Putting laptop on lap for long can cause ‘toasted skin syndrome’

LONDON – Resting your laptop on the lap might not be a good thing for your skin, for it might just leave you with a condition called ‘toasted skin syndrome’, warned researchers.

A medical report has found that placing the devices next to skin for long periods of time can lead to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Putting laptop on lap for long can cause ‘toasted skin syndrome’.

750,000 undiscovered species beneath the waves: study

LONDON – In a decade long first census of marine life, it has been revealed that the world’s oceans are teeming with far greater diversity of life than was previously thought.

The report has revealed that almost 250,000 have now been identified, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 750,000 undiscovered species beneath the waves: study.

New ’stretchy’ technique generates 3 times more stem cells than usual

LONDON – A new technique discovered at the Centenary Institute, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney allows researchers to generate up to three times more stem cells than using current methods alone.

One of the major challenges in stem cell transplants is how to obtain …. Source  : New ’stretchy’ technique generates 3 times more stem cells than usual.

Report: British scientist who developed test tube fertilization could win Nobel Prize

Report: Test tube scientist could win Nobel Prize

STOCKHOLM – A Swedish newspaper says a British researcher who developed test-tube fertilization and gave thousands of infertile couples the chance to have children could receive the Nobel Prize in medicine.
Citing unnamed sources, daily Svenska Dagbladet said that Robert Edwards is the “hottest” candidate to receive the 10 …. Read the original article  : Report: British scientist who developed test tube fertilization could win Nobel Prize.

Half of women don’t check their breasts for cancer

LONDON – Almost fifty percent of women do not check their breasts for signs of cancer, claims a new survey.

Amongst the participants, one in four said they just forgot to check.

Thirteen per cent insisted they didn’t think it necessary, 18 per cent said they were unaware of the need and 15 …. Original source  : Half of women don’t check their breasts for cancer.

Romans too recycled glass: study

LONDON – Apart from being pro at making beautiful vessels, ornaments and plates from glass, Romans were also good at recycling the stuff, just like we do today.

A new study has found that towards the end of their rule in Britain, the Romans were recycling vast amounts of glass.

However, the researchers believe that this probably …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Romans too recycled glass: study.

New research could ‘protect newborn babies from HIV infection’

LONDON – A new research at Oregon Health and Science University may have uncovered a new weapon for combating HIV as it is passed from mother to newborn child.

“Mother-to-infant transmission of HIV is a tremendous worldwide problem, especially in several African nations,” Nature quoted Nancy Haigwood, researcher and director of the Oregon National Primate …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New research could ‘protect newborn babies from HIV infection’.

Now, biodegradable tents that perish when the party is over

WASHINGTON – A tent that would perish naturally after the party fun is over and doesn’t take a toll on your pocket, has now become a reality.

Vanessa Harden, a Canadian designer from the UK has been busy working on prototypes for a biodegradable tent that would be cheaper than the most affordable tents on the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Now, biodegradable tents that perish when the party is over.

Tiger kills young man in Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW – A tiger killed a 20-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district, officials said Monday.

Jagmohan, a resident of Naibasti Tedia, about 250 km from here, was mauled by the tiger in the Katarniaghat forest reserve late Sunday. He died while being taken to a hospital.
“According to reports, Jagmohan entered the jungles of …. Source article  : Tiger kills young man in Uttar Pradesh.

Climate change talks in China seek to narrow gap before year-end Cancun summit

Climate change talks open in China
TIANJIN, China – The U.N. climate chief urged countries Monday to identify achievable goals for fighting climate change ahead of a year-end meeting in Mexico, after last year’s Copenhagen summit failed to produce binding limits on greenhouse gas.

Christiana Figueres told 3,000 delegates at the opening of a six-day conference in … Read : Climate change talks in China seek to narrow gap before year-end Cancun summit.

