Brain may ‘see’ more than the eyes, study indicates
Science Codex Vision may be less important to “seeing” than is the brain’s ability to process points of light into complex images, according to a new study of the fruit fly visual system currently published in the online journal Nature Communications. University of Virginia researchers have found that the very simple eyes of fruit fly larvae, [...]
Read More →Why sea levels are rising faster than expected
ANI A US researcher seems to have found the reason as to why sea level rise caused by global warming is double that of the estimates. The last official IPCC report in 2007 projected a global sea level rise between 0.2 and 0.5 meters by the year 2100. But current sea-level rise measurements meet or [...]
Read More →Costa Rican Volcano Awakens
Earthweek Costa Rica’s Poás volcano awakened residents in Alajuela province with loud rumblings. Mud and ash spewed more than 1,500 feet into the air above Poás Volcano National Park. Rangers said ash fell in various parts of the park. The volcano regularly shows signs of gentle activity, according to geologists. But such a strong explosion had [...]
Read More →Second mass complaint coming over Fukushima disaster
By Masakazu Honda | AjwAsahi More than 10,000 people from across Japan are seeking criminal charges against officials of Japan’s government and the utility that operates the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, after a similar mass complaint this summer accused 33 officials of causing death and injury through negligence. Prosecutors in Fukushima Prefecture are [...]
Read More →‘Paranoid’ China bans toy choppers, pigeons to secure once-in-decade leadership change
ANI China has imposed restrictions on taxi drivers, pigeon fanciers and the buying of toy helicopters, as the country has heightened security before a once-in-a-decade leadership change. The Chinese government often boosts security during sensitive political meetings, and authorities have placed restrictions on buying remote-controlled helicopters, warned cab drivers to child-lock their doors, and instructed [...]
Read More →A Ten Dollar Laser Pointer Will Heal Tissue Faster Than Any Medication
By April McCarthy | Prevent Disease A very effective, yet suppressed treatment to alter cellular function is using light-emitting diodes or low-level lasers. This healing modality is available in most electronic stores for less than ten dollars, and it will work better than any medication to relieve pain, increase joint mobility, relax muscles and even [...]
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