Pre-exercise stretching ‘kills runners’ strength’

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that static stretching before a workout lowers runners’ endurance and make their body less efficient.

While previous studies have illustrated the effects of stretching on anaerobic activities, this was the first one to show the effects on …. Original article  : Pre-exercise stretching ‘kills runners’ strength’.

Hepatitis C virus infection linked to fat enzyme in liver cells

LONDON – Scientists have found that an enzyme associated with the storage of fat in the liver is necessary for the infectious activity of the hepatitis C virus (HCV).

This discovery may offer a new strategy for treating the infection.

The study …. Original article  : Hepatitis C virus infection linked to fat enzyme in liver cells.

TTF therapy, chemo combo ‘increase survival for lung cancer patients’

WASHINGTON – Novocure reported today that patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) achieved a significant increase in survival time when tumour treating fields (TTF) therapy was added to chemotherapy, as compared to chemotherapy alone.

Physicians delivered … Read more »».

New discovery paves way for pollution-free electricity
production

LONDON – Scientists have identified new properties in a material that could result in efficient and inexpensive plastic solar cells for pollution-free electricity production.

The discovery by physicists at Rutgers University reveals that energy-carrying particles generated by packets of light can … Original article on : New discovery paves way for pollution-free electricity
production.

Huge parts of world drying up due to land ‘evapotranspiration’:
Study

LONDON – A group of researchers examining ‘evapotranspiration’ on a global basis have concluded that the soils in large areas of the Southern Hemisphere, including major portions of Australia, Africa and South America, have been drying up in the past decade.

Most climate models have suggested … Original article on : Huge parts of world drying up due to land ‘evapotranspiration’:
Study.

Healthy baby conceived from 20-year-old embryo

LONDON – A baby has been conceived in the US out of an embryo frozen 20 years ago – the longest time a fertilised egg has been stored before developing into a healthy baby.

This breakthrough could pave the way for thousands of women to have children in middle age.
The newborn’s 42-year-old mother, … Read more >>.

Too much TV or computer games can make kids mentally ill’

WASHINGTON – Watching TV or playing computer games for more than two hours a day is related to greater psychological difficulties in children, regardless of how physically active they are, according to a new study.

The study of over a 1,000 children aged between ten …. Source article  : Too much TV or computer games can make kids mentally ill’.

Families now own three to five TV sets in Britain

LONDON – One in six families own five TV sets in Britain and two-thirds of households have three sets or more.

In many homes, it is now the norm to have TVs in every bedroom and the kitchen, as well as the living room.
Families still watch popular shows together but often have sets …. Source  : Families now own three to five TV sets in Britain.

Eating a banana every 3 days ‘can improve male fertility’

KUALA LUMPUR – A Singaporean urologist has claimed that eating a banana every three days can improve fertility in men, according to a report.

According to Sin Chew Daily, the fruit can increase sperm count as it contains high level of magnesium to produce sperm cells, reports … Original article on : Eating a banana every 3 days ‘can improve male fertility’.

Healthy baby born from embryo frozen 20 years ago

LONDON – A healthy baby has been born from a frozen embryo that is twenty years old, potentially giving women the chance to put off motherhood until their forties or fifties.

It is the longest time a fertilised egg has been stored before developing into a healthy baby, reports …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Virgin Galactic’s spaceship makes first solo test flight

LONDON – Experiencing those few minutes of weightlessness on Virgin Galactic’s suborbital spaceship-Enterprise-would soon become a reality, as the spaceship has made its first solo test flight in California.

The spaceship was carried to an altitude of [..] Read the original article: here.

Mars CO2 leak linked to existence of life

LONDON – Scientists have revealed that life may have existed on Mars thanks to the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.

The revelation has been made after satellite data suggested huge amounts of CO2 locked in rock four miles under the surface, reports the Sun.

It is … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mars CO2 leak linked to existence of life.

New gene study paves way for more anti-malaria treatments

LONDON – Scientists have discovered genes that are capable of making some malaria-carrying mosquitoes resistant to insecticide.

Scottish researchers have found a gene that enables the parasite that causes the infection to resist treatment with the plant-based remedy artemisinin.

They hope the breakthrough could boost efforts … Read more : New gene study paves way for more anti-malaria treatments.

Orally administered nanoparticles to treat inflammatory bowel diseases

LONDON – Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University have developed a system for delivering small bits of genetic material into the body to improve the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases.

These particles of RNA …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Astronomers find long-lost lunar rover after 36 years

MELBOURNE – After being lost for 36 years, the lunar rover Lunokhod 1, has been rediscovered by astronomers using laser pulses.

Using data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), Associate Professor Tom Murphy at the University of California, San …. Source  : Astronomers find long-lost lunar rover after 36 years.

Your personality type makes you docile or aggressive

LONDON – Are you docile or aggressive? Well, that depends on your personality type, says a new research.

“Some of us are couch potatoes while others are drawn to sport and exercise,” notes Peter Biro, senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales.
“We often associate the athletic ‘jock’ type of person with being …. Read the original article  : here.

Rise of Google Chrome threatens Internet Explorer, Mozilla

LONDON – Web browser Google Chrome, which emerged in mid-2008, has hit Internet Explorer hard and stalled the rise of Mozilla Firefox.

Internet Explorer now accounts for less than 50 percent of worldwide web browser usage, a fall from its peak of 88 percent in 2003.
The fall makes the latest version, Internet …. Original article  : Rise of Google Chrome threatens Internet Explorer, Mozilla.

Yoga benefits childhood cancer patients and their parents

WASHINGTON – Yoga can reduce the stress of cancer diagnosis and treatment experienced by childhood cancer patients and their parents, says a study.

As per the research, parents and adolescents showed a decrease in anxiety and increase in sense of well-being following yoga sessions conducted … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Yoga benefits childhood cancer patients and their parents.

Experts offer 10 tips for breast cancer screening and early detection

WASHINGTON – Experts from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and its clinical care partner, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, are offering a series of weekly research-based tip sheets regarding a variety of topics related to breast cancer, including breast cancer prevention, screening …. Original article  : Experts offer 10 tips for breast cancer screening and early detection.

Manipulating muscle stem cells could treat muscular dystrophy

WASHINGTON – A team of scientists recently uncovered the molecular messengers that translate inflammatory signals into the genetic changes that tell muscle stem cells to differentiate.

At Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham), a team of scientists led by Pier Lorenzo Puri … Original article on : Manipulating muscle stem cells could treat muscular dystrophy.

New mongoose-like species found in Madagascar

LONDON – A new species of cat sized carnivores has been discovered in Madagascar.

The speckled brown mammal belongs to a family of mongoose-like animals found only on the Indian Ocean island, one of the most threatened species in the world, conservationists said.
The species, named Durrell’s Vontsira (Salanoia durrelli), was identified by researchers from … Original source on Gaea Times at : New mongoose-like species found in Madagascar.

Squeezable cell phone to give you status info without having to look at it

LONDON – Scientists have developed a squeezable cellphone – SqueezeBlock – using tiny motors built into the casing to mimic the behaviour of a spring.

The shape-shifter smartphone, developed by Shwetak Patel, a computer science and engineering researcher at the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues, would able to alter its appearance to signal an …. Read the original article  : Squeezable cell phone to give you status info without having to look at it.

Airplanes that also travel in space to be ‘the holy grail’ of aeronautics

WASHINGTON – A British firm is working on an airplane that would also travel in space.

Reaction Engines is constructing a prototype of a critical piece of its spaceplane’s technology, which will be tested on a conventional jet engine.

The ultimate objective is Skylon, an unpiloted, air-breathing vehicle that takes off and lands on a runway, and …. Original article  : Airplanes that also travel in space to be ‘the holy grail’ of aeronautics.

Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7 range

LONDON – Microsoft has unveiled a new range of smartphones to rival the phenomenal success of Apple’s iPhone.

The company wants its new operating system, Windows Phone 7 (WP7), to put its mobile business back in the running against not just Apple, but also Google, which makes the Android phone software, among others.
Speaking at …. Read the original article  : Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7 range.

Was Oz-Indian scientist first to discover recently found Earth-like planet?

MELBOURNE – The recent discovery of ‘Earth-like’ planet caused a tizzy in the science world, but many are still sceptical of the claim.

Steven Vogt, a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California, and his colleague Paul Butler of the Carnegie Institution of Washington announced the Gliese 581g finding in a press conference … Read more >>.

‘Mona Lisa’ model remains ‘found in Florence municipal dump’

LONDON – In a tragic turn of events, the remains of the Italian woman who modelled for Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ were found lying in a municipal rubbish tip, an Italian expert has claimed.

First a tobacco factory, then a university teaching facility and recently being converted into barracks for Italy’s tax police, the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : ‘Mona Lisa’ model remains ‘found in Florence municipal dump’.

On Facebook, the more apps you add ‘the more popular you are’

LONDON – An Oxford University-led research has found that users calculate their popularity quotient based on how many Facebook applications they add onto their profile.

The researchers found people display a herding instinct, making them want to use the same product as others – but only once it has reached a certain level of popularity.

“Users only …. Original source  : On Facebook, the more apps you add ‘the more popular you are’.

iPod stations for sailors on British warship

LONDON – Soldiers on board a British destroyer can now let their hair down as their ship is fitted with state-of-the-art iPod plugging stations.

The 7,500-tonne HMS Duncan, built at a cost of one billion pounds, was launched Monday at the Govan shipyard in Glasgow, The Sun reported.
The destroyer not only packs Tomahawk and [..] Read the original article: here.

Fish were the first to have sex for fun, fossils suggest

WASHINGTON – New research from the Gogo Formation of Western Australia suggests that fish were the first to have intimate sex by copulation.

Well-preserved fossils of extinct armoured fish belonging to in the early Devonian Period around 400 to 410 million years ago suggest that the activity of sex wasn’t just “spawning in water, but sex … Read more »»».

Man to ‘fly around Moon for the first time’

LONDON – Russian, European and US space agencies are considering the possibility of flying a manned mission around the Moon using the space station as a launching point.

The agencies want the station to become more than just a high-flying platform for doing experiments in microgravity – they want to see it become a testbed for … Read : Man to ‘fly around Moon for the first time’.

Sometimes, even dogs ’see the glass half empty’

WASHINGTON – It seems unlikely that a dog could be pessimistic, but a new study suggests that sometimes even they see the glass half empty.

A study at the University of Bristol has shown that “a ‘glass-half-full’ dog is less likely to be anxious when left alone than one with a more ‘pessimistic’ nature.”

To verify the …. Source article  : Sometimes, even dogs ’see the glass half empty’.

Paralysed patient becomes world’s first to get stem cell therapy

LONDON – For the first time, scientists have used human embryonic stem cells to treat a paralysed patient in a study described as the “dawn” of a new age of medicine.

Carried out at the Shepherd Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, the trial on a patient with severe spinal injuries is the first to test a …. Source  : Paralysed patient becomes world’s first to get stem cell therapy.

Coming soon: ‘Magic pill’ for men with aggressive prostate cancer

LONDON – A study from the Institute of Cancer Research based in London and Surrey indicates that a potentially life-prolonging pill for men with aggressive prostate cancer could be available within a year.

The abiraterone acetate drug, for which phase three trials were halted on ethical grounds, will offer new hope to men with advanced prostate …. Read the original article  : Coming soon: ‘Magic pill’ for men with aggressive prostate cancer.

55-million-year-old fossil sheds light on bizarre extinct mammal

WASHINGTON – University of Florida researchers, who found a well-preserved 55-million-year-old North American mammal, have discovered that it shares a common ancestor with rodents and primates, including humans.

High resolution CT scans of the extinct mammal, Labidolemur kayi, showed that it is related to rodents, rabbits, flying lemurs, tree shrews and primates.

“The specimens are among … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : 55-million-year-old fossil sheds light on bizarre extinct mammal.

Space technology-inspired high-resolution X-ray camera to help dentists

WASHINGTON – A Swedish company has taken inspiration from an advanced technique used for miniaturising space hardware to make a visit to the dentist a little more comfortable.

The tiny new high-resolution X-ray camera captures pictures that are dramatically more detailed and with higher contrast than the conventional X-ray machines widely used.

The heart of the … Original source on Gaea Times at : Space technology-inspired high-resolution X-ray camera to help dentists.

New find points toward habitable environments deep in Martian crust

LONDON – A Planetary Science Institute researcher has said that a new discovery of hydrothermally altered carbonate-bearing rocks on Mars points toward habitable environments deep in the Martian crust.

