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.

Park51’s Head developer, [..] Read the original article: here.

Scientists a step closer to 100pc lead-free electronics

WASHINGTON – A new research by materials engineers from the University of Leeds has paved the way for 100 pc lead-free electronics.

The work, carried out at the UK’s synchrotron facility, Diamond Light Source, reveals the potential of a new manmade material to replace lead-based ceramics in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Scientists a step closer to 100pc lead-free electronics.

One species becomes extinct every fortnight in England

LONDON – England is losing a species every fortnight, according to a study.

Previous studies focused on the historical loss of iconic species like birds and animals. But the Oxford University study looked at the extinction of lesser-known species like lichen, microbial slime and mosses, Daily Mail reported on its website Tuesday.
It … Original source on Gaea Times at : One species becomes extinct every fortnight in England.

Transgenic cassava roots could address vitamin A deficiency

WASHINGTON – A natural variation shows promise for increasing provitamin A in cassava roots using transgenic or conventional methods.

Professor Peter Beyer from Freiberg University in Germany, together with researchers at the International Center for …. Original source  : Transgenic cassava roots could address vitamin A deficiency.

Inflammation post injury ‘helps to heal damaged muscle tissue’

WASHINGTON – New research shows that inflammation actually helps to heal damaged muscle tissue, turning conventional wisdom on its head that inflammation must be largely controlled to encourage healing.

These findings could lead to new therapies for …. Read the original article  : Inflammation post injury ‘helps to heal damaged muscle tissue’.

Fossil discovery indicates retreating glaciers boosted biodiversity

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Christian-Albrechts- Universitat zu Kiel (CAU) showed that biodiversity decreases towards the poles almost everywhere in the world, except along the South American Pacific coast.

Investigating fossil clams and snails Steffen Kiel and Sven Nielsen show that …. Original source  : Fossil discovery indicates retreating glaciers boosted biodiversity.

German masculine language forms express distance and distaste

WASHINGTON – A new thesis from the University of Gothenburg reveals that masculine language forms in German are used to express distance and distaste.

In German – women are feminine in the language, while men are masculine. This means that anyone who [..] Read the original article: here.

Now, jewellery that whispers in the ear!

LONDON – Forget whispering sweet nothings into your lover’s ear, for a piece of jewellery does it literally.

With the new design by Cheng Xu, a student in tangible interactive design at Carnegie Mellon University, your beloved can now …. Original article  : Now, jewellery that whispers in the ear!.

Family-based treatment ‘better for teens with anorexia’

WASHINGTON – Family based treatments are likely to work better in treating anorexia nervosa in teens, suggests a new study.

However, adolescents in family-based programs are more likely to achieve full remission six or 12 months after treatment.

James Lock of Stanford University and colleagues randomly assigned …. Source  : Family-based treatment ‘better for teens with anorexia’.

Deep brain stimulation shows promise for OCD

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that using electrodes to stimulate areas deep within the brain are likely to be an alternative therapy for patients with obsessive compulsive disorder that is resistant to treatment.

Current treatments for the Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) include cognitive behavioural therapy and medication.

These …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

1st marine Census shows richer, more diverse ocean life than thought

WASHINGTON – 2,700 scientists from 80 nations have reported the first marine life Census after a 10-year exploration.

The first global Census of Marine Life presents an unprecedented picture of the diversity, distribution, and abundance of all kinds of marine life in Planet Ocean – from microbes to whales, from the icy poles to the warm … Read more : 1st marine Census shows richer, more diverse ocean life than thought.

Differences in teen drunkenness declining across cultures, genders

WASHINGTON – In the last 10 years, cultural and gender-based differences in the frequency of drunkenness among adolescents have declined, reports a new study.

Drunkenness has become more common in Eastern Europe and among girls and less common in Western countries and among boys.

“A responsive public health policy with respect to adolescent drunkenness requires evidence-based information …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Comparing Indian and classical singing could help find speech disorder cure

WASHINGTON – By comparing Hindustani singing, a North Indian traditional style of singing, and classical singing, such as the music of Puccini, Mozart and Wagner, researchers at the University of Missouri hopes of finding a treatment for a speech disorder called laryngeal tremors.

Laryngeal tremors is a vocal disorder linked with many neurological disorders that can …. Read the original article  : Comparing Indian and classical singing could help find speech disorder cure.

Rosetta performs close fly-by at asteroid (21) Lutetia

WASHINGTON – The International Rosetta Mission performed a successful close fly-by at the main-belt asteroid (21) Lutetia on 10 July 2010.

Closest approach occurred at 15:45 UTC at a distance of 3160 km – only 2 kilometres further out than the minimum distance Rosetta had to keep in order to track the asteroid continuously.

Rosetta passed the [..] Read the original article: here.

Supercomputer simulations offer insights into the origin of life

WASHINGTON – Scientists are using supercomputer simulations at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory to unravel how nucleic acids could have contributed to the origins of life.

A research team led by Jeremy Smith, who directs ORNL’s Center for Molecular Biophysics and holds a Governor’s Chair at University of Tennessee, used molecular dynamics simulation …. Source  : Supercomputer simulations offer insights into the origin of life.

Microsoft’s LightSpace technology to revolutionise PowerPoint

LONDON – Microsoft’s LightSpace technology is set to take the digital world by storm – by allowing you to touch and play with light – it will ensure that slide presentations are no more a drab affair.

The LightSpace prototype projects slides, documents, photographs or video onto any surface, from a table to a door. Presenters … Read more : Microsoft’s LightSpace technology to revolutionise PowerPoint.

