Vitamins A and E shorten, not lengthen life, review suggests: "The antioxidant supplements beta carotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may increase the risk of death rather than helping health, a new review suggests.
In Wednesday's Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers in Denmark concluded some of the most common antioxidants increase the risk of dying, based on their analysis of 68 studies on more than 25,000 people."
26.2.07
Tennessee Center for Policy Research
Tennessee Center for Policy Research: "Gore’s mansion, located in the posh Belle Meade area of Nashville, consumes more electricity every month than the average American household uses in an entire year, according to the Nashville Electric Service (NES).
In his documentary, the former Vice President calls on Americans to conserve energy by reducing electricity consumption at home.
The average household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kWh—more than 20 times the national average."
In his documentary, the former Vice President calls on Americans to conserve energy by reducing electricity consumption at home.
The average household in America consumes 10,656 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year, according to the Department of Energy. In 2006, Gore devoured nearly 221,000 kWh—more than 20 times the national average."
25.2.07
Jesus: Tales from the Crypt - The Middle East Blog - TIME
Jesus: Tales from the Crypt - The Middle East Blog - TIME: "Brace yourself. James Cameron, the man who brought you 'The Titanic' is back with another blockbuster. This time, the ship he's sinking is Christianity.
In a new documentary, Producer Cameron and his director, Simcha Jacobovici, make the starting claim that Jesus wasn't resurrected --the cornerstone of Christian faith-- and that his burial cave was discovered near Jerusalem. And, get this, Jesus sired a son with Mary Magdelene."
In a new documentary, Producer Cameron and his director, Simcha Jacobovici, make the starting claim that Jesus wasn't resurrected --the cornerstone of Christian faith-- and that his burial cave was discovered near Jerusalem. And, get this, Jesus sired a son with Mary Magdelene."
23.2.07
For First Time, Chimps Seen Making Weapons for Hunting - washingtonpost.com
For First Time, Chimps Seen Making Weapons for Hunting - washingtonpost.com: "Chimpanzees living in the West African savannah have been observed fashioning deadly spears from sticks and using the tools to hunt small mammals -- the first routine production of deadly weapons ever observed in animals other than humans."
21.2.07
Independent Online Edition > Health Medical
Independent Online Edition > Health Medical: "Campaigners against genetically modified crops in Britain last are calling for trials of GM potatoes this spring to be halted after releasing more evidence of links with cancers in laboratory rats."
20.2.07
Australia says lights out to incandescent bulbs
Australia says lights out to incandescent bulbs: "Australia has announced it will ban incandescent light bulbs in three years in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, becoming the first country to do away with this technology, which has been in use for more than a century."
19.2.07
CNN - Asteroid on course for near-collision with Earth - March 11, 1998
CNN - Asteroid on course for near-collision with Earth - March 11, 1998: "CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts (CNN) -- Astronomers say a mile-wide asteroid described as 'the most dangerous one we've found so far' may be on course for a near-miss -- or even a collision -- with Earth in the year 2028.
Some astronomers say the asteroid will come within 30,000 miles of the Earth, and they agree with Dr. Brian Marsden of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) who says, 'Chances are it will miss' Earth.
'The chance of an actual collision is small, but one is not entirely out of the question,' says a notice filed by the IAU."
Some astronomers say the asteroid will come within 30,000 miles of the Earth, and they agree with Dr. Brian Marsden of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) who says, 'Chances are it will miss' Earth.
'The chance of an actual collision is small, but one is not entirely out of the question,' says a notice filed by the IAU."
17.2.07
Paraglider survives high-flying ordeal - Yahoo! News
Paraglider survives high-flying ordeal - Yahoo! News: "CANBERRA, Australia - A champion German paraglider said Friday she did not believe she would survive when she was lifted higher than
Mount Everest by a thunderstorm in eastern Australia."
Mount Everest by a thunderstorm in eastern Australia."
Scotsman.com News - Sci-Tech - Implant to 'cure' blindness within 2 years
Scotsman.com News - Sci-Tech - Implant to 'cure' blindness within 2 years: "A 'MIRACLE' implant that restores partial sight to the blind could be commercially available in just two years.
Trials are soon to begin on the latest version of the Argus retinal prosthesis system which allows patients to distinguish different shapes and detect movement."
Trials are soon to begin on the latest version of the Argus retinal prosthesis system which allows patients to distinguish different shapes and detect movement."
