaned sea otter from Alaska has arrived at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium.
Director Jon Dohlin says Tazo arrived at 2 a.m. Friday, accompanied by a keeper and a veterinarian, and “so far, so good.”
The 2 1/2-month-old is quarantined for now but … Read more >>>.

Hot, humid morning in Delhi

NEW DELHI – With rains eluding the capital and mercury rising, Delhiites began their weekend on a hot note Saturday. The weather office has predicted light showers in some parts of the city.

“The skies will generally remain cloudy. Light showers are predicted in some pockets of the city,” said an official of the India Meteorological …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Decision to revamp FutureGen and use Mattoon only as a storage site leaves town disappointed

Mattoon asks: What now with FutureGen?
MATTOON, Ill. – Angela Griffin spent Friday morning on the phone and in interviews trying to learn why the crown jewel of the FutureGen clean-coal experiment won’t be coming to eastern Illinois.

Griffin led the local campaign to bring the idea of the project to Mattoon. But the president of the …. Source article  : Decision to revamp FutureGen and use Mattoon only as a storage site leaves town disappointed.

Judge’s ruling in wolf case scuttles plans by parties to hold settlement talks

Wolf ruling ends plan to hold settlement talks

HELENA, Mont. – A judge’s ruling to restore federal protections for the Rocky Mountain gray wolf has scuttled settlement talks that the parties in the lawsuit had planned for next week.
Ron Aasheim of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says the meeting was set for Wednesday in Helena. It …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Judge’s ruling in wolf case scuttles plans by parties to hold settlement talks.

SC ports, environmental group settle lawsuit over new state port in North Charleston

SC ports, environmental group settle lawsuit

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The South Carolina State Ports Authority and an environmental group on Friday ended their four-year legal battle over a new $525 million port terminal at the old Navy base in North Charleston.
The agreement with the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League was reached after several months of mediation …. Original article  : SC ports, environmental group settle lawsuit over new state port in North Charleston.

Republicans, Democrats, industry press to get Texas to issue EPA-approved operating permits

Texas industries press to get EPA-approved permits

HOUSTON – After a lobbying push by oil giants, a bipartisan group of Texas legislators have asked state environmental regulators to quickly solve a permit dispute with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that has left some of the nation’s largest oil refineries in operating limbo.
A letter signed by 46 … Read more : Republicans, Democrats, industry press to get Texas to issue EPA-approved operating permits.

Glacier in northern Greenland spawns new ice island larger than Manhattan

Giant ice island breaks off Greenland
WASHINGTON – A giant ice island has broken off the Petermann Glacier in northern Greenland.

A University of Delaware researcher says the floating ice sheet covers 100 square miles – more than four times the size of New York’s Manhattan Island.
Andreas Muenchow, who is studying the Nares Strait between Greenland and …. Read the original article  : Glacier in northern Greenland spawns new ice island larger than Manhattan.

Honeybees may have evolved to be ‘cleverer’ in the morning

LONDON – A new study has found that honeybees are cleverer in the morning.

The study found that the earliest rising bees catch the best flower and ultimately the best meal and they are also better at learning new odours.

This early brainpower may have evolved to help the insects sniff out flowering plants and forage … Read more »».

Now, an application that wipes off all about your ex on Facebook

NEW YORK – Here’s some good news for those who want no connection with their ex anymore-an application called ‘Ex-blocker’.

The application heals broken hearts by deleting any mention of a person’s previous flame on Facebook and other social networking sites.

“They won’t know that you’re doing it. Only you will know,” the New York Daily News … Original article on : Now, an application that wipes off all about your ex on Facebook.

Health care using telemonitoring technology benefits heart failure patients

WASHINGTON – An international team of researchers has revealed that providing patients with chronic heart failure access to remote monitoring, for example by telephone or telemonitoring using wireless technology, reduces deaths and hospitalisations and may provide benefits on health care costs and quality of life.

The new Cochrane Systematic Review found that remote monitoring of … Read : Health care using telemonitoring technology benefits heart failure patients.

Exposure to spray-on hot flushes drug ’causes premature puberty in kids’

LONDON – A spray-on treatment for hot flushes may cause premature puberty in young kids inadvertently exposed to it, the US Food and Drug Administration has warned.

Hot flashes are a symptom of the changing hormone levels that are considered to be characteristic of menopause.

Evamist is an oestrogen spray applied to the inside of the forearm, … Read more : Exposure to spray-on hot flushes drug ’causes premature puberty in kids’.

Using computer ‘can diminish teens’ reading and maths results’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that giving teenagers access to computers can weaken their reading and maths results.

The Sunday Telegraph reported a survey of more than half a million children revealed that technology is counter-productive in improving student achievement, reports News.com.au.

It found that introducing children to computers from 10 years of age could …. Source  : Using computer ‘can diminish teens’ reading and maths results’.

Now, a life-saving device to warn fishermen before their vessels capsize

LONDON – A Scottish engineer has developed a life-saving device that can warn fishermen that their vessel is about to capsize.

Ayrshire-based Ken Smith, who has been working on the project for five years, has now developed the SeaWise monitor that he hopes will prevent accidents.

Up to 60 per cent of all cases of fishing boats … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Now, a life-saving device to warn fishermen before their vessels capsize.

