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Biodiversity loss may be as stressful for Earth as climate change and pollution

May 3, 2012 at 12:46 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): Loss of biodiversity apparently impacts ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, according to a new study.

New method can make even muddy water safe for drinking

May 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A scientist at Michigan Technological University has developed a simple, cheap way to make water safe to drink, even if it's muddy.

Differences in brain chemical may determine how hard people work

May 2, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Whether someone is a "go-getter" or a "slacker" may depend on individual differences in the brain chemical dopamine, say researchers.

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Obese women likelier to face job discrimination

May 1, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Women who are obese are more likely to be discriminated against when applying for jobs and receive lower starting salaries than their non-overweight colleagues, according to a new study.

US project enables instant access to medical scans

April 30, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Patients can now instantly download their medical scans and images from an internet-based "cloud" system and distribute these to their physicians for diagnosis wherever they might be located.

Breastfeeding key to keeping infant gut healthy

April 30, 2012 at 11:54 AM

Washington, April 30 (IANS) Breast-fed babies have healthier gut than formula-fed infants, thanks to the mother's milk, which encouraged beneficial bugs to grow and protect the infants from illness and pathogens, says a study.

Why some teens begin smoking and experiment with drugs

April 30, 2012 at 10:18 AM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a number of previously unknown networks in the brain, which go a long way towards explaining why some teenagers are more vulnerable to start trying out drugs and alcohol -while others don't.

End discrimination, Chinese student tells CEOs

April 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Beijing, April 27 (IANS) A female student has shot off letters to the chiefs of China's top 500 enterprises to protest sexual discrimination at the work place, a media report said Friday.

Cause of age-related macular degeneration revealed

April 27, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): A new study led by an Indian origin scientist has made a major breakthrough in the "dry" form of age-related macular degeneration known as geographic atrophy (GA).

Women have 'larger pupils than men'

April 27, 2012 at 2:26 PM

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Women's eyes may actually be different from men's as a new study has revealed that healthy emmetropic women have a bigger pupil diameter than men.

Oz researcher calls to end stigma associated with 'safe' cousin marriages

April 27, 2012 at 1:22 PM

Canberra, April 27 (ANI): A research has called for ending the stigma associated with marriage between cousins, after discovering that health risks have been greatly exaggerated in such match-ups.

Researchers identifies the genes that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures

April 24, 2012 at 4:56 PM

The researchers have found the genetic variations that are believed to be responsible for causing osteoporosis. Women has the higher risk of fracture up to 50 percent due to to higher proportion of genetic variations that are associated with the cause of osteoporosis.

Egg consumption 'positively impacts metabolic syndrome and satiety'

April 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Eating eggs may actually have favourable effects on HDL metabolism in men and women with metabolic syndrome, a new study has suggested.

Childhood abuse may cause suicidal thoughts in adulthood

April 25, 2012 at 5:21 PM

Toronto, April 25 (IANS) Children who suffer physical abuse are likely to harbour suidical thoughts as adults, a new study from the University of Toronto has said.

Kids who face violence age faster

April 25, 2012 at 2:41 PM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) Kids who have experienced violence seem to age faster, their DNA shows wear and tear normally linked with aging, says a new study.

Accused of cheating MBA student hangs herself

April 25, 2012 at 1:25 AM

Gurgaon, April 24 (IANS) A MBA student Tuesday committed suicide by hanging herself in her hostel room in the Amity University Pachgaon here after a teacher accused her of cheating and tore her exam paper, police said.

Exclusive research on Google's inner life reveals various innovative facts

April 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

Washington, Apr 24(ANI): Swedish researcher Annika Steiber at Chalmers University of Technology has completed a unique research on Google and the research has revealed various interesting facts about the search engine.

Corporate culture makes Google tick

April 24, 2012 at 4:36 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) Google happens to be one of the world's most innovative companies thanks to its corporate culture and out-of-the-box thinking, a resercher says.

Genes that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures discovered

April 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified the genetic variations that are believed to cause osteoporosis.

Genes that increase risk of osteoporosis and fractures discovered

April 24, 2012 at 1:08 PM

London, April 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified the genetic variations that are believed to cause osteoporosis.

