Ocean life threatened by industrial emissions

The Earth's oceans are acidifying at the fastest rate in 300 million years, threatening marine life
Ocean marine life is at unprecedented risk as our oceans are acidifying at the fastest rate in 300 million years, scientists say.

The rise in the ocean's water acidity comes as the seas absorb a quarter of carbon dioxide polluting the atmosphere, which in turn as increased by nearly a third over the past century.

Professor Andy Ridgwell, of Bristol University, is alarmed by the unprecedented rice in acidity levels.

"Current acidification is potentially unparalleled in the last 300 million years," he said.

Past instances of ocean acidification have been linked with mass extinctions of marine life.

Barbel Honisch, of Columbia University, wrote in Science journal: "If industrial carbon emissions continue at the current pace, we may lose coral reefs, oysters and salmon."

Researchers based in the United States, the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany and Spain contributed to the study, which was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Give Normal Name to Newborn Son

Shortly after words came out that Jennifer Garner has given birth to a baby boy, Ben Affleck reveals the name he and his wife gave to their newborn. While many celebrities opted to go with unique and uncommon monikers, the Hollywood couple chose a normal one for their third child together, Samuel.

On Wednesday, February 29, the star/director of "The Town" took to his official Facebook page to confirm the arrival of his son, and used the opportunity to unveil the boy's name. "We are happy to announce on February 27, Jennifer gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Samuel Garner Affleck," so he wrote.

Back in January, Affleck's wife, Garner, shared to TV host Jay Leno that her young daughters have some interesting ideas for their brother's name. "Our girls are working on names. At first they were definitely Disney," she said at the time. "It was like, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse Affleck. And then they've moved on. Then it was Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Smee."

Affleck and Garner announced they were expecting their third child together in August 2011. Through their representatives, the Hollywood couple said in a simple statement that they were "thrilled" over the news. Earlier, it was reported that they welcomed their new bundle of joy, who joins sisters 6-year-old Violet and 3-year-old Seraphina, in Santa Monica, California.

Davy Jones Mourned by The Monkees Bandmates and Hollywood Stars

News of Davy Jones' untimely passing on Wednesday, February 29 morning has sent a shock through Hollywood and prompted outpour of grief and condolences. All three surviving members of The Monkees have remembered their late bandmate in individual Facebook message, while the likes of Will Smith and Eva Longoria took to their Twitter to pay tribute.

"So many lovely and heartfelt messages of condolence and sympathy, I don't know what to say, except my sincere thank you to all. I share and appreciate your feelings," wrote guitarist Michael Nesmith on his page. "That David has stepped beyond my view causes me the sadness that it does many of you. I will miss him, but I won't abandon him to mortality."

"I will think of him as existing within the animating life that insures existence. I will think of him and his family with that gentle regard in spite of all the contrary appearances on the mortal plane," he continued. "David's spirit and soul live well in my heart, among all the lovely people, who remember with me the good times, and the healing times, that were created for so many, including us."

Another member, Dolenz, admitted in his post, "I am in a state of shock; Davy and I grew up together and shared in the unique success of what became The Monkees phenomena." He added, "The time we worked together and had together is something I'll never forget. He was the brother I never had and this leaves a gigantic hole in my heart. The memories have and will last a lifetime."

Fellow bandmate, Tork, also posted his thought on Facebook. "It is with great sadness that I reflect on the sudden passing of my long-time friend and fellow-adventurer, David Jones," he wrote. "His talent will be much missed; his gifts will be with us always. My deepest sympathy to Jessica and the rest of his family. Adios, to the Manchester Cowboy. Peace and love, Peter T."

Hollywood star Smith, in the meantime, posted on his Twitter, "R.I.P. Davy Jones. Retweet for respect," TV beauty Longoria tweeted her sympathy, "My heart is sad that my favorite Monkee Davey Jones has passed away! #I'mABeliever," and drummer Questlove wrote, "Damn. Davy Jones is gone. I loved the Monkees."

Also among those expressing condolences via the social media were William Shatner, Kevin Smith and Melissa Gilbert. Shatner said, "My condolences go out to the family of Davy Jones. MBB," Smith wrote, "A Daydream ends: DAVY JONES DIES...His life was a big barrel of win (&Monkees). Marcia Brady will be inconsolable...," and Gilbert remembered, "Davy Jones and The Monkees were such an important part of my childhood...I'm speechless..."

Jones passed away at the age of 66 after suffering a heart attack in Florida on Wednesday morning. The "I'm a Believer" hitmaker is survived by wife Jessica Pacheco-Jones, three sisters, four daughters and three grandchildren.

