Kids with lung disease prone to serious infections at daycare

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that exposure to common viruses in daycare puts children with a chronic lung condition caused by premature birth at risk for serious respiratory infections.

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center researchers say their findings should … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kids with lung disease prone to serious infections at daycare.

Scientists reveal improved techniques for predicting volcanic eruptions

LONDON – An international team of geophysicists from the universities of Leeds, Purdue, Indiana and Addis Ababa has discovered better techniques to pinpoint where volcanic eruptions are likely to occur.

“Until now, our knowledge of volcanic events has been based on isolated cases. We have demonstrated that volcanic eruptions can influence each other. This will help … Original article on : Scientists reveal improved techniques for predicting volcanic eruptions.

Indian-American working on robots to improve daily life

WASHINGTON – They’re mundane, yet daunting tasks: Tidying a messy room or assembling a bookshelf from a kit of parts. Fetching a hairbrush for someone who can’t do it herself. What if a robot could do it for you?

Assistant professor of computer science Ashutosh Saxena at the Cornell University in the US, who did his …. Read the original article  : here.

‘Sixth sense’ makes lovey-dovey couples’ brains work in sync

LONDON – Always wondered how your partner could actually read your mind? Well, this is not just a fruit of your imagination, for scientists have now found that some couples are so in tune that their brains begin to work in sync.

The research points to the existence of …. Original source  : ‘Sixth sense’ makes lovey-dovey couples’ brains work in sync.

Optogenetics used to effectively stimulate muscle movement in mice

WASHINGTON – Researchers have used a new technique-optogenetics-to stimulate muscle movement in mice whose nerve-cell surfaces are coated with special light-sensitive proteins.

The new approach allows scientists to more accurately reproduce muscle firing order, making it a valuable research tool.

Researchers at Stanford University employed a technology known as optogenetics, which … Read : Optogenetics used to effectively stimulate muscle movement in mice.

Gifted kids as prone to failure as to success

LONDON – Kids, who are gifted with one talent or the other, are just as likely to fail in life as succeed, revealed a new study.

As part of one of the most extensive studies carried out, research … Read more >>.

Partners of breast cancer patients at high risk of developing mood disorders

WASHINGTON – Men, whose partners suffer from breast cancer, are more prone to develop mood disorders, which are so severe that they warrant hospitalisation, revealed a new analysis.

The study indicates that clinicians should address the mental health of cancer …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Partners of breast cancer patients at high risk of developing mood disorders.

Sunny day in Delhi, no rains expected

NEW DELHI – The sun shone brightly over Delhi Monday with the weather office predicting clear skies and no rains over the next few days.

“It will be a clear sky today (Monday) and no rains are in store for the next few days,” said an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The …. Source  : Sunny day in Delhi, no rains expected.

Mutilated remains suggest genocide wiped out Native American population

WASHINGTON – A new study revealed that the Native American population was wiped out by genocide that took place circa 800 A.D.

Archaeologists are basing their conclusion on crushed leg bones, battered skulls and other mutilated human remains that were uncovered in Sacred Ridge, southwest of Durango, Colo.

Jason Chuipka and James Potter said that the massacre …. Read the original article  : Mutilated remains suggest genocide wiped out Native American population.

Plans to haul giant oil refinery loads over scenic highway sparks big fight in Idaho, Montana

Plans to haul big oil refinery loads spark battle

KAMIAH, Idaho – Lewis and Clark traversed part of the route that would one day become U.S. Highway 12 during their 1804-06 Corps of Discovery mission to the Pacific Ocean.
So did the Nez Perce Indians during the tribe’s epic 1877 flight on horseback from the U.S. Army.
Now …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Plans to haul giant oil refinery loads over scenic highway sparks big fight in Idaho, Montana.

VP’s official residence at DC’s Naval Observatory getting $1.7M security upgrade

VP’s official residence getting security upgrade

WASHINGTON – The vice president’s official residence is getting a security upgrade.
The Washington Examiner reported Sunday that the Navy plans to install a 10-foot security fence and additional security checkpoints around Vice President Joe Biden’s residential compound at the Naval Observatory in northwest Washington.
The National Capital Planning Commission has approved … Original source on Gaea Times at : VP’s official residence at DC’s Naval Observatory getting $1.7M security upgrade.

Flood situation in Agra worsens

AGRA -The flood situation in the Agra region took an alarming turn as the water level in Yamuna crossed the medium flood level of 152.09 metres Sunday evening, submerging most of the Taj Heritage Corridor and the waterworks, cutting off supplies to half of this Taj city

The river level is feared to touch 152.4 metres … Original article on : Flood situation in Agra worsens.

Yamuna to fall below danger mark by Monday morning

NEW DELHI – The water level in the swollen Yamuna will fall below the danger level by Monday morning, an official of the department of irrigation and flood control said Sunday.

“The Yamuna has receded to 204.94 metres as of now and short spurts of water are being released from Haryana, which is normal,” the …. Read the original article  : Yamuna to fall below danger mark by Monday morning.

UAE to host Dugong conservation meet

Abu Dhabi, Sep 26 (IANS/WAM) Marine experts from across the globe will meet here Oct 4-6 to discuss the conservation of the Dugong, it was announced Sunday.

Experts from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) and NGOs will also participate in the discussion at Radisson Blue Hotel in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. …. Original source  : UAE to host Dugong conservation meet.

Oxytocin, love hormone, could cure shyness

LONDON – The love hormone oxytocin helps one conquer shyness in social situations, and could prove beneficial for those suffering from autism, say researchers.

The biochemical is known to enhance bonding especially among parents and children.
But now researchers have found it boosts the social skills of the shy – but has little effect … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oxytocin, love hormone, could cure shyness.

iPhone application shows your common ancestors

LONDON – A new iPhone application, TimeTree, permits you to see how long ago you shared a common ancestor with any species. The application was developed by scientists, including one of Indian origin, at Penn State University in the US.

A circular ‘Tree of Life’ image shows the route life has taken from its single …. Source  : iPhone application shows your common ancestors.

How Egyptians erected their giant pyramids

WASHINGTON – A researcher has the answer to an ancient, unsolved puzzle – how the Egyptians erected their giant pyramids.

Researchers have been so preoccupied by the weight of the stones that they tend to overlook two major problems: How did the Egyptians know exactly where to put the enormously heavy building blocks? And how was … Original article on : How Egyptians erected their giant pyramids.