Your left cheek 'is your best side'

April 21, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have suggested that a person's best side may be their left cheek.

Obese women face higher risk of vein clots

April 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Wellington, April 20 (IANS) Overweight and obese middle-aged women are more likely to develop potentially fatal blood clots within leg veins than their normal weight counterparts, says a study.

Mystery of cosmic rays origin deepens

April 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

London, Apr 19 (ANI): Although cosmic rays were discovered 100 years ago, their origin has mystified physicists since long.

Buried British planes in Myanmar may fly again

April 14, 2012 at 6:35 PM

London, April 14 (IANS) Twenty "lost" Spitfire aircraft that were buried in Myanmar during World War II could return to the skies, The Independent reported Saturday.

Multi-tasking good for brain

April 14, 2012 at 6:27 PM

London, April 14 (IANS) Juggling too much technology at once - such as texting or browsing online while watching TV - is said to make you less efficient. But researchers have found that multi-tasking can be good for the brain, Daily Mail reported.

Finnish professor charged with spying for Russia

April 14, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Finnish academic has been charged by Denmark with aiding alleged Russian spies in Copenhagen.

Parts of asteroid that hit Earth 65m yrs ago may have littered in space

April 13, 2012 at 3:47 PM

London, Apr 13 (ANI): In a new study, scientists are focused on determining what happened to the bits of rock that were cast off into space as a result of an asteroid hitting the Earth 65-million-years ago that even killed the dinosaurs.

Traditional Chinese medicines containing 'toxic ingredients' exposed

April 13, 2012 at 1:39 PM

Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Deep sequencing of 15 samples of traditional Chinese medicines has revealed undeclared, potentially toxic, and trade-restricted ingredients, a new study has claimed.

Sandstorms in space discovered

April 12, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): Using new techniques, researchers have explored the atmospheres of distant, dying stars.

Older fruit and veggie varieties 'healthier than new ones'

April 12, 2012 at 12:19 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): Older varieties of fruits and vegetables may be considerably healthier than their modern supermarket equivalents, a new study has claimed.

Study finds British Film and Television industry discriminates against ethnic minorities, women

April 11, 2012 at 5:23 PM

London, Apr 11 (ANI): The British film and television production industry discriminates against ethnic minorities, women and middle class people, a latest research has revealed.

Warmer waters prime fish species for more sperm

April 11, 2012 at 1:15 PM

Sydney, April 11 (IANS) Warmer waters can spike the reproductive capacity of the 'pest' fish known as gambusia and also invest them with faster swimming speeds, says a new study that may have implications for the fertility of fish in response to climate change.

Sexual reproduction may produce long-term benefits

April 10, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Researchers have discovered why courtship rituals - which can be all-consuming, demanding time and effort - might actually be worth it.

Touch activates plants' defense against insects

April 10, 2012 at 5:15 PM

Washington, April 10 (ANI): Plants can use the sense of touch to fight off fungal infections and insects, a new study by Rice University scientists has revealed.

Materialistic people ridden with anxiety

April 10, 2012 at 10:09 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) People who place high value on wealth and status are more depressed and anxious and less sociable than others, says a new study.

Google search behaviour 'follows GDP'

April 6, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): Web users from countries with a higher per capita gross domestic product (GDP) tend to search for information about the future than past, a new study has revealed.

Good design can slash energy consumption

April 5, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Sydney, April 5 (IANS) Clever, inexpensive design can slash energy consumption in new homes by up to 80 percent, says a new study.

New compound staves off obesity

April 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Washington, April 5 (IANS) A compound present in red wine, grapes and other fruits could potentially stave off obesity by blocking the development of fat cells.

Water floating on oil can clean oil spills

April 5, 2012 at 2:08 PM

Sydney, April 5 (IANS) Scientists have stumbled upon a discovery that challenges conventional wisdom -- water can sometimes float on oil, offering a potential solution to cleaning up of oil spills.

Low-glycemic breakfast can control BP throughout the day

April 5, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Eating meals at breakfast that have a low glycemic index may help prevent a spike in blood sugar throughout the morning and after the next meal of the day, a new study has revealed.

