A pot belly increases your risk of bowel cancer

LONDON – That beer belly or a “muffin top” your friends find cute is more dangerous than it appears-it can dramatically increase the risk of bowel cancer, according to a study.

A shocking study revealed that for every inch above a …. Original article  : A pot belly increases your risk of bowel cancer.

New Eagle chip to power nextgen super smartphones

LONDON – You seem to think your iPad is pretty cool? Wait for a new chip that will help make even more advanced generation of ’super smartphones’.

ARM Holdings, the UK microchip unit behind the success of Apple’s mobile devices, said its new chip, code-named Eagle, would allow Apple and other mobile phone makers, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New Eagle chip to power nextgen super smartphones.

Chefs, foodies seek the newest thing in food in oldest way: foraging for roots, flowers, nuts

Foodies turn to foraging to connect with nature

SAN FRANCISCO – When Chef Josh Skenes first sought the flavor of Northern California, he went to local growers. Then he went beyond farms, joining a growing number of urbanites who are returning to humanity’s first pursuit – foraging – in a search for food that satisfies a …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Chefs, foodies seek the newest thing in food in oldest way: foraging for roots, flowers, nuts.

MRSA infection linked to high mortality

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found that a MRSA infection with a reduced susceptibility to the antibiotic drug vancomycin is linked to high mortality.

A Henry Ford Hospital study has found that patients who contracted a MRSA infection with heteroresistance, called … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : MRSA infection linked to high mortality.

You are likely to pay more for goods you can touch

WASHINGTON – Disagreeing with popular predictions that online shopping would soon take over shopping in stores and malls, researchers have suggested that people are almost 50 percent more likely to buy products they could touch as compared to the ones with pictorial representation.

While it’s … Read more >>.

Rapidly freezing sperm offers fresh hope for IVF couples

LONDON – Scientists have apparently found a new technique for rapidly freezing sperm that could be a fresh hope to couples undergoing IVF.

Experts have discovered that fast-freezing sperm preserves far more of its motility than present slow-freezing method, reports the Independent.

They expect that the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Rapidly freezing sperm offers fresh hope for IVF couples.

Swimming in indoor pools could increase cancer risk

WASHINGTON – Taking a dip in indoor chlorinated pools may induce genotoxicity (DNA damage that may lead to cancer) as well as respiratory problems, revealed a study.

However, the authors of the study claimed that the positive health effects of [..] Read the original article: here.

Now, artificial skin made of nanowires

LONDON – Using semiconductor nanowires, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a pressure-sensitive electronic material that could one day give new meaning to the term “thin-skinned.”

The artificial skin, dubbed “e-skin” by the researchers, is the first such material made …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Now, artificial skin made of nanowires.

Gene discovery could pave way for nearsightedness treatments

LONDON – Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have uncovered a gene linked with myopia or nearsightedness in Caucasian people from several different regions, including Dutch, British and Australian subjects.

The discovery …. Read the original article  : here.

Online war despatch: Officer to tweet from Afghan frontline

LONDON – A senior British Army officer will start using the online social networking site Twitter from next month to inform the world about the frontline in war-ravaged Afghanistan.

Daily Telegraph Monday reported that Lieutenant Colonel Dougie Graham, who is commanding officer of the Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, plans to … Read : Online war despatch: Officer to tweet from Afghan frontline.

Involve people to conserve Himalayas, stop big dams: Environmentalists

NEW DELHI – Condemning the massive dams being built across the length and breadth of the Himalayas, prominent environmentalists say involving the mountain people in development efforts, large-scale tree plantation and small dams could provide answers to many a problem.

“It is unfortunate that large-scale dams are being constructed. They devastate the environment and uproot people … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Involve people to conserve Himalayas, stop big dams: Environmentalists.

Gas drilling industry, environmentalists prepare their cases for EPA’s NY hearing, last of 4

EPA to hold NY hearing, last of 4, on gas drilling

ALBANY, N.Y. – The oil and gas industry is urging the Environmental Protection Agency to keep a narrow focus in its study of how a drilling technique that involves blasting chemical-laced water into the ground may affect drinking water – while environmental groups want the …. Original source  : Gas drilling industry, environmentalists prepare their cases for EPA’s NY hearing, last of 4.

Scientists find drugs, antiseptics that may help fight fungus that’s wiping out bats

Scientists find drugs that may fight bat disease

BOSTON – Scientists may have found some ways to help the nation’s bats, which are being wiped out by a novel fungal disease.
Lab tests show that several drugs can fight the germ and that some antiseptics might help decontaminate areas where bats live or the shoes and hands … Read more >>.

Scientists at Mass. meeting say drugs, antiseptics may help fight fungus that’s killing bats

Scientists in Mass.: Drugs may fight bat disease

BOSTON – Scientists at a meeting in Massachusetts say they may have found some ways to help the nation’s bats, which are being wiped out by a novel fungal disease.
Lab tests show several drugs can fight the germ and some antiseptics might help decontaminate areas where bats live …. Source article  : Scientists at Mass. meeting say drugs, antiseptics may help fight fungus that’s killing bats.

Yechury backs Pachauri on nuclear power

NEW DELHI – R.K. Pachauri, whose UN panel on climate change has shared the Nobel Peace Prize, Sunday described nuclear power as an important source of India’s future energy needs. Extending unusual support to him was Communist Party Of India-Marxist leader Sitaram Yechury.

“Nuclear energy is definitely going to be an important source of energy … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yechury backs Pachauri on nuclear power.

Delhi lashed by heavy rains; road, rail traffic hit (Intro Roundup)

NEW DELHI – Heavy rains lashed the capital Sunday, throwing life out of gear in many parts due to waterlogging and causing traffic jams, even as a crematorium adjacent to the swollen Yamuna river was forced to shut as it was flooded.

The Met department has predicted a few spells of rains or thundershowers Monday, signalling … Read more »».

Heavy rains hit Delhi hard; road, rail traffic hit (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – Heavy rains lashed the capital Sunday, throwing life out of gear in many parts due to waterlogging and causing traffic jams, even as a crematorium adjacent to the swollen Yamuna river was forced to shut as it was flooded.