Printers that don’t need computers unveiled

LONDON – In good news for people working away from their offices, HP has introduced a new range of printers that connect directly with mobile devices and can be accessed remotely.

The launch of the new ePrint platform gives each device an e-mail address and allows documents to be e-mailed directly to the printer for …. Original source  : Printers that don’t need computers unveiled.

What our solar system would look like to aliens

LONDON – Scientists relied on a NASA supercomputer to figure out how our solar system would look like to aliens looking for other planets.

New simulations have tracked the interactions of myriads of dust grains to show that this view might have changed as our planetary system matured.
And astronomers hope that the new view could … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : What our solar system would look like to aliens.

‘Bombile’ is the latest terror in Assam

GUWAHATI – ‘Bombile’ is the latest phrase terrorizing Assam with reports of mobile phones suddenly exploding, causing the user to become unconscious. The mysterious phenomenon has prompted Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi to order a scientific probe to unravel the bizarre occurrences.

An estimated 30 cases have been reported so far with more than 20 people admitted …. Original source  : ‘Bombile’ is the latest terror in Assam.

New Zealand rescuers fail in bid to cut entangled humpback whale free from rope, likely death

NZ rescuers fail to cut rope from entangled whale

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – New Zealand rescuers Tuesday failed in a bid to cut free a humpback whale entangled in a heavy rope that officials said would likely cause its slow death.
Spotted close to North Island’s east coast by a fisherman on Monday, the large humpback had …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : New Zealand rescuers fail in bid to cut entangled humpback whale free from rope, likely death.

Complexity ‘allows organisms to adapt to environmental change’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that instead of decreasing an organism’s ability to adapt to environmental changes, complexity in fact boosts it.

University of Michigan and Taiwan’s National Health Research Institutes researchers that complexity can, indeed, develop through evolutionary processes and best equips organisms to adapt to environmental change.

The study focused on a genetic …. Read the original article  : Complexity ‘allows organisms to adapt to environmental change’.

‘Gentle’ skin creams could give your baby eczema

LONDON – The modern-day bath oils and lotions are not good for a child’s skin-as they are apparently a reason for the increase in the number of newborns having eczema.

Eczema earlier affected four per cent of newborns, but now the figure is around 25 per cent.

New research by a leading expert has indicated that …. Source article  : ‘Gentle’ skin creams could give your baby eczema.

Viagra, anti-cancer drug combo shrinks tumors in vivo

WASHINGTON – Viagra when combined with doxorubicin, a powerful anti-cancer drug, enhances its anti-tumour efficacy in prostate cancer and also lessens the damage to the heart, a new study has suggested.

For more than four decades, the chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin has been used to treat a number of human cancers, including that of the prostate. …. Source  : Viagra, anti-cancer drug combo shrinks tumors in vivo.

New approach to fight HIV could spur vaccine development

LONDON – By preventing shape-shifting in a key segment of protein from HIV, the immune system can be primed to develop antibodies against the virus, which in turn could pave way for an AIDS vaccine.

Such antibodies, elicited against specific protein segments, could one day serve as the basis for a vaccine to fight many different …. Read the original article  : New approach to fight HIV could spur vaccine development.

Family, culture decide whether intelligence leads to education

WASHINGTON – Intelligence indeed decides how much education a person gets, but family, culture, and other factors too play a big role in a person’s academic success, says a new study.

A new study compares identical and fraternal twins in Minnesota and Sweden to explore how genetic and environmental factors involved in educational differ in countries … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Family, culture decide whether intelligence leads to education.

Agra wakes up to polythene menace, starts drains’ clean-up

AGRA – The Agra Municipal Corporation Tuesday launched a massive drive to clean up the city’s open drains of thousands of quintals of polythene bags, empty bottles and wrappers that had choked for the past four days the discharge of waste water into the Yamuna river.

“We have put up machines and men and are … Original source on Gaea Times at : Agra wakes up to polythene menace, starts drains’ clean-up.

Exercise ‘cuts risk of fractures in elderly’

WASHINGTON – Home-based exercises followed by voluntary home training could cut the risk of hip fractures among elderly women, says a new study.

Researchers found that exercise is apparently linked with long-term effects on balance and gait (manner of walking), and may help protect high-risk, elderly women from hip fractures, according to a report

“Falls are [..] Read the original article: here.

Surgery effective for aggressive prostate cancer patients

WASHINGTON – Surgery provides high survival rates for patients with aggressive prostate cancer, found a new study.

The study is one of the first to focus exclusively on the outcomes after treatment for patients with high-risk prostate cancer.

Collaborating researchers at Mayo Clinic and Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia discovered that patients with the most aggressive …. Source article  : Surgery effective for aggressive prostate cancer patients.

How nerve cells regenerate after injury

WASHINGTON – The peripheral nerves that connect our limbs and organs to the central nervous system have an astonishing ability to regenerate themselves after injury, unlike nerves of the spinal cord. And now researchers have revealed how this healing process works.

“We know a lot about how various cell types differentiate during development, but after [..] Read the original article: here.

Claims of sexual dysfunction in females overrated, says new book

LONDON – While experts aver that millions of women around the world suffer from sexual difficulty such as low libido and discomfort, a new book has said that all these claims are mere exaggerations to boost sales of ‘Viagra’ like drugs for what they call female sexual dysfunction (FSD).

Pharmaceutical companies have spent millions to … Original article on : Claims of sexual dysfunction in females overrated, says new book.

Protein could help in treatment of osteoporosis

WASHINGTON – Scientists at Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan have discovered a protein that could help in the development of approaches to treat age-related osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone mass and increased risk of fracture – an imbalance created by decrease in formation of bone forming osteoblast cells from mesenchymal cells upon aging. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Protein could help in treatment of osteoporosis.

Electronic circuits to ‘rewire brain connectivity post trauma’

WASHINGTON – Kansas University Medical Centre researchers are developing microelectronic circuitry that could rewire brain connections that get damaged by trauma.

Pedram Mohseni, and Randolph J. Nudo are trying to guide the growth of axons in a brain damaged by an exploding bomb, car crash or stroke. They believe repeated communications between distant neurons in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Electronic circuits to ‘rewire brain connectivity post trauma’.

Electric cars more promising for ‘cutting emissions and US oil imports’

WASHINGTON – A new research revealed that electric cars hold a greater promise for reducing emissions and lowering U.S. oil imports than a national renewable portfolio standard.

Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy found “the single most effective way to reduce U.S. oil demand and foreign imports would be an aggressive campaign to launch electric … Read more : Electric cars more promising for ‘cutting emissions and US oil imports’.

