Summer, August post world's warmest ocean temperatures on recordSeptember 16th, 2009 Worlds oceans warmest on record this summerWASHINGTON — The world's in hot water. Sea-surface temperatures worldwide have been the hottest on record over the last three months, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Wednesday.
World's first patient implanted with smallest rechargeable neurostimulator completes one yearSeptember 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The world's first patient to have been implanted with the smallest ever neurostimulator for chronic pain is celebrating the one-year anniversary of his procedure today. One year ago, former U.S.
Planets have to be about the size of Earth to be conducive for lifeSeptember 7th, 2009 LONDON - In a new research, it has been determined that rocky worlds have to be about the size of Earth to be conducive for life. According to a report in New Scientist, the discovery of extrasolar super-Earths - rocky planets about five to ten times the mass of Earth - has raised hopes that some may harbour life.
Slim virtual life images influence people to become more physically fitAugust 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Creating a slim and physically fit Second Life avatar, or virtual representation of oneself can push people to become healthier and more physically fit in their real lives as well, according to a study by researchers at RTI International. The study found support for the idea that individuals are more likely to engage in physical activities in their real lives if their avatars in Second Life engage in physical activities.
Archaeologists may have found world's oldest known paraplegicJuly 27th, 2009 CANBERRA - Archaeologists have uncovered the ancient remains of a young man in northern Vietnam who could be the oldest known paraplegic in the world. According to a report in The Canberra Times, the discovery has astounded researchers, showing the long-term survival of a man with a severe disability in a community where almost 50 per cent of people died before they turned five.
Supercomputer being described as world's most powerful becomes operationalJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - What is being expected to prove the most powerful computer of its kind in the world became operational at the University of Florida this week. The supercomputer has been named by its designers 'Novo-G'.
World's most powerful supercomputer becomes operationalJuly 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The world's fastest and most powerful supercomputer, named Novo-G, has become operational at the University of Florida. Novo-G gets the first part of its name from the Latin term for make anew, change, alter and the second from G for genesis.
Scientists tune world's brightest X-ray beam in GermanyJuly 20th, 2009 HAMBURG - The most intense X-ray beam of its type in the world has been generated inside a 2,300-metre circular tunnel under the German city of Hamburg, the Desy research institute said Monday. The machine, which cost 225 million euros ($297 million), was switched on in April, but unlike a light bulb it takes weeks to tune up.
Traces of microbes in shallow ice layers may help find life on icy worldsJune 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new research has indicated that living microorganisms and the food that sustained them can be detected in shallow ice layers, which will help find life on icy worlds. The research is a part of the Project SLIce, which means, Signatures of Life in Ice.
Now, scientists to hunt for aliens by analyzing reflected lightJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - A new technique for detecting signs of life on distant planets by analyzing reflected light could soon lead astronomers to extra-terrestrial life. According to a report in the Telegraph, when scientists tested the method on Earth, they found unmistakably strong signs of life in the form of chemical "fingerprints".
Going into space can leave you short, fat and uglyJune 5th, 2009 LONDON - Making long space voyage might sound thrilling and macho, but it will do no good to your appearance, claim scientists who believe space travel will leave astronauts looking short, fat and bald. Astrobiologist Dr Lewis Dartnell believes that near zero gravity would leave humans stunted and cause their bones and muscles to be underdeveloped.
Now, 'Earth Speaks' to aliens!May 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute is going to launch a project called 'Earth Speaks', which will collect messages online from people around the world, asking them about their questions to an alien civilization. "Earth Speaks invites people to ponder the question, 'What would you say to an extraterrestrial civilization?'," said Thomas Pierson, Chief Executive Officer of the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California.
Tyson wants one more fight, but against director of new documentary on himApril 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson wants one more fight, but not against his former heavyweight boxing contemporaries Evander Holyfield, or George Foreman, but against James Toback, the director of the new documentary, "Tyson," which premiered last night in Los Angeles. When FOX News asked the former champ who he might want to knock around for a few rounds, Tyson replied: "James Toback."
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NASA's Kepler mission to begin quest to find planets hosting lifeFebruary 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - NASA's Kepler spacecraft is ready to begin a journey to search for worlds that could potentially host life. It is scheduled for blast-off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, aboard a Delta II rocket on March 5 at 7:48 p.m.
NASA's Kepler mission to begin quest to find planets hosting lifeFebruary 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - NASA's Kepler spacecraft is ready to begin a journey to search for worlds that could potentially host life. It is scheduled for blast-off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, aboard a Delta II rocket on March 5 at 7:48 p.m.
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