The rains, one of the heaviest this season, brought low-lying areas under water and … Original article on : Heavy rains hit Delhi hard; road, rail traffic hit (Roundup).

Cargo ship docks with International Space Station

Cargo ships docks with space station
MOSCOW – An unmanned Russian space capsule carrying tons of food, water and supplies to the International Space Station has docked with an orbiting laboratory Sunday.

A video feed from Russian mission control just outside Moscow reported the docking took place on automatic systems without problems at 3:58 p.m. (1258 GMT; …. Original source  : Cargo ship docks with International Space Station.

Hybrid, electric car battery program funded by federal stimulus beginning to bear fruit

Production of stimulus-aided car batteries revs up

WASHINGTON – The first wave of mass-produced advanced batteries funded by the Obama administration’s economic recovery program is starting to roll off assembly lines, setting the stage for new hybrid and electric vehicles.
So how will consumers respond?
Fending off criticism of the $787 billion stimulus program, the administration has cited …. Source article  : Hybrid, electric car battery program funded by federal stimulus beginning to bear fruit.

Cattle’s eyes may become new windows to detect mad cow disease

LONDON – A team of researchers, led by Iowa State University, US, says that the eyes of cattle may reveal signs of neurological disorders such as mad cow disease.

Noticing the symptoms early may help prevent infected meat from getting into the food supply, according to researchers.

The team examined the retinas of sheep infected with scrapie …. Read the original article  : Cattle’s eyes may become new windows to detect mad cow disease.

Football playing robots to change how rescue ops are conducted

WASHINGTON – Football playing robots could soon defeat a human team, claim their creators, who think their advance could drive the development of artificial intelligence and robotic technology towards roles including search and rescue and home help.

The author of the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Football playing robots to change how rescue ops are conducted.

Spring is the perfect mating season for IVF couples: Study

LONDON – Spring is the mating season among animals, and now scientists say the same is true for humans too- they have found that couples trying for babies with IVF are more likely to conceive in spring than at any other time of year.

Scientists discovered that those who had treatment …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Spring is the perfect mating season for IVF couples: Study.

Brains of World War II Dutch famine babies ‘aging faster’

LONDON – Researchers have found that those who were developing in the womb during the severe World War II food shortages were in a worse condition than others of similar ages at mental tests almost 60 years later.

Scientists said the 1944 Dutch “famine” … Original article on : Brains of World War II Dutch famine babies ‘aging faster’.

How body recycles itself captured on camera

LONDON – Researchers have discovered how cells decide what to recycle and have captured it on camera.

Our bodies recycle proteins, the fundamental building blocks that enable cell growth and development. Proteins are made up of a chain of amino acids and since the 1980s, scientists have … Read more >>.

Overhearing mobile conversations ‘more annoying than regular chit-chats’

MELBOURNE – People get more distracted and annoyed by overhearing others talking on phone than by regular conversations, a new study suggests.

Researchers have said that ‘halfalogue’-a term given to the half of a dialogue that people hear when someone …. Source article  : Overhearing mobile conversations ‘more annoying than regular chit-chats’.

Illegal party drug may drive away the blues within 40 minutes

LONDON – The fastest treatment for depression may lie in a horse tranquilliser, according to a new study, which demonstrated the benefits of the drug within 40 minutes.

This compares with the weeks, even months, it takes with traditional antidepressants, reports the … Read more >>.

People with lots of friends live 3.7yrs longer than those who are isolated

LOS ANGELES – Want a longer, healthier life? Well, the best medicine is the support of family and friends.

That’s the conclusion of a new U.S. study, which found that the secret to a long, healthy life is having a strong social network.

Researchers at Brigham Young University and the University …. Read the original article  : here.

Soon, cell phones to be powered by conversations!

WASHINGTON – The more you talk, the longer your cell phone battery will last – that’s the future scientists have predicted with a new technology that converts sound to electricity.

Scientists from Korea have turned the main ingredient of calamine lotion …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Soon, cell phones to be powered by conversations!.

Liquid nitrogen ‘best treatment for common warts’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is the most effective method to remove common warts.

The study, a randomized controlled trial, looked at 240 participants aged 4 to 79 in the Netherlands. The … Original article on : Liquid nitrogen ‘best treatment for common warts’.

Wide-handed astronauts ‘more likely to have their fingernails fall off’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that astronauts with wider hands are more likely to have their fingernails fall off after working or training in space suit gloves.

The trouble is that the gloves, like the entire space suit, need to simulate the pressure of Earth’s atmosphere in … Read more : Wide-handed astronauts ‘more likely to have their fingernails fall off’.

Taiwan charity delivers eco-blankets to disaster victims in Haiti, soon in Pakistan

Taiwan charity sends eco-friendly blankets as aid

TAIPEI, Taiwan – A Taiwanese Buddhist charity is helping disaster victims stay warm – and eco-friendly – with fleece blankets made from recycled plastic bottles.
The Tzu Chi Foundation, known for performing good works for those in need, dispatched thousands of the eco-blankets to survivors of this year’s massive earthquake …. Source  : Taiwan charity delivers eco-blankets to disaster victims in Haiti, soon in Pakistan.

Water released from Himachal’s Pong dam

SHIMLA – Water was released from Himachal Pradesh’s Pong dam into the Beas river Tuesday morning as it was near the danger mark in the reservoir. This is the first time in 15 years that the spillways were opened as a precautionary measure.

Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) chief engineer V.N. Goel told IANS over telephone … Read more »».

Homes under water, many Delhi residents have nowhere to go

NEW DELHI – Unending rains, the swollen Yamuna river and dirty sewage water have made life hell for thousands of people in Delhi’s low lying areas, many of whom are spending their days on pavements and rooftops. Wading through knee-deep water and not even able to cook a day’s meal, their lives have come undone.

A …. Read the original article  : Homes under water, many Delhi residents have nowhere to go.

Video games ‘help us make right decisions faster’

WASHINGTON – Playing action video games trains people to make the right decisions faster, according to scientists.

Researchers from the University of Rochester found that video game players develop a heightened sensitivity to what is going on around them, … Read : Video games ‘help us make right decisions faster’.

Males who bulk up as babies ‘grow up to have more sex partners’

WASHINGTON – Well-fed males who gain weight quickly as babies grow taller and end up having more sexual partners, a new study has suggested.