How you are primed to become a typical girl or boy since pre-school

WASHINGTON – Ever wondered why wearing pink, having long tresses and keeping a check on your make-up every now and then make people categorise you as a typical girl? Well, now a thesis from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found how gender is created during everyday life at preschool.

The study also shows that stereotypical …. Read the original article  : How you are primed to become a typical girl or boy since pre-school.

Filming embryos could double chances of IVF success

MELBOURNE – A new screening technique can double the chances of IVF success by filming the first 48 hours of an embryo’s development and pinpoints, which embryos will continue to develop healthily.

Scientists from Stanford University, California, used time-lapse photography to observe the length of time taken for the first few cell divisions after fertilisation of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Filming embryos could double chances of IVF success.

Scratched glasses to provide perfect vision for any eyesight

LONDON – A researcher at Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel has created the perfect glasses – whose lenses allow you to see clearly regardless of how long or short-sighted you are.

A condition called presbyopia leaves people who are already short-sighted unable to focus on either near or distant objects. Bifocals offer a solution by …. Source article  : Scratched glasses to provide perfect vision for any eyesight.

PETA moots speed guns against trains that kill tuskers

NEW DELHI – Animal welfare NGO PETA has urged Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh and Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee for use of speed-detection guns to catch train drivers who exceed the speed limit and end up mowing down elephants in the country’s reserves.

The press statement by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) came … Read : PETA moots speed guns against trains that kill tuskers.

Our ancestors were pioneers of colonisation

SYDNEY – Archaeological investigation of campsites up to 50,000 years old in Papua New Guinea gives a glimpse of how highly adaptable humans at the forefront of global colonisation were.

University of Otago anthropologist Prof Glenn Summerhayes and colleagues indicated that as early as 49,000 years ago, groups were regularly moving back and forth …. Original source  : Our ancestors were pioneers of colonisation.

Now, audio zoom that picks out lone voice in the crowd

LONDON – The arguments between players during a cricket match could soon be overheard even within the cacophony of a packed stadium -thanks to a new microphone system.

The new system allows broadcasters to zoom in on sounds as well as sights, to pick out a single conversation, reports New Scientist.

Morgan Kjolerbakken and Vibeke Jahr, formerly …. Read the original article  : Now, audio zoom that picks out lone voice in the crowd.

Cell responsible for kidney failure in diabetics found

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found a cell in the kidney that could be key to understanding why diabetes leads to kidney failure.

Diabetes related kidney disease has previously been thought to be mainly due to the high levels of sugar in the blood damaging the small blood vessels in the kidney.

The study led by Richard …. Source article  : Cell responsible for kidney failure in diabetics found.

Racehorses came from Europe, not Arabia

LONDON – Majority of founding mothers of a prized horse breed- the famed Thoroughbred breed-came from Europe and not Arabia, as was previously believed, found a new study.

When it comes to racehorses, males get all of the attention. The founding stallions of the famed Thoroughbred breed are known to come from the Middle East, but … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Racehorses came from Europe, not Arabia.

Planet Neptune didn’t knock out Cold Classical Kuiper Belt

WASHINGTON – Challenging popular theory about how part of our solar system formed, a University of Victoria PhD student has found evidence that the planet Neptune can’t have knocked a collection of planetoids known as the Cold Classical Kuiper Belt to its current location at the edge of the solar system.

Alex Parker and his …. Original source  : Planet Neptune didn’t knock out Cold Classical Kuiper Belt.

Scientists find ‘elixir of life’

WASHINGTON – An ‘elixir of life’ cocktail that could increase life expectancy has been created by scientists.

A new study has found that when mice are given drinking water laced with a special concoction of amino acids, they live longer than average mouse.

The key ingredients in the supplemental mixture are so-called branched-chain amino acids, which account …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

China launches two satellites

BEIJING – China Wednesday launched two satellites to carry out experiments in space, Xinhua reported.

The satellites of the “Shijian VI-04″ group, with a lifespan of over two years, were launched from China’s northern Shanxi province, the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre said.
…. Source  : China launches two satellites.

Our eyes evolved to see dark world

MELBOURNE – New research has revealed that human eyes evolved to see a world that contains more darkness than light.

In humans, cells that respond to a dark spot on a light background are called ‘OFF’ cells, while their counterparts are called ‘ON’ cells.

And the closer clustering of OFF cells as compared to that of ON … Read : Our eyes evolved to see dark world.

Air pollution worsens asthma symptoms in children

WASHINGTON – A joint study by researchers at Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley has found that exposure to dirty air is linked to decreased function of a gene that appears to increase the severity of asthma in children.

The findings come from a study of 181 children with and without asthma in the …. Source article  : Air pollution worsens asthma symptoms in children.

Blood test could accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s

WASHINGTON – As part of a statewide study, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found that a set of proteins found in blood serum shows promise as a sensitive and accurate way to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.

An analysis of the proteins, plus a clinical exam, proved 94 percent accurate in detecting suspected Alzheimer’s and 84 …. Source article  : Blood test could accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s.

Environmentalists fret about future development at NY’s Plum Island as plans to sell proceed

Environmentalists fret about Plum Island’s future

PLUM ISLAND, N.Y. – Researchers since the 1950s have studied dangerous animal diseases here that if unleashed could imperil the nation’s livestock. Cold War germ warfare testing also occurred on Plum Island, and for decades the U.S. Army used it as a coastal defense post.
Nevertheless, many environmentalists characterize Plum Island … Read more >>>.

