Science News – Weekly Newsletter for January 24-31, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
New study explains humans’ critical ability to throw long distances
WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed how humans, unlike any other species on Earth, readily learn to throw long distances.
The study by Indiana University and the University of Wyoming has suggested that this unique evolutionary trait is entangled with language development in a way critical to our very existence.
The study has shown that the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New study explains humans’ critical ability to throw long distances.
Curved carbon to pave way for future nanoelectronics
LONDON – A new scientific discovery has paved the way for unprecedented control over the spin of electrons and may have a big impact on applications for spin-based nanoelectronics.
Researchers from the Nano-Science Center at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with Japanese researchers, have shown how electrons on thin tubes of … Read : Curved carbon to pave way for future nanoelectronics.
Lady Gaga-inspired coloured contact lenses harmful for eyes!
LONDON – Pop singer Lady Gaga-inspired trend of wearing coloured contact lenses could damage people’s eyes, opticians have warned.
Wearing circle contact lenses that make eyes look bigger has become a rage amongst teenagers, after the pop icon wore them in her video for the song ‘Bad Romance’.
They achieve their effect by covering part of the … Original article on : Lady Gaga-inspired coloured contact lenses harmful for eyes!.
Nutrition ‘may have a role in development of asthma’
WASHINGTON – Asthma affects as many as 300 million people and is one of the world’s most common chronic diseases. Researchers estimate that by 2025, there could be an additional 100 million people with the disease.
The rapid increase is mostly due to changing environmental or lifestyle factors, and diet.
Two new studies have now suggested … Read more »»».
Culprit for increased stroke injury with diabetes found
LONDON – Joslin Diabetes Center researchers have discovered one reason why people with diabetes can suffer more damage during strokes.
Strokes are a leading cause of mortality and adult disability. Those that involve intracerebral hemorrhage (bleeding in the brain) are especially deadly, and there are no effective treatments to control such bleeding.
Moreover, diabetes and hyperglycemia … Read more >>>.
In chimps, as in humans, faces are personality billboards
WASHINGTON – People can read a chimpanzee’s face and tell if the animal is dominant and physically active, according to a new study.
A research team, led by psychologist Robert Ward of Bangor University, Wales, says that people can usually tell whether or not a chimp acts dominantly and is physically active simply by looking at …. Original article : In chimps, as in humans, faces are personality billboards.
Chances of finding ET are unlikely, says astronomer
LONDON – Waiting to see the green little men? You may be in for a big disappointment, as a leading astronomer has concluded that there probably aren’t any aliens out there – meaning we are entirely alone in the universe.
Even though there may be tens of thousands of other distant planets similar in size to …. Original source : Chances of finding ET are unlikely, says astronomer.
Sleep best time to strengthen memories: Study
MELBOURNE – The best way to ‘remember’ something important is to remember it while you are asleep, suggests a new study.
The research, led by Bjorn Rasch of the University of Basel in Switzerland, claims reactivating newly learned memories during sleep rather than when awake does a better job of strengthening the memory trace.
The work could … Read more »».
Leh in deep freeze at minus 20 degrees, Srinagar at minus 4.6
SRINAGAR – Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital Srinagar and other parts of the Valley remained in the grip of a severe cold wave Monday as Leh and Kargil towns in Ladakh region froze at minus 20 and minus 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
“The minimum temperature in Srinagar was minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, three degrees below … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Leh in deep freeze at minus 20 degrees, Srinagar at minus 4.6.
Brit engineers to put mobile phone in space later this year
LONDON – With an aim to see if the sophisticated capabilities in today’s phones will function in the most challenging environment known, British engineers are planning to put a mobile phone into space later this year.
The team at Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) and Surrey Space Centre (SSC), however, refused to disclose the exact model …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Massive volcanic eruption ’caused world’s largest extinction’
LONDON – Toxic coal ash produced as a result of massive volcanic eruptions may have led to the largest extinction event in Earth’s history, according to Canadian researchers.
The Permian extinction is believed to have occurred about 250 million years ago – back even before dinosaurs roamed the planet – and wiped out 95 percent … Original article on : Massive volcanic eruption ’caused world’s largest extinction’.
Facebook, Twitter ‘making us more isolated and less human’
LONDON – A leading academic in the U.S. has claimed that social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook are threatening to dominate our lives, making us more isolated and ‘less human’.
Professor Sherry Turkle, of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has even branded the use of the technology a form of ‘modern madness’, reports the Daily [..] Read the original article: here.
Cooling stroke patients’ brains could aid recovery
LONDON – A group of Scottish doctors have suggested that cooling the brain of patients who have suffered a stroke could dramatically improve their recovery.
They are joining others from across Europe who believe that inducing hypothermia in some patients can boost survival rates and reduce brain damage.
To date, studies have involved the body of patients …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Cooling stroke patients’ brains could aid recovery.
Space crew to simulate walking on Mars in Feb
MELBOURNE – Three men will imitate walking on Mars in February as part of a project in which a multinational crew has been locked up inside a mock Moscow spaceship since June.
The team of six participants will ‘land’ on the Red Planet on February 12 after spending more than eight months in isolation in the … Read more »»».
Sunny days ahead for Delhi
NEW DELHI – Delhiites witnessed another warm day that began with a slightly misty and shallow foggy morning. The maximum temperature was recorded at 23.4 degrees Celsius, two degrees above average Monday.
The capital will have more warm days in the coming week, the weather office forecast.
The minimum temperature was 7.4 degrees Celsius, …. Original article : Sunny days ahead for Delhi.
Now, a wildlife park where you can feed live animals
SHANGHAI – In a first of its kind, a wildlife park in China is offering a “live feeding service” to attract more visitors and increase revenue, though education experts have said such “barbaric scenes” may be harmful to children.
The Shanghai Wildlife Park has started a tour inside the park, where visitors can purchase …. Read the original article : here.
Warm days ahead for Delhi
NEW DELHI – Delhi will have more warm days next week, the weather office forecast Sunday.
It was another warm day that began with a slightly misty morning Sunday. The maximum temperature was recorded at 23.4 degrees, two degrees above average, and minimum 8.8 degree, up by one degree.
“The weather will be similar over …. Read the original article : Warm days ahead for Delhi.
Two killed by jumbos in Jharkhand
RANCHI – A woman and her daughter were trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Jharkhand’s Gumla district Sunday, an official said.
The herd attacked Karni village under Dumri police station, killing the two and destroying two houses and standing crops.
