[Science] In a First, Experiment Links Brains of Two Rats

In a First, Experiment Links Brains of Two Rats
http://www.thestar.com/life/2013/02/28/scientists_achieve_mind_meld_in_rats.html
In an experiment that sounds straight out of a science fiction movie, a Duke neuroscientist has connected the brains of two rats in such a way that when one moves to press a lever, the other one does, too - most of the time.

NASA probes find new radiation belt circling Earth
http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/New-temporary-radiation-belt-spotted-around-Earth-4317732.php
A pair of NASA probes has discovered a previously unknown ring of radiation blanketing the Earth, upending a long-standing scientific theory about how charged particles coalesce around the planet, scientists reported Thursday.

Dragon set to launch this morning from Cape Canaveral
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/spacex-verge-3rd-supply-run-space-station-18618408
Members of the media photograph the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as it sits at Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Thursday. All systems are 'go' for tomorrow's 10:10am launch.

New Beijing emissions levels 'a big challenge'
http://world.time.com/2013/02/28/spring-sandstorms-add-to-chinas-bad-air-misery/
Stricter emissions regulations in Beijing to ease severe air pollution will add pressure to struggling domestic automakers, and push the development of new-energy vehicles, according to auto trade analysts.

Dennis Tito Proposes Ultimate Honeymoon Voyage to Mars
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/02/130227-manned-mission-mars-psychology-space-science/
As expected, pioneering space tourist Dennis Tito and his foundation on Wednesday announced an ambitious plan to send humans to Mars in just five years, but with a twistâ€"they're recruiting an astronaut couple to make the historic voyage.

China to launch new manned spacecraft
http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/china-sets-its-5th-manned-space-mission/story-e6frfkui-1226588400536
BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- China's new spacecraft will be launched sometime between June and August, a spokesperson for the office of the country's space manned program said in a statement released Thursday.

Are We Negotiating the Wrong Climate Treaty?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/international-business/public-concern-about-environment-hits-20-year-low-survey/article9162547/
This seminar continues the Department of Environmental Health's 2012-2013 seminar series, Climate Change: Science, Health, and Policy.

Sahara Desert dust affects California water supply, study finds
http://www.standard.net/stories/2013/02/28/how-dust-sahara-can-increase-snow-utah
High-altitude dust blown thousands of miles across the Pacific from Asian and African deserts can make it rain and snow in the Sierra Nevada, according to new research that suggests tiny particles from afar play a role in California's water supply.

$7.5 million gift from Japanese manufacturer is biggest in UT-Arlington's history
http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/02/28/4651597/uta-gets-75-million-for-scientific.html
The University of Texas at Arlington announced the biggest gift in its history Thursday, a $7.5 million donation from a global manufacturer of scientific instruments.