Diamond-studded electrode could cure paralysis

WASHINGTON – A diamond is forever, not only on your ring, but also inside your body- implants made from these shiny stones can cure paralysis.

Two Case Western Reserve University researchers are building implants made of diamond and flexible polymer that are designed to identify chemical and electrical changes in the brain of patients suffering from [..] Read the original article: here.

Umbilical cord blood not the right indicator to measure allergy risk

WASHINGTON – While testing blood samples from the umbilical cords of newborn babies to assess the risk of allergy, researchers have found that the biomarker in the blood that indicates the risk factor for allergy often comes from the mother rather than her baby.

Allergies occur when the defence mechanisms of the immune system malfunction and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Umbilical cord blood not the right indicator to measure allergy risk.

How Sun steals Martian atmosphere

WASHINGTON – Mars is losing its atmosphere slowly, and it’s all because of the Sun, say scientists. It is using its own breath, the solar wind, and its radiation to rob Mars of its air – causing a once probably habitable planet to turn cold and hostile for life.

Features resembling dry riverbeds, and the discovery [..] Read the original article: here.

Why people get ‘unfriended’ on Facebook

WASHINGTON – Facebook has become the best platform where friends meet to share photos, news and gossip, but when relationships sour, another phenomenon often occurs – unfriending.

And now, in a first-of-its -kind comprehensive, a University of Colorado Denver Business School student has revealed the top reasons for Facebook unfriending, who is unfriended and how they [..] Read the original article: here.

Magic powder can make electric bikes run on urine

WASHINGTON – Electric bikes may soon be able to go up to 60 miles without any pedalling, thanks to a new fuel cell system by the company SiGNa Chemistry, which uses a magic powder that nullifies the danger of having hydrogen stored next to your nether regions and can work even by urine.

For a long … Original article on : Magic powder can make electric bikes run on urine.

‘Hidden’ language discovered in remote Indian tribe

WASHINGTON – Linguists have discovered a ‘hidden’ language spoken in a northeastern tribe of India.

Koro belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family, which includes 400 languages such as Tibetan and Burmese. About a thousand people in Arunachal Pradesh speak it.

Experts stumbled upon the language in 2008, while studying two other languages, Aka and Miji.

“This is … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Hidden’ language discovered in remote Indian tribe.

Light drinking won’t harm your unborn baby, say researchers

LONDON – A new study has suggested that drinking one or two units of alcohol in a week during pregnancy does not increase the risk of developmental problems in the child.

Although official advice remains that women should completely avoid alcohol during pregnancy, a study of more than 11,000 five-year-olds found no evidence of harm.

The study, …. Read the original article  : Light drinking won’t harm your unborn baby, say researchers.

South Korean official calls North Korea’s nuclear threat ‘extremely dangerous’

SKorea: NKorea’s nuclear threat ‘dangerous’

SEOUL, South Korea – The threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear program has reached an “extremely dangerous level,” an adviser to South Korea’s president said in comments published Wednesday.
It was not clear whether the comments by Kim Tae-hyo, President Lee Myung-bak’s deputy national security adviser, were based on new, recent intelligence.
They …. Source article  : South Korean official calls North Korea’s nuclear threat ‘extremely dangerous’.

Fish oil ups risk of colon cancer in mice

WASHINGTON – A new research led by Michigan State University has shown that fish oil – long encouraged by doctors as a supplement to support heart and joint health, among other benefits – induced severe colitis and colon cancer in mice.

Jenifer Fenton, a food science and human nutrition researcher at MSU, led the research that …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Fish oil ups risk of colon cancer in mice.

250mn-year-old footprints discovered push back dino evolution by 9mn yrs

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered 250-million-year-old footprints in rocks from Poland that suggest dinosaurs evolved up to nine million years earlier than previously thought.

The fossils of dinosauromorphs suggest that dinosaurs evolved from small, four-legged animals that lived during the Early Triassic just a few million years after the ‘Great Dying,’ Earth’s most severe extinction event …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 250mn-year-old footprints discovered push back dino evolution by 9mn yrs.

BLADE software eliminates threats of ‘drive-by downloads’ from Internet

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and California-based SRI International have developed a new tool that eliminates drive-by download threats.

Malicious software is spreading faster than ever on the Internet, thanks to insecure Web browsers and the growing number of complex applets and browser plug-in applications.

Some websites are installing malicious code, such as … Read more »»».

Blind use visual brain parts to refine sensation of sound and touch

WASHINGTON – Researchers have indicated that people who have been blind from birth make use of the visual parts of their brain to refine their sensation of sound and touch.

According to an international team of researchers led by neuroscientists at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC), this finding helps explain why the blind have such advanced …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Blind use visual brain parts to refine sensation of sound and touch.

How body clock and sleep affect brain connections between night and day

WASHINGTON – Using zebrafish, Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have shown how the circadian clock and sleep affect the scope of neuron-to-neuron connections in a particular region of the brain.

In the new study, the researchers identified a gene that appears to regulate the number of these connections, called synapses.

“This is the first time differences … Original article on : How body clock and sleep affect brain connections between night and day.

NASA’S WMAP project completes study of universe’s oldest light

WASHINGTON – NASA’s Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP) space mission has spent nine years of scanning the sky and has concluded its observations of the cosmic microwave background, the oldest light in the universe.

The spacecraft has not only given scientists their best look at this remnant glow, but also established the scientific model that describes … Original source on Gaea Times at : NASA’S WMAP project completes study of universe’s oldest light.