Two people were Jan 4 trampled to death by a herd …. Original source : Two killed by jumbos in Jharkhand.
Breath test to tell when the fat starts to burn off
LONDON – A breathalyser to reveal how much fat you burn off at the gym is being developed by scientists.
Exercise machines currently estimate when people enter the “fat burning zone”.
The breathalyser works by picking up minute changes in the levels of a molecule called acetone in people’s breath, which is given … Original source on Gaea Times at : Breath test to tell when the fat starts to burn off.
Being close to spouse doesn’t help communicability
LONDON – If your spouse does not understand you, the simple explanation is that you are too close to him.
Psychologists believe that when two people know each other too well they assume too much shared knowledge. Their language becomes dangerously ambiguous.
This “closeness communication bias” can lead to long term misunderstandings, rows …. Read the original article : Being close to spouse doesn’t help communicability.
We aren’t born afraid of spiders and snakes
WASHINGTON – People aren’t born afraid of spiders and snakes, but can learn these fears very quickly during infancy, says a new research.
Scientists have studied how infants and toddlers react to scary objects. In one set of experiments, they showed infants as young …. Read the original article : here.
Longer words get message across faster, more effectively
LONDON – A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge has found that longer words carry more information and therefore, are more efficient in getting a message across.
It’s a common notion amongst scientists that the length of a word was …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Longer words get message across faster, more effectively.
Fear of spiders, snakes acquired
WASHINGTON – We aren’t born afraid of spiders and snakes, but we can pick up these fears very quickly as infants, scientists say.
Arne Ohman at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and Susan Mineka from Northwestern University, US, have studied how infants and toddlers react to scary objects, the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science …. Original source : Fear of spiders, snakes acquired.
Social networking ‘leads to sex faster’
NEW YORK – Facebook, texting and other social networking tools make new couples to jump into bed faster, reveals a new US survey.
According that third annual sex survey by Shape and Men’s Fitness magazines, nearly four out of five women and three of five men say that digital intimacy leads to having sex faster, reports … Read : Social networking ‘leads to sex faster’.
New 230mn-yr-old predator ‘dawn runner’ discovered in South America
WASHINGTON – Experts have announced the discovery of a dinosaur that roamed South America approximately 230 million years ago and have dubbed it the ‘dawn runner’.
“It really is the earliest look we have at the long line of meat eaters that would ultimately culminate in Tyrannosaurus rex near the end of the dinosaur era,” said … Original source on Gaea Times at : New 230mn-yr-old predator ‘dawn runner’ discovered in South America.
Deep brain stimulation may control hard-to-treat BP
WASHINGTON – A new case study has found that deep brain stimulation may help control hard-to-treat blood pressure.
Researchers in Frenchay Hospital in Bristol, UK, studied a man who received a deep brain stimulator to treat his pain from central pain syndrome that developed after a stroke.
Deep brain stimulation uses a surgical implant similar to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Deep brain stimulation may control hard-to-treat BP.
Largest volcano ‘to erupt after 600,000 yrs, wipe out two-thirds of the U.S’
LONDON – Scientists have predicted that the world’s largest volcano beneath Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming could erupt for the first time in 600,000 years and wipe out 66 percent of the United States.
Researchers monitoring Yellowstone National Park’s Caldera said that has it been rising at a record rate since 2004 – its floor has …. Read the original article : Largest volcano ‘to erupt after 600,000 yrs, wipe out two-thirds of the U.S’.
Composer Frederic Chopin’s hallucinations may be linked to epilepsy
WASHINGTON – Polish composer Frederic Chopin, who was hounded by hallucinations during his relatively short life, probably had epilepsy, according to a new study.
Chopin, who was plagued by poor health throughout his life, died in 1849 at the age of 39 as a result of chronic lung disease, which has recently been attributed to cystic … Original article on : Composer Frederic Chopin’s hallucinations may be linked to epilepsy.
Some Himalayan glaciers advancing, despite global warming
LONDON – Some of the Himalayan glaciers are advancing thanks to the presence of debris such as pebbles, rocks, and debris from surrounding mountains, suggests a new study.
Bodo Bookhagen, of the Department of Geography at UC Santa Barbara, co-authored a paper said, “With the aid of new remote-sensing methods and satellite images, we identified debris … Read more >>.
Pigs terrorising people in Africa’s Kalahari desert
JOHANNESBURG – Pigs are reportedly creating havoc and “terrorising” people in Africa’s Kalahari desert. They are roaming the streets, disturbing road traffic and are all over the marketplaces.
In Botswana’s Tsabong town in the midst of the desert, the pigs are also frequenting backyard gardens and destroying them, Xinhua reported citing the local Daily News.
…. Source article : Pigs terrorising people in Africa’s Kalahari desert.
Know the bird and count it too – at Pong wetlands
SHIMLA – Can you tell a bar-headed goose from a spotbilled duck? Himachal Pradesh will soon launch a unique drive to promote bird watching and count the exact number of flapping beauties at the Pong dam wetlands of Kangra Valley.
The state’s forest department, in association with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and World … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Know the bird and count it too – at Pong wetlands.
Egypt asks German museum for Nefertiti bust
Cairo, Jan 25 (IANS/AKI) Egypt’s supreme council of antiquities has asked Berlin’s Neues Museum to return a priceless painted limestone bust of Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen renowned for her beauty.
The treasure has been in the possession of the museum since its discovery in 1912 by a German archaeologist.
The exquisite bust underscores …. Read the original article : Egypt asks German museum for Nefertiti bust.
New cell phone app identifies predatory adults posing as kids
LONDON – Worried that your child may be being secretly groomed on the Internet by a predatory paedophile? Well, you can take a breather as scientists have developed a new mobile phone application that helps identify adults posing as children.
The software, Child Defence, enables children to scan web chat on their mobile phones to check …. Original article on Gaea Times at : New cell phone app identifies predatory adults posing as kids.
Why women make more effective politicians
NEW YORK – A new study explains why women turn out to be more effective lawmakers in the land.
The study found that between 1984 and 2004, women won their home districts an average of USD49 million more per year than their male counterparts and not just across ‘women’s issues’ but also for other projects, reports …. Source : Gaea News Network.
First parrot-sized dino with only one finger discovered in China
WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered a new species of parrot-sized dinosaur that has only one finger, in China.
It belongs to the Alvarezsauroidea, a branch of the carnivorous dinosaur group Theropods – which eventually evolved into Tyrannosaurus and Velociraptor.