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Ice Age flower revived: Russian scientists resurrect ancient plant after 30,000 frozen years

Scientists in Russia have resurrected a flower from the contents of an Ice Age squirrel's burrow containing fruit and seeds that had been stuck in the Siberian permafrost for more than 30,000 years

A team of Russian scientists have successfully grown a blossoming flower from fruit tissues found in an Ice Age squirrel's burrow in the banks of the Kolyma River in Siberia.

The scientists reported their achievement in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), noting that the so-called Silene stenophylla plant has been resurrected from what is by far the oldest plant material to have been brought to life.

The team found around 70 squirrel hibernation burrows in the Siberian river bank.

"All burrows were found at depths of 20-40m from the present day surface and located in layers containing bones of large mammals such as mammoth, woolly rhinoceros, bison, horse, deer, and other representatives of fauna from the age of mammoths, as well as plant remains," they reported.

"The squirrels dug the frozen ground to build their burrows, which are about the size of a soccer ball, putting in hay first and then animal fur for a perfect storage chamber," said Stanislav Gubin, one of the authors of the study, who spent years rummaging through the area for squirrel burrows. "It’s a natural cryobank."

The scientists say the world's permafrost — which makes up about 20 percent of the planet's surface — could be a vast time capsule, a place where ancient life is preserved, could be revived, and could speak volumes about the evolution of life on Earth.

Dame Judi Dench vows to continue acting despite eyesight problems

Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench revealed she is battling to save her sight after being diagnosed with macular degeneration

LONDON, United Kingdom -- Dame Judi Dench, an Oscar-winning actress and also famous for her role in several James Bond movies, has revealed she had been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and is struggling to read scripts or recognise faces.

AMD causes severe vision impairment and can lead to blindness.

Dame Judi, 77, has undergone treatment and is hoping it will stop the progression of the condition and allow her to continue working.

However, Dame Judi, who won a best supporting actress Oscar in 1998 for her role as Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love, said she had no plans to let her eye condition force her retirement.

"You get used to it. I've got lenses and glasses and things and very bright light helps," she said.

Judi Dench is set to return to her role of M in the 23rd James Bond movie, Skyfall, alongside Daniel Craig as 007.

Dench has received many award nominations for her acting in theatre, film and television; her awards include ten BAFTAs, (including the Bafta Fellowship in 2001) seven Laurence Olivier Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award. In June 2011, she received a fellowship from the British Film Institute (BFI).

Iran claims "nuclear breakthrough", threatens to cut off oil supplies to Europe

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad threatens to cut off oil supplies to eight European nations immediately as his country claims a breakthrough its nuclear program
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad claimed on Thursday that his country has made a "nuclear breakthrough" as he presented the first Iranian-made nuclear fuel rod being inserted into a research reactor.

Tehran rattling nuclear fuel rods
On the back of the claimed advance in Iran's nuclear capabilities, Tehran has proposed a resumption of international nuclear talks. These talks, with world powers China, the United States, Russia, Germany, France and Britain, had collapsed following a fruitless meeting in Istanbul a year ago.

"Ready" for resumed nuclear talks with world powers
Now, Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said in a letter to European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton:

"We voice our readiness for dialogue on a spectrum of various issues which can provide ground for constructive and forward-looking cooperation," the letter read.

International sanctions
Iran's nuclear program has been the focal point of international concern amid fears the country would use its resultant nuclear capability for military purposes.

The controversy over Iran's nuclear programs centers in particular on Iran's failure to declare sensitive enrichment and reprocessing activities to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The agency said in November it had information suggesting Iran had carried out tests "relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device".

Facing international sanctions on its nuclear program including a planned oil embargo by Europe, Iran has now warned six European states yesterday that it plans to strike first by cutting off their Iranian oil supply immediately.

Immediate plans to cut-off Iranian oil supply to Europe
The European Union has been one of Iran's largest oil buyers, taking nearly one-fifth of total Iranian petroleum exports last year.

"Iran warns Europe it will find other customers for its oil," the Islamic Republic News Agency said.

"European people should know that if Iran changes destinations of the oil it gives to them, the responsibility will rest with the European governments themselves."

Chinese oil demand
Industry experts said China is likely to emerge as a significant buyer for Iran's oil should the planned cut-off go ahead. China is aiming to purchase nearly half a million barrels of oil per day in order to fill a newly completed strategic reserve storage facility, industry followers commented.