Vitamin supplements ‘up skin cancer risk’

LONDON – Scientists have revealed that millions of people who take daily vitamin pills could be putting themselves at risk of the deadliest form of skin cancer.

Research has revealed that supplements containing antioxidants and minerals appear to increase the chances of developing a malignant melanoma.

Volunteers given pills containing vitamin E, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, selenium and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Vitamin supplements ‘up skin cancer risk’.

Could a magnet on your head turn you from right to left-handed?

WASHINGTON – If you are a right-handed person, chances are you will use that hand to pick up a cup of coffee or write, but a new study shows that a magnet on your head could very well make you a leftie.

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, applied transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Could a magnet on your head turn you from right to left-handed?.

Mindfulness meditation may alleviate fatigue, depression in MS patients

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that learning mindfulness meditation may help people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) with the fatigue, depression and other life challenges that commonly accompany the disease.

For the study, 150 people with mild to moderate MS were randomly assigned to receive either the eight-week meditation training or only usual medical …. Original source  : Mindfulness meditation may alleviate fatigue, depression in MS patients.

Solar rickshaw finds no takers

BANGALORE – A solar electric rickshaw launched with great fanfare by India’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) two years ago is yet to find any takers. While this is causing concern, a Pune engineer has claimed the CSIR copied his design.

The three-wheeled “soleckshaw” can in principle use solar panels to convert sunlight into …. Source  : Solar rickshaw finds no takers.

Women who smoke ‘four times more likely to have ectopic pregnancy’

LONDON – Women who smoke regularly are four times more likely to have ectopic pregnancy than those who don’t smoke, say scientists.

Researchers of the Edinburgh University have found a chemical in cigarette smoke that causes a reaction, which may lead to ectopic pregnancies.

The researchers said Cotinine triggered a …. Source article  : Women who smoke ‘four times more likely to have ectopic pregnancy’.

Acupuncture ‘does not aid in stroke recovery’

WASHINGTON – Acupuncture does not appear to help in stroke recovery, reveals a new study.

Acupuncture is often used to supplement traditional stroke rehabilitation, although its effectiveness is uncertain.

This study, perhaps the most comprehensive to date as it includes trials published in English language and Asian journals, was a systematic review conducted by researchers in South … Original source on Gaea Times at : Acupuncture ‘does not aid in stroke recovery’.

‘True midlife crisis ‘begins in 30s’ for overworked Brits: Survey

LONDON – People in their 30s are not that worried about a receding hairline than work and relationship pressures, which actually is the start of their unhappiest decade-the “true midlife crisis”, revealed a Brit survey.

Of those questioned, more people aged 35 to 44 said that they felt lonely or depressed than in other age groups.

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

White noise sessions in class improves learning in kids

WASHINGTON – Playing white noise in class can boost memory in inattentive kids, says a new study.esearchers tested the effect of the meaningless random noise on a group of 51 schoolchildren, finding that although it hindered the ability of those who normally pay attention, it improved the memory of those that had difficulties in paying … Original source on Gaea Times at : White noise sessions in class improves learning in kids.

Protein key to pancreatic cancer growth identified

WASHINGTON – Scientists have identified a protein that could provide a target to develop new treatments for pancreatic cancer or enable earlier diagnosis.

Researchers from Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry found that nearly three quarters of pancreatic …. Source article  : Protein key to pancreatic cancer growth identified.

Early life stress has lasting effects on gene vital to normal brain function

WASHINGTON – A new animal study has suggested that early life stress, such as an extreme lack of parental affection, has lasting effects on a gene important to normal brain processes and also tied to mental disorders.

In the last decade, researchers have found evidence that experiences can alter the form and structure of DNA, an …. Original source  : Early life stress has lasting effects on gene vital to normal brain function.

Contraception device may help treat endometrial cancer

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that intrauterine devices, originally developed as contraceptives, can also be used to treat and cure cancer of the endometrium.

The finding opens the way for young women with the disease, which affects the lining of the womb, to be treated without the need for a hysterectomy, which leads to … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Contraception device may help treat endometrial cancer.

Sodium plays key role in initiating regenerative response after injury

WASHINGTON – Sodium, which gets a bad rap for contributing to hypertension and cardiovascular disease, also plays a key role in initiating a regenerative response after severe injury, say scientists.

Biologists at Tufts University’s School of Arts and Sciences have discovered a way to regenerate injured spinal cord and muscle by using small molecule drugs to …. Source article  : Sodium plays key role in initiating regenerative response after injury.

Scientists discover cancer treatment in ‘junk DNA’

LONDON – Scientists have discovered a way to shrink tumours in certain cancers – a finding that provides hope for new treatments.

The cancers in question are those caused by a new class of genes known as ‘microRNAs’, produced by parts of the genome that, until recently, were dismissed as ‘junk DNA’.

The current finding identifies one …. Original source  : Scientists discover cancer treatment in ‘junk DNA’.

China says countries to focus on reducing differences at climate talks next week

China says climate talks to focus on differences

BEIJING – China’s top climate change official said Wednesday that countries have little expectation of reaching a binding climate treaty this year but instead will focus on narrowing their differences ahead of the year-end summit in Cancun.
Xie Zhenhua, vice chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission and …. Original article  : China says countries to focus on reducing differences at climate talks next week.

Gene linked to aggressive skin cancer identified

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that the loss of a gene known as INPP5A could predict the onset, and track the progression, of an aggressive type of skin cancer.

The research has been published by the Arizona Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic and the Translational Genomics …. Source  : Gene linked to aggressive skin cancer identified.

Starting HIV treatment early preserves immune function

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that HIV-infected individuals who begin antiretroviral therapy (ART) soon after acquiring the virus may have stronger immune responses to other pathogens than HIV-infected individuals who begin ART later.

The findings from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) … Read more >>>.

1 in 5 plants faces extinction

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that the world’s plants are as threatened as mammals, with one in five of the world’s plant species threatened with extinction.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew together with the Natural History Museum, London and the International Union conducted a global analysis …. Original source  : 1 in 5 plants faces extinction.

Social rejection puts the brakes on your heart

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that being rejected by another person makes your heart rate drop for a moment.

Research has shown that the brain processes physical and social pain in some of the same regions.

Bregtje Gunther Moor, Eveline A. …. Source article  : Social rejection puts the brakes on your heart.

