Technology News for December 18, 2007

Inter-galatic shot in the dark shocks astronomers
A team of astronomers has discovered a cosmic explosion that seems to have come from the middle of nowhere - thousands of light-years from the nearest galaxy-sized collection of stars, gas, and dust. ANI

The Nile once flowed near ancient Egyptian temple at Karnak: experts
A series of discoveries at the foot of Egypts famous Temple of Amun at Karnak have led archaeologists to believe that the river Nile once flowed near the temple. ANI

Images of 11 billion year-old galaxies suggest galactic formation occurred earlier than believed
A team of Japanese astronomers has obtained images of galaxies dating 11 billion years, which indicates that a majority of galactic formation occurred earlier than previously estimated. ANI

Vacuuming is the best way to get rid of fleas
Researchers Ohio State University have determined that vacuuming kills fleas in all stages of their lives, with an average of 96 percent success in adult fleas and 100 percent destruction of younger. ANI

Monkeys can master basic maths just like humans
A new study conducted by researchers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, has found a monkeys ability to handle basic addition is similar to that of humans. ANI

Dating site offers better sex and healthier babies through DNA matching!
An online dating website known as Scientific Match is offering DNA matching to its customers with the promise of a more satisfying sex life and healthier children for couples who are genetically matched. ANI

470 million year old asteroid collision may have caused biodiversity burst on Earth
A new report by geologists suggests that a shattered asteroid may have sprayed Earth with high-speed debris 470 million years ago and spurred one of the biggest bursts of biodiversity in the planets history, rather than wiping life out. ANI

WHO team to investigate bird flu human to human transmission in Pakistan
A WHO (World Health Organization) team would soon be reaching Pakistan to investigate eight reported cases of bird flu in people living near the Afghan border in the country. ANI

IIT alumnus close to making The Arabian Nights flying carpet a reality
An Indian Institute of Technology-Chennai (IIT) alumnus has come up with instructions on how to make a flying carpet, just like the one in Walt Disneys creation The Arabian Nights. ANI

Coming soon, a Gizmo to revolutionize disaster response
A device that looks like a cross between a remote-controlled toy truck and a lunar landing vehicle may make all the difference when it comes to saving lives during natural or manmade disasters. ANI

Z-shaped incision may drastically reduce invasive surgery
A new surgical technique, which allows doctors to operate on patients by making a Z-shaped incision inside the stomach might potentially replace certain types of conventional surgery in humans, say Penn State medical researchers. ANI