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ScienceDaily: Latest Science News Thu, 17 May 2012 19:05:01 EDT Giant galaxy-packed filament revealed Astronomers have discovered a giant, galaxy-packed filament ablaze with billions of new stars. The filament is the first structure of its kind spied in a critical era of cosmic buildup when colossal collections of galaxies called superclusters began to take shape. The glowing galactic bridge offers astronomers a unique opportunity to explore how galaxies evolve and merge to form superclusters. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:36 EDT Slew of rare DNA changes following population explosion may hold clues to common diseases Scientists have taken a first step toward understanding how rare genetic differences among people contribute to leading chronic illnesses. One-letter DNA code changes occur frequently in human genomes, but each variant is usually found in only a few individuals. This phenomenon is consistent with the population explosion of the past 5,000 years. Studying the evolution of rare genetic variants and their health impact is critical as low cost, rapid sequencing enters clinical use. Such information would help doctors interpret personal genomes. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:36 EDT Religion is a potent force for cooperation and conflict, research shows Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to a new analysis. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:36 EDT Babies' susceptibility to colds linked to immune response at birth Innate differences in immunity can be detected at birth, according to new research. And babies with a better innate response to viruses have fewer respiratory illnesses in the first year of life. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:35 EDT In chemical reactions, water adds speed without heat Scientists have discovered how adding trace amounts of water can tremendously speed up chemical reactions -— such as hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis —- in which hydrogen is one of the reactants, or starting materials. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:35 EDT

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Voice of America Fri, 18 May 2012 01:52:56 +0200 Daughter of Sitar Legend Fuses Indian Songs With Spanish Rhythms Shivan Sarna WASHINGTON - Sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar, daughter of the renowned Indian sitar player and composer Ravi Shankar, explores the unlikely pairing of the rapturous songs of India and the fervid rhythms of Spanish flamenco in her latest album titled “Traveller.”    The musician continued an international tour in support of her seventh album with a performance in Washington, DC.   “The music has a really fresh sound to it, while ... Thu, 17 May 2012 18:47:04 -0400 Experts Troubled by New Dengue Outbreaks in Western Hemisphere Dengue fever - a tropical disease once confined mainly to Africa and Asia - has become a growing problem in the Americas.  So far, there is no drug to treat the mosquito-borne viral disease or any vaccine to prevent the infection.  Public health experts say it has the potential to become a global health problem - more costly and difficult to control than malaria. “Dengue had been eliminated in this hemisphere for quite a while but unfortunately it got reintroduced and has been ... Thu, 17 May 2012 18:22:02 -0400 European Economy, African Food Security to Top G8 Summit Europe’s economic crisis is expected to dominate the discussions when the Group of Eight nations hold their economic summit near Washington on Friday and Saturday.  Food security in Africa will also be high on the agenda.   The meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat will be the first G8 summit to include France’s new president, Francois Hollande. The French leader was elected on a promise to help move Europe toward a pro-growth economic plan, and away from the ... Thu, 17 May 2012 17:40:24 -0400 US Boosts Funding for Israel's 'Iron Dome' Defense System The United States has fulfilled Israel's request for another $70 million to pay for Iron Dome, a missile defense system aimed at protecting Israelis from rockets fired by militants in the Gaza Strip.   Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak came to the Pentagon Thursday, the latest of several visits in recent months to ask for additional funding for the surface-to-air missile system that already has stopped several militant rocket attacks on southern Israel. In a statement, U.S. ... Thu, 17 May 2012 16:36:49 -0400 Afghanistan Starts Work on $30M TB Hospital Afghanistan has begun work on a $30 million hospital for the treatment of tuberculosis, a disease that health officials say kills more than 10,000 Afghans every year. The Japanese government is paying for the 80-bed center in the Afghan capital, which will also treat malaria and AIDS patients. Japan is the second-largest donor to Afghanistan, after the United States. The World Health Health Organization reported 53,000 Afghans get tuberculosis each year. Afghanistan's Public ... Thu, 17 May 2012 16:23:25 -0400

NEWS.com.au | The World Thu, 17 May 2012 22:23:37 GMT Skittles teen Trayvon Martin 'had drugs in system' TEEN killed by neighbourhood watchman George Zimmerman had the drug THC in his system when he died. Thu, 17 May 2012 22:15:28 GMT Cops really do hope diamonds are not forever POLICE holding a man who allegedly swallowed a $20,000 diamond for as long as it takes for him to produce the evidence. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:17:32 GMT Iran threatens legal action against Google IRAN today threatened legal action after becoming angered by Google's choice of names on its mapping software. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:52:56 GMT Buffett makes big bet on small newspapers BILLIONAIRE Warren Buffett's holding company has unveiled plans to pour millions of dollars into a chain of small newspapers. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:36:10 GMT Caretaker Greek cabinet is sworn in GREECE'S caretaker cabinet has been sworn in after a deadlocked vote and will lead the country into next month's election. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:41:23 GMT