Protein that shuttles RNA into mitochrondria discovered

WASHINGTON – An essential cell protein plays a key role in shuttling RNA into the mitochondria, the energy-producing “power plant” of the cell, found researchers.

Scientists at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, conducted the above study.

The import of nucleus-encoded small RNAs into mitochondria … Read : Protein that shuttles RNA into mitochrondria discovered.

New tool to calculate hurricane risk finds Miami most vulnerable

WASHINGTON – Of all Florida’s major population centers, Miami is the most vulnerable to strong hurricane winds, according to Florida State University researchers who have developed a new tool to estimate the frequency of extreme hurricane winds at a particular location.

Geography doctoral student Jill C. Malmstadt, working with Professor James B. Elsner and research … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New tool to calculate hurricane risk finds Miami most vulnerable.

Another hot morning in Delhi, rains likely

NEW DELHI – Delhi saw another hot morning Sunday with the mercury heading upwards but the weatherman predicted light rains towards the evening.

“Rains and slight thundershowers may occur towards the evening or night in some parts of the city,” an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The minimum temperature recorded was 28.6 degrees … Original article on : Another hot morning in Delhi, rains likely.

Vietnam welcomes US nuclear supercarrier amid concerns over South China Sea

Former enemies US, Vietnam now military mates

ABOARD THE USS GEORGE WASHINGTON – Cold War enemies the United States and Vietnam demonstrated their blossoming military relations Sunday as a U.S. nuclear supercarrier floated in waters off the Southeast Asian nation’s coast – sending a message that China is not the region’s only big player.
The visit comes …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Vietnam welcomes US nuclear supercarrier amid concerns over South China Sea.

Ammonia leak causes trouble on spacewalk

WASHINGTON – Two astronauts spent more than eight hours outside the International Space Station (ISS), but were unable to make much progress fixing a broken cooling system after part of it proved difficult to disconnect and leaked dangerous ammonia.

Doug Wheelock and Tracy Caldwell Dyson were to replace the broken 350-kg ammonia cooling loop with a … Read : Ammonia leak causes trouble on spacewalk.

Space station astronauts fall short on urgent repairs, ammonia leak triggers bigger problem

3rd spacewalk needed to restore cooling system

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pair of space station astronauts had to hammer loose a stuck connector during an urgent spacewalk to restore a crucial cooling system Saturday, then an ammonia leak erupted and hampered the entire repair effort.
Despite making one of the longest spacewalks ever, Douglas Wheelock and … Read more >>>.

Space station astronauts fall short on urgent spacewalking repairs, no time to remove bad pump

Space station astronauts fall short on repairs

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A pair of space station astronauts had to hammer loose a stuck connector Saturday during an urgent spacewalk to restore a crucial cooling system, and ran out of time before they could remove a broken pump.
Douglas Wheelock and Tracy Caldwell Dyson went into the spacewalk …. Source article  : Space station astronauts fall short on urgent spacewalking repairs, no time to remove bad pump.

Sultry day for Delhi Saturday, rains likely Sunday

NEW DELHI – It was a hot and humid day for residents of the national capital Saturday in the absence of rains, but some respite is likely Sunday with showers predicted.

The maximum and minimum temperatures settled at 35.8 degrees Celsius and 28.6 degrees, respectively, hovering two notches above normal for this time of the season, …. Source  : Sultry day for Delhi Saturday, rains likely Sunday.

British campaigner drives green bus in Kolkata

KOLKATA – The sudden increase in the number of vehicles in the country has increased the carbon emission footprint — amount of carbon released by an activity — to five-six tonnes per capita per year, British environmental campaigner Andy Pag said here Saturday.

Pag, who is on a mission to go around the world in a …. Original source  : British campaigner drives green bus in Kolkata.

Heavy rain predicted in Himachal, rivers in spate

SHIMLA – The hills of Himachal Pradesh may experience heavy rainfall in the next two days, a weather official said Saturday.

Rivers and their tributaries are already in spate and the government has declared a high alert in Kullu, Mandi, Kinnaur, Bilaspur and Shimla districts.
“There are chances of heavy to very heavy rainfall at some [..] Read the original article: here.

‘Clean Delhi Drive’ to be launched in schools, colleges

NEW DELHI – In an initiative to sensitise and educate students about keeping the environment clean and healthy, a drive will be launched Monday across schools and colleges of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).

The endeavour titled ‘Clean Delhi Drive’ will be launched by the Art of Living NGO under the aegis of its …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Clean Delhi Drive’ to be launched in schools, colleges.

Whales’’sense of smell’ may shed light on how they locate prey

LONDON – Scientists have revealed a previously undiscovered ability of bowhead whales’ to smell the air – a finding that could change the understanding of how they locate prey.

The whales’ sense of smell was revealed when scientists dissected their bodies and found olfactory … Read more »»».

Adapting to warming could worsen climate change

WASHINGTON – A new study has concluded that the way humanity reacts to climate change may do more damage to many areas of the planet than climate change itself unless we plan properly.

The research has been published in Conservation Letters by Conservation International’s Will Turner and a group of other leading scientists.

The study looks at … Read more : Adapting to warming could worsen climate change.

Where on Earth did life start?

WASHINGTON – Scientists are exploring the truth behind the hypothesis that ‘life began between mica sheets’.

According to the “life between the sheets” mica hypothesis proposed by Helen Hansma of the University of California, Santa Barbara, life originated with molecules that lay … Read more »».