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WASHINGTON – Visitors to the website of a book that features articles from astronomers around the world about the hottest astronomical topics of the moment can now send an electronic postcard from space to family and friends-the only … Read more >>>.

Scientist offers better ways to engineer Earth’s climate to prevent global warming

WASHINGTON – A University of Calgary climate scientist has said that there may be better ways to engineer the planet’s climate to prevent dangerous global warming than mimicking volcanoes.

“Releasing engineered nano-sized disks, or sulphuric acid in a condensable … Read more >>.

Device to enable improved global data transmission developed

LONDON – A new data transmission system has been developed that could substantially improve the transmission capacity and energy efficiency of the world’s optical communication networks.

Transmission of data through optical …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Device to enable improved global data transmission developed.

Multivitamin has no effect on colon cancer outcomes

WASHINGTON – Using multivitamins during and after being treated with post-surgical chemotherapy does not cut colon cancer risk in patients or save them from dying, say researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

In a study of patients with stage III colon cancer- characterized as cancer in the large bowel area with some cancer …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Multivitamin has no effect on colon cancer outcomes.

Bizarre feed supplement could cut greenhouse emissions by gassy cows

WASHINGTON – An unusual feed supplement could soon put an end to cow belches, a major source of greenhouse gases.

A Penn State dairy scientist conducted a series of laboratory experiments and a live animal test to develop an oregano-based supplement, which not only decreased methane emissions …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bizarre feed supplement could cut greenhouse emissions by gassy cows.

Mammoth, reindeer already lived on Iberian Peninsula 150,000 yrs ago

WASHINGTON – Scientists at the University of Oviedo (UO) and the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) have revealed that although in small numbers, the woolly mammoth, the woolly rhinoceros and the reindeer already lived in the Iberian Peninsula 150,000 years ago.

Their presence has been linked to the paleoclimatic scale created on the basis of …. Original source  : Mammoth, reindeer already lived on Iberian Peninsula 150,000 yrs ago.

Irrigation may offset climate change effects in some regions: Study

WASHINGTON – Expanded irrigation might mitigate the effects of climate change in some areas, a new study has revealed.

But some major groundwater aquifers, a source of irrigation water, are projected to dry up in coming decades from continuing overuse, and when they do, people may face the double whammy of food shortages and higher temperatures.

“An … Read more >>.

Novel discovery may lead to new therapies for chronic pain

WASHINGTON – Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a major mechanism underlying the development of tolerance to chronic morphine treatment – the find might lead the way for new therapies to treat chronic pain.

Developing tolerance towards morphine after chronic administration is a hurdle in pain management, but it also poses other problems, such as addiction and … Read more >>>.

No reliable cure for morning sickness, say experts

WASHINGTON – A team of researchers has stated that there are currently no reliably safe and effective treatments for morning sickness.

Cochrane researchers conducted a systematic review of the available evidence and revealed that there was very limited evidence for all pharmaceutical and alternative medicines tested.

The review included 27 randomised controlled trials, which together involved … Read : No reliable cure for morning sickness, say experts.

India’s participation highest during International Year of Astronomy 2009

WASHINGTON – A 1300-page final report for the International Year of Astronomy 2009 has been released which revealed that the highest of participation came from India.

The report was released at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Lisbon, which showed that at least 815 million people from 148 countries participated in the world’s [..] Read the original article: here.

Now, a mobile phone app to warn of excessive radiation levels

MELBOURNE – An Israeli company has developed a software that monitors mobile phone’s radiation levels and alerts the user if the levels are very high.

Tawkon said the purpose of the application was to reduce phone user’s exposure to emissions without having to give up their phone.

The application is already available for BlackBerry handsets and will …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Now, a mobile phone app to warn of excessive radiation levels.

Universe at big bang’s time was highly chaotic

WASHINGTON – Using rigorous mathematical arguments, researchers have proved that the expansion of the universe at the time of the big bang was highly chaotic.

The study by Northwestern University physicist Adilson E. Motter reports not only that chaos is absolute but also the mathematical tools that can be used to detect it.

When applied …. Original article  : Universe at big bang’s time was highly chaotic.

Mother’s love responsible for bigger brains in humans

LONDON – Humans and primates have their mothers to thank for their bigger brains.

Monkeys have large brains because of mothering after birth, a new research has found.
Earlier, scientists had ascribed a large brain to fast metabolism. But kangaroos and possums, marsupials, who develop in a pouch instead of a womb, have relative brain sizes … Read more : Mother’s love responsible for bigger brains in humans.

Swallowing diamonds could diagnose what’s ailing you

WASHINGTON – Swallowing a diamond could soon tell what disease you are suffering from, thanks to a new technology developed by scientists from Taiwan.

The researchers have developed nanodiamonds that, when swallowed, harmlessly coat the digestive track.

When coated with special sugars or proteins, the nanodiamonds are absorbed into the body and … Read : Swallowing diamonds could diagnose what’s ailing you.

An oraguntan on a diet

LONDON – An obese orangutan in Britain is on a diet and she is having only a bowl of fruits and vegetables.

Oshine gained weight after she ate lots of sweets, jelly and marshmallows for 13 years when she was a pet in South Africa. She weighs nearly 100 kg.
The Sun reported that she … Read : An oraguntan on a diet.

Termites can predict climate change in African savannahs

LONDON – Scientists have said that termite mounds can be used to predict ecological shifts from climate change in the African savannahs.

Researchers at Carnegie Institution’s Department of Global Ecology used sophisticated airborne imaging and structural analysis … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Termites can predict climate change in African savannahs.

We can detect volcanoes on alien worlds, say scientists

WASHINGTON – Scientists at at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have said that it is possible for us to detect volcanoes on alien planets.

“You would need something truly earthshaking, an eruption that dumped a lot of gases into the atmosphere,” said … Original article on : We can detect volcanoes on alien worlds, say scientists.

Drying hands thoroughly after washing could stop spread of bacteria

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that not drying your hands thoroughly after washing them, could increase the spread of bacteria and rubbing your hands whilst using a conventional electric hand dryer could be a contributing factor.

The study by [..] Read the original article: here.

Inflammation linked to lower intelligence, premature death

WASHINGTON – Swedish scientists have revealed that inflammation is associated with lower intelligence and premature death.

“Those with low-grade inflammation performed more poorly on standardised intelligence tests, even after excluding those with signs of current illness. Inflammation also predicted … Original article on : Inflammation linked to lower intelligence, premature death.

Babies with low vitamin D levels twice as likely to develop schizophrenia

WASHINGTON – A new research has found that babies born with low vitamin D levels are twice as likely to develop schizophrenia later in life.

But the researchers from the Queensland Brain Institute say the good news from the study is that it suggests it may be … Read more : Babies with low vitamin D levels twice as likely to develop schizophrenia.