16.2.07
LiveScience.com - Scary Small: New Tracking Chip Size of a Dust Grain
LiveScience.com - Scary Small: New Tracking Chip Size of a Dust Grain: "The world's smallest and thinnest RFID tags were introduced Tuesday by Hitachi. Tiny miracles of miniaturization, these RFID chips (Radio Frequency IDentification chips) measure just 0.05 x 0.05 millimeters. 'RFID' refers to small electronic devices that use a tiny antenna to transfer small amounts of data for identification purposes."
14.2.07
Barbers receive beard threat | NEWS.com.au
Barbers receive beard threat | NEWS.com.au: "BARBERS in a Pakistani tribal region have received Taliban-style warnings from religious zealots warning them against cutting or shaving beards."
Stem cell technique helps women grow their own implants | the Daily Mail
Stem cell technique helps women grow their own implants | the Daily Mail: "Women have grown their own breast implants through pioneering stem cell treatment, it emerged yesterday.
Scientists harvested the stem cells from the women's own fat and encouraged them to form breast tissue.
They say the result gives a more natural look than many of the synthetic implants used by showbusiness stars like Pamela Anderson."
Scientists harvested the stem cells from the women's own fat and encouraged them to form breast tissue.
They say the result gives a more natural look than many of the synthetic implants used by showbusiness stars like Pamela Anderson."
12.2.07
Reuters AlertNet - Some advice to take to heart -- take a nap
Reuters AlertNet - Some advice to take to heart -- take a nap: "CHICAGO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Regular naps are good for your heart, researchers said on Monday.
A six-year study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults found those who regularly took midday naps lowered their risk of dying from heart disease by more than a third."
A six-year study of nearly 24,000 Greek adults found those who regularly took midday naps lowered their risk of dying from heart disease by more than a third."
9.2.07
Business Intelligence Lowdown: Top 10 Big Brother Companies: Ranking the Worst Consumer Privacy Infringers
Business Intelligence Lowdown: Top 10 Big Brother Companies: Ranking the Worst Consumer Privacy Infringers: "Top 10 Big Brother Companies: Ranking the Worst Consumer Privacy Infringers"
Harvard Gazette: Researchers now able to stop, restart light
Harvard Gazette: Researchers now able to stop, restart light: "'Two years ago we slowed it down to 38 miles an hour; now we've been able to park it then bring it back up to full speed.' Lene Hau isn't talking about a used motorbike, but about light – that ethereal, life-sustaining stuff that normally travels 93 million miles from the sun in about eight minutes.
Less than five years ago, the speed of light was considered one of the universe's great constants. Albert Einstein theorized that light cannot travel faster than 186,282 miles per second. No one has proved him wrong, but he never said that it couldn't go slower."
Less than five years ago, the speed of light was considered one of the universe's great constants. Albert Einstein theorized that light cannot travel faster than 186,282 miles per second. No one has proved him wrong, but he never said that it couldn't go slower."
7.2.07
University of Rochester Press Releases
University of Rochester Press Releases: "Video games that contain high levels of action, such as Unreal Tournament, can actually improve your vision.
Researchers at the University of Rochester have shown that people who played action video games for a few hours a day over the course of a month improved by about 20 percent in their ability to identify letters presented in clutter—a visual acuity test similar to ones used in regular ophthalmology clinics."
Researchers at the University of Rochester have shown that people who played action video games for a few hours a day over the course of a month improved by about 20 percent in their ability to identify letters presented in clutter—a visual acuity test similar to ones used in regular ophthalmology clinics."
The Seattle Times: Business & Technology: A Kirkland cafe with no prices
The Seattle Times: Business & Technology: A Kirkland cafe with no prices: "With its blood-red walls and black leather sofas, Kirkland's Terra Bite Lounge looks like any other coffee shop — until you get to the menu. There are no prices listed. Terra Bite doesn't have them.
You read that right: No prices. Customers pay what and when they like, or not at all — it makes no difference to the cafe employees, who are instructed not to peek when people put money in the metal lock box.
'Does it really matter to any of our patrons ... whether they pay a dollar or three dollars or five dollars?' said Terra Bite founder Ervin Peretz, a 37-year-old Google programmer."
You read that right: No prices. Customers pay what and when they like, or not at all — it makes no difference to the cafe employees, who are instructed not to peek when people put money in the metal lock box.
'Does it really matter to any of our patrons ... whether they pay a dollar or three dollars or five dollars?' said Terra Bite founder Ervin Peretz, a 37-year-old Google programmer."
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