A deposit of carbonate rocks that once existed 6 km (about 4 miles) below the surface of Mars was uplifted and exposed by an ancient meteor impact, [..] Read the original article: here.

Apple’s iPad named ‘Gadget of the Year’

LONDON – Apple’s iPad has been named Gadget of the Year at the technology grant equivalent of the Oscars.

The US electronics giant bagged five top gongs at the T3 Gadget Awards 2010 in London, reports the Sun.

The ten-inch touchscreen tablet computer was also Innovation of the Year, while the iPhone 4 won Commuter Gadget. … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Apple’s iPad named ‘Gadget of the Year’.

Coming soon: ‘Magic pill’ for men with aggressive prostate cancer

LONDON – A study from the Institute of Cancer Research based in London and Surrey indicates that a potentially life-prolonging pill for men with aggressive prostate cancer could be available within a year.

The abiraterone acetate drug, for which phase three trials were halted on ethical grounds, will offer new hope to men with advanced prostate … Read : Coming soon: ‘Magic pill’ for men with aggressive prostate cancer.

55-million-year-old fossil sheds light on bizarre extinct mammal

WASHINGTON – University of Florida researchers, who found a well-preserved 55-million-year-old North American mammal, have discovered that it shares a common ancestor with rodents and primates, including humans.

High resolution CT scans of the extinct mammal, Labidolemur kayi, showed that it is related to rodents, rabbits, flying lemurs, tree shrews and primates.

“The specimens are among … Read : 55-million-year-old fossil sheds light on bizarre extinct mammal.

Space technology-inspired high-resolution X-ray camera to help dentists

WASHINGTON – A Swedish company has taken inspiration from an advanced technique used for miniaturising space hardware to make a visit to the dentist a little more comfortable.

The tiny new high-resolution X-ray camera captures pictures that are dramatically more detailed and with higher contrast than the conventional X-ray machines widely used.

The heart of the …. Read the original article  : Space technology-inspired high-resolution X-ray camera to help dentists.

Humpback whale undertakes record 6,200-mile journey

LONDON – A humpback whale has swum into the record books after travelling a quarter of the way around the world.

In the longest recorded migration by any mammal, the female travelled 6,200 miles from the coast of Brazil to Madagascar. This is more than twice the distance humpbacks usually manage in a single migratory … Original article on : Humpback whale undertakes record 6,200-mile journey.

Now, a mobile video game to train you to choose healthier diet

WASHINGTON – A candidate from Georgia Tech College of Computing has shown that playing health-related video games on a mobile device can help adults learn to live more healthfully by making smart diet choices.

OrderUP! Includes “exergames,” in which players get a genuine workout while playing. It educates players about how to make healthy eating choices … Read more »»».

Whale poop ups productivity of ocean fisheries

WASHINGTON – A new study from Harvard University and University of Vermont has revealed that whale faeces is rich in nutrients, and has a huge positive influence on the productivity of ocean fisheries.

Most whales actually deposit waste that floats at the surface of the ocean, “very liquidy, a flocculent plume,” said University of Vermont whale … Original source on Gaea Times at : Whale poop ups productivity of ocean fisheries.

Scientists voice concern over new ’superbugs’

WASHINGTON – Scientists worldwide have voiced their concerns regarding the health threat caused by a fresh generation of so-called superbugs.

For instance, the gene NDM-1’s ability to affect different bacteria and make them resistant to many medications marks a worrying development in the fight against infectious diseases, which can mutate to defeat humans’ antibiotic arsenal.

“You …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New gene could explain relationship between diabetes, Alzheimer’s

WASHINGTON – Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers have found that a gene associated with the onset of Type 2 diabetes is also found at lower-than-normal levels in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

The new study provides insight into a potential mechanism that might explain the relationship between Type 2 diabetes and the onset and progression of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New gene could explain relationship between diabetes, Alzheimer’s.

Jaundice in newborns may be linked to autism

LONDON – Newborn babies diagnosed with jaundice may be at higher risk of developing autism later on, according to a new study.

As part of the research, Rikke Damkjaer Maimburg of Aarhus University in Denmark and colleagues studied all Danish births between 1994 and 2004.

They found that 2.37 per cent of full-term babies treated for … Read more >>>.

Android phones more popular than iPhones

WASHINGTON – It looks like Android would quickly move past the iPhone in market share.

Android phones are officially more popular with new smart phone consumers than iPhones, according to figures that have just been released by Nielsen Company.

Google gives its app developers more freedom than Apple does, and the Android operating system is available …. Source  : Android phones more popular than iPhones.

Google’s new apps to help the blind navigate

NEW YORK – Google has released two new applications that would help blind users of their Android smartphones navigate the world.

The Walky Talky app gives audio walking directions to the user. Unlike the standard Navigation app, it also calls out street addresses as you pass them, helping the user keep their bearings when travelling in … Read more >>>.

Scientists reveal new clues to origin of diabetes

WASHINGTON – Scientists have identified events inside insulin-producing pancreatic cells that set the stage for a neonatal form of non-autoimmune type 1 diabetes, and may play a role in type 2 diabetes as well.

The study from the University of Michigan scientists has pointed a potential target for drugs to protect normally functioning proteins essential for …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Fossils suggest earliest land plants were 472 million years old

LONDON – Fossils of the oldest plants ever to colonise land have been found in Argentina, claim scientists.

The new find puts back by 10 million years the colonisation of land by plants, and suggests that a diversity of land plants had evolved by 472 million years ago.

The discovery of the oldest known land plants was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Fossils suggest earliest land plants were 472 million years old.

Early humans may have been prey, not predators

WASHINGTON – A new study from University of Minnesota suggests that our human ancestors were not hunters right from the beginning; in fact they were hunted by prehistoric beasts like hungry birds and carnivorous mammals.

The team discovered multiple de-fleshed, chomped and gnawed bones from the extinct primates, which lived 16 to 20 million years ago …. Original source  : Early humans may have been prey, not predators.

3.3bn years old ‘microscopic tunnels’ point to ancient life

LONDON – London, Oct 13 (ANI): Scientists have discovered tiny tubes that have been etched into South African rocks by microbes at least at least 3.3 billion years ago, and believe that the tubules could represent the earliest ‘trace’ evidence of activity by microbes on Earth.