The well-preserved fossil was uncovered in rocks of the Upper Cretaceous Wulansuhai Formation, which is located near the …. Source article : First parrot-sized dino with only one finger discovered in China.
A warmer Delhi is forecast
NEW DELHI – The week started on a warm note for Delhiites Monday as a slight mist and fog in the morning gave way to a bright, sunny day with the maximum temperature at two notches above average at 22 degrees Celsius.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature was recorded … Read more »»».
POSCO final decision in a week: Jairam Ramesh
NEW DELHI – A final decision on granting green clearances for South Korean steelmaker POSCO’s steel mill in Orissa will be made by January-end, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said Monday.
Ramesh was addressing media persons after a closed-door interaction with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
The environment ministry has [..] Read the original article: here.
Unexpected find may lead to novel ways to stop HIV
WASHINGTON – New techniques to fight HIV could be on their way, as scientists have found that the virus adapts in a surprising way to survive and thrive in its hiding spot within the human immune system.
For more than 15 years, Baek Kim has been fascinated by … Read more : Unexpected find may lead to novel ways to stop HIV.
Kilogram is losing weight, say experts
LONDON – Experts want to redefine the kilogram, which came into existence two centuries ago. They fear it is not as constant as it should be.
Experts are willing to make the changes so that it is no longer based on the mass of a solid cylinder of platinum-iridium … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kilogram is losing weight, say experts.
Google’s Eric Schmid eyeballing a career in TV
NEW YORK – Google honcho Eric Schmid, who declared his plan to hand over control of the tech giant last week, has set his sights on a career in television.
Schmid broke the news that he’s passing the CEO title to 37-year-old co-founder Larry Page in a sarcastic tweet … Read more : Google’s Eric Schmid eyeballing a career in TV.
Protection of large-scale landscapes could triple Tiger numbers in Asia
WASHINGTON – Some of the world’s leading conservation scientists have suggested that Asia’s tiger reserves could support more than 10,000 wild tigers – 3 times the current number – if they are managed as large-scale landscapes that allow for connectivity between core breeding sites.
Co-authored by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) scientists, the study is the …. Original article : Protection of large-scale landscapes could triple Tiger numbers in Asia.
NASA to explore possibility of beamed energy propulsion for space launch
WASHINGTON – NASA is conducting studies to examine whether beamed energy propulsion can be used for launching crafts in space.
A beamed thermal propulsion system would involve focusing microwave or laser beams on a heat exchanger aboard the rocket. The heat exchanger would transfer the radiation’s energy to the liquid propellant, most likely hydrogen, converting it … Read more »».
1700-yr-old Stratford-upon-Avon African skeleton found was Roman troop
LONDON – Archaeologists believe that a 1700-year-old skeleton of an African man found in Stratford-upon-Avon shows that he was in fact, a Roman soldier.
The skeleton was discovered buried in Tiddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, in 2009 and is believed to have been a Roman troop who chose to retire in Stratford after serving in an African unit.
“African … Original source on Gaea Times at : 1700-yr-old Stratford-upon-Avon African skeleton found was Roman troop.
Elderly drivers’ habits could give clues about schizophrenia, depression
WASHINGTON – A study of why the elderly are not very good drivers could help scientists understand schizophrenia and depression.
The medial temporal visual area (MT) of a person’s brain is responsible for allowing humans to focus on foreground objects and ignore the background ones.
University of Rochester Professor Duje Tadin found that the inability of elderly … Read more »»».
Winners have higher testosterone levels: Study
WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that the winners of wrestling matches have greater increases in testosterone levels than losers.
The findings are consistent with studies linking testosterone changes to aggressive and competitive behavior in male animals-and may even suggest ways of enhancing a wrestler’s ’social dominance’ to facilitate future success.
The researchers collected blood … Read more >>>.
Couples’ way of talking can predict relationship success
WASHINGTON – People who speak in similar styles are more compatible, according to a new study.
People tend to be attracted to, date, and marry other people who resemble themselves in terms of personality, values, and physical appearance. However, these features only skim the surface of what makes a relationship work. The ways that people talk …. Original article : Couples’ way of talking can predict relationship success.
Hackers leave ‘let the hacking begin’ post on Mark Zuckerberg’s fan page
SYDNEY – It looks like Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s fan page has been targeted by hackers, who penned a message from the billionaire himself suggesting the social networking site be turned into a charity-focused business.
Although the message was swiftly removed, technology website TechCruch said it had captured a screen shot of the message that had …. Source : Hackers leave ‘let the hacking begin’ post on Mark Zuckerberg’s fan page.
Rogue storm system caused devastating Pakistan floods
WASHINGTON – Scientists have found that the disastrous floods that hit Pakistan last summer were caused by a rogue weather system that wandered hundreds of miles farther west than is normal for such systems.
The terrible floods killed more than 2,000 people and left more than 20 million injured or homeless in Pakistan.
The flooding began in …. Original article : Rogue storm system caused devastating Pakistan floods.
Polar bear’s record 9-day continuous swim blamed on global warming
LONDON – Scientists studying bears around the Beaufort Sea, north of Alaska, have revealed that a polar bear swam continuously for over nine days, which could be the result of climate change.
Scientists from the US Geological Survey revealed the first evidence of long distance swimming by polar bears after observing one that swam continuously for … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Polar bear’s record 9-day continuous swim blamed on global warming.
Remains of largest Stone Age building discovered in NW China
NEW DELHI – Archaeologists have discovered the remains of the largest Stone Age building, thought to be a prehistoric ‘town hall’, in Northwest China’s Shaanxi province.
The remains of the pentagon-shaped structure, dating back to the Yangshao culture era of 5,000 to 3,000 BC in the New Stone Age, was uncovered at the Xiahe Site in [..] Read the original article: here.
Love really can last a lifetime
WASHINGTON – A new study has challenged popular beliefs that love is destined to flicker and flame out in course of time.
Researchers at Stony Brook University in New York have found that people can be as madly in love with each other a couple of decades into marriage as they were when they met, reports … Read more : Love really can last a lifetime.
Workplace noise-related hearing loss may affect quality of sleep
WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that continued exposure to loud workplace noise may affect the quality of sleep in workers with occupational-related hearing loss.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers compared the sleep quality of individuals at the same workplace, some with workplace noise-related hearing loss and some without.
They found that workers with hearing …. Original article : Workplace noise-related hearing loss may affect quality of sleep.
Eyewitness accounts aren’t as reliable as previously thought
LONDON – Eyewitnesses likelihood of giving false information about any crime in subsequent retellings increases if they had described the offence to someone just after it occurred, according to a new study.