‘Green’ concrete cuts 90pc more greenhouse gases than ordinary cement

WASHINGTON – Louisiana Tech University is developing geopolymer concrete, an innovative and environmentally friendly building material, with a life cycle greenhouse gas reduction potential – as much as 90 percent when compared with ordinary Portland cement.

Developed by Dr. Erez …. Source  : ‘Green’ concrete cuts 90pc more greenhouse gases than ordinary cement.

Eco-friendly sprays bring drought-resistant plants closer to reality

WASHINGTON – Latest study from Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) scientists could lead to eco-friendly sprays that help plants survive drought.

“I think that the work established the methodologies and feasibilities of finding cheap and environmentally … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Eco-friendly sprays bring drought-resistant plants closer to reality.

Tamiflu may prevent pneumonia in swine flu patients

LONDON – A new Chinese study has revealed that people who caught swine flu during the 2009 pandemic may have been protected against developing radiographic pneumonia by taking Tamiflu.

The researchers also show that the antiviral …. Original source  : Tamiflu may prevent pneumonia in swine flu patients.

Mechanism behind gene linked to both Alzheimer’s, diabetes identified

WASHINGTON – Scientists have identified the mechanism behind a single gene that is responsible for causing both Alzheimer’s disease and Type 2 diabetes.

The data show that a gene for a protein called SorCS1, which can cause Type 2 diabetes, impacts the accumulation of amyloid-beta …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mechanism behind gene linked to both Alzheimer’s, diabetes identified.

Tweaking IVF can influence baby’s sex

MELBOURNE – Tweaking In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) has a remarkable effect on male-female birth ratios, revealed a new Australian study.

Trends have been reported before, but often the statistics have been drawn by just looking at individual clinics.

But a new study from the University of New South … Read : Tweaking IVF can influence baby’s sex.

Why lions roar and cats meow

LONDON – Scientists have found that the low roar of a lion, or the meow of a wildcat, has more to do with where a cat lives than its size.

Dr Gustav Peters and Dr Marcell Peters at the Alexander Koenig Zoological Research Museum in Bonn, Germany, analysed the [..] Read the original article: here.

Scientists say mussel infestation may be greater threat to Great Lakes than dreaded Asian carp

Scientists: Mussels may leave carp nothing to eat

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – If huge, hungry Asian carp reach Lake Michigan, their long-dreaded invasion may turn out to be less ferocious than once expected because a tiny competitor is gobbling up their primary food source, some Great Lakes researchers say.
The quagga mussel, a thumbnail-sized foreign mullosk first …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Man’s first step on moon: lost footage found, restored

LONDON – Footage of astronaut Neil Armstrong going down the ladder of the Apollo 11 spacecraft for the historic walk on the moon has been found, restored and will now be screened for the first time in Sydney.

The video barely runs for a few minutes, yet it is thought to be one of the …. Original article  : Man’s first step on moon: lost footage found, restored.

Protein diet in childhood takes a toll on food binges later

WASHINGTON – A high protein diet at a young age makes the body to react unhealthily to future food binges.

A study on juvenile rats suggests that lasting changes result from altering the composition of the first solid food that is consumed throughout growth into early adulthood.

Raylene Reimer worked with a team of researchers from …. Read the original article  : Protein diet in childhood takes a toll on food binges later.

Novel discoveries offer new ways to design HIV vaccine

LONDON – Paving a new way for designing AIDS vaccines, researchers have made novel discoveries about the immune defenses of rare HIV patients who produce antibodies that prevent infection.

Researchers at Rockefeller University and colleagues have now made two fundamental discoveries about the so-called broadly neutralizing anti-HIV antibodies, which effectively keep the virus at bay.

By … Read more : Novel discoveries offer new ways to design HIV vaccine.

Facebook purges pages referring to paedophile group NAMBLA

WASHINGTON – Facebook has begun to remove pages that refer to the North American Man/Boy Love Association after the presence of the nefarious paedophile advocacy group was revealed in a FoxNews.com exclusive report.

Group pages that have been scrubbed from Facebook include The Greensburg group of the North American Man Boy Love Association, whose page featured …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Goa pollution board cracks down on illegal mining

PANAJI – The fate of 51 open cast iron ore mines now hangs in balance as they carried on mining without proper clearances from the state pollution control board. The board will decide soon whether the mining operations at these sites will be allowed to continue.

The state’s top pollution authority also said that mine …. Original article  : Goa pollution board cracks down on illegal mining.

Breast cancer in young women ‘ups risk of disease in relatives’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that close relatives of women diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 35 years are at an increased risk of developing other cancers

The findings from University of Melbourne are surprising and novel which could be pointing to the existence of a new cancer genetic syndrome.

“The results suggest …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Breast cancer in young women ‘ups risk of disease in relatives’.

ADHD is a genetic disorder, finds study

LONDON – A new study has discovered that attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a genetic condition and not the outcome of poor parenting or bad diet.

Scientists at Cardiff University found that children with ADHD were more likely to have small segments of their DNA duplicated or missing than other children.

The study also found significant … Read more »»».

Genes that make people tall or short identified

LONDON – An international team of scientists have found that a seemingly simple inherited trait – height – springs from hundreds of genetic causes.

The study identified hundreds of gene variants in at least 180 locations that influence adult height, an observable trait. Robert Kaplan, professor of epidemiology and population health at Albert Einstein …. Original source  : Genes that make people tall or short identified.

New study lays foundation for building on the Moon

WASHINGTON – To build a structure anywhere, testing the nature of its foundation is of utmost importance, but it is difficult to test some building sites in advance – such as those on the moon. New research from North Carolina State University is helping resolve the problem by using computer models.

These models can utilize a … Read more : New study lays foundation for building on the Moon.

Simple approach to ‘wipe out’ oil remaining from Exxon Valdez spill

WASHINGTON – Scientists have reported that traces of crude oil from the Exxon Valdez oil spill remain highly biodegradable, despite almost 20 years of weathering and decomposition.

Their findings suggest a simple approach for further cleaning up remaining traces of the Exxon Valdez spill.

Albert D. Venosa and colleagues found that bacteria, evaporation and sunlight work together … Original source on Gaea Times at : Simple approach to ‘wipe out’ oil remaining from Exxon Valdez spill.

Rights activists from Brazil, Nepal, Nigeria and Israel share 2010 ‘Alternative Nobel’

Rights activists share Alternative Nobel
STOCKHOLM – Human rights and environmental activists from Nepal, Nigeria, Brazil and Israel were named the winners Thursday of this year’s Right Livelihood Award, also known as the “alternative Nobel.”