Researchers at University of Bergen analysed the material filling the …. Original article  : 3.3bn years old ‘microscopic tunnels’ point to ancient life.

Memory booster pill for the elderly in the offing

SYDNEY – A pill that prevents forgetfulness among the elderly is being developed by British doctors.

The drug, aimed at treating absent-mindedness rather than brain diseases, has been tested on animals, with encouraging results.
Human trials are expected to begin next year. If successful, the drug will be available commercially within the next five years, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Memory booster pill for the elderly in the offing.

Men never forget sexy women’s sexual overtures even years after event

WASHINGTON – A new study suggests that college-aged men are very likely to remember a woman’s initial sexual interest (attraction or rejection), especially when the woman in question is thought to be attractive, is dressed more provocatively, and expresses positive sexual interest.

Men who were shown full-body photographs of college-aged women who expressed cues of sexual …. Read the original article  : Men never forget sexy women’s sexual overtures even years after event.

Soon, drug to stop memory loss

WASHINGTON – Scottish researchers have come up with a new treatment, which could be used to improve memory and mental performance in older people.

Scientists at the University of Edinburgh say that a new experimental compound can improve memory and cognitive function in ageing mice.

The team has identified a preclinical candidate that they hope to take … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Soon, drug to stop memory loss.

Females as good as males in math skills: Study

WASHINGTON – A new examination of existing studies has indicated that the mathematical skills of boys and girls, as well as men and women, are substantially equal.

One portion of the new study looked systematically at 242 articles that assessed the math skills of 1,286,350 people, says chief author Janet Hyde, a professor of psychology and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Females as good as males in math skills: Study.

Our brains more responsive to friends than to strangers: Study

WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that people’s brains are more responsive to friends than to strangers, even if the stranger has more in common.

Researchers examined a brain region known to be involved in processing social information, and the results suggest that social alliances outweigh shared interests.

In a study led by graduate student Fenna …. Original source  : Our brains more responsive to friends than to strangers: Study.

Achilles’ heel in aggressive breast tumours uncovered

WASHINGTON – Fox Chase Cancer Centre researchers have discovered that a loss of protein that initially slows breast cancer formation but then makes the tumours that do arise more aggressive.

However, the lack of Nedd9 also makes the aggressive tumours more sensitive to a class of drugs that are already used in the clinic.

“It is reminiscent …. Original article  : Achilles’ heel in aggressive breast tumours uncovered.

Record-breaking whale swims 9,800 kms in search of love

LONDON – A female humpback whale has astonished marine biologists by swimming over 9,800 kilometres from breeding areas in Brazil to those in Madagascar, setting a record for the longest mammal migration ever documented.

According to Peter Stevick, a biologist at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, and his colleagues, the journey is …. Original source  : Record-breaking whale swims 9,800 kms in search of love.

Why some people always have a runny nose while others don’t

LONDON – Ever noticed how some people always seem to falling prey to cold, be it summers or winters? It may be genetic, and now a leading science writer, Jennifer Ackerman, busts some other common myths about cold in her book ‘Ah-Choo’.

Vitamin C won’t stop a cold: Studies have shown that there’s no evidence that …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Why some people always have a runny nose while others don’t.

Assam villagers poisoning elephants to prevent attacks

GUWAHATI – Human-elephant conflict has reached alarming proportions in Assam with at least four wild Asiatic elephants being poisoned by the villagers in the past one week, wildlife authorities said.

An enquiry by the chief wildlife warden is on and strict action will be taken against the culprits, Assam forest minister Rockybul Hussain told IANS.
…. Read the original article  : Assam villagers poisoning elephants to prevent attacks.

Bombing Earth-bound asteroids may be a viable last resort, experts say

WASHINGTON – Researchers have said that bombing Earth-bound asteroids may be a viable option to avoid a collision.

And other scientists are suggesting that, despite previous assumptions, we wouldn’t need an impossibly powerful …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Bombing Earth-bound asteroids may be a viable last resort, experts say.

Variety ‘may be the catalyst behind sexual evolution’

LONDON – Variety may well be the spice of sexual evolution that encourages a move away from asexual reproduction, according to a study from the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada.

The study shows that a species of rotifer that reproduces both sexually and asexually, Brachionus calyciflorus, opts …. Source  : Variety ‘may be the catalyst behind sexual evolution’.

West lifestyle ‘plundering natural resources from tropics at record levels’

LONDON – A WWF report has revealed the extent to which modern Western lifestyles are plundering natural resources from the tropics at record levels.

The latest Living Planet report also showed that Earth’s population is using the equivalent of 1.5 …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

How young galaxies can grow gently

WASHINGTON – Galaxies often collide and then merge to form larger systems and this process is certainly an important growth mechanism. However, an additional way has been proposed so that they grow in a gentler manner.

A European team of astronomers has used ESO’s Very Large …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : How young galaxies can grow gently.

Eyetracker software to prevent drivers from nodding off at the wheel

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT in Ilmenau, Germany, have developed an assistant system that tracks a driver’s eye movements and issues a warning before the driver has an …. Read the original article  : here.

Soft drink could boost effects of anti-cancer drug

WASHINGTON – A popular lemon-lime soft drink could play an unexpected role in improving the effectiveness of an oral anticancer drug, experiments with an artificial stomach suggest.
The experiments produced evidence that patients will absorb more of the unnamed drug, tested in Phase I in clinical trials, when taken with … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Soft drink could boost effects of anti-cancer drug.

Bad jobs worse for mental health than joblessness

MELBOURNE – Having a bad job is worse for your mental health than not having one at all, new research suggests.

In the study, Australian National University (ANU), researchers found that people who remained unemployed were likely to be happier than those who gained …. Source  : Bad jobs worse for mental health than joblessness.

Nice guys actually get the girl in the end

LONDON – New research suggests that nice guys really do finish first when it comes to getting the girl.

According to psychologists, traits such as selflessness and altruism have become part of our genetic make-up because they were attractive to mates.

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

Pine bark effective in relieving tinnitus symptoms

WASHINGTON – Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, is effective in relieving tinnitus symptoms by improving blood flow in the inner ear, says a new study.

Tinnitus is a hearing condition that causes … Read : Pine bark effective in relieving tinnitus symptoms.

Compound in carrots, peppers boosts brain health

WASHINGTON – A plant compound found in carrots, peppers, celery, olive oil, peppermint, rosemary and chamomile helps reduce age-related inflammation in the brain and memory deficits, according to a new study conducted in mice.