Previously researchers had known that all male newborns get a surge of adult-strength testosterone for a brief period.

Researchers examined nearly 800 Filipino …. Original source  : Males who bulk up as babies ‘grow up to have more sex partners’.

Intel’s Sandy Bridge chipset ‘to revolutionise PC market’

LONDON – The world’s biggest chipmaker, Intel, is set to shake up the PC market with its new chipset, code-named Sandy Bridge.

Sandy Bridge is Intel’s first architecture to merge a microprocessor and graphics processor onto a single silicon chipIntel …. Original article  : Intel’s Sandy Bridge chipset ‘to revolutionise PC market’.

Why our brains get tripped up when we’re anxious

WASHINGTON – Scientists have elucidated the brain mechanisms that allow us to make choices and ultimately could be helpful in improving treatments for the millions of people who suffer from the effects of anxiety disorders.

In the study, University of Colorado at Boulder … Read more >>>.

Bargain shopping ‘feels as good as sex’

LONDON – It is often said that retail therapy really works for those who have a poor love life – and now a new study has discovered why.

The research has shown that shoppers get the same level of emotional excitement when … Original article on : Bargain shopping ‘feels as good as sex’.

Hills overlooking Manali get first snowfall

MANALI – Higher reaches of this Himachal Pradesh’s picturesque tourist town experienced season’s first snowfall, the weatherman said here Tuesday.

“Hills overlooking Manali received mild spells of snowfall Monday night,” Manmohan Singh, director of the meteorological office in Shimla, told IANS.
He said higher hills in Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba, Kinnaur and Kullu districts also experienced …. Original article  : Hills overlooking Manali get first snowfall.

Scientists successfully ‘clone’ human virus

WASHINGTON – Welsh scientists say their successful cloning of a human virus could lead to new treatments for life-threatening diseases.

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a major infectious cause of congenital malformations worldwide. The virus is also known to cause life-threatening disease in transplant patients … Read more »»».

Horrifying nightmares ‘could be first sign of Parkinson’s disease’

LONDON – Those who shout or cry in their sleep could be more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, scientists have revealed.

Experts have found that people who suffer from a condition known as ‘REM sleep disturbance’ – which includes nightmares and sudden kicking movements – are more likely to develop Parkinson’s and other forms of dementia, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Horrifying nightmares ‘could be first sign of Parkinson’s disease’.

First artificial human ovary created

WASHINGTON – Scientists have created the first artificial human ovary, an advance that provides a potentially powerful new means for conducting fertility research and could also yield infertility treatments for cancer patients.

The team of researchers at Brown University and Women and Infants Hospital … Original source on Gaea Times at : First artificial human ovary created.

Blood test ‘predicts death from prostate cancer up to 25yrs in advance’

LONDON – Scientists say that a blood test at the age of 60 can accurately predict the risk that a man will die from prostate cancer within the next 25 years.

The findings, by researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, in New York, and Lund University, in Sweden, …. Read the original article  : Blood test ‘predicts death from prostate cancer up to 25yrs in advance’.

Breakthrough fertility technique could herald end of ‘biological clock’

LONDON – A new fertility technique could herald the end of the ‘biological clock – by allowing women to have babies well into their 50s and 60s.

The treatment, to be unveiled at the World Congress of Fertility and Sterility conference in Munich, Germany, uses injections …. Read the original article  : Breakthrough fertility technique could herald end of ‘biological clock’.

Yamuna flowing along Taj, providing a rare spectacle

AGRA – The Yamuna river in spate touching the foundation of the Taj Mahal is providing thousands of visitors a rare spectacle in Agra, “just the way the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had wanted it to look.”

“The original conceptual framework of the Taj Mahal considered Yamuna as an integral part and not as a separate … Read more : Yamuna flowing along Taj, providing a rare spectacle.

How brain switches from a wakeful to a sleeping state

WASHINGTON – Researchers have discovered a mechanism by which the brain switches from a wakeful to a sleeping state. This could be a breakthrough for a set of discoveries, from sleeping aids …. Original article  : How brain switches from a wakeful to a sleeping state.

Beer-fetching robot up for grabs

LONDON – Fetching a can of beer, folding towels, plugging itself when needed recharge- a robot that can do all this and more is on sale.

Silicon Valley start-up Willow Garage has put its PR2 robot on general sale.

However, Willow Garage conceded that the price … Original source on Gaea Times at : Beer-fetching robot up for grabs.

Now, spray-on seamless fabric to change how clothes are worn

WASHINGTON – Bid adieu the daily hassle of choosing and fitting into those ever-shrinking clothes, for now a spray of a seamless fabric is all you need to cover your body.

Researchers are all set to unveil a seamless fabric that can be sprayed on to skin and other surfaces to make …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Now, spray-on seamless fabric to change how clothes are worn.

Women ‘more likely than men to agree with science on global warming’

WASHINGTON – A recent study on gender and climate change reveals women tend to believe the scientific consensus on global warming more than men.

The study challenges common perceptions that men are more scientifically literate, said Aaron M. McCright, an associate professor … Read more >>>.

Jupiter to appear brightest when it makes its closest pass by Earth on Sep 20th

WASHINGTON – On Monday, September 20th, Jupiter will appear brightest to skygazers, as it will come closest to the Earth at just 368 million miles away.

Although throughout September, on any clear night it will appear bigger than it used to be.

“Jupiter is always bright, but if you …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Jupiter to appear brightest when it makes its closest pass by Earth on Sep 20th.

India named the most dedicated country towards tiger conservation

WASHINGTON – India has been identified as the most important country for tigers with 18 source sites dedicated solely to their conservation, according to a recent study.

In a worrying discovery, the Wildlife Conservation Society and other groups have found that most of the world’s …. Read the original article  : India named the most dedicated country towards tiger conservation.

Early alcohol, tobacco use might delay onset of puberty in girls

WASHINGTON – Early drinking and smoking might delay onset of puberty in girls, according to new study.

Puberty can start as early as age 7 or 8, but most girls start to develop breasts, the first sign of sexual development, between ages 9 and 13.

Late puberty in girls can have …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Early alcohol, tobacco use might delay onset of puberty in girls.