Clear skies in Delhi as Games get underway

NEW DELHI – The skies will remain bright and clear in Delhi with no chance of rain Monday, the first day of the Commonwealth Games competitions, a weather official said.

“No rainfall was recorded from any part in the city. There are no chances of rainfall today (Monday) or in the coming days. The … Original article on : Clear skies in Delhi as Games get underway.

Statue of Tutankhamun’s grandfather found

Cairo, Oct 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Egyptian archaeologists have found a 3,000-year-old statue of Amenhotep III, believed to be the grandfather of famous boy pharaoh Tutankhamun.

“The find is fantastic… because of the details of the facial features,” Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary General Zahi Hawass said.
Scientists had been excavating Amenhotep III funerary temple …. Source article  : Statue of Tutankhamun’s grandfather found.

Western lawmakers turn sights on endangered wolves after courts block public hunts

Western lawmakers turn sights on endangered wolves

BILLINGS, Mont. – Two decades after the federal government spent a half-million dollars to study the reintroduction of gray wolves to the Northern Rockies, lawmakers say it’s time for Congress to step in again – this time to clamp down on the endangered animals.
To do so they are proposing … Read more : Western lawmakers turn sights on endangered wolves after courts block public hunts.

Mobile phone remote that can be worn on the wrist

LONDON – Sony Ericsson has launched a new watch-sized device that enables you control your smartphone remotely, without taking it out of your bag.

The tiny gadget can be worn as a watch, on a keychain or clipped to a laptop, the firm claims.
The LiveView micro display is designed to sync wirelessly …. Original source  : Mobile phone remote that can be worn on the wrist.

Searching alien life in outer atmosphere

LONDON – Life from outer space could be surviving on the fringes of our planet’s atmosphere.

British scientists, working with the European Space Agency, will this week launch a balloon carrying instruments to search the stratosphere for bugs and other microorganisms.
They believe there could be species capable of surviving in the high … Original article on : Searching alien life in outer atmosphere.

Japanese stem cell pioneer among possible candidates for Monday’s Nobel Prize in medicine

Stem cell pioneer mentioned for Nobel Prize

STOCKHOLM – A Japanese researcher who discovered how to make stem cells from ordinary skin cells and avoid the ethical quandaries of making them from human eggs could be a candidate for the medicine award when the 2010 Nobel Prize announcements kick off Monday, experts said.
Several prominent Nobel guessers … Read more »».

Twitter ‘can be used to predict flu outbreaks’

WASHINGTON – A computer science expert at Southeastern Louisiana University has revealed that keeping track of disease trends such as influenza outbreaks has the potential to be far quicker and less costly by monitoring a social network program such as Twitter than following the traditional methods of disease surveillance.

A process called syndromic surveillance uses collected …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Twitter ‘can be used to predict flu outbreaks’.

Honeybees can give humans a lesson in democracy

Washington, Oct 3 (ANI): A Cornell biologist has revealed that when honeybees seek a new home, they choose the best site through a democratic process that humans would do well to emulate.

In his new book, “Honeybee Democracy,” Thomas Seeley, professor of neurobiology and behavior, describes the elaborate decision-making process that honeybees (Apis mellifera) use when … Read more »».

Honeybees can give humans a lesson in democracy

WASHINGTON – A Cornell biologist has revealed that when honeybees seek a new home, they choose the best site through a democratic process that humans would do well to emulate.

In his new book, “Honeybee Democracy,” Thomas Seeley, professor of neurobiology and behavior, describes the elaborate decision-making process that honeybees (Apis mellifera) use when they make … Original source on Gaea Times at : Honeybees can give humans a lesson in democracy.

Ground Zero Islamic center’s new sketches provide first look at futuristic exterior

NEW YORK – New sketches of the proposed Islamic community center near 9/11 Ground Zero in New York display an updated exterior and provide the first look at the building’s futuristic interior.

According to the New York Daily News, the renderings depict a towering white building with jagged, geometric openings like a honeycomb.

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