Bad neighbourhoods can have depressing effect on health

WASHINGTON – People living in bad neighbourhoods have a depressing effect on their health, found two Iowa State University researchers.

Daniel Russell, an Iowa State professor of human development and family studies; and Carolyn Cutrona, professor and chair of psychology, presented their study, which summarised data taken from the Family and Community Health Study (FACHS), …. Original source  : Bad neighbourhoods can have depressing effect on health.

Stress of heavy combat can be life-long: Study

WASHINGTON – A new University of Florida study has found that the trauma from hard combat can devastate veterans until old age, even as it influences others to be wiser, gentler and more accepting in their twilight years.

The findings are ominous with the exposure of today’s [..] Read the original article: here.

How iron overload ’speeds up’ Alzheimer’s

WASHINGTON – Scientists have determined how iron contributes to the production of brain-destroying plaques found in Alzheimer’s patients.

The team from Massachusetts General Hospital researchers reports that there is a very close link between elevated levels of iron in the brain and the enhanced production of the amyloid precursor …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : How iron overload ’speeds up’ Alzheimer’s.

Vultures use ‘face flushing’ for instant status updates

WASHINGTON – While humans use social networking sites to instantly update their ’status’, vultures use ‘face flushing’ technique to do the same when interacting with peers and rivals, according to a new research.

The study has reveals how the ability to … Read : Vultures use ‘face flushing’ for instant status updates.

Indian scientists show insoluble drugs can be taken orally in nano crystal form

WASHINGTON – Taking a big leap in how oral medicines are administered, Indian scientists have shown that producing nanoscopic crystals of a pharmaceutical product can allow the medication to be absorbed by the gut even if the drug is not soluble in …. Read the original article  : Indian scientists show insoluble drugs can be taken orally in nano crystal form.

Biggest impact of warming is on life in the tropics

LONDON – New research shows that even though the temperature increase has been smaller in the tropics, the impact of warming on life could be much greater there than in colder climates.

Researchers at the University of Wyoming used nearly 500 million temperature readings from more than 3,000 stations around the world to chart temperature increases … Read : Biggest impact of warming is on life in the tropics.

First clinical trial of gene therapy offers muscular dystrophy clues

LONDON – A clinical trial for gene therapy to replace the genetic defect causing the most common form of muscular dystrophy has revealed that some patients mount an immune response to the dystrophin protein even before they have received the therapy.

Scientists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine found that …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mice study shows promise against final stages of terminal cancer

LONDON – A study from the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute in San Francisco has shown promise against the final, metastatic stages of terminal cancer.

Unusually, the antibody targets healthy tissue, not tumour cells, suggesting normal cells play an unwitting role in terminal cancers, reports New Scientist.

By blocking access to the receptor on healthy cells, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mice study shows promise against final stages of terminal cancer.

ESA’s Venus Express explores planet’s poisonous atmosphere

WASHINGTON – ESA’s Venus Express has flown through the upper reaches of Venus’ poisonous atmosphere with an aim of measuring the density of the upper polar atmosphere, an experiment that had never been attempted before at Venus.

The campaign has shown that the atmosphere high above the poles is a surprising 60percent thinner than predicted indicating …. Read the original article  : here.

Loss of cell powerhouses linked to Parkinson’s

LONDON – Scientists have bolstered the link between Parkinson’s disease and the loss of cellular powerhouses called mitochondria after conducting a painstaking analysis of more than 400 brain tissue samples.

If supported by additional studies, the results could warrant clinical trials of existing drugs (currently used to treat other diseases) that activate a key pathway able …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Mathura tiger eludes, may be close to Rajasthan border

AGRA – The tiger, now named Mohan, eluded wildlife trackers from three states, two days after it was spotted in Mathura district in Uttar Pradesh where it attacked half a dozen people. Officials believe it may be close to the Rajasthan border.

Forest officials from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, the Ranthambore National Park, Dehradun’s Wild Life … Read more >>>.

Facebook says iPhone app doesn’t leak users’ phone numbers

LONDON – Amid increasing allegations over users’ privacy, Facebook has denied claims that private phone numbers could be seen by anyone thanks to its iPhone app.

Bloggers said that the social networking giant’s iPhone application to ’sync’ information might have … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Facebook says iPhone app doesn’t leak users’ phone numbers.

Novel approach offers new insights into causes of pre-eclampsia

LONDON – Universities of Cambridge and Nottingham have joined hands to come up with a new approach that could offer new insights into the hypertension that frequently blights pregnancy-a condition called pre-eclampsia.

The results, describe the solving of the first step …. Original article  : Novel approach offers new insights into causes of pre-eclampsia.

Facebook introduces new ‘groups’ feature

LONDON – Social networking site Facebook has unveiled a suite of new features that would give people more control over their information and who can see it.

The change will allow users to map their offline life to the online world through small groups.

Users …. Read the original article  : Facebook introduces new ‘groups’ feature.

Soy-based supplement reduces menopausal hot flashes

WASHINGTON – According to a new study, a new women’s health, whole soy germ-based nutritional supplement containing Natural S-equol reduced the frequency of moderate to severe hot flashes and reduced muscle and joint pain in the first study of its kind among postmenopausal women.

S-equol is a compound formed … Read more »».

How visuals signals travel from eye to the brain

LONDON – Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies were able to trace for the first time the neuronal circuitry that connects individual photoreceptors with retinal ganglion cells, the neurons that carry visuals signals from the eye to the brain.