They are Nigeria’s Nnimmo Bassey, chairman of Friends of the Earth International, Austrian-Brazilian Bishop Erwin Kraeutler, Shrikrishna Upadhyay for his fight against …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rights activists from Brazil, Nepal, Nigeria and Israel share 2010 ‘Alternative Nobel’.

UN: Opium production in Afghanistan down by almost half in 2010 due to plant disease

UN: Afghan opium production halved in 2010

VIENNA – Afghanistan’s opium production declined by almost half this year due largely to the spread of a disease that damaged poppy plants, but the amount of land used for growing the crop remained the same, the U.N.’s drug agency said Thursday.
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime …. Source article  : UN: Opium production in Afghanistan down by almost half in 2010 due to plant disease.

Energy efficient LEDs to ‘make you feel homey at home’

WASHINGTON – A new lab at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is helping to bring LEDs (light emitting diodes) into homes, to help save both energy costs and the environment.

“LEDs can be very energy efficient, and they are a lot smaller and last a lot longer than light bulbs,” said NIST vision …. Read the original article  : Energy efficient LEDs to ‘make you feel homey at home’.

Rivers serving 80pc of world’s population under threat

LONDON – Researchers have revealed that multiple environmental stressors, such as agricultural runoff, pollution and invasive species, threaten rivers that serve 80 percent of the world’s population, around 5 billion people.

These same stressors endanger the biodiversity of 65 percent of the world’s river habitats and put thousands of aquatic wildlife species at risk, according to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Rivers serving 80pc of world’s population under threat.

Scientists develop new technique to reattach teeth using stem cells

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have for the first time developed and successfully tested a new approach to anchor teeth back in the jaw using stem cells.

Researchers in UIC’s Brodie Laboratory for Craniofacial Genetics used stem cells obtained from the periodontal ligament of molars extracted from mice, expanded them in … Read more : Scientists develop new technique to reattach teeth using stem cells.

Species accumulating on Earth at slower rates than in the past: Study

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that species are still accumulating on Earth but at a slower rate than in the past.

Computational biologists at the University of Pennsylvania developed a novel computational approach to infer the dynamics of species diversification using the family trees … Original source on Gaea Times at : Species accumulating on Earth at slower rates than in the past: Study.

Women treated for breast cancer while pregnant have improved survival

WASHINGTON – A new study has discovered that women treated for breast cancer while pregnant have improved disease-free survival and a trend for improved overall survival compared to non-pregnant women treated for the disease.

Jennifer Litton, M.D., assistant professor in UT MD Anderson’s Department of Breast Medical Oncology, presented the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Women treated for breast cancer while pregnant have improved survival.

Novel drug eases osteoarthritis knee pain

LONDON – A new research has shown that a phase II clinical trial of the first new type of drug for musculoskeletal pain since aspirin shows that it significantly reduces knee pain in osteoarthritis.

According to the new research from Northwestern Medicine, phase III trials of that drug, tanezumab, have been …. Read the original article  : here.

How HRT and the Pill can lead to breast cancer

LONDON – Synthetic sex hormones called progestins used in hormone replacement therapy, HRT, and in contraceptives can increase the risk of breast cancers, say experts.

And now medical researchers at the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna have … Read this article on Gaea Times at : How HRT and the Pill can lead to breast cancer.

Alcohol consumption on the rise, finds research

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that due to various factors, including social, economic and ethnic influences and pressures, more people are drinking than 20 years ago.

A UT Southwestern Medical Center analysis of national alcohol consumption patterns gathered the data from more than …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New study challenges Clovis comet catastrophe theory

WASHINGTON – The controversial theory that an ancient comet impact devastated the Clovis people, one of the earliest known cultures to inhabit North America, has been challenged by a new research.

Archaeologists Vance Holliday (University of Arizona) and David Meltzer …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New study challenges Clovis comet catastrophe theory.

Hair straightening agents could be cancerous health hazards

WASHINGTON – A public alert has been issued over concerns raised by Portland-area hair salons about a product used for hair straightening, which could have negative health impacts.

Oregon Health and Science University’s Centre for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET) has issued two public alerts describing its findings on the health impacts … Original source on Gaea Times at : Hair straightening agents could be cancerous health hazards.

Genital herpes vaccine ineffective in women: Study

WASHINGTON – An experimental vaccine intended to protect women against genital herpes disease proved ineffective in a recent study.

A total of 8,323 women aged 18-30 years participated in the trial at 50 sites in the United States and Canada.

At the time of their enrollment, the study participants were free of the two types … Original source on Gaea Times at : Genital herpes vaccine ineffective in women: Study.

New TB pathogen discovered

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered a new tuberculosis (TB) species in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, a group of pathogens that have adapted by using mammals as hosts.

It has been nearly two decades since a new organism was identified in this group; the majority were discovered in the early and mid 20th century.

Kathleen Alexander of the … Read more : New TB pathogen discovered.

Genes of major disease-causing mosquito decoded

WASHINGTON – In a new study, researchers examined genes that are turned on during infection in a type of mosquito that is not only a pest, but transmits disease-causing pathogens.

Iowa State University researcher Lyric Bartholomay along with colleagues from around the world infected the common southern house mosquito (Culex quinquefasciatus) with various pathogens to … Read more : Genes of major disease-causing mosquito decoded.

Clues to how bacteria and viruses are identified as enemies revealed

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed how our immune systems detect invading organisms to be destroyed and removed from our bodies.

The should ultimately help lead to the development of new drugs and treatments that allow health care providers to prevent runaway immune reactions that can have devastating consequences for people.

“Our study helps us …. Source  : Clues to how bacteria and viruses are identified as enemies revealed.

Sounds of history ‘in grave danger of disappearing’, say US experts

LONDON – Sound recordings which form a part of our cultural history are at the peril of disappearing, warns a comprehensive report from the US Library of Congress.

The report has warned of both the physical and legal barriers to the preservation of sound recordings old and new.

The report has also said that no comprehensive programme … Read more >>.

New brain research could lead to schizophrenia treatment

WASHINGTON – New research has revealed that two neurotransmitters-dopamine and glutamate-are abnormal in people with psychotic illness, including schizophrenia.

Among many other things, these chemicals play a role in cognitive functions, such as memory, learning, and problem solving.

James Stone and colleagues studied people with sub-threshold psychotic symptoms, who were at very high risk of undergoing transition … Read more >>.

