[Science] Aging in Brain Found to Hurt Sleep Needed for Memory

Aging in Brain Found to Hurt Sleep Needed for Memory
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Poor-sleep-causes-memory-loss-in-the-elderly/articleshow/18220746.cms
Scientists have known for decades that the ability to remember newly learned information declines with age, but it was not clear why.

Europe gives 2bn euros to science
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21231960
The European Commission will award a total of 2bn euros (£1.7bn) for research into the human brain and into the "wonder material" graphene.

Iranian state TV says country has successfully sent monkey into space
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/01/28/iran-successfully-sends-a-monkey-into-space-claims-it-returned-to-earth-safely/
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran said Monday it has successfully sent a monkey into space, describing the launch as another step toward Tehran's goal of a manned space flight.

World's megacities may influence global weather
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/cities-waste-heat-affects-air-ocean-currents-study-20130128-2dfnj.html
Heat generated by the Earth's major cities has influenced global weather patterns and is probably responsible for winter warming in parts of North America and northern Asia, according to scientists.

NASA and ESA to Launch Novel Project in 2020
http://topnews.ae/content/214437-nasa-and-esa-launch-novel-project-2020
nasa, esa In order to map and measure approximately two billion galaxies, NASA has joined hands with the European Space Agency to come with a new project.

Scientists create tractor beam that uses light to attract objects
http://www.slashgear.com/scientists-create-tractor-beam-that-uses-light-to-attract-objects-28266927/
Tractor beams have been common in science fiction for decades. Fans of science fiction such as Star Trek or Star Wars will be familiar with the tractor beam.

China's environment: An economic death sentence
http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2013/01/28/china-environment-economic-fallout/
The hazardous conditions in Beijing and northern China is merely of one many wake-up calls for the Chinese government. Will it be enough to spark change?

Commentary: China's anti-missile test no threat to peace
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jan/28/china-anti-missile-test
BEIJING, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- China's Defense Ministry confirmed late Sunday that China succeeded in conducting a land-based mid-course missile interception test within its territory.

How Should Washington Address Climate Change?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2013/jan/27/nicholas-stern-climate-change-davos
"We will respond to the threat of climate change, knowing that the failure to do so would betray our children and future generations," Obama told the nation in his Inaugural Address last week.