Pregnant diabetics likely to have birth defect

April 5, 2012 at 11:09 AM

A recent study conducted by a Britain-based major research-intensive university revealed that pregnant women with diabetes are more prone to birth defects than the normal ones.

Pregnant diabetics more prone to birth defect: Study

April 4, 2012 at 11:36 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Pregnant women with diabetes are more likely to have birth defects than women without the condition, a study by a Britain-based major research-intensive university said here Wednesday.

Use of Fertilizers increases greenhouse gas

April 3, 2012 at 5:07 PM

A recent study revealed that, increasing reliability on fertilizers has led to a significant rise in the atmospheric nitrous oxide (N2O), a major greenhouse gas responsible for global climate change.

Empathy 'doesn't extend to people with different political views'

April 3, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): When we make an effort to put ourselves in someone else's shoes, we generally go all the way, thinking that they feel the same way as we do.

15 'respectable' ways to dump your partner

April 2, 2012 at 1:01 PM

Sydney, Apr 2 (ANI): A relationship counsellor in Australia has suggested easier ways to break up with you lover, while showing respect to him or her at the same time.

Nasal spray that could combat heart disease coming in 5 years

April 2, 2012 at 11:09 AM

London, April 2 (ANI): A nasal spray that could remove fat in arteries which dramatically raises the risk of heart attacks could be on the market in five years, according to researchers.

Now, robotic hand that can pour drinks and hold eggs delicately

March 31, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Washington, Mar 31 (ANI): A powerful yet delicate robotic hand has been developed that can pour juice into a plastic cup with ease and lift and place an egg gently.

Alcohol and cannabis use linked to Internet gambling

March 28, 2012 at 1:44 PM

Washington, March 28 (ANI): People who drink alcohol and used cannabis appear to be more likely to be enticed to online gambling, a new study has found.

Facelift for over 300-year-old Tibetan monastery

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Beijing, March 23 (IANS) A 303-year-old Tibetan monastery in northwest China's Gansu province is to get a facelift, an official said Friday.

Anxiety helps people sniff out danger

March 23, 2012 at 8:00 PM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) Anxiety heightens the sense of smell in people when it comes to sniffing out a threat or danger, a study says.

Holding a gun makes you assume others are carrying too

March 22, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): Wielding a gun influences a person to think that even others are armed, a new study has suggested.

Holding a gun makes you assume others are carrying too

March 22, 2012 at 10:32 AM

Washington, Mar 22 (ANI): Wielding a gun influences a person to think that even others are armed, a new study has suggested.

Cosmic effect detection may bring universe's evolution into sharper focus

March 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): The first observation of a cosmic effect theorized 40 years ago could provide a more accurate tool for understanding the forces behind the universe's formation and growth, including the enigmatic phenomena of dark energy and dark matter, researchers say.

Eating salmon could boost health of pregnant women and their babies

March 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Washington, March 21 (ANI): Intake of salmon increases omega-3 fatty acid levels and improves antioxidant defences in pregnant women and their babies, researchers have found.

Why getting healthy is worse than getting sick

March 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Researchers have explained why our immune system usually makes us worse while trying to make us hale and hearty.

Cosmic effect detection may bring universe's evolution into sharper focus

March 21, 2012 at 5:33 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): The first observation of a cosmic effect theorized 40 years ago could provide a more accurate tool for understanding the forces behind the universe's formation and growth, including the enigmatic phenomena of dark energy and dark matter, researchers say.

Why getting healthy is worse than getting sick

March 21, 2012 at 4:13 PM

Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Researchers have explained why our immune system usually makes us worse while trying to make us hale and hearty.

Eating salmon could boost health of pregnant women and their babies

March 21, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Washington, March 21 (ANI): Intake of salmon increases omega-3 fatty acid levels and improves antioxidant defences in pregnant women and their babies, researchers have found.

When learning about prejudice, experience trumps instruction as kids grow up

March 20, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): For young children, instruction is one of the most powerful educational tools to learn about prejudice - but as they get closer to age 10, they begin to rely more on their own experiences rather than what people tell them.

Cheaper, quieter and fuel-efficient biplanes could fly faster than sound

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Researchers have come up with the biplane design that could produce considerably less drag than conventional single wing aircrafts.