Pharma companies ‘medicalising’ low-libido to boost sales of female ‘Viagra’

WASHINGTON – Drug companies are ‘medicalising’ sexual difficulty among women- such as low libido and discomfort- and have actually constructed a new condition known as female sexual dysfunction, in order to build global markets for new ‘Viagra’ like drugs for the ladies, says an expert.

Researching his new book ‘Sex, Lies and Pharmaceuticals’ Ray Moynihan, journalist … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pharma companies ‘medicalising’ low-libido to boost sales of female ‘Viagra’.

Scientist wins solar probe instrument award, place on solar mission

WASHINGTON – An astrophysicist at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., and his science team have secured a proposal award of 8.2 million dollars to help build parts for and test an instrument for the Solar Probe Plus flagship mission to directly sample the Sun’s atmosphere.

“This is the equivalent of a Hubble-class mission … Original source on Gaea Times at : Scientist wins solar probe instrument award, place on solar mission.

Scientists discover protein that reduces blood pressure

WASHINGTON – A new research has indicated that our bodies produce a protein that lowers blood pressure.

Increasing the level of the P450 protein causes the creation of molecules called EETs, which lower blood pressure, according to Craig R. Lee at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Research Triangle Park, … Original source on Gaea Times at : Scientists discover protein that reduces blood pressure.

Molecular on-off switches for cancer and autoimmunity defined

WASHINGTON – Scientists from the Institute for Advanced Studies in New Jersey are examining how oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes handle cellular stress, and said that each of these opposing systems could be potent drug targets in the effort to stop cancer.

In addition, their hypothesis provides new insights into what contributes to immunological disorders such …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Molecular on-off switches for cancer and autoimmunity defined.

Latest advances in treating stroke, Parkinson’s detailed in Neurology Journal

WASHINGTON – A special issue of the journal Neurologic Clinics enlists the latest advances in treating neurologic disorders such as stroke, headache, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and sleep disorders.

“Great therapeutic strides in the clinical neurosciences have been made in the past decades,” wrote guest editor Dr. Jose Biller, chairman of the Department of Neurology at Loyola …. Read the original article  : Latest advances in treating stroke, Parkinson’s detailed in Neurology Journal.

Graphene becomes fastest-spinning object with record 60m rpm

LONDON – Graphene flakes have created a record by spinning faster than any other object-at a clip of 60 million rotations per minute.

Graphene has shown a suite of novel properties, including incredible strength.

Bruce Kane at the University of Maryland in College Park sprayed charged graphene flakes a micrometre wide into a vacuum chamber.

Once … Read more : Graphene becomes fastest-spinning object with record 60m rpm.

Spotlight on Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to make astronomy popular

NEW DELHI – When Sawai Jai Singh of Rajasthan built the Jantar Mantar, the 18th century astronomical monument, he wanted to facilitate naked eye observation to make science of astronomy accessible to as many people as possible, says veteran architect and conservationist Anisha Shekhar Mukherji.

When Jai Singh built the first Jantar Mantar in New … Original source on Gaea Times at : Spotlight on Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to make astronomy popular.

New way to turn waste heat into power could make cars, factories more efficient

WASHINGTON – Cashing on quantum physics, University of Arizona physicists have discovered a new way of harvesting waste heat and turning it into electrical power-a feat that holds promise for making cars, power plants, factories and solar panels more efficient.

Using a theoretical model of a so-called molecular thermoelectric device, the technology holds great promise for … Original article on : New way to turn waste heat into power could make cars, factories more efficient.

‘Knot’ in ribbon at solar system’s edge ‘unties’

WASHINGTON – Maps produced by NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX) spacecraft has revealed that the unusual “knot” in the bright, narrow ribbon of neutral atoms emanating from the boundary between our solar system and interstellar space have “untied”.

Researchers believe the ribbon forms in response to interactions between interstellar space and the heliosphere, the protective bubble …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Knot’ in ribbon at solar system’s edge ‘unties’.

How salmonella bacteria spread in humans

WASHINGTON – How salmonella bacteria, a common cause of food poisoning, efficiently spread in people has been explained by National Institutes of Health scientists.

In a study researchers describe finding a reservoir of rapidly replicating Salmonella inside epithelial cells. These bacteria are primed to infect other cells and are pushed from the epithelial layer by a … Read more : How salmonella bacteria spread in humans.

No need to wait until age 50 for breast cancer screening: Study

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that annual mammography screening of women in their 40s reduces the breast cancer death rate in these women by nearly 30 percent.

The results of this largest study ever conducted on women in this age group confirm that the use of the age of 50 as a threshold …. Original source  : No need to wait until age 50 for breast cancer screening: Study.

Faith in God improves survival after liver transplantation

WASHINGTON – Faith in God is associated with improved survival after liver transplantation, according to Italian researchers.

This study also finds that religiosity-regardless of cause of death-prolongs the life span of individuals who underwent liver transplantation.

“Our study tested the hypothesis that religiosity-seeking God’s help, having faith in God, trusting in God, trying to discern God’s will … Read more >>.

Pet dogs ‘can prevent eczema in children’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that kids with dog allergies are less likely to develop eczema by age four if they own a dog.

However, cat ownership may increase the risk among children with cat allergies.

Tolly Epstein and colleagues of the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center gathered data from 636 …. Read the original article  : Pet dogs ‘can prevent eczema in children’.

Increased use of Computer-aided detection in mammography

WASHINGTON – Computer-aided detection (CAD) is increasingly being used in both screening and diagnostic mammography, according to a study.

CAD software systems highlight and alert the radiologist of abnormal areas of density, mass or calcification on a …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Increased use of Computer-aided detection in mammography.

How growth hormone can promote muscle growth

WASHINGTON – Growth hormone is not only used for children’s growth disorders, but is also being used by some sports men and women to promote muscle growth and regeneration.

This is because it coordinates skeletal muscle development, nutrient uptake, and nutrient utilization.

However, …. Read the original article  : How growth hormone can promote muscle growth.

Gliese 581g Discovery Makes Scientists Shaken

SAN FRANCISCO (GaeaTimes.com)- The discovery of the new planet which is around 20 light year far in the universe from our solar system has created a stir among the astronomers and scientists. The discoverers have claimed that the new found planet has many similarities with planet earth. The planet was traced by a team …. Source  : Gliese 581g Discovery Makes Scientists Shaken.

Our real-partners are poles apart from our ideal mates

WASHINGTON – You might have given a whole lot of thought about your ideal partner, but according to researchers, our image of the perfect mate is drastically different from our real-life partners.