The compound luteolin reduces age-related inflammation in the brain … Original source on Gaea Times at : Compound in carrots, peppers boosts brain health.

New ‘control app’ to stop users from “Sexting” on their iPhones

LONDON – Consumer electronics company Apple has been awarded a patent to stop users from “Sexting”, or sending inappropriate message from their phones.

The “control application” works by ensuring that those who use it will not be able to send anything that uses suggestive …. Source article  : New ‘control app’ to stop users from “Sexting” on their iPhones.

Walking at least 6 miles per week ‘can reduce Alzheimer’s risk’

WASHINGTON – Want to keep your brain sharp in old age? Well, go for a stroll then, for a new study suggests that walking at least six miles per week may protect brain size and in turn, preserve your memory later in life.

“Brain size shrinks in late adulthood, which …. Original source  : Walking at least 6 miles per week ‘can reduce Alzheimer’s risk’.

Technophobia ’sprouts up while we are still in the womb’

LONDON – Scientists have revealed that the fear of technology or technophobia could be determined before a person is even born, when they are still in the womb.

University of Bath researchers said that the hormones we are exposed to in the womb can determine …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Technophobia ’sprouts up while we are still in the womb’.

Nicotine could play role in Alzheimer’s disease therapy

WASHINGTON – A team of neuroscientists has discovered that they may be able to eliminate debilitating side effects caused by a promising Alzheimer’s drug by stimulating the brain’s nicotine receptors.

Hey-Kyoung Lee, associate professor in the University of Maryland Department of Biology and her team, …. Read the original article  : Nicotine could play role in Alzheimer’s disease therapy.

Silicon ‘can radically increase capacity of lithium-ion batteries’

WASHINGTON – Rice University and Lockheed Martin scientists have found that silicon can radically increase the capacity of lithium-ion batteries.

“The anode, or negative, side of today’s batteries is made of graphite, which works. It’s everywhere. But it’s maxed out. You can’t stuff …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Silicon ‘can radically increase capacity of lithium-ion batteries’.

Enzyme in saliva influences how we sense food texture

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that individuals’ perception of starch texture is shaped by variability in the activity of an oral enzyme known as salivary amylase.

“Differences in starch perception likely … Read more »».

Facebook keeps ‘deleted’ user photos for up to 30 months

SYDNEY – Social networking giant Facebook has been slammed for keeping deleted pictures of a profile up to 30 months after removing them.

It has admitted it had been keeping deleted photos for a ‘limited’ amount of time.

However, users who have kept the direct link to …. Original article  : Facebook keeps ‘deleted’ user photos for up to 30 months.

Brain imaging reveals how we learn from failure and success

WASHINGTON – In a new study, scientists have used brain imaging to reveal how people and animals learn from failure and success.

The team from Bristol University scanned the brains of players as they battled against an artificial opponent in a computer game.

In the game, each player took turns with the computer to … Read : Brain imaging reveals how we learn from failure and success.

Now, 3D body scanner to tell you if you’re overweight

LONDON – Tape measures and scales may soon become a thing of the past, as they would be replaced with a 3D body scanner.

The body volume index (BVI) takes a ‘photocopy’ of a patient’s body in just six seconds.

The seven-foot booth has 16 sensors and 32 …. Source article  : Now, 3D body scanner to tell you if you’re overweight.

Kids blindly trust things told to them, finds Indian-origin scientist’s study

WASHINGTON – The next time you tell your three-year-old a fantasy story make sure he knows it’s not real-as a new study has suggested that they tend to blindly trust things told to them.

Previous research has found that three-year-olds are a credulous bunch; they believe most things they’re told, and skepticism doesn’t kick in … Read : Kids blindly trust things told to them, finds Indian-origin scientist’s study.

Beefed-up muscles help kidney patients live longer

WASHINGTON – A new study has suggested that kidney disease patients are likely to live healthier and longer if they’ve beefed up their muscles.

The results have suggested that patients may benefit from pumping iron or taking medications to boost their lean body mass.

Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh of Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute and his colleagues examined the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Beefed-up muscles help kidney patients live longer.

Four types of compulsive gamblers identified

WASHINGTON – A new study has identified four types of compulsive gamblers-a kind of behaviour that damages and harms personal, family and career-related goals.

Researchers at the University Hospital of Bellvitge (IDIBELL) and the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) have identified the symptoms of such gamblers as disorganised and emotionally unstable, poorly adapted, suffering from alcohol … Original article on : Four types of compulsive gamblers identified.

New insight into multitalented protein sheds light on HIV mysteries

WASHINGTON – National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a research method by which new insights into the infection process of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that leads to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) can be observed.

NIST scientists have glimpsed an important protein molecule’s behavior with unprecedented clarity.

The HIV protein known as Gag plays several …. Source article  : New insight into multitalented protein sheds light on HIV mysteries.

Scientists discover ‘dramatic flares, bursts from mysterious pulsar’

WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered dramatic flares and bursts of energy emanating from a weakly magnetised, slowly rotating pulsar.

The international team of astrophysicists who made the discovery believes that the source of the pulsar’s power may be hidden deep within its surface.

Pulsars, or neutron stars, are the collapsed remains of massive stars. Although they are … Read more »».

Earth’s temperature ‘depends on CO2 levels in atmosphere’

WASHINGTON – A new atmosphere-ocean climate modeling study has shown that the planet’s temperature ultimately depends on the atmospheric level of carbon dioxide and not only on water vapor and clouds.

The study conducted by Andrew Lacis and colleagues at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York examined the nature of Earth’s greenhouse …. Source article  : Earth’s temperature ‘depends on CO2 levels in atmosphere’.

Gene that prevents stem cells from turning cancerous identified

WASHINGTON – A research from Rockefeller University has dentified a gene that can inhibit stem cells from developing into cancer.

Having too many stem cells, or stem cells that live for too long, can increase the odds of developing cancer.

By identifying a mechanism that regulates programmed cell death in precursor cells for blood, or hematopoietic stem …. Read the original article  : here.

Social groups respond alike to common dangers: Study

WASHINGTON – Scientists have found that response to a perceived danger is not different from one animal or human to another, as previously thought.

David Eilam and Rony Izhar of Tel Aviv University designed a study to investigate the anxieties experienced by an entire social group.