The finding attains significance as it suggests that eyewitness accounts of crimes can be untrustworthier than earlier believed.
“In a real-life situation, if you”re an …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Eyewitness accounts aren’t as reliable as previously thought.
Roar of tiger at Rajpath!
NEW DELHI – Tigers roared at Rajpath Wednesday, as a tableau rolled in at the Republic Day parade with the message to save India’s national animal.
The tableau by the Central Public Works Department had giant flower sculptures of two tigers along with two cubs. The entire central boulevard resounded with the cry of the …. Read the original article : Roar of tiger at Rajpath!.
Shunt surgery ‘improves’ dementia patients’ mental function
WASHINGTON – Swedish researchers have shown that a shunt surgery could improve the mental function and the ability to walk in people suffering from dementia as a result of hydrocephalus and white matter changes.
The study was the first in the world to use a placebo-controlled design to prove the effects of dementia surgery on mental …. Read the original article : here.
Now, brighten up your smile with LED teeth!
LONDON – Now you really can light up the room with your smile – thanks to a new trend for LED teeth that’s sweeping Japan.
The mouth insert lights up when the wearer opens their mouth, providing a glowing smile, reports the Daily Mail.
The LED teeth can even be controlled by a remote, which allows you … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Now, brighten up your smile with LED teeth!.
Scientists closer to developing graphene spintronic devices
WASHINGTON – Physicists from the City University of Hong Kong and the University of Science and Technology of China have taken a huge step toward the development of useful graphene spintronic devices.
Graphene, a two-dimensional crystalline form of carbon, has the breaking strength 200 times greater than steel.
However, Spintronic devices are being hotly pursued because they …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Scientists closer to developing graphene spintronic devices.
Russia plans to send piloted rocket to Mars
Moscow, Jan 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia plans to develop a new super-heavy carrier rocket that will be used to launch piloted spacecraft to Mars.
“The super-heavy carrier rocket will be based on the design of the Angara rocket and its modifications – Amur and Yenisei,” Anatoly Kuzin, deputy general director of the Khrunichev State Research … Read more »».
T. rex hunted like a lion, did not scavenge like a hyena
WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that Tyrannosaurus Rex wasn’t a scavenger like a hyena; rather it hunted like a lion.
Scientists from the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) used an ecological model based on predator relationships in the Serengeti to find out if scavenging would have been an effective feeding strategy for the dinosaur.
“By …. Source : Gaea News Network.
New computer memory that’s faster, greener
LONDON – US researchers are busy developing a new form of computing memory that is faster, more user-friendly and greener.
Currently, computers rely on two distinct forms of memory: volatile and non-volatile.
Volatile memory refers to random access memory (RAM), which stores data in such a way that it can be read and written rapidly but loses … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New computer memory that’s faster, greener.
Fixing eyes on the horizon will make you steady on ship: Study
WASHINGTON – Motion of a ship at sea creates challenges for the body. So sea travellers are often told to look at the horizon to overcome the feelings of instability, but is there any truth in that advice?
Now, researchers at the University of Minnesota measured how much people sway on land and at sea … Read more »»».
Remains of Iron Age dog guarding ancient treasure unearthed
LONDON – Archaeologists have discovered the skeleton of a dog that has lain underground for 2,000 years, protecting a hoard of buried treasure.
The dog’s remains, about the same size as a retriever or Alsatian, were discovered at the site of one of Britain’s most important Iron Age excavations.
It is believed that an ancient tribe, the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Remains of Iron Age dog guarding ancient treasure unearthed.
3-prong approach to protect your OS from attacks
WASHINGTON – Experts at North Carolina State University have devised a new three-pronged approach to restore an OS if it is attacked.
“Our approach has three components: attack detection; security fault isolation; and recovery,” said Dr. Yan Solihin.
The idea is to take a snapshot of the OS when it is functioning normally and then, if the …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Gulf spill study shows long-term toxic effect of dispersants
WASHINGTON – A new study from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution examines the impact the deep-water residue of oil and dispersant-which some say has its own toxic effects-might have had on environment and marine life in the Gulf.
Last year, nearly 800,000 gallons of chemical dispersant were injected directly into the oil and gas flow in … Original article on : Gulf spill study shows long-term toxic effect of dispersants.
Why flashy females are great mates
WASHINGTON – A new study from University of Puget Sound explains why contrary to most cases, female lizards of Arizona’s south-eastern mountains are more colourful than males.
The female striped plateau lizards are more colourful than males – displaying an orange patch on their throats during reproductive season – and the more colourful the female, the … Read more >>.
New finding shows promise in the fight against Alzheimer’s
WASHINGTON – Scientists have discovered a new target for the prevention of adverse immune responses, which have been identified as factors in the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).
The discovery was made by researchers at the University of South Florida’s Department of Psychiatry and the Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair.
The CD45 molecule is …. Original article : New finding shows promise in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
Low socioeconomic status ‘ups depression risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients’
WASHINGTON – Low socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with higher risk of depressive symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new study has confirmed.
Statistically significant differences in race, public versus tertiary-care hospital, disability and medications were found between depressed and non-depressed patients.
Mary Margaretten, from the Arthritis Research Group at the University of California, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Low socioeconomic status ‘ups depression risk in rheumatoid arthritis patients’.
Greenland ice sheet is safer than scientists previously believed
LONDON – Scientists have suggested that hotter summers may not be as catastrophic for the Greenland ice sheet as previously feared and may actually slow down the flow of glaciers.
Their study explains how increased melting in warmer years causes the internal … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Greenland ice sheet is safer than scientists previously believed.
Why we should let daughters play outside, even if they get a little dirty
WASHINGTON – A new study has proposed how parents may be making their daughters prone to more diseases just because they don’t want them to get dirty when they are young.
Oregon State University philosopher Sharyn Clough has said that our society socializes young girls differently from young boys. In … Read more >>.
Potential therapeutic target for improving long-term memory identified
LONDON – Scientists have identified a therapy that may enhance memory and prevent the loss of long-term memory.
Led by Cristina Alberini, Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, the research team evaluated how a protein called insulin-like growth factor II (IGF-II), a gene expressed during brain development that declines with aging, impacts memory … Read more : Potential therapeutic target for improving long-term memory identified.
Facebook couples ‘end up in bed quicker’
NEW YORK – Facebook, texting and other social networking tools make new couples to jump into bed faster, reveals a new US survey.