The study by researchers at the University of Sheffield and the University of Montpellier … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Our real-partners are poles apart from our ideal mates.

Get into the beet: Studies say beetroot juice could help athletes exercise longer

Beet it: To exercise longer, try beetroot juice

LONDON – When Chris Carver ran an ultra-marathon in Scotland last year, which challenges athletes to run as far as possible within 24 hours, he ran 140 miles (225 kilometers).
Determined to do better in this year’s race, Carver added something extra to his training regime: beetroot juice. For …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Women can escape heart disease, if they are regular to dentist

WASHINGTON – Women, who pay regular visits to dentist, can curb their visits to cardiac surgeon, as a new study states that if a woman takes proper dental care, she’s at reduced risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular problem by at least one-third.

The analysis compared people who went to the dentist during the previous …. Original source  : Women can escape heart disease, if they are regular to dentist.

Genetically altered trees could reduce global warming

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that forests of genetically altered flora could sequester several billion tons of carbon from the atmosphere each year and thus, could help reduce global warming.

The study outlined a variety of strategies for augmenting the processes that plants use to sequester carbon dioxide from the air and convert it … Original source on Gaea Times at : Genetically altered trees could reduce global warming.

Siblings of autistic children ‘have more frequent language delays’

WASHINGTON – A new study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed that siblings of autistic children have more frequent language delays.

“Researchers presume one child is affected, and the other is not, but our findings suggest that although one child may have autism while the other does not, it’s very possible …. Original source  : Siblings of autistic children ‘have more frequent language delays’.

Low socioeconomic status linked to severe colorectal cancer

WASHINGTON – People living in economically deprived neighbourhoods were more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage, non-localized colorectal cancer, according to a new study at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

“Community clinical practitioners should be encouraged to understand the neighbourhood characteristics of their patients and use that information to guide their encounters with patients, to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Low socioeconomic status linked to severe colorectal cancer.

Grunting during tennis leads to ’slower response, more decision errors’

WASHINGTON – A researcher at University of Hawaii at Manoa has found that when players grunt with every tennis shot, it slows down their responses and causes them to make more decision errors.

Scott Sinnett, assistant psychology professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, found the potential detrimental effect that noise has on shot perception …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Grunting during tennis leads to ’slower response, more decision errors’.

Lifestyle intervention program cuts risk of type 2 diabetes

WASHINGTON – Four-year results of the Look AHEAD study have shown that an intensive lifestyle intervention program designed to achieve and maintain weight loss improves diabetes control and cardiovascular disease risk factors in overweight and obese individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) is a multi-center, randomized clinical trial investigating … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lifestyle intervention program cuts risk of type 2 diabetes.

Nepal hopes to win rat race

KATHMANDU – Nepal’s scientists say they have found a remedy to curb one of the biggest menaces to crops that could lead to farmers harvesting 40 percent more than their current produce.

The Nepal Agricultural Research Society (NARC) has successfully completed experiments on rats, one of the biggest destroyers of crops, by inventing a pellet … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nepal hopes to win rat race.

Gene variations that alter key enzyme linked to prostate cancer

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that variations in a gene for an enzyme involved in cell energy metabolism is likely to increase the risk for prostate cancer.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that the genetic variations impair the enzyme …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Gene variations that alter key enzyme linked to prostate cancer.

New bacterial foe in cystic fibrosis identified

WASHINGTON – Measuring the health status of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients would now get easier as researchers have found that exacerbations in CF are linked to chronic infection with a bacterium called Stenotrophomonas maltophilia.

The finding that chronic infection with S. maltophilia … Original source on Gaea Times at : New bacterial foe in cystic fibrosis identified.

Excess of protein used as anti-cancer drug triggers Parkinson’s disease

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that over-activation of a single protein may shut down the brain-protecting effects of a molecule and increases the likeliness of the most common form of Parkinson’s disease.

Johns Hopkins scientists found this mechanism that may lead to important new …. Source  : Excess of protein used as anti-cancer drug triggers Parkinson’s disease.

Saturated fat not as bad as previously thought

WASHINGTON – If you think saturated fat is responsible for cardiovascular disease (CVD), you need a reality check-new evidence has shown that saturated fat intake has a very limited impact on CVD risk.

World-renowned scientists specializing in fat research analysed the evidence between saturated fat intake …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Saturated fat not as bad as previously thought.

Adult stem cells that do not age created

WASHINGTON – University at Buffalo researchers have engineered adult stem cells that do not age, which means that scientists can grow them continuously in culture.

The discovery could speed development of cost-effective treatments for diseases including heart disease, diabetes, immune disorders …. Original source  : Adult stem cells that do not age created.

Why we like the hues we do

WASHINGTON – Why do you end up buying almost every shirt in blue? Or why does the iPod in silver look better to you than other colours? Scientists say that how we feel about a colour depends on our relationship with that particular shade.

The findings …. Original article  : Why we like the hues we do.

‘Move it or lose it’ ultimatum for species conservation

WASHINGTON – Experts have said that climate change is forcing a ‘move it or lose it’ approach to species conservation.

Managed relocation (MR) is literally the physical relocation of endangered or threatened species of plants and animals, by humans, to new, and foreign geographical climes.

And while conservationists argue that the practice may not preserve some species, … Original article on : ‘Move it or lose it’ ultimatum for species conservation.

Photoscreening ‘could detect lazy eye in children’

WASHINGTON – A new study is examining the use of photoscreening to detect amblyopia, or ‘lazy eye’ in children aged 6 months to 6 years.

Amblyopia, known as “lazy eye,” is a major cause of vision problems in children and a common cause of blindness in people aged 20 to 70 in developed countries.

Experts at University … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Photoscreening ‘could detect lazy eye in children’.

Mission to search for alien life on outer fringes of Earth’s atmosphere

LONDON – Life from outer space could be surviving on the outer fringes of the Earth’s atmosphere, in the form of bacteria, scientists have revealed.

Scientists, who are set to launch a mission to search for bacteria that could be living there, …. Read the original article  : Mission to search for alien life on outer fringes of Earth’s atmosphere.

Facebook ‘frenemies’ most likely to hurt kids as young as 8

SYDNEY – Children as young as eight are more likely to fall prey to cyber bullies and online predators, as they are flouting Facebook website age restrictions, police and teachers have warned.