Wake up to harmful effects of Internet on our brains, says top scientist

LONDON – Society should be aware of the potentially harmful effects of the Internet on the brain, leading neuroscientist Baroness Susan Greenfield, one of Britain’s most prominent female scientists, has said.

She claimed that the issue of ill effects of networking sites … Read more >>>.

Now, a website that predicts cancer survival

LONDON – A new website to help breast cancer patients predict their chances of survival has been launched.

It has been developed to provide greater accuracy through inputting data such as age, whether the tumour was detected by screening or the …. Original source  : Now, a website that predicts cancer survival.

It’s official: Men look at women’s faces over bodies for marriage

LONDON – Men look at women’s faces over bodies when it comes to a long-term relationship, such as marriage, according to a new research.

The results of study support the belief that men are instinctively attracted to women’s bodies if they are …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : It’s official: Men look at women’s faces over bodies for marriage.

Women believe in global warming more than men

WASHINGTON – Women tend to believe in the scientific consensus on global warming more than men, finds a recent study.

The findings challenge common perceptions that men are more scientifically literate, said sociologist Aaron M. McCright at the Michigan State University in the US.
“Men still claim they have a better understanding of global warming than … Original article on : Women believe in global warming more than men.

Monsoon in Himachal breaks 15-year record

SHIMLA – The plentiful southwest monsoon across Himachal Pradesh this year has broken the record of 15 years, the weather office said here Wednesday.

“From June 1 to Sep 14 the state saw 816.6 mm of rain against the normal average of 741.1 mm, which means the state got 10 percent more rainfall,” Manmohan Singh, director …. Read the original article  : Monsoon in Himachal breaks 15-year record.

Tiny tots able to understand irony, says study

TORONTO – Tiny tots as young as four are able to understand and use irony, says a new study.

“Previous studies concluded that irony wasn’t understood before the age of eight or 10,” says Stephanie Alexander, postdoctoral student in social and preventive medicine at the University of Montreal and a senior study author.
“However, … Read more »».

Last of tigers in six percent of habitat

WASHINGTON – Most of the world’s last remaining tigers are now clustered in just six percent of their available habitat.

A paper prepared by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) identifies 42 “source sites” scattered across Asia that are now the last hope and greatest priority for the conservation and recovery of the world’s largest cat. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Last of tigers in six percent of habitat.

Watching others’ action can make you feel that you did it yourself

WASHINGTON – Watching someone else performing an action can make you imagine that you did it yourself, found a study on false memories.

In their quest to find out how false memories get created, psychological scientists happened to make the above discovery.

In an … Original article on : Watching others’ action can make you feel that you did it yourself.

Why autism is more prevalent in boys

WASHINGTON S – A new study provides further clues as to why boys are far more likely than girls to be diagnosed with autism.

The new research from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), both in Toronto, Canada discovered that males who carry specific alterations of DNA …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Placebo effect successfully treats women with sexual dysfunction

WASHINGTON S – A new study reveals that women with low sexual arousal experienced clinically significant symptom changes after taking a placebo.

Andrea Bradford, a psychologist at Baylor College of Medicine, along with co-author Cindy Meston, at the University of Texas at Austin, analyzed the behaviors and symptoms of 50 women who were randomly chosen to … Original article on : Placebo effect successfully treats women with sexual dysfunction.

Twitter unveils first major revamp since launch

LONDON – Twitter has unveiled its first major revamp since its launch four years ago.

The newly-introduced features make it easier for its 160 million users to view photos and videos.
The new look is designed to tempt users to linger on Twitter’s website for longer periods as an incentive to advertisers, reports the Daily Mail. [..] Read the original article: here.

Why girls kiss girls

WASHINGTON – Britney and Madonna created a roar with their much-publicised on-stage liplock, and so did Scarlett Johansson and Sandra Bullock. But what is it that makes women to indulge in such a sexual act with the same gender.

Sociology professor Verta Taylor, of the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Why girls kiss girls.

When men outnumber women, females marry younger

WASHINGTON – In a society where men outnumber women, females tend to tie the knot at a younger age and the age gap between spouses grows, revealed a University of Michigan study.

The study looked at the ratio of men to women in the 50 … Read more : When men outnumber women, females marry younger.

Rat-implanted biofuel-cell to power devices via body fluids

WASHINGTON – A newly-developed fuel cell is changing how alternative energy is derived from biofuels- the implanted device draws power from chemicals in living animals.

Dubbed a glucose biofuel cell, the implant gets its juice from glucose-aka blood sugar-and oxygen, both of … Read : Rat-implanted biofuel-cell to power devices via body fluids.

Prehistoric Chilean bird sets wingspan record at 17ft

WASHINGTON – At 17 feet, a prehistoric, bony-toothed bird from Chile has set the world wingspan record.

The measurement is based on well preserved wing bones from the newly named bird species, Pelagornis chilensis, a.k.a. “huge pseudoteeth” from Chile, which soared the … Read : Prehistoric Chilean bird sets wingspan record at 17ft.

Non-surgical fat reduction methods get FDA’s thumbs up

NEW YORK – Two forms of non-surgical, fat-reducing technology-freezing it with Zeltiq or laser with Zerona-have won FDA approval.

Neither treatment is designed to reduce large deposits of fat, but are instead shown to be effective on trouble spots, such as love handles and belly fat pooch.

Zeltiq chills fat, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Non-surgical fat reduction methods get FDA’s thumbs up.

Brit scientists crack gene code of blindness-causing disease

LONDON – Brit scientists have discovered the gene that could trigger glaucoma-a common eye disease that causes blindness.

Researchers predict it may soon be possible to screen people’s DNA to find out if they are at high risk of suffering … Original article on : Brit scientists crack gene code of blindness-causing disease.

Japanese read voice tones while Dutch read faces to assess others’ emotions

WASHINGTON – Japanese people gauge others’ emotions via voice tone, while Dutch people pay more attention to the facial expression to know how others are feeling, found a new study.

The study examines how Dutch and Japanese people assess others’ emotions.

“As humans are …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Japanese read voice tones while Dutch read faces to assess others’ emotions.

Ginger effective for muscle pain relief

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that daily doses of raw or heat-treated ginger are effective for relieving muscle pain following strenuous exercise.