According that third annual sex survey by Shape and Men’s Fitness magazines, nearly four out of five women and three of five men say that digital intimacy leads to having sex faster, reports …. Source article : Facebook couples ‘end up in bed quicker’.
‘Difficult’ patients ‘more likely to report worse symptoms’
WASHINGTON – A new study has shown that ‘difficult’ patient-clinician encounters have a negative impact on patients’ health outcomes in the short-term.
Sheri Hinchey from the Tripler Army Medical Centre in Honolulu and Jeffrey Jackson from the Zablocki VA Medical Centre in Milwaukee carried the study.
A total of 750 adults who attended a primary care …. Source article on Gaea Times at : ‘Difficult’ patients ‘more likely to report worse symptoms’.
Mechanism that controls 24-hour clock of all forms of life discovered
LONDON – Scientists have discovered the mechanism that controls the internal 24-hour clock of all forms of life from human cells to algae.ot only does the research provide important insight into health-related problems linked to individuals with disrupted clocks – such as pilots and shift workers – it also indicates that the 24-hour circadian clock …. Source : Mechanism that controls 24-hour clock of all forms of life discovered.
Looking at horizon will make you steady on ship
WASHINGTON – Everybody who has been aboard a ship has heard the advice — if you feel unsteady, look at the horizon. Researchers have found truth in that advice — people aboard a ship are steadier if they fix their eyes on the horizon.
Thomas A. Stoffregen of the University of Minnesota has been … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Looking at horizon will make you steady on ship.
Cold nights, warmer days in Punjab, Haryana
CHANDIGARH – In spite of a slight rise in the mercury during the day time, cold conditions continue to prevail during night and early morning in Punjab, Haryana and its joint capital Chandigarh.
“We have recorded a slight rise in the mercury during day time in all parts of Punjab and Haryana. However, there has … Read more : Cold nights, warmer days in Punjab, Haryana.
Our genome more closely related to orangutans than chimps
WASHINGTON – Although orangutans and humans are more distantly related, some regions of our genomes are more alike than those of our closest living relative, the chimpanzee, suggests a new study.
The fossil record helped to establish evolutionary relationships and estimate divergence times of the primate branch leading to humans, but not until the advent of …. Source : Our genome more closely related to orangutans than chimps.
Cheap, flexible plastic solar panels to end developing countries’ power woes
LONDON – A new technology that uses plastic solar panels that are cheap as well as flexible is set to light up everything, from buildings to bus shelters.
Plastic photovoltaics (PV) are cheaper, lighter and easier to install compared to the silicon solar panels and because of its pliability, it can be used almost everywhere.
“If you’ve …. Source article : Cheap, flexible plastic solar panels to end developing countries’ power woes.
Food-borne bug causes fatal heart infection
WASHINGTON – Researchers have found that particular strains of a food-borne bug are able to invade the heart, causing serious and difficult-to-treat infections.
The bacteria Listeria monocytogenes is commonly found in soft cheese and chilled ready-to-eat products.
Listeria infections are usually mild, but for susceptible individuals and the elderly, it can infect the …. Original article : Food-borne bug causes fatal heart infection.
Increasing efficiency could cut global power usage by over 70pc
LONDON – A new study from the University of Cambridge found that if we were to make existing technologies more efficient, it could reduce global power usage by over 70 percent.
Julian Allwood and colleagues analysed several buildings, vehicles and industry and after applying the ‘best practice’ efficiency changes to them, they found that introducing such … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Increasing efficiency could cut global power usage by over 70pc.
Facebook blames bug for Zuckerberg’s account ‘hacking’
LONDON – Social networking site Facebook has blamed ‘a bug’ for an odd posting purporting to come from founder Mark Zuckerberg
The cryptic message was posted to the Facebook fan page in the name of the 26-year old billionaire founder. It called for the site to become a “social business” with investment from its users.
The message … Read : Facebook blames bug for Zuckerberg’s account ‘hacking’.
How 450mn-yr-old mass extinction is closely linked to climate change
WASHINGTON – Geobiologists at California Institute of Technology have found how the mass extinction that occurred 450 million years ago is linked to a cooling climate.
The mass extinction coincided with a glacial period, during which global temperatures cooled and the planet saw a marked increase in glaciers.
So the …. Original source : How 450mn-yr-old mass extinction is closely linked to climate change.
Believe it or not – glaciers are growing!
LONDON – There is some good news regarding climate change – glaciers are actually growing!
The reason being that hotter summers may actually slow down the flow of glaciers, according to researchers.
Increased melting in the warmer summer is causing the internal drainage system of the ice sheet to accommodate more melt-water, without speeding … Read more : Believe it or not – glaciers are growing!.
Like-minded partners ‘make better parents’
WASHINGTON – Researchers at the University of Exeter have revealed that couples with similar personalities make much better parents than those with different dispositions – at least in the world of zebra finches.
They found the birds expressing strong personality traits, such as aggressive behaviour or a willingness … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Like-minded partners ‘make better parents’.
Diabetes affects both patient and spouse’s well being
WASHINGTON – A new study has found that older patients with diabetes who are not dealing well with the disease are likely to have symptoms of depression, and their spouses also suffer distress related to the disease and its management.
“Responsibilities and anxieties can differ for patients …. Original source : Diabetes affects both patient and spouse’s well being.
How to boost broccoli’s cancer-fighting power
WASHINGTON – A new research provides convincing evidence that the way you make and consume broccoli matters, and also suggests that teaming broccoli with broccoli sprouts may make the vegetable’s anti-cancer effect almost twice as powerful.
“Broccoli, prepared correctly, is an extremely potent cancer-fighting …. Original source : How to boost broccoli’s cancer-fighting power.
Scientists discover hottest ever planet
LONDON – An exoplanet has been found to be the hottest planet discovered so far with a record-breaking temperature of 3,200 degrees Celsius.
The planet WASP-33b, is also known as HD15082. Its scorching temperature is explained by its close orbit around its star, itself one of the hottest planet-hosting stars at 7,160 degrees Celsius, the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Scientists discover hottest ever planet.
Fox may have been primitive man’s best friend
LONDON – Dogs have long been known as man’s best friend. But according to a new research, primitive man seemingly preferred the company of foxes rather than dogs.
Researchers have uncovered a pre-historic graveyard in which a fox was buried with a human, dating thousands of years before man kept dogs as pets.
The team …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Fox may have been primitive man’s best friend.
Our body clock unchanged for millions of years
LONDON – The inner clock that regulates the behaviour of all life forms has existed for millions of years – unchanged.