Their measurements … Read more »».

Marine researchers call for international effort to save coral reefs

WASHINGTON – Leading marine researchers say that there is still time to save the world’s ailing coral reefs, if prompt and decisive action can be taken to improve their overall health.

Eminent marine scientists from Australia and the USA have called for an international effort to improve the resilience of coral reefs, so they can withstand … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Marine researchers call for international effort to save coral reefs.

Fossil discovery of new strong-handed dinosaur to change past notions

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered fossils of an intriguing new species of dinosaur that had a powerful hand- a feat that could reveal an edgier side of some supposedly peaceful, plant-munching dinosaurs, says a new study.

The discovery of Sarahsaurus aurifontanalis, which roamed North America about 190 million years ago, also boosts the idea that at … Read : Fossil discovery of new strong-handed dinosaur to change past notions.

Dense boobs linked to breast cancer return

WASHINGTON – Patients with a very early form of breast cancer (ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS) who have higher mammographic density may be at increased risk for subsequent breast cancer, especially in the breast opposite to the one with the initial cancer, says a new research.

Mammographic density refers to the proportion of the breast … Read more »».

Neural responses indicate our willingness to help the person in need

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered that witnessing a person from our own group or an outsider suffer pain causes neural responses in two very different regions of the brain. And, the specific region activated reveals whether or not we will help the person in need.

The authors studied the brain …. Source  : Neural responses indicate our willingness to help the person in need.

POLITICAL INSIDER: Women’s group raises specter of ‘Speaker Boehner’ to motivate voters

POLITICAL INSIDER: Women’s group targets Boehner

WASHINGTON – A Democratic women’s group is warning voters that a Republican takeover of Congress would mean “a dangerous world.”
EMILY’s List President Stephanie Schriock on Thursday told a Washington audience that President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul would be scrapped and Social Security would be at risk if Democrats lose … Read more : POLITICAL INSIDER: Women’s group raises specter of ‘Speaker Boehner’ to motivate voters.

Ecosystems overloaded with nitrogen, courtesy humans

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that humans are overloading ecosystems with nitrogen through the burning of fossil fuels and an increase in nitrogen-producing industrial and agricultural activities.

While nitrogen is an element that is essential to life, it is an environmental scourge at high levels.

According to the … Read more »»».

Water ice on asteroids may be more common than expected

WASHINGTON – Scientists who made national headlines in April for showing the first evidence of water ice and organic molecules on an asteroid have now discovered that asteroid 65 Cybele contains the same material.

Their discovery suggests that water ice on asteroids may be more common than expected.

“This discovery suggests that this region of our …. Read the original article  : Water ice on asteroids may be more common than expected.

Women really do sweat far less than men

WASHINGTON – The adage ‘men perspire, women glow’ seems to be correct, for a new study has shown that men are much more efficient at sweating than women.

The study by Japanese scientists at Osaka International University and Kobe University has shown that women have to work harder than men in order to start sweating, while … Read more : Women really do sweat far less than men.

Childhood hardship may lead to unhealthy stress response later in life

WASHINGTON – A new research has shown that seemingly healthy adults, if they were abused or neglected during childhood, have an elevated inflammatory response to stress compared to adults who had happier childhoods.

Psychiatrists at Brown University and Butler Hospital led the research.

Lead author Linda Carpenter, associate professor of psychiatry and human behavior, said that prior … Read more : Childhood hardship may lead to unhealthy stress response later in life.

US study finds smoking, ADHD link

MELBOURNE – A new research has found that children exposed to tobacco smoke in their homes suffer higher rates of ADHD and stuttering.

The US-based study found children with exposure to tobacco smoke had roughly double the rate of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and stuttering.

Wendy Max, Professor of Health Economics at the University of California …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ultrasound ‘accelerates healing of fractures’

WASHINGTON – A new report has suggested that ultrasound can speed up the healing of fractures.

A randomized controlled trial found that the use of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) in patients with tibial fractures, which showed inadequate progress toward healing, resulted in 34 pc greater bone mineral density (BMD) in the fracture area after 16 weeks … Read : Ultrasound ‘accelerates healing of fractures’.

Childhood asthma curbs smoking in adolescence

WASHINGTON – A new study from Italy has discovered that boys who suffer from asthma are less likely to smoke as teenagers.

An epidemiologist at the University of Verona, Giuseppe Verlato, asked participants to recall whether they smoked between the ages of 11 and 20 and if they had suffered from asthma as young children.

The results …. Original source  : Childhood asthma curbs smoking in adolescence.

First dynamic model ‘to explain’ mystery of Mount Etna

WASHINGTON – The first dynamic model to explain the mystery of the largest and most fascinating volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, has been developed.

Internationally renowned geophysicist Dr Wouter Schellart’s results from fluid dynamic models provide an alternative explanation for the existence of Mount Etna, its geological environment and evolution, as well as volcanism in the …. Read the original article  : here.

Now, get yourself your dream body, but only in your movie

LONDON – Don’t like the way you look on video? Well, you can now manipulate the images to look better-thanks to a new kind of software.

Developed by Christian Theobalt of the Max Planck Institute for Informatics in Saarbrucken, Germany, and colleagues, it allows professional and amateur moviemakers to dramatically alter how muscular, leggy or heavy …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Now, get yourself your dream body, but only in your movie.

Cheek swab may spot lung cancer

WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed a method to detect early signs of lung cancer by examining cheek cells in humans using pioneering biophotonics technology.