Though a favorite remedy of Chinese medicine practitioners for centuries, ginger has not been studied widely as a pain reliever.

Some research, however, … Read : Ginger effective for muscle pain relief.

Gene linked to high cholesterol in blood found

WASHINGTON – Scientists have identified a gene that causes high levels of bad cholesterol to accumulate in the blood as a result of a high-cholesterol diet.

Researchers at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research (SFBR) in San Antonio studied a strain of laboratory opossums developed … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gene linked to high cholesterol in blood found.

Thousands of birds trapped in New York’s 9/11 light beams

LONDON – The memorial lights switched on to mark the anniversary of 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York have confused some 10,000 migratory birds which had difficulty navigating out of the beams, a media report said Thursday.

Two beams emanating from Manhattan, known as the Tribute of Light, had to be turned off five times … Read more »»».

Molecule involved in heart failure ‘also leads to heat attack damage’

WASHINGTON – Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University has revealed that a molecule known to be involved in progressive heart failure has now been shown to also lead to permanent damage after a heart attack.

To prove this novel conclusion, the research …. Original source  : Molecule involved in heart failure ‘also leads to heat attack damage’.

Male skeleton in Greek tomb may be Alexander the Great’s father

WASHINGTON – New research has revealed that a cremated male skeleton in a lavish ancient Greek tomb is not Alexander the Great’s half-witted half-brother.

The research reignites a 33-year-long debate over whether the burned bones found in the tomb belong to Alexander … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Male skeleton in Greek tomb may be Alexander the Great’s father.

13 genes linked to human body mass found

WASHINGTON – Johns Hopkins scientists have found 13 genes linked to human body mass.

The experiments screened the so-called epigenome for key information that cells remember other than the DNA code itself and may have serious implications for preventing and [..] Read the original article: here.

Human vision inspired supercomputer may drive cars someday

WASHINGTON – Inspired by our remarkable ability to quickly navigate through the street recognizing cars, other people, trees and lampposts instantaneously, researchers at Yale have developed a supercomputer based on the human visual system that could one day operate cars on its own.

Dubbed NeuFlow, …. Original article  : Human vision inspired supercomputer may drive cars someday.

Cacao genome sequencing, a boon to chocolate lovers

WASHINGTON – Scientists have successfully sequenced the cacao genome, or the so-called chocolate gene-a feat that could give a much-needed boost to the U.S. chocolate industry.

The achievement made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists will help sustain the supply of high-quality cocoa to the 17 billion … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cacao genome sequencing, a boon to chocolate lovers.

Bile may harbour human Fountain Of Youth

WASHINGTON – A new research from Concordia University has put the human quest for longer life one step closer.

The new study is the first to identify the role of a bile acid, called lithocholic acid (LCA), in extending …. Read the original article  : here.

Regular aerobic exercise combats insomnia

WASHINGTON – Here’s a new drug-free prescription to help insomniacs get a good night’s sleep – regular aerobic exercise.

According to a small but significant new study from Northwestern Medicine, regular aerobic exercise improves the quality of sleep, mood and vitality.
The study is the first to examine the effect of …. Source  : Regular aerobic exercise combats insomnia.

Goa forest guards get motorbikes to check crime

PANAJI – Dealing with tiger poaching and illegal mining isn’t really a walk in the park. Perhaps that is why forest guards in Goa’s seven wildlife sanctuaries will now whiz through the woods on motorcycles to detect and check forest crime.

State Forest Minister Filipe Neri Rodrigues, who handed over 30 motorcycles to forest guards …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Goa forest guards get motorbikes to check crime.

A good chat ‘may be enough to improve women’s sex lives’

LONDON – Women with low sex drive might only need to talk about their problems to improve their love life, according to a new study.

Scientists discovered that a third of women who talked with doctors about sexual dysfunction later reported a greater satisfaction with their sex lives.

The discovery was made after 200 women in the …. Original article  : A good chat ‘may be enough to improve women’s sex lives’.

Good memory may be key to happiness

LONDON – A good working memory could be the key to a happy and successful life, according to a new study.

Dr Tracy Alloway, from the University of Stirling in Scotland, and colleagues found that people with a good working memory are more likely to be optimistic and self-assured.

Those whose working memory was poor were …. Original source  : Good memory may be key to happiness.

For 80mn years, Tyrannosaurs were the size of humans

WASHINGTON – Tyrannosaurus rex might be known as those giant-sized dinosaurs, but for their first 80 million years, they were small-timers-no bigger than humans, say researchers.

Recent fossil finds-including six new tyrannosaur species last year alone-suggest that T. rex’s genus had a mysterious growth spurt relatively late in its lineage, according to a review of tyrannosaur …. Source  : For 80mn years, Tyrannosaurs were the size of humans.

New method uses tooth fossil chips to determine what our ancestors ate

WASHINGTON – Ever wondered our early mammalian ancestors were vegetarians, vegans or omnivores? Well, a new method that measures the size of chips in tooth fossils can now reveal the kinds of foods early humans consumed.

Prof. Herzl Chai of Tel Aviv University’s School of Mechanical Engineering, in collaboration with scientists from George Washington University and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New method uses tooth fossil chips to determine what our ancestors ate.

Himalayas were formed after Indian plate was pushed 500 kms under Tibet

WASHINGTON – In what has been called the largest collision in the world-when India rammed into the Eurasian continent-the Indian plate was pushed about 500 kilometers under Tibet, reaching a depth of 250 kilometers, a new method has revealed.

While the collision resulted into the world’s highest mountain range, but the tsunami in the Indian Ocean … Read more >>.

Fat stem cells for breast reconstruction safe when cancer is dormant

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has suggested that fat-derived stem cells can be safely used to aid reconstruction of breast tissue after mastectomy as long as there is no evidence of active cancer.

Plastic surgeons have long moved fat from one part of the body into the breasts for reconstruction, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bacteria that may lead to inflammatory bowel disease identified

WASHINGTON – A study, led by Harvard School of Public Health researchers, has found that certain bacteria that inhabit the intestine provide the environmental trigger that initiates and perpetuates chronic intestinal inflammation in individuals who are genetically susceptible to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Inflammatory bowel disease results from a loss of homeostasis, or balance, between the …. Read the original article  : Bacteria that may lead to inflammatory bowel disease identified.