The finding could shed light on a range of human conditions such as depression, cancer and diabetes and provide relief to workers such as pilots or nurses who do odd hours.
The studies from …. Source : Our body clock unchanged for millions of years.
Cows’ guts yield clues for new biofuels
WASHINGTON – A new study has found dozens of previously unknown microbial enzymes in the bovine rumen-the cow’s primary grass-digestion chamber-that contribute to the breakdown of switchgrass, a renewable biofuel energy source.
The study tackles a major barrier to the development of more affordable and environmentally sustainable biofuels.n previous studies beginning in 2008, Roderick Mackie of … Read : Cows’ guts yield clues for new biofuels.
How watching terror coverage on TV weakens mental well-being
WASHINGTON – A new University of Haifa study has suggested that watching TV coverage of terrorist events can lead to deterioration of psychological resources, such as commitment and a sense of success.
It may also lead to feeling threatened, which in turn can result in loss of resources and other negative affects.
“Mass media plays a central … Read more »»».
New test measures intelligence more accurately
LONDON – A new test measures both human and artificial intelligence more accurately – provided it is spaced out over a longer period.
“It can be applied to any subject… at any point in its development (child or adult), for any system now or in the future, and with any level of intelligence or speed,” … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : New test measures intelligence more accurately.
Stem cells show promise in repairing child’s damaged heart
WASHINGTON – A study, led by an Indian-origin boffin, has revealed that heart stem cells from children with congenital heart disease were able to rebuild the damaged heart in the laboratory.
Sunjay Kaushal, surgeon in the Division of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery at Children’s Memorial Hospital and assistant professor of surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Stem cells show promise in repairing child’s damaged heart.
Right nostril helps pigeons find their way home
LONDON – It’s the right nostril that helps pigeons navigate long distances of unfamiliar territory to find their way home, suggests a new study.
Biologist Anna Gagliardo of the University of Pisa in Italy and her collaborators have previously shown that pigeons may rely on odours carried on the wind-and not the Earth’s magnetic field-to find … Original source on Gaea Times at : Right nostril helps pigeons find their way home.
Modern humans reached Arabia earlier than previously believed
WASHINGTON – An international team of researchers suggests that humans could have arrived on the Arabian Peninsula as early as 125,000 years ago – directly from Africa rather than via the Nile Valley or the Near East, as researchers have suggested in the past.
The team, led by Hans-Peter Uerpmann from Eberhard Karls University in Tubingen, … Read more >>>.
Apple removes Nazi Party anthem from iTunes online store
LONDON – Apple has announced that it has removed a Nazi Party anthem from the German version of its iTunes online music store after it was revealed that it sold songs and albums of neo-Nazi bands.
The song, ‘Horst Wessel Lied’ had been named after a young party activist killed in 1930, and it had been …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Marriage is good for physical as well as mental health
WASHINGTON – Long-term committed relationships are good for mental as well as physical health and this benefit increases over time, suggests a new study.
David and John Gallacher from Cardiff University say that on average married people live longer.
They say that women in committed relationships have better mental health, while men in committed relationships have …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Marriage is good for physical as well as mental health.
A ‘krafty’ kiosk that scans your face and recommends you a snack!
WASHINGTON – A new kiosk developed by Kraft scans your face and according to your gender and age, recommends snack or dinner options.
Using anonymous video analytics (AVA), the kiosk categorizes the customer into gender and demographic groups in order to make suggestion, reports Discovery News.
So a hungry 16-year-old boy might be suggested a McDonald’s burger …. Source article on Gaea Times at : A ‘krafty’ kiosk that scans your face and recommends you a snack!.
Even infants understand social dominance: Study
WASHINGTON – Scientists at the University of Copenhagen and Harvard University have found that infants less than one year old understand social dominance and use relative size to predict who will prevail when two individuals’ goals conflict.
The work of Lotte Thomsen, of the University of Copenhagen’s Department of Psychology, has suggested that we may be … Read more >>.
‘Hottest’ planet found has scorching heat of 3,200 Degree C
LONDON – Scientists claim to have found the hottest planet ever, where temperatures are a scorching 3200 Degrees Celsius.
Called WASP-33b or HD15082, the exoplanet is 380 light-years away in the constellation of Andromeda and was found in 2006, after observing regularly timed dimmings of its parent star, reports the Daily Mail.
Alexis Smith of Keele University … Original source on Gaea Times at : ‘Hottest’ planet found has scorching heat of 3,200 Degree C.
Fox ‘may have been early man’s best friend’
LONDON – New findings by University of Cambridge-led team suggest that early man may have preferred the fox as a pet rather than dogs.
Scientists analysing remains at a prehistoric burial ground in Jordan have uncovered a grave in which a fox was buried with a human, dated thousands of years before dogs were kept as … Read more »».
Global IP address stock ‘nearing depletion’
LONDON – The stock of IP addresses is about to get over very soon, it has emerged.
Once that happens, each of the five regional agencies that hand out net addresses will get one of the remaining blocks (called /8) of 16 million addresses, which will also … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Global IP address stock ‘nearing depletion’.
Study sheds light on asteroid deflection strategy to avert collision
WASHINGTON – A new study from New York City College of Technology sheds light on how a deflection strategy would work best in order to avoid collision with giant space objects such as asteroids.
“A collision with an object of this size traveling at an estimated 30,000 … Read more »»».
Relief in Valley as mercury rises to minus 1.4
SRINAGAR – People in Kashmir Valley got some relief from the freezing chill of the past two months as the night temperature Friday markedly rose to minus 1.4 degrees Celsius, the weatherman said Saturday.
The core of the winter season – ‘Chillai Kalan’ – will end Sunday. The 40-day-long period this year was one of … Read more »»».
Study solves 35-yr-old medical mystery using genetics
WASHINGTON – A team of researchers has finally found the answer to a decades-long medical mystery that started in 1976.
Adolfo Pampena was diagnosed with occurrence of multiple tumours in his stomach and colon.
Now, a genetic study led by investigators at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC), the McGill Program in … Read more »»».
Antibiotic paves way for novel anti-cancer agents
WASHINGTON – Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have reported that an antibiotic known for its immunosuppressive functions could also point the way to the development of new anti-cancer agents.
The study determined that the compound, tautomycetin, targets an enzyme called SHP2, which plays an important role in cell activities such as proliferation and …. Source : Antibiotic paves way for novel anti-cancer agents.
New laser sensing technology ’sniffs bombs, pollutants from a distance’
WASHINGTON – Scientists have developed a new laser sensing technology that could allow soldiers to detect hidden bombs from a distance.