Now, software tool to estimate heart disease risk

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): University of Granada researchers have come out with a software tool that makes an accurate estimation of the risk that a person has to suffer a heart disease.

Brain memory code cracked

March 20, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): Scientists behind a new study have claimed that they have cracked the brain's biomolecular code for memory, which may help understand how the brain works, and treat Alzheimer's and various neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Brain memory code cracked

March 20, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): Scientists behind a new study have claimed that they have cracked the brain's biomolecular code for memory, which may help understand how the brain works, and treat Alzheimer's and various neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Cheaper, quieter and fuel-efficient biplanes could fly faster than sound

March 20, 2012 at 5:09 PM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Researchers have come up with the biplane design that could produce considerably less drag than conventional single wing aircrafts.

Triple layer of software protection urged against identity theft

March 20, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that having a triple-threat combination of protective software on your computer greatly reduces your chances of identity theft.

Cheaper, quieter and fuel-efficient biplanes could fly faster than sound

March 20, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Researchers have come up with the biplane design that could produce considerably less drag than conventional single wing aircrafts.

When learning about prejudice, experience trumps instruction as kids grow up

March 20, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): For young children, instruction is one of the most powerful educational tools to learn about prejudice - but as they get closer to age 10, they begin to rely more on their own experiences rather than what people tell them.

Now, software tool to estimate heart disease risk

March 20, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): University of Granada researchers have come out with a software tool that makes an accurate estimation of the risk that a person has to suffer a heart disease.

Womb environment may determine childhood obesity

March 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): Scientists have claimed that it is sometimes the environment in the womb of a mother that results in obesity.

Cord blood helps US girl recover from critical brain injury

March 17, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): A little girl in US was able to get out the vegetative state she was reduced to after a brain injury, thanks to cord blood stem cells.

Womb environment may determine childhood obesity

March 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Washington, March 17 (ANI): Scientists have claimed that it is sometimes the environment in the womb of a mother that results in obesity.

Consumers' product choices depend upon their mood

March 16, 2012 at 9:39 PM

Washington, March 16(ANI): When they're in a positive mood, people tend to choose products that match their mood and their level of emotional arousal, say researchers.

'Forged' brain cells offers hope for Huntington's disease treatment

March 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): A special type of brain cell forged from stem cells could help restore the muscle coordination deficits that cause the uncontrollable spasms characteristic of Huntington's disease, a new study has suggested.

'Forged' brain cells offers hope for Huntington's disease treatment

March 16, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): A special type of brain cell forged from stem cells could help restore the muscle coordination deficits that cause the uncontrollable spasms characteristic of Huntington's disease, a new study has suggested.

Consumers' product choices depend upon their mood

March 16, 2012 at 3:53 PM

Washington, March 16(ANI): When they're in a positive mood, people tend to choose products that match their mood and their level of emotional arousal, say researchers.

Molecular mechanism behind low back pain identified

March 14, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): Italian researchers have found an important molecular mechanism responsible for low back pain and other acute vertebral problems like cervical axial pain, all due to aging and degeneration of the vertebral column.

Molecular mechanism behind low back pain identified

March 14, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Washington, March 14 (ANI): Italian researchers have found an important molecular mechanism responsible for low back pain and other acute vertebral problems like cervical axial pain, all due to aging and degeneration of the vertebral column.

Tweens indecisive toward cigarettes and alcohol

March 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Kids in tweenage are decidedly ambivalent toward cigarettes and alcohol, but external factors may influence their opinions toward substance abuse, according to a new study.

Telling kids failure is common could boost their academic performance

March 13, 2012 at 9:10 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Children may perform better in school and feel more confident about themselves if they are told that failure is a normal part of learning, rather than being pressured to succeed at all costs, researchers say.

Telling kids failure is common could boost their academic performance

March 13, 2012 at 12:36 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Children may perform better in school and feel more confident about themselves if they are told that failure is a normal part of learning, rather than being pressured to succeed at all costs, researchers say.

Tweens indecisive toward cigarettes and alcohol

March 13, 2012 at 12:04 PM

Washington, March 13 (ANI): Kids in tweenage are decidedly ambivalent toward cigarettes and alcohol, but external factors may influence their opinions toward substance abuse, according to a new study.