Absence of father at home linked to early puberty in girls

WASHINGTON – A new research has shown that girls in homes without a biological father are more likely to hit puberty at an earlier age.

According to the new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health, the absence of a biologically related father in the home predicted earlier breast …. Original article  : Absence of father at home linked to early puberty in girls.

Aid for maternal, newborn and child health doubled over 5yrs

LONDON – New statistics have revealed that the amount of official development assistance (ODA) to maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) in developing countries has apparently doubled between 2003 and 2008, but its ratio to overall aid for health has remained static.

The US, UK, EU, GAVI and the Global Fund have made the largest absolute … Read more »».

Media coverage ‘cuts infection rate and pandemic extent’

WASHINGTON – Media is an effective tool to inform people about a disease pandemic and the steps that can be taken to avoid infection, scientists have suggested.

Two mathematical biologists at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Marshall University have said that during outbreaks of serious infectious diseases, many individuals closely follow media reports and as … Read more >>.

Millions risk life by texting while walking

LONDON – Millions of people are risking their lives by texting as they saunter along busy streets.

One in 10 mobile phone users sustains injuries because they fail to notice objects, lamp posts or cars, says Joanna Lumdsen of Aston University, UK.
Studies indicate that mobile phone texting uses up so much brain power, people simply …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bad breath, fart sniffer to hunt for life on Mars!

LONDON – If at all there’s life on Mars, we are more likely to smell it before we see it. A new study has suggested that a chemical involved in bad breath and flatulence in humans may lead us to alien microbes on the Red Planet.

The sulphur-containing molecule methyl mercaptan is naturally produced in significant …. Read the original article  : here.

Greek goddess of fortune found at Sussita

WASHINGTON – A wall painting of Tyche, the Greek goddess of fortune, was found during the 11th season of excavation at the Sussita site, on the east shore of the Sea of Galilee.

Another female figure was found during this season, of a maenad, one of the companions of the wine god Dionysus.

“It is interesting to …. Original article  : Greek goddess of fortune found at Sussita.

HIV’s ancestor much older than previously thought

WASHINGTON – A recent study has found that HIV’s ancestor that infect monkeys is thousand of years older than previously thought which implies that HIV is not likely to stop killing humans anytime soon.

The University of Arizona and Tulane University researchers stated that simian immunodeficiency virus, unlike HIV, does not cause AIDS in most of … Original article on : HIV’s ancestor much older than previously thought.

Avoiding exercise ‘can prematurely age your face’

SYDNEY – UK researchers have warned that avoiding exercise can prematurely age your face.

Researchers at the University of St Andrews created the images of how three people would look in five years, 10 years and 20 years if they did less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity five times a week.

They also created … Read more >>>.

Light pollution screws up songbirds’ sex lives

WASHINGTON – Keeping the lights on when romance strikes is a definite mood-killer – when it comes to birds, says a new study.

In today’s increasingly urbanized world, the lights in many places are always on, and that’s having a real impact on the mating life of forest-breeding songbirds, according to researchers.

“In comparison to chemical and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Light pollution screws up songbirds’ sex lives.

Stress speeds up breast cancer progression in mice

WASHINGTON – Scientists recently found that chronic stress acts as a sort of fertilizer that feeds breast cancer progression, significantly accelerating the spread of disease in animal models.

Researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered that stress is biologically reprogramming the immune cells that are trying to fight the cancer, transforming them instead from …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Stress speeds up breast cancer progression in mice.

Safari Park visitors served food meant for animals

LONDON – Visitors at a Safari Park in Britain were given food that was intended for animals, a media report said Friday.

Daily Express reported that sacks of potatoes and onions were donated as fodder by an overstocked company. It, however, ended up on the platter of visitors at Woburn Safari Park in Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Safari Park visitors served food meant for animals.

Brain molecule gives cocaine addiction clue

WASHINGTON – Those who have used cocaine are more prone to becoming addicted, even after long drug-free periods. And now, researchers have found the reason behind such relapses.

Researchers at Linkoping University and their colleagues can point to a specific molecule in the brain as a possible target for treatment to prevent relapses.

Drugs are addictive … Original source on Gaea Times at : Brain molecule gives cocaine addiction clue.

Now, smartphone app to send grumpy messages to careless fellow drivers

LONDON – Road rage, a nuisance to smooth-flowing traffic, may soon become a thing of the past – courtesy a new smartphone app called Bump.

Sending a grumpy message to a fellow driver telling them what an inconsiderate road-user or parker they are has become … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Now, smartphone app to send grumpy messages to careless fellow drivers.

New nano-sized particles set to revolutionise data storage

WASHINGTON – Researchers have discovered an entire new class of phase-change materials that could be applied to phase change random access memory (PCM) technologies and possibly optical data storage as well.

Phase-change materials’ ability to readily and swiftly transition between different phases has made them valuable as … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New nano-sized particles set to revolutionise data storage.

Earth’s mantle and core mix 2900 km below our feet

WASHINGTON – Using X-ray diffraction at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble (France), researchers have found that the Earth’s mantle and its core mix at a distance of 2900 km under our feet in a mysterious zone.

A team of geophysicists has just …. Read the original article  : Earth’s mantle and core mix 2900 km below our feet.

World’s biggest, strongest spider webs discovered

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered some of world’s biggest, strongest spider webs, one of which, created by Darwin’s bark spider, spans over a river in Madagascar.

In 2008, zoologists discovered a river-spanning spider web dwarfing a park ranger in Madagascar.

Made of the world’s strongest known … Read : World’s biggest, strongest spider webs discovered.

Rod cells in eyes set our internal clocks

LONDON – Solving the mystery behind circadian rhythms, researchers have found that the rod cells in our eyes set our so called internal clocks that regulate everything from our sleep-wake cycles to our appetites and hormone levels.

It was known that light coming into our brains via …. Original source  : Rod cells in eyes set our internal clocks.

Here’s what your mobile handset tells about your mindset

MELBOURNE – You won’t like gardening if you have an iPhone, and travelling via planes might not be your thing in case you own a Samsung handset-these are just some of the observations researchers made after finding that mobile phones reveal quote a lot about one’s personality.

iPhone users believe computers give them more … Read more >>.