The Princeton University technology may also help scientists better measure airborne environmental pollutants and greenhouse gasses.
“We are able to send a laser pulse out and get another pulse back from the air itself. The returning … Original article on : New laser sensing technology ’sniffs bombs, pollutants from a distance’.
Presence of peers ‘heightens teens’ sensitivity to rewards of a risk’
WASHINGTON – A new study has found that teens become more susceptible to the potential rewards of a risk when they are with friends than when alone.
Temple University psychologists Jason Chein and Laurence Steinberg measured brain activity in adolescents, alone and with peers, as they made decisions with inherent risks.
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), [..] Read the original article: here.
Whipping ‘won’t make racehorses run faster’
LONDON – If you think that whipping would make your horse run faster as it nears the finishing line, then you are wrong.
A new research has suggested that whipping racehorses does not make them run any quicker.
The Australian research meant that “horses are being whipped in the final stages of a race, in the face … Read more >>>.
DNA’s rock ‘n rollin’ alter ego
LONDON – A new research at the University of Michigan and the University of California, Irvine has revealed that DNA, the marvelous, twisty molecule of life, has an alter ego.
On rare occasions, its building blocks “rock and roll,” deforming the familiar double helix into a different shape.
“We show that the simple DNA double helix exists …. Original source : DNA’s rock ‘n rollin’ alter ego.
Chilly, misty morning in Delhi
NEW DELHI – Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning Saturday as the mercury plunged three notches below normal at 5.5 degrees Celsius accompanied with a mist cover in the early hours.
The maximum temperature is expected to be 21.7 degrees Celsius.
The weatherman forecast mist or shallow fog Sunday morning followed by partly … Read more >>>.
Vitamin D deficiency alters lung structure and function
WASHINGTON – Vitamin D deficiency has been shown to alter lung structure and function in a new study in young mice.
The new study, conducted by researchers in Australia, offers the first concrete evidence linking vitamin D deficiency with deficits in lung function and altered lung structure.
“The results of this study clearly demonstrate that vitamin … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Vitamin D deficiency alters lung structure and function.
Helping others helps alcoholics become and stay sober
WASHINGTON – A researcher from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine reports that participating in community service activities and helping others is not just good for the soul; it has a healing effect that helps alcoholics and other addicts become and stay sober.
In a review article, Maria E. Pagano, associate professor of psychiatry at … Read more »».
Touching a man’s arm is the best way to his heart
LONDON – Ladies, forget fluttering your eyelashes or flicking your hair. The quickest way for a woman to gain a man’s interest is by gently touching his arm, say psychologists.
As part of their study, researchers recruited a 20-year-old woman, rated ‘averagely attractive’ by a panel of 18 men, to approach 64 young, single males chosen …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Touching a man’s arm is the best way to his heart.
Humans switched from living in trees to on the ground 4.2mn yrs ago
WASHINGTON – A new study has revealed that early human ancestors stopped swinging in trees and started walking on the ground sometime between 4.2 and 3.5 million years ago.
Lead author Gabriele Macho, a paleoanthropologist at the Catalan Institute of Paleontology in Barcelona, and his colleagues made the determinations after analyzing wrist bones from two early … Original article on : Humans switched from living in trees to on the ground 4.2mn yrs ago.
Root cause of blood vessel damage in people with diabetes discovered
WASHINGTON – Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a key mechanism that appears to contribute to blood vessel damage in people with diabetes.
The researchers said studies in mice show that the damage appears to involve two enzymes, fatty acid synthase (FAS) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS), that interact in [..] Read the original article: here.
Age of onset of puberty predicts adult osteoporosis risk
WASHINGTON – A team of researchers determined that the onset of puberty was the primary influence on adult bone mineral density, or bone strength.
The researchers, led by Vicente Gilsanz, director of Clinical Imaging at The Saban Research Institute of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, also found that the length of puberty did not affect bone … Original article on : Age of onset of puberty predicts adult osteoporosis risk.
Mini choppers inspired by spinning seeds could soon be a reality
LONDON – Technology gets inspiration from nature very often – and a new study is just another example of that – a mini helicopter that mimics flying tree seeds.
Standard mini helicopters expend most of their power simply fighting to stay stable in the air, leading researchers at the University of Maryland in College Park to …. Original source : Mini choppers inspired by spinning seeds could soon be a reality.
Modern humans would easily beat Neanderthals in a marathon
WASHINGTON – If humans were to be pitted against Neanderthals in a marathon, the former would win, says a new study.
Having said that, Neanderthal bones were built for long-distance walking and strength.
University of Arizona researcher David Raichlen and his colleagues have found that our modern human ancestors were better runner, because they have shorter limb … Original article on : Modern humans would easily beat Neanderthals in a marathon.
It’s official: Jupiter was hit by an asteroid in 2009, not a comet
WASHINGTON – A new study has confirmed that in 2009, it was an asteroid that hit the giant planet Jupiter, not a comet.
An international team of researchers used infrared data from ground-based telescopes to observe the planet’s scar to piece together all the evidence.
When an asteroid hits a gas giant’s atmosphere, it leaves different thermal …. Source : It’s official: Jupiter was hit by an asteroid in 2009, not a comet.
China’s ‘microblog queen’ has 5 mn fans
BEIJING – Chinese television star Yao Chen has been named the “microblog queen” for having more than five million followers on the country’s popular Twitter-like online social microblogging website.
Yao had five million fans on her microblog t.sina.com.cn/yaochen Friday afternoon, and the number grew by another 3,744 in the following one and a half hours, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : China’s ‘microblog queen’ has 5 mn fans.
New Google service solves sudoku
BERLIN – If you’re stuck on your sudoku puzzle, there’s hope. New photo recognition software for Android mobiles – Goggles – can help solve the puzzle.
Just hold the numerical puzzle up to the camera on your mobile. Goggles will then recognize the numbers already in the puzzle and calculate the missing values.
Goggles, now … Read : New Google service solves sudoku.
Blood-clotting bandage to help save lives on the battlefield
LONDON – Scottish scientists are developing a new chemical bandage that will help save lives on the battlefield by instantly helping to clot blood and staunch wounds.
The authors have discovered a group of polymers – molecules used in the manufacture of plastics – that accelerate the crucial clotting properties of platelets in blood, reports the … Read more »»».
What your mobile phone says about you
MELBOURNE – New research has found that mobile phones say quite a lot about their owners.
Social analyst David Chalke says that people’s cell phones can give an insight into their personalities.
