New soil tester to assess earth's healthOctober 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Our planet has a fever. But global warming's effects on farming and water resources is still a mystery.
Chemical 'switch' that reverses biological clock pinpointedOctober 1st, 2009 LONDON - For the first time, scientists have pinpointed a chemical 'switch' that can reverse the "biological clock" by making human muscles younger and stronger. As time passes, our muscles slowly lose their ability to regenerate.
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.
Methane under permafrost could speed up global warming 20-foldSeptember 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Melting permafrost in arctic regions, triggered by global warming, will release underground methane. Once released, methane would speed up global warming by trapping the earths heat radiation about 20 times more efficiently than the greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide.
China tries to calm unease over curbs on rare earths exports but says limits neededSeptember 2nd, 2009 China tries to calm unease over rare earths curbsBEIJING — A Chinese official tried to calm unease about curbs on exports of rare earths used in clean energy products and superconductors, saying Thursday that sales will continue but must be limited to reduce damage to China's environment. China produces nearly all the rare earths used in batteries for hybrid cars, mobile phones, superconductors, lightweight magnets and other high-tech products.
Planet-hunting telescope sees three alien worldsAugust 7th, 2009 LONDON - The planet-hunting Kepler space telescope has found its first extrasolar planets, in the form of three alien worlds that had been previously discovered with ground-based telescopes. According to a report in New Scientist, the finds confirm that Kepler's instruments are sensitive enough to detect Earth-like planets around sun-like stars.
GOP sources: Florida Republican Sen. Martinez to resign before end of termAugust 7th, 2009 GOP sources: Sen. Martinez to resign this monthWASHINGTON — Several senior GOP sources tell The Associated Press that Republican Sen.
Women feel the best about their bodies at 28June 26th, 2009 LONDON - At the age of 28, women feel best about their bodies, skin and love lives, a new study has shown. According to the survey, which asked 4,000 women, 28-year-olds are most likely to feel most confident and happiest.
Earth's sea levels may rise 25 meters by 4000 AD despite CO2 freeze (Re-Issue)June 23rd, 2009 LONDON - A new study on the effects of climate change on melting ice sheets has indicated that even if scientists could freeze-frame the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) as it is today, sea levels would still rise by 25 meters by 4000 AD. According to a report in New Scientist, Eelco Rohling of the UK National Oceanography Centre at the University of Southampton and colleagues conducted the study.
Earth's sea levels may rise 25 meters by 4000 AD despite CO2 freezeJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - A new study on the effects of climate change on melting ice sheets has indicated that even if scientists could freeze-frame the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) as it is today, sea levels would still rise by 25 meters by 4000 AD. According to a report in New Scientist, Eelco Rohling of the UK National Oceanography Centre at the University of Southampton and colleagues conducted the study.
Sources: Specter tells allies he intends to switch partiesApril 28th, 2009 Sources: Specter intends to switch partiesWASHINGTON — Several officials say veteran Republican Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania intends to switch parties, advancing his own hopes of winning a new term next year while pushing Democrats one step closer to a 60-vote filibuster-resistant majority.
Sources say Republican Sen. Arlen Specter tells allies he intends to switch partiesApril 28th, 2009 Sources: Sen. Specter intends to switch partiesWASHINGTON — Several officials say veteran Republican Sen.
Earth's crust melts easier than previously thoughtMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new research, geologists have determined that Earth's crust melts easier than previously thought, because rocks in the region become better insulators and poorer conductors as they get hotter. According to the scientists, the findings provide insights into how magmas are formed, and will lead to better models of continental collision and the formation of mountain belts.
Kepler camera launched: Other 'earths', where are you?March 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - NASA late Friday sent the Kepler satellite into Earth's orbit with instructions to search for extraterrestrial life on Earth-type planets orbiting other stars. The launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida on board a Delta-II-rocket was reported on a live blog operated by the Kepler project on the internet.
NASA readies search for other Earths with Kepler launchMarch 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Are we alone in the universe? Are there other planets like Earth? Scientists will attempt to answer those questions with a telescope being launched into orbit Friday. The Kepler spacecraft is to launch at 10:49 p.m.
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