Munich, April 23 : A new study has revealed that asteroid surfaces age and redden much faster than previously thought - in less than a million years, all thanks to solar winds.

"Asteroids seem to get a `sun tan' very quickly," said lead author Pierre Vernazza. "But not, as for people, from an overdose of the Sun's ultraviolet radiation, but from the effects of its powerful wind," he added.

It has long been known that asteroid surfaces alter in appearance with time.

Marburg, Germany (dpa) - Dangerous moles and birthmarks can be recognized using five criteria, according to a German health and consumer organization based in Marburg.

People can determine whether they need to consult a doctor about a possible case of skin cancer by using five criteria to evaluate their own moles and birthmarks. They are summed up as the ABCDE rules - A for asymmetry, B for border, C for colour, D for diameter and E for embossment.

Hamburg - "This is the workplace," says Carsten Dietrich pointing to a long, narrow row boat.

Two thin metal rails affixed with a sliding plastic seat are where Dietrich is pointing. In front of it are two slanted boards with straps for the feet. At first glance, the contraption seems more like a rowing machine in a dreary fitness centre than something that could be used for a summer outing along river.

Hamburg - Metabolic Balance might sound like a meditation programme or the latest health trend from the United States - something rich and beautiful people are enjoying to enhance their quality of life.

In fact, Metabolic Balance is the name of a wellness programme that's become a topic among all kinds of people. It's not inexpensive, but it is extremely successful according to its founder.

Cologne, Germany - This summer's garden furniture designs are large and larger: Chaises and garden sofas are the "in" items, and they are impressive not only because of their size.

No design element is being spared as the trendsetters displace foldable lounge chairs and wooden benches that might have been stylish once, but are now better left in the shed. Several well-known designers have expanded their lines into garden furniture and have transformed once low-cost and functional furnishings into exclusive items.

Hamburg  - Goalkeeper Tim Wiese was Werder Bremen's cup hero as he saved three SV Hamburg penalties in a shoot-out that saw Bremen qualify Wednesday for the German Cup final 3-1 on penalties after the game had ended 1-1 after extra-time.

The will face Bayer Leverkusen in the final in Berlin on May 30.

Germany defender Per Mertesacker gave the visitors an early lead, but Ivica Olic equalized in the second half for Hamburg, who ended the game with ten men after captain David Jarolim was sent off in second half injury time.