Using the natural predator-and-prey relationship between the barn owl and the …. Source article  : Social groups respond alike to common dangers: Study.

Why airplane food tastes so bland

LONDON – Ever wondered why food in airplanes always tastes so bland? Now, a new study at the University of Manchester tells you why.

The level of background noise affects both the intensity of flavour and the perceived crunchiness of foods, researchers have found. While louder noise reduced the reported sweetness or saltiness, it increased the …. Source article  : Why airplane food tastes so bland.

Bilingualism boosts brain prowess

WASHINGTON – A new study from the University of California, Los Angeles has revealed that the ability to speak multiple languages is associated with better mental capacities.

“Being able to use two languages and never knowing which one you’re going to use right now rewires your brain,” Discovery News quoted Ellen Bialystok of York University in …. Original source  : Bilingualism boosts brain prowess.

Bizarre female robo ‘croons by copying human singer’

LONDON – They can drive cars and probably even do household chores like humans, but a bizarre female robot can actually sing, by copying a human singer.

The life-sized robot, known as HRP-4, is able to ’sing’ using a synthesized voice technology that sounds and breathes like a human.

“This robot primarily utilises two technologies. One is …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Children from broken homes ‘twice as likely to have emotional problems’

LONDON – A new study has revealed that children from broken families have double the chances of developing serious behavioural problems.

Researchers who tracked nearly 13,500 children from birth to age seven found that kids living with a single parent or stepparents are twice as likely of developing emotional problems, poor behaviour and hyperactivity.

Separately, the study …. Read the original article  : Children from broken homes ‘twice as likely to have emotional problems’.

Clear bright skies in Delhi

NEW DELHI – A day after a burst of fireworks brought the curtains down on the 19th Commonwealth Games, Delhiites woke up to a clear, bright sky Friday.

“Skies will remain clear throughout the day. Slightly higher level of humidity is expected,” an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
The minimum temperature was recorded … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Clear bright skies in Delhi.

A park between Yamuna and Taj is eyesore to conservationists

AGRA – Years ago, the Yamuna waters would lap gently against the base of the Taj Mahal. But an artificial park developed between the river and the Taj can endanger the 17th century monument as its foundation requires moisture, say worried conservationists.

The artificial park developed some years ago got inundated in the recent floods, … Read more : A park between Yamuna and Taj is eyesore to conservationists.

Solar-powered plane set for world tour

BEIJING – The team that built the first solar-powered plane is planning a round-the-world flight within two years, with a stopover in China, a media report Thursday said.

“We plan to stop in Hawaii, the US, a European country, Japan and probably China – it is a country that cannot be ignored,” said Bertrand … Original article on : Solar-powered plane set for world tour.

Skies clear, bright in Delhi as Games end

NEW DELHI – The skies in the capital remained clear and bright Thursday as the 19th Commonwealth Games came to a close.

The maximum temperature was 33.6 degrees Celsius, a notch above the average, while the minimum temperature settled at 22 degrees Celsius – three notches above the average for this time …. Source  : Skies clear, bright in Delhi as Games end.

Ocean asteroid impact could damage Earth’s protective ozone layer

LONDON – If a medium-sized asteroid were to land in the oceans a tsunami wouldn’t be the only worry, say scientists- the Earth’s ozone layer could be at risk too.

A new computer simulation suggests that the water vapour and sea salt thrown up by the impact could damage the protective …. Original article  : Ocean asteroid impact could damage Earth’s protective ozone layer.

Over-the-counter weight-reducing products can cause harm, may even kill

WASHINGTON – A new study has warned that ‘natural’ slimming therapies can have an adverse effect on users and may even kill.

The study of medical records in Hong Kong revealed 66 cases where people were apparently poisoned by a “natural” slimming therapy.

In eight cases the people became severely ill, and in one case the person …. Original source  : Over-the-counter weight-reducing products can cause harm, may even kill.

Exposure to chemical warfare agent linked to long-term heart damage

WASHINGTON – Researchers have found that exposure to the chemical warfare agent sarin can lead to heart dysfunction.

Sarin is a chemical warfare agent belonging to class of compounds called organophosphates – the basis for insecticides, herbicides and nerve agents.

As an inhibitor of the nervous system enzyme acetylcholinesterase, sarin can cause convulsions, stoppage of breathing …. Original article  : Exposure to chemical warfare agent linked to long-term heart damage.

Robot punches humans to test pain thresholds

LONDON – Contrary to the first law of robotics, which states that ‘a robot may not injure a human being,’ a powerful robot in Slovenia has been hitting people over and over again in a bid to induce anything from mild to unbearable pain.

But the robo-battering is all in a good cause, insisted Borut Povse, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Expert casts doubts on results of ovarian cancer study

LONDON – The finding that women who received early chemotherapy for a recurrence of ovarian cancer did not live longer than those whose treatment is delayed needs to be reviewed, says an expert.

The study was published in The Lancet last month.

Now, Bradley Monk, gynaecologic oncologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Centre in Phoenix, Arizona …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Expert casts doubts on results of ovarian cancer study.

New IPCC report to focus on Asian monsoon issues

LONDON – A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) known as AR5, will focus on factors that materially affect people’s lives, such as the Asian monsoon.

The report will also look at aspects of climate change that might be irreversible, reports the BBC.

The recent review of the IPCC’s procedures, conducted by … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New IPCC report to focus on Asian monsoon issues.

Flying camp Pterosaurs ‘could soar 16,000 kms at a stretch’

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that pterosaurs was the ultimate flying champ of the dinosaur era, and could clock up to 10,000 miles (16,000 kilometres) at a stretch.

The huge animals likely relied on updrafts of warm air and wind currents to achieve their record distances, said Michael Habib, a palaeontologist at Chatham University …. Original article  : Flying camp Pterosaurs ‘could soar 16,000 kms at a stretch’.

Fibromyalgia linked to restless legs syndrome

WASHINGTON – A new study discovered that adults with fibromyalgia, a medical disorder characterized wit chronic widespread pain, had a much higher prevalence and risk of restless legs (RLS) syndrome than healthy controls.

The study suggests that treating RLS may improve sleep and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia.

Results show that the prevalence of restless … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Fibromyalgia linked to restless legs syndrome.