Diabetic women ‘have more C-sections and fetal complications’

WASHINGTON – A study has revealed that nearly half of women with diabetes prior to pregnancy have a potentially-avoidable C-section and their babies are twice as likely to die as those born to women without diabetes.

Researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital, the Institute … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Diabetic women ‘have more C-sections and fetal complications’.

Now, an e-shirt to keep a tab on your performance during workout

WASHINGTON – Constant update on how you are performing during physical exercise could be a great deal of help, and now you can keep a constant check on your vitals while working out, thanks to a smart ‘e-shirt’ that can measure …. Original source  : Now, an e-shirt to keep a tab on your performance during workout.

3 in 4 Brit parents use Facebook to check up on their kids’ university antics

LONDON – A new study has found that three in four parents use social networking site Facebook to check up on their university going children.

The research, commissioned by insurance company Ensleigh, also found that 72 percent of 18-25-year-olds who have left home use the Internet to speak to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 3 in 4 Brit parents use Facebook to check up on their kids’ university antics.

Lefties more likely to be angry

LONDON – Left-handed? Well, then you are more likely to be angry, says a new research.

For lefties, life holds many frustrations – from the everyday items designed for right-handers to folklore saying they are in league with the devil.

So perhaps it is the result of …. Read the original article  : Lefties more likely to be angry.

A tiny dose of Prozac may help relieve women’s monthly misery

LONDON – Those five days of the month when women suffer pain and emotional stress of PMS may soon become a thing of the past, as Prozac can be a remedy to relieve them, it has emerged.

New evidences have suggested that tiny amounts of Prozac … Read more >>.

Now, 2 pound blood test to predict susceptibility to heart disease, diabetes

LONDON – Scientists have developed a simple two-pound blood test that has the potential to test a person’s chances of developing heart disease and diabetes.

The test would be made available in five years and anyone found to be prone could then take …. Read the original article  : here.

‘Observe the Moon Night’ with rest of the planet on Saturday!

WASHINGTON – People around the world will gather this Saturday to observe and examine Earth’s nearest celestial neighbour as part of the first ever International Observe the Moon Night.

It is a joint effort of NASA and several partners to … Read more >>.

Potential ‘persistence’ switch for tuberculosis discovered

WASHINGTON – Rice University bioengineers have examined a portion of the tuberculosis genome that responds to stress and have found a network of genes that may “switch” the disease into dormancy.

The bacteria that cause tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium …. Original article  : Potential ‘persistence’ switch for tuberculosis discovered.

Soon, smart cars to intimate emergency services in case of crash

LONDON – Cars are set to get smarter in case of a crash, for they could soon be ringing the emergency services themselves if involved in a crisis.

In fact, sensors embedded in future vehicles could also let emergency services work out … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Soon, smart cars to intimate emergency services in case of crash.

New approach brings robot pets closer to reality

WASHINGTON – The day is not far when you would be able to keep a robot pet that can mimic the behaviour of real ones, for researchers in Taiwan have come closer to developing a robot vision module that might one-day recognize human facial expressions …. Original article  : New approach brings robot pets closer to reality.

Too much thinking may not be as good as you believed

WASHINGTON – While introspection is a good thing, but too much “thinking about your thinking” might not be as beneficial as you thought.

A new study found that in people who are good at turning their thoughts inward and reflecting upon their decisions, the size … Original source on Gaea Times at : Too much thinking may not be as good as you believed.

Taiwan issues warning as Typhoon Fanapi approaches

TAIPEI – Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Saturday instructed local authorities to prepare for evacuations and to secure areas against Typhoon Fanapi, which was gaining strength as it approached the island.

The army was standing by in Hualien on the east coast, where Fanapi was expected to make landfall early Sunday, the first typhoon to hit Taiwan … Original article on : Taiwan issues warning as Typhoon Fanapi approaches.

Global wireless subscriptions to hit five bn

NEW YORK – The number of global subscriptions for wireless services is expected to reach five billion in September and be equal to 73.4 percent of the world’s population, a market research firm has said.

According to iSuppli Corp, worldwide wireless subscriptions will increase by another 100 million and hit 5.1 billion at the end of …. Source  : Global wireless subscriptions to hit five bn.

Mark Twain finally gets recognition in Nevada with vote to name Lake Tahoe cove for him

Mark Twain finally gets recognition in Nevada

RENO, Nev. – Mark Twain is finally getting some recognition in the state where he assumed his pen name as a newspaper reporter nearly 150 years ago.
The Nevada State Board on Geographic Names has voted to name a cove on Lake Tahoe’s northeast shore for Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain’s …. Source article  : Mark Twain finally gets recognition in Nevada with vote to name Lake Tahoe cove for him.

Why women splash out on luxury items

LONDON – Men have long complained about their wives splashing out on luxury items. Now, a new study has revealed why females over indulge in retail therapy at certain times of the month.

The study has revealed that women’s tendency to shop is directly linked to the stage they have reached in their menstrual cycle.

Psychologists who … Original article on : Why women splash out on luxury items.

Trip suitcase that can turn into a seat and music player

WASHINGTON – Out on a holiday and thinking of going for a sunny picnic, but don’t know how to arrange the music? Well, just take Trip along and you are sorted-right from luggage and easy access for your much-needed stuff, this crazy suitcase can be turned into a chair and can also play music.

Yes, Trip …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Trip suitcase that can turn into a seat and music player.

Heavy rains in Delhi, more showers likely

NEW DELHI – Heavy rains drenched Delhi Sunday morning, leading to waterlogging in several areas in the national capital. The weatherman forecast a cloudy sky and more showers during the day.

“The skies will remain cloudy and pockets of the city will receive rains or thundershowers…A few spells may be heavy in some areas,” said an …. Source article  : Heavy rains in Delhi, more showers likely.

Now, software to catch iPhone thieves by comparing heartbeats

LONDON – With new software on board, iPhone has turned into iCop that would detect whether a handset has been stolen by comparing heartbeats.

Apple is developing a hi-tech gizmo, which would learn the “heart signature of the owner” and compare it to whoever was using the handset.

