Nurture, not nature, explains why men, women are different

LONDON – Nurture, not nature, explains why men and women are so different.

Psychologists say it is nurture that has the largest effect on the skills, attributes and personalities of an individual, not nature.
Boys are not exactly born with superior map-reading or parking skills, or even prowess in maths, says a Daily Mail report. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nurture, not nature, explains why men, women are different.

Lowly bacteria too has a sense of smell

SYDNEY – Bacteria are known to cause some of the most repulsive smells on earth. But believe it or not, now scientists have revealed this lowest of life forms too has a sense of smell.

A team of marine microbiologists at Australia’s Newcastle University has discovered that bacteria have a molecular “nose” that is able … Read more >>.

Tomb of a teenager buried for over 1600 yrs discovered in Peru

WASHINGTON – Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a teenager of Mochica community, buried more than 1,600 years ago in Peru.

It was found 16 meters away from the tomb of Great Lord of Sipan, reports Artdaily.org.

The discoverer of the Lord of Sipan, Peru’s Walter Alva, explained that eight days ago he proceeded to clean the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Tomb of a teenager buried for over 1600 yrs discovered in Peru.

Genetic variation in immune system related to Parkinson’s

LONDON – Researchers have discovered new evidence that Parkinson’s disease may have an infectious or autoimmune origin.

The study was conducted by the NeuroGenetics Research Consortium, an international team of researchers led by Haydeh Payami, research scientist at the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center.

The clinical directors for the study were Dr. Cyrus …. Source  : Genetic variation in immune system related to Parkinson’s.

Now, a method to predict nanoparticle interaction with human body

LONDON – Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a method to predict how nanoparticles interact with human body.

Their work could have implications for improved human and environmental safety in the handling of nanomaterials, as well as applications for drug delivery.

“We wanted to find a good, biologically relevant way to determine how nanomaterials react …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Now, a method to predict nanoparticle interaction with human body.

New crater in Sudan discovered using Google Maps

MELBOURNE – Software scientists have discovered a 10 kilometre wide crater like structure in the Bayuda Desert of Sudan using Google Maps.

If confirmed, it will be the second such discovery using the popular online mapping tool and could spawn a new generation of home-based amateur crater hunters.

Amelia Sparavigna from the Politecnico di Torino in Italy …. Original source  : New crater in Sudan discovered using Google Maps.

Spacewalk 3: More repair work for space station crew, urgent effort to restore full cooling

Spacewalk 3: More repair work for station crew

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space station astronauts have one more big spacewalking chore before they can declare success.
Astronauts Douglas Wheelock and Tracy Caldwell Dyson will tackle the last of their cooling-system repair work Monday morning. It will be their third spacewalk in just over a week.
This time, they … Read : Spacewalk 3: More repair work for space station crew, urgent effort to restore full cooling.

Now, laser would make heartbeat faster

LONDON – A new research has shown that an infrared laser can make a heart beat faster, which may help in understanding reasons for congenital defects.

Case Western Reserve University and Vanderbilt University researchers have found that pulsed light can pace contractions in an avian embryonic heart, with no apparent damage to the tissue, reports Nature.

According …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Now, laser would make heartbeat faster.

Aged garlic extract can lower blood pressure

MELBOURNE – While garlic is renowned for curing almost everything from the common cold to the plague, researchers have found that the humble garlic bulb can also lower blood pressure.

A new study shows aged extract of garlic might be able to help lower blood pressure in the 3.7 million Australians who suffer from hypertension.

Karin …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Aged garlic extract can lower blood pressure.

Human-powered ‘hybrid’ car can clock 30mph uphill

WASHINGTON – Imagine a car running without fuel – just on human power of muscle. Well, you don’t have to imagine any more, thanks to a new car that you and your family can ‘row’ at 30mph uphill.

HumanCar Imagine PS (PS stands for power station) is the brainchild of Charles Samuel Greenwood. According to Autoblog … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Human-powered ‘hybrid’ car can clock 30mph uphill.

Obesity can cause resistance against insulin for diabetic patients: Study

MELBOURNE – New research explains the link between obesity and diabetes – results of which could pave way for new drugs to counteract diabetes.

According to The Age, researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute found that inflammatory cells in fat tissue cause the body to become resistant to the effects of insulin.

The reaction occurs …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Obesity can cause resistance against insulin for diabetic patients: Study.

‘Men are from Mars and women from Venus’ theory is a myth

LONDON – Defying the old adage promoted in 1992 bestseller ‘Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus’, a new book has claimed that the two genders are actually from the same planet.

The difference between men and women is down to the way they were brough up, claim scientists

In fact it is nurture, rather …. Read the original article  : here.

Video games should involve more, strong women characters, urge experts

LONDON – In video games, women should be portrayed more often and in a better way than Lara Croft, experts have suggested.

In video games, women are depicted as the helpless girly-girl persona of Mario’s beloved Princess Peach, or for getting distracted by the big-boobed often-running Lara Croft.

“We tend to make our females look like they’re … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Video games should involve more, strong women characters, urge experts.

‘Fatherhood hormones’ to help bonding with baby

LONDON – Levels of the “cuddle chemical oxytocin” rise in new fathers to help them bond well with their babies. Fatherhood also triggers a surge in prolactin, a hormone more commonly linked to milk output in new mothers.

Both hormones were believed to help mother and baby bond. But they seem to benefit men too, …. Source article  : ‘Fatherhood hormones’ to help bonding with baby.

Current lot of superheroes bad role models

LONDON – Superheroes are bad role models as they promote violence and revenge as a way of life.

Watching them thrash villains on the big screen may not be the best image for boys if society wishes to promote kinder, less aggressive male behaviour, says a new study.
Unlike yesteryears’ comic heroes who were …. Read the original article  : Current lot of superheroes bad role models.

Bees also seek warm ‘drink’ in cold weather

SYDNEY – Nothing energises the body like a nice warm drink on a chilly morning. But did you know that bees also act like humans when they feel cold.

A study by entomologists Melanie Norgate and Adrian Dyer from the Monash University shows that bees also like to keep winter at bay with a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Bees also seek warm ‘drink’ in cold weather.

Bacteria too can sniff out smelly chemicals

WASHINGTON – While bacteria are known for creating some of the most repugnant smells on earth, scientists have now found that this lowest of life forms have a molecular “nose” to detect airborne, smell-producing chemicals such as ammonia.

The study by a team of marine microbiologists at Newcastle University has shown how bacteria are capable of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bacteria too can sniff out smelly chemicals.

China tops list of countries dumping most debris into space

WASHINGTON – China, a relative newcomer to the space age, has topped the list of countries contributing to space debris, according to a study by the Russian space agency, Roscosmos.

China accounts for 40 percent of the space debris, followed by the United States, which produces 27.5 percent.

Russia stood at the third position, with 25.5 percent …. Source  : China tops list of countries dumping most debris into space.

Short breaks make people happier than one long vacation

LONDON – The next time you decide to take a vacation, make it a short one rather than clubbing all your leaves and taking a long holiday.

Research has shown that taking smaller, frequent breaks makes people a lot more happier than taking one long holiday.

Dan Ariely, a behavioural economist, said that people’s enjoyment wanes as … Original article on : Short breaks make people happier than one long vacation.

Why nickel causes allergies in humans

LONDON – German researchers have finally traced the reason for allergies caused by nickel.

Researchers at University of Giessen, Germany found that the metal directly activates a member of the family of receptors that act as gatekeepers of innate immunity.

According to Nature, activating this receptor, called Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), generates a ‘danger signal’ that promotes … Read more >>.