Faint planet hidden in star’s glare revealed

WASHINGTON – University of Arizona’s scientists have found a way to see faint planets previously hidden in their star’s glare.

Installed on the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope, or VLT, atop Paranal Mountain in Chile, the new technology enabled an international team of astronomers to confirm the existence and orbital movement of Beta Pictoris b, … Original article on : Faint planet hidden in star’s glare revealed.

Squid studies shed light on hearing mechanisms in humans

WASHINGTON – New studies on the ordinary squid are providing clues about the origin and evolution of the sense of hearing.

T. Aran Mooney, a postdoctoral scholar at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has undertaken seminal investigations into the hearing of this seminal creature in the marine food web.

“Almost every type of marine organism feeds …. Read the original article  : Squid studies shed light on hearing mechanisms in humans.

Oily fish, blueberries, soy protein, vinegar and cinnamon aid memory

WASHINGTON – Scientists have for the first time discovered what effect multiple, rather than just single, foods with anti-inflammatory effects have on healthy individuals.

The results of a diet study show that bad cholesterol was reduced by 33 per cent, blood lipids by 14 per cent, blood pressure by 8 per cent and a risk …. Original source  : Oily fish, blueberries, soy protein, vinegar and cinnamon aid memory.

Could giving infants antibiotics trigger asthma?

WASHINGTON – Canadian medical researchers are conducting a 2.5-million-dollar study to answer whether giving antibiotics to infants in their first year of life triggers asthma and allergies that develop later on in childhood.

More than 50 percent of Canadian infants receive a prescription for antibiotics before they turn one year old, reports Discovery News.

The study aim … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Could giving infants antibiotics trigger asthma?.

Moving country could affect men’s libido

LONDON – Men should be careful when considering moving country, for a new study suggests that it could affect their libido and susceptibility to disease by changing their testosterone levels.

Sex hormones, such as testosterone and oestradiol, are involved in a number of … Original article on : Moving country could affect men’s libido.

How a moon can reveal a star’s weight

WASHINGTON – In several cases, the weight of a star can be measured directly, but if the star has a planet and that planet has a moon, then scientists can measure their sizes and orbits to learn about the star, according to a new study.

“I often get asked how astronomers …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : How a moon can reveal a star’s weight.

Device that ‘makes you feel full’ may end your weight woes

LONDON – It’s the latest and probably the quickest way to lose weight – a plastic sleeve inserted in your tummy that makes you feel full.

The 2ft-long device, which can be inserted without an operation, has been shown to help the obese lose a fifth of their … Original article on : Device that ‘makes you feel full’ may end your weight woes.

‘Love map of the brain’ shows how heart rules the head

MELBOURNE – Being in love can spread electricity through your brain, literally, as a new study suggests.

A US scientist has shown that being in love can spark a torrent of electrical activity through the brain in one fifth of a second. Dr Stephanie Ortigue, … Original article on : ‘Love map of the brain’ shows how heart rules the head.

Whatever doesn’t kill us really can make us stronger

WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that the age-old saying ‘whatever doesn’t kill you makes us stronger’ has some truth to it.

The University at Buffalo study examined a national sample of people who reported their lifetime history of adverse experiences and several measures of current mental health and well being.

Mark … Read : Whatever doesn’t kill us really can make us stronger.

Babies born using world’s first pre-IVF genetic screening study

WASHINGTON – Two women taking part in the world’s first controlled study of a comprehensive genetic screening test before IVF have given birth to healthy babies.

The babies, twin girls born in Germany in June and a singleton boy born in Italy in September, are the first deliveries …. Original article  : Babies born using world’s first pre-IVF genetic screening study.

Fearsome T.rex was a cannibal

WASHINGTON – In a surprising find, palaeontologists from the United States and Canada revealed that Tyrannosaurus rex, the most feared carnivore amongst dinosaurs, hunted its own species too sometimes.

Yale researcher Nick Longrich discovered especially large gouges in some dinosaur fossils. Given the age and location … Read more : Fearsome T.rex was a cannibal.

Hot day in store for Delhi

NEW DELHI – It was a warm and sunny morning in Delhi Saturday and the day temperature is expected to rise above the average, the weather office said.

The minimum temperature was three notches above normal at 21.8 degrees Celsius. The humidity level settled at 87 percent.
“Skies will remain clear with maximum temperature expected … Read more : Hot day in store for Delhi.

US kids go text crazy – average 3,339 texts a month

SAN FRANCISCO – It’s official: American teenagers are text-crazy.
A study released Friday by Nielsen found that US teenagers send an average of 3,339 texts every month, up 8 percent over last year.

The obsession with tapping out short messages on phones is even worse among teenage girls. They are sending an average of 4,050 …. Original source  : US kids go text crazy – average 3,339 texts a month.

Big challenge to get US on board biodiversity meet: Ramesh

NEW DELHI – It is a big challenge to get the US on board the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) despite the country being the biggest user of bio-resources in the world, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said here Friday.

“US is not a party to the CBD although it is the biggest user of … Read more : Big challenge to get US on board biodiversity meet: Ramesh.

Delhi has another warm day

NEW DELHI – It was yet another warm and humid day in Delhi Friday as the maximum temperature was a notch above average at 34.1 degrees Celsius.

The minimum temperature was 20.6 degrees Celsius, two notches above average for this time of the season, said an official of the India Meteorological Department.
The maximum humidity … Original article on : Delhi has another warm day.

Now, laser technology that destroys tumours using heat

WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed a technique that heats up and destroys kidney and liver tumours.

Physicians at Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus are the first to use a technique known as MRI-guided laser ablation to heat up and destroy kidney and liver tumours.

So far, five patients have been …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Now, laser technology that destroys tumours using heat.

Drivers can be distracted by phone calls

LONDON – The dangers of using a phone while driving are well documented. But a driver can be distracted even if it’s the passenger who is talking on the phone.

Hearing one side of a phone conversation affects concentration more than listening to the entire chat, reports the Daily Mail.
Processing a ‘halfalogue’ is upto …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Drivers can be distracted by phone calls.

Bacteria found in yogurt turned into ’silver bullets’ to fight flu

LONDON – Scientists are hailing a breakthrough that could provide a cure for the common cold.

They have turned bacteria, normally found in yogurt, into ’silver bullets’ that can destroy viruses.esearchers have found that they can attach tiny studs of silver onto the surface of otherwise harmless bacteria, giving them the ability to destroy viruses.