Peer group pressure is forcing increasing numbers of primary school-aged children to sign up … Read : Facebook ‘frenemies’ most likely to hurt kids as young as 8.

Coming soon: ‘Smart cane’ that will help the blind ’see’

WASHINGTON – Scientists at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, are testing a next generation “smart” cane, which provides detail and dimension to enable the sightless to navigate in a physical environment.

“There are no devices available that assist blind travellers in the way … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Coming soon: ‘Smart cane’ that will help the blind ’see’.

Why women like to cuddle after sex and men don’t

WASHINGTON – While it has always been known that women like to cuddle after sex and men would rather have a fag or a drink-scientists have now found the reason behind it.

A new study on the after-sex behaviours has suggested that women were more likely than men … Read more : Why women like to cuddle after sex and men don’t.

3D now conquering gaming laptops too

BERLIN – Right in the thick of it: It’s a feeling craved by more than just movie fans watching the latest 3D flick. Gamers joined the ranks of 3D adventurers some time ago. The new wrinkle is that the 3D action can now be enjoyed on the go, using laptops instead of a home PC.

… Read more : 3D now conquering gaming laptops too.

Bright, clear morning in Delhi

NEW DELHI – It was a bright morning with clear skies in Delhi Sunday, the day the Commonwealth Games begin. The weatherman forecast a dry spell in the coming days.

“No rainfall was recorded from any part in the city. There are no chances of rainfall Sunday or in the coming days. The skies are … Original article on : Bright, clear morning in Delhi.

Obama lauds efforts on clean energy projects; GOP bemoans maxing out ‘national credit card’

Obama promotes clean energy; GOP hits Dem spending

WASHINGTON – Wind, solar and other clean energy technologies produce jobs and are essential for the country’s environment and economy, President Barack Obama said in promoting his administration’s efforts.
The president used his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday, a month away from congressional elections, to charge Republicans with …. Original article  : Obama lauds efforts on clean energy projects; GOP bemoans maxing out ‘national credit card’.

Solar ‘charkhas’ to produce ‘green clothes’

MUMBAI – The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is finalising a project to introduce solar “charkhas” (spinning wheels) across the country and produce “green clothes”, a top official said here Saturday.

A prototype of a solar “charkha” has been developed and is undergoing field trials by the KVIC in collaboration with the Gandhigram Urja …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Week-long activities to mark World Space Week

NEW DELHI – Skywatches, painting, quiz competitions, activities and workshops are planned round the week to celebrate the World Space Week (WSW) 2010 Oct 4-10.

Astronomicans, the amateur wing of the Science Popularisation Association of Communicators and Educators (SPACE) will be hosting an event each day during the week to bring astronomy to the [..] Read the original article: here.

Bright day, no rain forecast for Games opening

NEW DELHI – It will be a bright and clear sky with no chance of rain when the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games takes place in the capital Sunday, the weather office forecast Saturday.

The national capital, which saw record breaking rains this monsoon, got respite with sunny days last week, with the met …. Source  : Bright day, no rain forecast for Games opening.

Shimla declared smoke-free city

SHIMLA – Shimla was officially declared a smoke-free city Saturday, with the Queen of Hills having rid itself of the puff in public places.

On the pattern of Chandigarh, Shimla has also been declared a smoke-free city, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said.
Smoking in public places has been banned with the implementation of … Original article on : Shimla declared smoke-free city.

AP Interview: Contador calls on samples to be frozen until technology proves he won Tour clean

AP Interview: Contador wants samples to be frozen

PINTO, Spain – Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador challenged cycling authorities on Saturday to freeze his urine and blood samples until technology can show he rode clean in this year’s race and disprove his positive test for clenbuterol.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Contador stuck …. Read the original article  : AP Interview: Contador calls on samples to be frozen until technology proves he won Tour clean.

Obama promotes investments in clean energy; GOP calls for extending Bush tax cuts

Obama promotes technology; GOP calls for tax cuts

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is promoting his administration’s investments in clean energy technologies like wind and solar, arguing they produce jobs and are essential for the country’s environment and economic security.
In his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday, a month out from crucial midterm elections, the president … Read more : Obama promotes investments in clean energy; GOP calls for extending Bush tax cuts.

People with cancer history prone to memory impairment

WASHINGTON – A new large-scale research has proved that people who have had cancer are 40 percent more vulnerable to experience memory problems that interfere with daily functioning than those who didn’t have the disease.

The finding is believed to be one of the first derived from a nationwide sample [..] Read the original article: here.

Obama promotes investments in clean-energy technology he says will produce jobs for the future

Obama promotes clean-energy technology
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is promoting his administration’s investments in clean energy technologies like wind and solar, arguing they produce jobs and are essential for the country’s environment and economic security.

In his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday, a month out from crucial midterm elections, the president also accused Republicans of …. Source  : Obama promotes investments in clean-energy technology he says will produce jobs for the future.

How Jurassic predators evolved into mega meat-eaters

WASHINGTON – New findings have shed light on how adaptations for a mega meat-eating lifestyle extended to some full-time water dwellers as well as to certain land-based animals, like dinosaurs.

The study focused on three metriorhynchids from …. Source article  : How Jurassic predators evolved into mega meat-eaters.

Oz scientists make breast cancer breakthrough with protein discovery

NEW DELHI – Making a huge breakthrough in potential breast cancer treatment, Australia’s Brisbane-based researchers have found that the concentration of a protein that moves calcium into a specific area of the cell was higher in many breast cancers.

Published on Saturday, scientists at … Original article on : Oz scientists make breast cancer breakthrough with protein discovery.

How genetic changes make some brain cancers more aggressive

WASHINGTON – A study has provided new insight into genetic changes that make some forms of glioblastoma, the most common type of primary brain cancer, more aggressive than others and have explained why they may not respond to certain therapies.

A multi-institutional team led by investigators from … Read more »».

Way to turn off immune system’s allergic reaction discovered

LONDON – Scientists have found a way to turn off the immune system’s allergic reaction to certain food proteins in mice- a discovery that could have implications for the millions of people who suffer severe reactions to foods, such as peanuts and milk, has been discovered by Johns Hopkins … Read : Way to turn off immune system’s allergic reaction discovered.

Evidence of tiger presence in Goa: Official

PANAJI – There is good news on the tiger conservation front. A top forest department official has confirmed the presence of tigers in the forests of Goa.

Additional principal chief conservator of forests Shashi Kumar said the department had indirect evidence of tiger presence in the four wildlife sanctuaries which ring the hinterland of … Read more »»».