Are Jellyfish Taking Over the World's Oceans? Scientists Cast Doubt Treehugger | /CC BY 2.0 | The uptake in jellyfish numbers has been in the news a lot the last few years. Indeed just last year massive jellyfish blooms were the reason nuclear power plants in the UK had to shut down, as the little buggers clogged up water intakes used for cooling. Overfishing and climate chang...
Milk for the memory Independent online London - Milk has long been known to help build healthy bones and provide the body with a vitamin and protein boost. | But now it’s being hailed as a memory aid after a study found those who regularly have milk - and other dairy products such as yoghurt, cheese and even ice cream - do better i...
Boffins out earbuds that sound right when inserted wrong The Register | Researchers have devised a method of automatically adjusting a stereo signal to match whichever ears a pair of earphones are squeezed into. | At last, the days of squinting to see the tiny Ls and Rs on your phones may finally be at an end. | A grou...
Milk for the memory Independent online London - Milk has long been known to help build healthy bones and provide the body with a vitamin and protein boost. | But now it’s being hailed as a memory aid after a study found those who regularly have milk - and other dairy products such a...
Scientists prove massage reduces swelling and promotes cell growth The Examiner | Finally, scientists have proven the biological benefits of therapeutic massage that so many have presumed. Now, scientific proof has been revealed that massage works. It reduces inflammation and promotes cell growth in muscles. It...
Wildlife Institute team probes death of tiger cubs The Times Of India | KANPUR: A two-member team from Wildlife Institute of India (WII) visited Kanpur zoo on Wednesday to ascertain why the tiger cubs died of kidney failure. The team had been sent by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), which is probing the matter as to ho...
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Tomatoes slow prostate cancer The Examiner | Researchers at the University of Portsmouth reported new findings that indicate a tomato nutrient can slow or stop prostate cancer in the January 31, 2012, British Journal of Nut...
Drinking tea cuts blood pressure Khaleej Times Drinking up to eight cups of tea a day lowers blood pressure and could prevent heart disease, Australian scientists have found. | Researchers at the University of Western Australia gave black leaf tea, such as Earl Grey or English Breakfast to volunt...
How brain keeps memories alive for decades Newstrack India | Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Scientists, including Indian-origin researchers, have found that a prion-like protein plays a key role in storing long-term memories. | Memories in our brains are maintained by connections between neurons called "syn...
Casinos seeking next Macau Review Journal | The race is on to find the next Macau or Singapore. | With the two Asian casino markets about to become the world's No. 1 (Macau with $33.5 billion) and No. 2 (Singapore with an estimated $6 billion) gaming revenue producers, new prospects are being targeted. | Nevada casino company executives are racking up air miles to and from Asia, traveling ...
Harvey Weinstein got his groove back Gulf News | Hollywood loves a comeback. And this one is bigger than most. Flamboyant film impresario Harvey Weinstein, whose once glittering career looked all but over thanks to bad business decisions and spiralling debt, now seems bound to become its reigning emperor come Oscar night this month. | His films have been nominated for 15 Academy Awards. The Art...