They …. Original source  : Bacteria found in yogurt turned into ’silver bullets’ to fight flu.

Don’t blame greenhouse gas emissions on dairy cows

WASHINGTON – Dairy industry is responsible for only about 2.0 percent of all US greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.

The study, led by the University of Arkansas in association with Michigan Technological University, measures the carbon footprint of a gallon of fluid milk from farm to table and uses 2007 and 2008 data …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Don’t blame greenhouse gas emissions on dairy cows.

Partly cloudy day in Delhi

NEW DELHI – After days of bright sunshine, Sunday morning was partly cloudy and the weatherman said it would be a pleasant day ahead.

“Partly cloudy skies are predicted throughout the day,” an official of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The maximum temperature is likely to hover around 34 degrees Celsius, one degree …. Source  : Partly cloudy day in Delhi.

Facebook, Twitter ‘encourage kids to spread gossip and insults’

LONDON – A leading headmaster in the UK has slammed social networking websites Facebook and Twitter for undermining kids’ moral development by rewarding the use of ‘inneuendo, half-truth and insult’.

John Newton, head of fee-paying Taunton School, Somerset, said that such websites pose a serious threat as they blur the lines between gossip and fact … Read more »».

Penguins killed by foxes in London Zoo

LONDON – Penguins and some other animals were killed by foxes in London Zoo, a media report said Saturday.

A probe report showed that 11 South African and rockhopper penguins were killed in a fox attack last year, telegraph.co.uk reported.
The zoo in London’s Regent’s Park now has 41 penguins.
Other victims … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Penguins killed by foxes in London Zoo.

Heavy, not modest, drinkers’ babies more likely to have birth defects

WASHINGTON – A new study has found that babies born to women who drink heavily during their first trimester of pregnancy are more likely to have birth defects, compared to the babies of mothers who abstained from alcohol.

However, kids born to moms who drink occasionally during pregnancy don’t have a higher risk of birth defects … Read : Heavy, not modest, drinkers’ babies more likely to have birth defects.

Scientists create system that ’simulates handwritten captchas’

WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Center for Unified Biometrics and Sensors are developing ways to simulate handwritten captchas.

University at Buffalo computer scientist Venu Govindaraju believes that this annoying 21st-century problem has a decidedly … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Scientists create system that ’simulates handwritten captchas’.

Missouri researcher’s genus discovery is ‘once in a lifetime experience’

WASHINGTON – A new genus named Hondurodendron, which means “tree of Honduras”, has been discovered by a Missouri botanical garden researcher.

Dr. Carmen Ulloa, associate curator at the Missouri Botanical Garden, and co-authors Dr. Daniel L. Nickrent, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Dr. Caroline Whitefoord, The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Missouri researcher’s genus discovery is ‘once in a lifetime experience’.

Now, cellphones to reveal emerging disease outbreaks

LONDON – Texting, browsing, playing games, taking directions, listening to music are the things you use your cellphone for. But now it can be used to fight diseases.

Cellphones would start a fight against diseases by relaying a telltale signature of illness to doctors … Read more : Now, cellphones to reveal emerging disease outbreaks.

Sex in space is a bad idea, find Oz scientists

WASHINGTON – A new research has suggested that babies would not develop properly in outer space.

Embryonic stem cells behave very differently outside the pull of Earth’s gravity, researchers suggest-a finding leading scientists to fret that procreation in space may be fraught with peril.

The microgravity that astronauts experience orbiting Earth on the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Sex in space is a bad idea, find Oz scientists.

Nature and humans destroying aquatic food webs

WASHINGTON – A new research has suggested that humans and nature itself are making it tough for rivers to continue in their central role to support fish species.

Globally, rivers and streams are being drained due to human use and climate change. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nature and humans destroying aquatic food webs.

New advances may hold key to fight preeclampsia

WASHINGTON – Scientists are set to develop a potential lab test to diagnose preeclampsia-a serious complication often requires premature delivery and is sometimes fatal to both mother and fetus.

Researchers led by a team at Brown University and …. Source  : New advances may hold key to fight preeclampsia.

Milk ‘drove Neolithic immigration of Middle Easterners to Europe’

BERLIN – New research has revealed that immigration from the Middle East to Europe was driven by the newcomers’ sophisticated culture, mastery of agriculture – and their miracle food, milk.

Archaeologist Birgit Srock is analysing a large Neolithic settlement in the Upper Franconia region of northern Bavaria, discovered by workers during the construction of a high-speed … Read : Milk ‘drove Neolithic immigration of Middle Easterners to Europe’.

Where dinos hung out

WASHINGTON – Scientists have determined that different species of North American dinosaurs from the Late Cretaceous period 65 million years ago occupied different environments separated by just a few miles.

Hadrosaurs or duck-billed dinosaurs, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Where dinos hung out.

iPhone rates Jolie as ‘hottest celeb’

LONDON – iPhone has launched a new application called Ugly Meter that rates people’s ugliness – and it has rated Angelina Jolie as the hottest celebrity.

The Ugly Meter lets users take a snap of a person’s face. It then analyses the “contours” of the face, and gives a score out of …. Source  : iPhone rates Jolie as ‘hottest celeb’.

Low dose of beta blockers can put patients at subsequent heart attack risk

WASHINGTON – A breakthrough study has revealed that majority of heart patients are not receiving drugs known as beta blockers, which increase their survival prospects, in required quantity.

For nearly 40 years, these drugs have been proven to increase patients’ survival prospects following …. Read the original article  : here.

New imaging technique sheds light on inflammation

WASHINGTON – Using an innovative new imaging technique, researchers at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine are studying how white blood cells (called neutrophils) respond to inflammation, and have revealed new targets to inhibit the response.

When the body is invaded by infection, the immune system counters … Read more »»».

Global warming could leave cities flattened

LONDON – With climate change taking its toll on Earth, rock avalanches and landslides have become more common in high mountain ranges over the last decade.

The collapses are caused by melting glaciers and permafrost, which remove the glue that binds steep mountain slopes together.

However, the … Read more >>.

Novel approach for rapid detection of unknown food pathogens

WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed a novel approach to automated detection and classification of harmful bacteria in food.

Researchers from the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and the Bindley Bioscience Center at Purdue University have designed … Read : Novel approach for rapid detection of unknown food pathogens.