Talk therapy better than sleeping pills for treating insomnia

March 11, 2012 at 8:43 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Experts are increasingly recommending cognitive behavioural therapy, sometimes called talk therapy, over sleeping pills for treating people with insomnia.

Brain memory code cracked

March 11, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Scientists behind a new study have claimed that they have cracked the brain's biomolecular code for memory, which may help understand how the brain works, and treat Alzheimer's and various neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Brain memory code cracked

March 11, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Scientists behind a new study have claimed that they have cracked the brain's biomolecular code for memory, which may help understand how the brain works, and treat Alzheimer's and various neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Talk therapy better than sleeping pills for treating insomnia

March 11, 2012 at 12:42 PM

Washington, March 11 (ANI): Experts are increasingly recommending cognitive behavioural therapy, sometimes called talk therapy, over sleeping pills for treating people with insomnia.

Collymore sticking to Twitter despite 200 racist remarks per day

March 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM

London, Mar 10 (ANI): Former England footballer Stan Collymore refuses to quit using Twitter even though he receives up to 200 hate messages on the micro blogging site.

Women likelier to wear jeans when 'feeling blue'

March 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

London, Mar 10 (ANI): Women dress differently depending on their mood and turn to jeans when they're feeling depressed, a new study has claimed.

Jude Law 'went ballistic' over being pictured topless by students

March 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Wellington, Mar 10 (ANI): Jude Law is reportedly looking for a new home after he learned that students living near his penthouse apartment were invading his personal space and photographing him in his own apartment.

Collymore sticking to Twitter despite 200 racist remarks per day

March 10, 2012 at 6:02 PM

London, Mar 10 (ANI): Former England footballer Stan Collymore refuses to quit using Twitter even though he receives up to 200 hate messages on the micro blogging site.

Women likelier to wear jeans when 'feeling blue'

March 10, 2012 at 1:46 PM

London, Mar 10 (ANI): Women dress differently depending on their mood and turn to jeans when they're feeling depressed, a new study has claimed.

Jude Law 'went ballistic' over being pictured topless by students

March 10, 2012 at 1:46 PM

Wellington, Mar 10 (ANI): Jude Law is reportedly looking for a new home after he learned that students living near his penthouse apartment were invading his personal space and photographing him in his own apartment.

Now, pig model to help find treatment for debilitating eye disease

March 9, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A genetically modified pig, newly developed by scientists, could help in the development of improved treatments and perhaps even a cure for retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

Study calls for long-term national research program to study nuclear fuels' behaviour

March 9, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Washington, Mar 9(ANI): A study has called for an ambitious, long-term national research program to study nuclear fuels' behaviour under the extreme conditions present during core-melt events like those that the Fukushima disaster following the March 11 earthquake and tsunami

Switch to daylight saving time leads to 'cyberloafing' at workplace

March 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): The annual shift to daylight saving time and its accompanying loss of sleep results in employees spending more time than normal surfing the Web for non-work-related content, a new study has revealed.

Like humans, chimpanzees have cops, too

March 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): Seems like chimpanzees also understand that sound conflict management is crucial to ensure peace and order in their group.

Switch to daylight saving time leads to 'cyberloafing' at workplace

March 8, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Washington, Mar 8 (ANI): The annual shift to daylight saving time and its accompanying loss of sleep results in employees spending more time than normal surfing the Web for non-work-related content, a new study has revealed.

Like humans, chimpanzees have cops, too

March 8, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Washington, March 8 (ANI): Seems like chimpanzees also understand that sound conflict management is crucial to ensure peace and order in their group.

'Tomboy' hockey player wins Miss Asia UK to show ex what he's missing

March 7, 2012 at 9:27 PM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): A self-confessed hockey loving tomboy has turned herself into a beauty queen, just to show her former boyfriend what he lost out on.

Most distant 'galaxy city' discovered

March 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): Researchers have spotted the most distant cluster of red galaxies ever observed, which is located 10.5 billion light years away in the direction of the constellation Leo.

Most distant 'galaxy city' discovered

March 7, 2012 at 4:15 PM

Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): Researchers have spotted the most distant cluster of red galaxies ever observed, which is located 10.5 billion light years away in the direction of the constellation Leo.

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