The study has been conducted by researchers from Northwestern University and NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore).

“By examining the lining of the cheek with this optical technology, we have the potential to prescreen patients …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Cheek swab may spot lung cancer.

Functional artificial pancreatic tissue offers new hope to diabetics

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found a completely new way of controlling insulin dependent diabetes without daily injections of insulin.

Surgeons from Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston have bio engineered a novel matrix that serves as a scaffold for seeding supportive stem cells as well as pancreatic islets (the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas).

The researchers … Read more : Functional artificial pancreatic tissue offers new hope to diabetics.

Campaign in Goa: buy a cow, save the tiger

PANAJI – Grassroots wildlife activists who have been fighting for notification of Goa’s rich, but mining-threatened, forests as a tiger reserve have found a unique way to compensate a 51-year-old widow whose cow was killed by a big cat in September.

The milk-yielding cow was a lifeline for Sai Pingle, 55, a dhangar tribal and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Campaign in Goa: buy a cow, save the tiger.

Sunny morning but dust haze likely

NEW DELHI – The national capital saw a pleasant and sunny morning Friday with the day temperature expected to hover around 33 degrees Celsius, but the weatherman said the city could see a dust haze later.

Delhi recorded a minimum of 23 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal for this time of the … Original article on : Sunny morning but dust haze likely.

Honda expands hybrid lineup with subcompact Fit hybrid going on sale in Japan for under $20K

Honda subcompact Fit hybrid goes on sale in Japan

TOKYO – Honda’s new hybrid Fit subcompact went on sale in Japan on Friday as the automaker expands its green car lineup that already includes the Insight and CR-Z sports car.
The Fit hybrid will start at 1.59 million yen ($19,160), the cheapest of the automaker’s gasoline-electric cars, …. Original article  : Honda expands hybrid lineup with subcompact Fit hybrid going on sale in Japan for under $20K.

Russian spy sees off US-Russian crew as it blasts off for orbiting space station

Spy sees off US-Russian crew for space station

BAIKONUR, Kazakhstan – A Russian rocket with a U.S. astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts onboard blasted off successfully early Friday for the International Space Station, with flame-haired Russian spy Anna Chapman making an unexpected appearance at the cosmodrome to wave them good-bye.
The Soyuz TMA-01M was launched at the … Read more >>.

New babies come online before they’re even born: survey

LONDON – Rushing to the hospital to see your best friend’s newborn baby is a thing of the past, for now most people are using something far more convenient for their first glimpse of a baby- the Internet.

A new study has revealed that more than eight out of 10 babies have an online ‘life’ by …. Original source  : New babies come online before they’re even born: survey.

Animals have spiritual experiences too

WASHINGTON – Just like human beings even animals have spiritual experiences, says a prominent neurologist.

Research suggested that spiritual experiences originate deep within primitive areas of the human brain-areas shared by other animals with brain structures like our own.

“Since only humans are capable of language that can communicate the richness of spiritual experience, it is unlikely … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Animals have spiritual experiences too.

Monster galaxies’ blasts superheated early universe

WASHINGTON – New Hubble observations have suggested that monster galaxies with supermassive black hole hearts released fierce blasts that superheated the early universe.

The scorching conditions also stunted the growth of smaller dwarf galaxies, the new research has shown.

Between 11.7 to 11.3 billion years ago, ultraviolet (UV) light emitted by quasars-enormous galaxies with supermassive black holes …. Original source  : Monster galaxies’ blasts superheated early universe.

New therapy shows promising result for HER2-positive metastatic disease

WASHINGTON – Researchers have reported that a new type of breast cancer treatment has shown encouraging activity as a first-line therapy in HER2-positive metastatic disease.

Principal investigator Edith Perez, MD, Mayo Clinic in Florida, presented the results of the first ever-randomized trial of trastuzumab-DM1 (T-DM1) as a first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer.

T-DM1 is the first … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New therapy shows promising result for HER2-positive metastatic disease.

IVF breakthrough raises pregnancy chances

MELBOURNE – A groundbreaking way to measure the health of an embryo and the likelihood of a successful pregnancy through IVF treatment has been developed by the Scientists from the University of Melbourne and Repromed.

By measuring the level of glucose consumed by embryos in the first five days, the researchers can determine which are the …. Source  : IVF breakthrough raises pregnancy chances.

People who sweat to shocking images are more likely to vote

LONDON – If your heart starts pouncing and you start sweating by watching some awful pictures, then you are most likely to vote, say researchers.

A researcher has indicated that subtle physiological reactions have political consequences.

Douglas Oxley at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln discovered that political conservatives react more strongly to shocking images and … Read more >>.

‘Telehealth’ monitoring system to send body organs’ updates to your phone

LONDON – A new type of wireless body area network (BAN) has been unveiled that can keep a check on the function of vital body organs and warn the patients in case anything goes wrong, and that too via their cellphones.

Dubbed the Human++ BAN platform, the system was unveiled by Dutch research organisation IMEC, based …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Telehealth’ monitoring system to send body organs’ updates to your phone.

New therapeutic target for some breast cancers discovered

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered a new therapeutic target for some breast cancers.

A protein that pumps calcium out of cells also moonlights as a signal to get massive quantities of the stuff to flow in, according to Johns Hopkins scientists. …. Read the original article  : New therapeutic target for some breast cancers discovered.

New research holds promise for development of novel osteoporosis drug

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have discovered a group of substances in the body that play a key role in controlling bone density.