“Twenty years ago when you said ‘your phone’, you meant the white Telecom commander on the wall in the kitchen, but it doesn’t mean that … Read more : What your mobile phone says about you.
Where does our sense of time come from?
WASHINGTON – A new research has found that humans use their senses to help keep track of short intervals of time, and this suggests that our perception of time is not maintained by an internal body clock alone.
Scientists from University College London (UCL) set out to answer the question “Where does our sense of time …. Source article : Where does our sense of time come from?.
Himachal sees fresh snowfall, gets colder
SHIMLA – The hills of Himachal Pradesh experienced a fresh spell of snowfall early Sunday, intensifying the cold wave in the region with Shimla recording a low of 2.6 degrees Celsius and Keylong shivering at minus 8.9 degrees.
The entire higher reaches in Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Kullu and Chamba districts have been experiencing intermittent …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Himachal sees fresh snowfall, gets colder.
Fresh snowfall closes Srinagar-Jammu highway
SRINAGAR – Fresh snowfall across the Kashmir Valley Sunday closed the strategic Srinagar-Jammu national highway as the minimum temperature rose above the freezing point after two months in summer capital Srinagar.
The 40-day long harshest period of winter, “Chilla Kalan” also ended Sunday.
“Due to fresh snowfall and slippery road conditions in Patnitop and Bannihal …. Source article : Fresh snowfall closes Srinagar-Jammu highway.
Ancient Roman love was about sex, lust and death
WASHINGTON – While modern day definition of love includes sharing, caring and friendship, for ancient Roman lovers it was nothing more than sexual pleasure, says a Hamilton College Classics Professor.
According Barbara Gold, the idea of sharing or caring didn’t exist for Roman lovers.
They described themselves as “‘wounded, wretched, enslaved by their lovers, having their bone …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Ancient Roman love was about sex, lust and death.
Less time with fathers ‘can lead kids to bullying’
WASHINGTON – Children who feel they do not get to spend sufficient time with their fathers are more likely to become bullies, new research suggests.
“Our behavior is driven by our perception of our world, so if children feel they are not getting enough time and attention from parents then those feelings have to go somewhere …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Light rains in Delhi, temperature up
NEW DELHI – The capital saw light rainfall Sunday morning that raised the minimum temperature to 6.5 degrees Celsius, a degree above from Saturday’s temperature, a met official said.
“The sky is likely to remain cloudy during the day. Light rainfall is expected in some parts towards the evening,” a met department official said.
The … Read more : Light rains in Delhi, temperature up.
Bad taste in music really can ruin a relationship
LONDON – Wondering why your last relationship ended on the wrong note? Well, the reason could be your taste in music.
A new study has suggested that music actually predicts sexual attraction.
The most recent issue of Psychology of Music exmaines the link between identity, music and what makes people ‘click’.
This had led the LA Weekly … Read more »»».
Getting mad at your spouse may be the secret to a happy married life
WASHINGTON – It may not be a good idea to forgive your spouse for all the mistakes, as those who do are more likely to face additional bad behavior compared to those who stay angry, suggests a new study.
Study author James McNulty, of the University of Tennessee said that the benefits of forgiveness might need … Read : Getting mad at your spouse may be the secret to a happy married life.
A man’s stare causes women to score low on math!
WASHINGTON – A new study claims that getting stared at by a man causes a woman to score low in math problems.
“It creates this vicious cycle for women in which they’re underperforming in math or work domains, but they’re continuing to want to interact with the person who is making them underperform in the first … Original source on Gaea Times at : A man’s stare causes women to score low on math!.
New, self-healing sticky gel that sticks underwater too
WASHINGTON – Scientists are on their way to creating a new type of self-healing sticky gel that could be used as an adhesive or coating for underwater machinery or in biomedical settings as a surgical adhesive or bonding agent for implants.
The idea was inspired from the hair-thin holdfast fibers that mussels secrete to stick against …. Source : New, self-healing sticky gel that sticks underwater too.
Tea house, pagoda huts et al – a Japanese Garden in Chandigarh!
CHANDIGARH – Already famous for its gardens and dense green cover, this joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, visited by nearly one million tourists each year, is all set to get a theme-based ‘Japanese Garden’ with a Japanese-styled tower, lanterns, tea house and pagoda huts.
The union tourism ministry has sanctioned a grant of over … Read : Tea house, pagoda huts et al – a Japanese Garden in Chandigarh!.
Visit Mexican museums, archaeological sites via Google
Mexico City, Jan 30 (IANS/EFE) About 180 Mexican archaeological sites and 116 museums are being made available for virtual visits via the Google Earth platform from any part of the world, Mexican authorities and executives of Google Latin America said.
During the platform’s presentation at Chapultepec Castle in the Mexican capital, the National Anthropology …. Original source : Visit Mexican museums, archaeological sites via Google.
Warm, pleasant day in Delhi
NEW DELHI – Delhi was greeted by a slightly misty morning, but it was a relatively warm Saturday as the maximum temperature was recorded at 23.3 degrees Celsius, a degree above the season’s average.
The day began on a pleasant note for Delhiites with the misty morning and mild sunshine.
The maximum temperature was recorded … Read more »»».
Himachal bans plastic cups, plates
SHIMLA – After imposing a ban on the use of all types of polythene bags made of non-biodegradable materials, Himachal Pradesh has decided to ban disposable plastic products from August this year, an official said here Saturday.
“From Aug 15, there would a complete ban on the storage and use of non-biodegradable disposable plastic products … Original source on Gaea Times at : Himachal bans plastic cups, plates.
Transcranial magnetic brain stimulation key to treating brain disorders
WASHINGTON – A new study has found that the activity of certain brain nerve cells can be deliberately influenced by using magnetic stimulation.
The study could mean use of cerebral stimulation to treat functional disorders … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Transcranial magnetic brain stimulation key to treating brain disorders.
New study applies existing theory to predict floods
WASHINGTON – A new study shows how Shannon’s Information Theory can also be applied to studying high water and flooding.
Information theory, first devised in 1948 by Claude Shannon, sees information and uncertainty as numerical quantities, measured in ‘bits’, that correspond with the extent to which the recipient of a message …. Source article : New study applies existing theory to predict floods.
Do plants pay a price for evolving with complex defense mechanisms?
WASHINGTON – A new study examines whether the production of defense traits against insects and mammals incurs costs to the plants.
University of Zurich together with their American colleagues planted different knockout-mutants of the same genotype of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana …. Source : Gaea News Network.