It would be able to tell if the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Now, software to catch iPhone thieves by comparing heartbeats.

Facebook ‘Places’ app that lets users tell pals where they are ‘checks in’ to UK

LONDON – Amid security concerns, social networking site Facebook has launched a new application ‘Places’ in the UK that would allow users to share their location with friends.

This new feature works similar to the location based social networking site Foursquare, but contains strict privacy controls.

The service was launched in the US last month and is …. Original article  : Facebook ‘Places’ app that lets users tell pals where they are ‘checks in’ to UK.

Wildfires ‘aided’ early flowering plants

LONDON – Scientists have said that the spread of early flowering plants 145-65 million years ago was boosted by wildfires.

Higher temperatures and atmospheric oxygen levels established “angiosperm fire cycles”, which allowed the “small, weedy” plants to regenerate after a fire, giving them an advantage over conifers, they said.

“It was also a time when there was … Read more >>>.

Soap-water mixing Bodysof to ‘change the way you shower’

WASHINGTON – Find it tiresome reaching down for the shower-gel and squeezing it on your palm and lather while taking a bath and repeat the act until you satisfactorily clean yourself up? Well, it could soon be a thing of the past, for now a product could “change the way you shower”.

Although weirdly named, but …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Soap-water mixing Bodysof to ‘change the way you shower’.

World’s tiniest fridge could chill quantum computers

LONDON – Researchers at the University of Bristol, UK, have designed a blueprint for the world’s smallest refrigerator that could help keep quantum computers run smoothly by keeping them chilled.

According to New Scientist, Noah Linden and her colleagues suggest that the fridge would consist of two quantum bits, or qubits, which interact with a third … Original article on : World’s tiniest fridge could chill quantum computers.

Drug combo may treat traumatic brain injury

WASHINGTON – Researchers at SUNY Downstate Medical Centre have discovered drugs, which when administered in combined doses, could help treat traumatic brain injury.

While the majority of TBIs are concussions or other mild forms, traumatic brain injuries contribute to a substantial number of deaths and cases of permanent disability and currently, there are no drugs available … Read : Drug combo may treat traumatic brain injury.

Teeth took 400m yrs to evolve to allow us to eat the way we do today

WASHINGTON – Examining the 400 million years of evolution that took us to take a bite of that sinful apple, an University of Arkansas anthropologist has actually written a book on why mammals developed teeth in the first place.

Peter Ungar’s book, titled ‘Mammal Teeth: Origin, Evolution, and Diversity’, examines the tension between the feeder and …. Source article  : Teeth took 400m yrs to evolve to allow us to eat the way we do today.

American-born panda Hua Mei gives birth to 8th cub in China, rare success for species

US-born panda gives birth to her 8th cub in China

BEIJING – An American-born panda gave birth to her eighth cub in southwest China, a rare accomplishment for the endangered species known for being poor breeders.
Hua Mei gave birth to a male cub at 3 a.m. on Friday at the Wolong China Giant Panda Research Center … Read more : American-born panda Hua Mei gives birth to 8th cub in China, rare success for species.

General Motors to test battery-powered models of its Cruze in South Korea

General Motors to test electric Cruze in S. Korea

NEW YORK – General Motors says it will launch a test fleet of electric cars in South Korea as it continues to develop battery-powered models of its Chevrolet Cruze.
The automaker will begin the project at the end of October. It is working with LG Electronics on the …. Original article  : General Motors to test battery-powered models of its Cruze in South Korea.

Dikshit urges people to shun polybags

NEW DELHI – Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Saturday urged people to use cloth and jute bags as she launched the “Sheel Shera” project aimed at discouraging the use of plastics.

“Plastic is harmful to the society. It is not being accepted by the mother earth and even animals become target of plastic which is much … Read more : Dikshit urges people to shun polybags.

Hot, muggy day in Delhi, rain expected Sunday

NEW DELHI – It was a hot and muggy Saturday for Delhiites as the rain gods overlooked the capital for the second consecutive day. The met office has predicted rains Sunday.

An official of the India Meteorological Department said: “Skies will remain cloudy and light rains or thundershowers are expected.”
The maximum temperature was recorded at …. Read the original article  : Hot, muggy day in Delhi, rain expected Sunday.

Yet another tiger, a cub, dies in Bannerghatta

BANGALORE – A tiger cub died in the Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) here in the wee hours Saturday, taking to five the number of tigers that have died in the park in the last one week, a top official said.

“The one-and-half-month old cub died around 4 a.m. It was healthy,” B.C. Chittiappa, the park’s assistant … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Yet another tiger, a cub, dies in Bannerghatta.

WHO model to eliminate AIDS in South Africa flawed, finds study

LONDON – A proposal by WHO to eliminate AIDS in South Africa has appeared to be a flawed one, a new study reveals.

In 2008, Reuben Granich and his colleagues at the World Health Organization proposed a new strategy for combating HIV …. Source  : WHO model to eliminate AIDS in South Africa flawed, finds study.

Crows’ major energy intake comes from tool-derived food

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered that a substantial amount of the crows’ energy intake comes from tool-derived food, highlighting the nutritional significance of their remarkable tool-use skills.

Tool use is so rare in the animal kingdom that it was once believed to be … Read more : Crows’ major energy intake comes from tool-derived food.

Traditional violence-prevention programs may not prevent teen fighting

WASHINGTON – In the wake of the failure of the traditional violence-prevention programs, parents and schools could play a significant role in stemming adolescent fighting, a new study has suggested.

Researchers from the UT Southwestern Medical Center have apparently … Read : Traditional violence-prevention programs may not prevent teen fighting.

Jupiter, Saturn played pinball with Uranus?

LONDON – New simulations have suggested that Uranus may have batted back and forth between Jupiter and Saturn before being flung out to its present location.

Previous modelling has shown that Jupiter and Saturn moved out of their initial orbits in the early solar system, scattering nearby objects, reports New Scientist.

In some simulations, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Losing a gene makes mice smarter

WASHINGTON – Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have found that deleting a certain gene in mice can make them smarter by unlocking a mysterious region of the brain considered to be relatively inflexible.

Mice with a disabled RGS14 gene are able to remember objects … Original article on : Losing a gene makes mice smarter.