On the basis of their discovery, they have begun development of a drug for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and other bone disorders.

Osteoporosis is the …. Original article  : New research holds promise for development of novel osteoporosis drug.

ADHD in childhood linked to depression in adolescence

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that young children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at greater risk for adolescent depression and/or suicide attempts five to 13 years after diagnosis.

Sixteen to 37 percent of clinically-diagnosed adults with ADHD also suffer from major depressive disorder and/or dysthymia … Read more »»».

X-rays may increase childhood leukemia risk

WASHINGTON – A new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Public Health has revealed that diagnostic X-rays may increase the risk of developing childhood leukemia.

Specifically, the researchers found that children with acute …. Source  : X-rays may increase childhood leukemia risk.

Experimental vaccine against Alzheimer’s disease created

WASHINGTON – Researchers have successfully created an experimental vaccine against the small protein that forms plaques in the brain and is believed to contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

Compared with similar so-called DNA vaccines that the UT Southwestern researchers tested in an animal study, new study states experimental vaccine stimulated more than 10 times … Read more >>.

Mobile phone giants accused of burying warnings in small print

LONDON – Mobile phone giants have been accused of keeping the warnings about the health risks of using their handsets undercover-by keeping them buried deep inside the manual.

A warning that Apple’s popular iPhone should be kept at least 15mm away from the body is buried deep inside the handbook.

BlackBerry goes even further, saying customers should … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mobile phone giants accused of burying warnings in small print.

Robotic swan dancing to the remix of 133-year-old opera debuts

LONDON – More that a century old opera Swan Lake has entered the age of robotics-a robotic swan that dances to a remix of Tchaikovsky’s classic has been created.

A theatre director, a choreographer and a computer scientist put their heads together to create the robot and the dancing creature has fascinated and moved test audiences.

Computer …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Critics raise concern about direct-to-consumer genetic tests

WASHINGTON – Critics have raised concern about the safety risks of Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic tests available from retailers and the Internet, which let people learn about their genomes without going to a doctor.

These test raise the question of who is responsible for oversight and regulation of these DTC tests.

Even critics worry about safety risks … Original article on : Critics raise concern about direct-to-consumer genetic tests.

Evidence of unusual drug-resistant breast tumours found

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found how gene expression that contributes to drug resistance is ramped up in unusual types of breast tumours.

The findings by the researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine may offer new therapy targets.

Approximately 70 percent of breast cancers express the estrogen receptor. These “ER-positive” tumors usually respond …. Read the original article  : Evidence of unusual drug-resistant breast tumours found.

Scientists trick bacteria to incorporate foreign small molecules into cell wall

WASHINGTON – Researchers at Yale University have artificially created the cell wall of the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, tricking it into incorporating foreign small molecules and embedding them within the cell wall.

The finding represents the first time scientists have engineered the cell wall of a pathogenic “Gram-positive” bacteria-organisms responsible not only for Staph infections but also … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Scientists trick bacteria to incorporate foreign small molecules into cell wall.

New discovery could change how the body receives medicine

WASHINGTON – Queen’s University scientists have found how molecules in glass or plastic are able to move when exposed to light from a laser.

The findings could one day be used to facilitate medicinal drug distribution by allowing doctors to control the time and rate at which drugs are delivered into the body.

The drugs, in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New discovery could change how the body receives medicine.

Sunny day in Delhi

NEW DELHI – There was a slight nip in the air Saturday morning, but the weatherman said Delhi would see a sunny day ahead with a breeze keeping the city cool.

“The day will be sunny and a breeze has been blowing, keeping the day cool. But humidity will be high, which may cause some …. Read the original article  : Sunny day in Delhi.

‘Go green’ with male herbal contraceptives

JAIPUR – Men could soon be popping contraceptive pills made of plants if the results of experiments carried out at Rajasthan University are anything to go by.

The zoology department of the university has been experimenting on rats for the last five years and the results have been encouraging.
“We want to develop a safe, …. Read the original article  : ‘Go green’ with male herbal contraceptives.

Sea level monitoring ‘best way to predict impacts of climate change’

NEW DELHI – An Australian leading ocean scientist has said that more thorough sea level monitoring is needed to protect one trillion dollars (0.98 trillion U.S. dollars) worth of the world’s infrastructure threatened by climate change.

In the book Understanding Sea-level Rise and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sea level monitoring ‘best way to predict impacts of climate change’.

5 meanest sites your kids should never visit

WASHINGTON – Want to keep your children away from cyberbullying? Well, below are the names of websites that kids should never visit.

Experts have suggested that parents can protect their kids from websites that abound with the worst of the Web: rampant insults, slurs, demeaning topics and ultimately cyberbullying.

Here … Read more >>>.

New cancer drug may end chemo misery

London, Oct (ANI): Scientists have developed a new cancer treatment that can safely deliver extremely high chemotherapy doses with minimal side effects.

Excited scientists say the new-generation drug, to be announced at a leading cancer conference this … Read more : New cancer drug may end chemo misery.

Psychologist develops new tool to measure anxiety levels

WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed a new instrument to help clinicians determine more objectively a patient’s level of anxiety.

Dan Johnson of Washington and Lee University has created the Attention Control Capacity for Emotion (ACCE) task, which will be …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Psychologist develops new tool to measure anxiety levels.

Wanted: A team to look for Bigfoot

BEIJING – A research association in China has launched a global recruitment drive to form a team to search for the legendary and elusive ape-like creature called Bigfoot.

