Technology News for December 21, 2007

Neanderthals did not sew enough warm clothes to survive Ice Age: Expert
Unlike modern humans, Neanderthals may not have been able to sew warm enough clothes to see them through the Ice Age. ANI

Methane bubbles from ocean floor wont make global warming worse
Researchers have discovered that only one percent of methane bubbles from the oceans floor escape into thin air, which makes it a good news for the Earths atmosphere, as the released gas wont make global warming worse. ANI

Thailand has potential to be global centrepiece for tiger conservation
According to a new study, Thailands Western Forest Complex can potentially support 2,000 tigers, making it one of the worlds strongholds for these emblematic big cats. ANI

Astronomers analyse how aliens would study Earth
A new study has figured out what astronomers on Earth and possible aliens in other parts of the universe may learn about a planet from very distant observations, with the help of telescopes much more powerful than the ones that are currently in use. ANI

Global warming may be behind El Ninos altered behaviour
Researchers have suggested that the climatic event know as El Nino, which occurs along the Peruvian coasts, is being affected by global warming, thus changing its observed behaviour. ANI

Stem cells lines that avoid immune rejection created
Scientists have advancement in stem cell studies by creating human embryonic stem cell lines that avoid immune rejection in large segments of the population. ANI

4000-year-old skeleton points to murder
Scientists have unearthed evidence of a 4000-year-old murder by studying a burnt skeleton found beneath a bus shelter in northern Sydney. ANI

NASA working on unpiloted Orion to rescue astronauts lost in space
NASA is developing sensors and smart navigation software which may enable the space agencys Orion spacecraft to fly unpiloted and rescue astronauts stuck in orbit around the Moon. ANI

Heres the latest development in the quest for gecko glue
A University of Calgary biologist is researching into how lizards cling to virtually any surface despite the fact that they do not use sticky secretions to help them hang on. ANI

The worlds largest telescope in the making
A charitable institution established by Intel co-founder Gordan Moore and his wife Betty is donating 200 million dollars for the development of the worlds largest optical telescope. ANI

UN declares 2009 as International Year of Astronomy
The United Nations has declared 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy in its 62nd General Assembly. ANI

Astronomers zero in on source of mysterious gamma rays from space
Suzaku X-ray observatory, a joint collaboration between NASA and Japanese Exploration Agency, is shedding light on the source of mysterious gamma rays, that are some of the most energetic objects in our galaxy. ANI

Harry Potters wizardry lies in his genes
Ever wondered why Harry Potter has such great magical skills despite his not being a pure-blood, or why direct descendants of Slytherin can speak to snakes through parseltongue? Well, scientists from the Oxford University have explained the fact behind the Potter fiction, by highliting the role of genetic factors in the passing down of magical abilities. ANI

Greenhouse gases linked to evolution of C4 grasses
A new study has linked greenhouse gases to the evolution of a specific group of plants, termed C4 grasses, such as corn, sugarcane, sorghum, and millets. ANI

How the tiny beetle survived when the mighty dinosaur couldnt
A new research has shown that beetles first appeared on Earth at the same time as the earliest dinosaurs but turned out to be much better survivors. ANI

Astronomers spot elusive bird shaped triple cosmic collision
A very rare case of a bird shaped collision of three galaxies, has been spotted by astronomers using ESOs (European Southern Observatory) Very Large Telescope. ANI

NASA telescope finds evidence of first dust that helped in formation of early stars and planets
Astronomers, using NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope, have found evidence of the universes first dust that helped in the formation of future generations of stars and planets. ANI

Scientists explain why exertion causes exhaustion
Scientists have shed light on why exertion leads to exhaustion, by discovering the remarkable changes that occur in our muscles when we push ourselves during exercise. ANI

Sulfur dioxide contributed to warm climate on early Mars
Geoscientists at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have suggested that sulfur dioxide might have played a crucial role in maintaining a warm climate on Mars during its early history. ANI

Keep the spirit of Santa Claus alive in kids: Psychologists
Cant make up your mind as to whether or not you should disclose the myth of Santa Claus existence to your kid? Well, then dont stress yourself, for psychologists have said that its ok to let your child believe in Saint Nick. ANI

Humour linked to aggression caused by male hormones
Humour may develop from aggression caused by male hormones, says a study. ANI