The Hubei Wild Man Research Association in Hubei province will launch the search in the Shennongjia forest region. Located in the remote mountains in Hubei, the reserve …. Read the original article  : here.

Womb transplant offers new hope to infertile women

LONDON – Infertile women may soon be able to conceive with scientists bringing womb transplant closer to reality.

After successful animal trials, doctors hope to try the transplant with a human within two years.

“This … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Womb transplant offers new hope to infertile women.

New drug shows promise against platinum resistant ovarian cancer

WASHINGTON – An international research group has reported that a drug being developed as a treatment for ovarian cancer has shown single agent activity with durable disease control in some patients in a Phase-II clinical trial.

Dr Ursula Matulonis from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in the … Read more : New drug shows promise against platinum resistant ovarian cancer.

At 85, he spearheads a green campaign

LUCKNOW – He is a freedom fighter who continues to fight passionately for a cause. Meet Raghuvansh Dubey, 85, a native of Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district who has been spearheading a green campaign for the past nearly 30 years.

Dubey, who went to jail several times for his activities against British rule, has till now …. Original source  : At 85, he spearheads a green campaign.

Fossil of new dinosaur species found in China

BEIJING – Scientists in China have discovered the fossils of a previously-unknown dinosaur species – a meat-eating theropod.

The fossils of the dinosaur were unearthed at Longshan in Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Chuxiong in September, said Dong Zhiming, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology.
The dinosaur was … Read more »»».

Google tests self-driving car in California

LONDON – Engineers at Google tested a car that drives on its own on the streets of California, the company has announced.

The cars uses video cameras mounted on the roof, radar sensors and a laser range finder to ’see’ other traffic, said software engineer …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Google tests self-driving car in California.

UNESCO team to visit plateau of flowers

SATARA – A team of experts from UNESCO will visit Maharashtra’s picturesque Kaas Plateau where an amazing variety of wild flowers grow to examine a proposal of granting it world heritage site status, a top official said here.

“The UNESCO team is expected in the state Oct 21-25 to consider several proposals including sanction of …. Source article  : UNESCO team to visit plateau of flowers.

Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft docks with ISS

Moscow, Oct 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia’s Soyuz TMA-M manned spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station (ISS), the mission control said Sunday.

The Soyuz brought to the ISS Russian cosmonauts Alexander Kaleri and Oleg Skripochka and American US astronaut Scott Kelly. They will join cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin and astronauts Douglas Wheelock and Shannon Walker, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft docks with ISS.

Carbon clean-up for aviation agreed; EU claims victory

MONTREAL/WASHINGTON – The European Union claimed a diplomatic victory after governments from 190 countries agreed to reduce the impact of global aviation carbon emissions on climate change.

The UN’s aviation body, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) late Friday backed a global goal of improving fuel efficiency by two percent every year starting as early …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Carbon clean-up for aviation agreed; EU claims victory.

Asian nuclear conference starts Monday

CHENNAI – Senior officials of India’s nuclear energy establishment will discuss all aspects and potential of atomic power with their global counterparts at the three-day International Conference on Asian Nuclear Prospects (ANUP 2010) starting here Oct 11.

The conference, to be held in Mahabalipuram, a resort town around 60 km from here, is …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Asian nuclear conference starts Monday.

Dudhwa National Park to be named after Ambedkar

LUCKNOW – The Dudhwa National Park, rated as the second largest wildlife reserve after the Corbett National Park, will soon be renamed as Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar National Park, a top government official said Saturday.

“A formal decision in this regard is awaited, but a proposal has been accepted in principle at the highest level,” … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dudhwa National Park to be named after Ambedkar.

Sunny day in Delhi, mist likely Sunday

NEW DELHI – A sunny day with a nip in the air in the morning was experienced in Delhi Saturday, and the weatherman predicted a misty start to Sunday.

Despite being a sunny day, a breeze kept the city cool Saturday, an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
According to the official, the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sunny day in Delhi, mist likely Sunday.

India’s fast breeder test reactor going strong at 25

CHENNAI – Even as it celebrates 25 years of operations Sunday, the 13MW fast breeder test reactor (FBTR) in Kalpakkam is still going strong and is expected to serve as the test bed for new technologies developed by Indian scientists for a decade more, an official said.

A fast breeder reactor is one which breeds … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India’s fast breeder test reactor going strong at 25.

Kids learn from ‘few grazed knees or bruised elbows’

LONDON – In a bid to get rid of Britain’s ‘cotton wool culture’ and encourage youngsters to play outdoors, new Health and Safety regulations have recommended that children should be encouraged to climb trees and graze knees.

In a move, which has been hailed as a victory of common sense, new guidelines say children should be … Read more >>.

Coast Guard commissions pollution control vessel

MUMBAI – The Indian Coast Guard’s state-of-the art indigenously built pollution control vessel ICGS Samudra Prahari was commissioned at the naval dockyard here Saturday by Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan.

The induction of the much-needed vessel would significantly boost the protection of the region’s maritime environment, Chavan said on the occasion.
Vice Admiral Sanjeev … Original source on Gaea Times at : Coast Guard commissions pollution control vessel.

New pics suggest water flowed through Mars

WASHINGTON – New images from ESA’s Mars Express have suggested that water flowed across Mars in the past.

The image shows the floor of Melas Chasma sinking nine kilometres below the surrounding plains.

Melas Chasma is part of the huge Valles Marineris rift valley, which stretches for more than 4000 km across the surface of Mars.

The image …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : New pics suggest water flowed through Mars.