London, Feb 22 (IANS) At a time when universities the world over are struggling to tackle sexual assaults against female students on the campus, a shocking survey has revealed that one in five British women…
London, Feb 22 (IANS) If you think that your team is not performing to their best, rather that howling or blaming them, check if they are avoiding good work because of your bossy or Hitler-like…
London, Feb 22 (IANS) People who drink wine, liquor or beer in moderation are less prone to heart failure and heart attacks than those who rarely or never drink, according to two new studies. The…
Toronto, Feb 22 (IANS) Coating small pieces of glass with extremely thin layers of metal like silver may make it possible to add advanced technologies to windowpanes and other glass objects that can then work…
By Garima Jain Only 35 percent of Indians above the age of 15 had bank accounts in 2011 (26.5 percent of females and 43 percent of males), according to a World Bank estimate. By 2014,…
Riyadh, Feb 22 (IANS) A team of engineers from Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has developed a low-cost sensor using everyday materials found in the kitchen that can detect external stimuli…
Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) China’s outbound tourism is expected to reach five to six million during this year’s Spring Festival holidays, a media report said on Monday. The tourism revenue might reach 90 billion yuan…
Beijing, Feb 22 (IANS) At least three purple swamphens were spotted in China’s Yunnan province, said local forestry bureau on Monday. With blue and purple plumage, a red beak and yellow feet, the purple swamphen…
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) Higher body weight and taller stature during adolescence increase the risk of developing a rare type of cancer of the lymphatic system, shows new research. Rates of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma have…
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) Economic sanctions are not effective tools for achieving specific policy goals in foreign nations, suggests a new research that looked into the effects of imposition of economic sanctions against Iran….
New York, Feb 22 (IANS) People losing sleep over their financial health may also experience more physical pain than those who are comfortable with their economic condition, suggests new research. The findings indicate that the…
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) NASAs “flying” telescope aboard a highly modified Boeing 747SP jetliner has begun its fourth series of flights to map planets, asteroids, stars, galaxies and more. This operational period, known as “Cycle…
London, Feb 22 (IANS) Patients with no schooling benefit least from blood thinning medications – the most effective way of preventing strokes in patients most at risk, show results of a new survey. The survey…
Dhaka, Feb 21 (IANS/EFE) Abul Bajandar, a 26-year-old known as the ‘Tree Man’ in Bangladesh who underwent an operation for a strange disease that left him with bark-like warts on his hands and feet, on…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Installation of air purifiers can be an easy way to prevent respiratory problems caused by indoor air pollution, doctors say. According to doctors, air purifiers are becoming more reliable for…
London, Feb 21 (IANS) Imagine living in a world where, every 69 years, the sun disappears in a near total eclipse that lasts for three and a half years. That is just what happens in…
London, Feb 21 (IANS) The organs in our body may have a sexual identity of their own, say researchers, suggesting that the findings can also shed light on why it is that some cancers are…
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Overuse of fairness and beauty creams is the root cause for acne and may lead to thinning of the skin, a leading dermatologist said here on Sunday. “The obvious side-effect…
London, Feb 21 (IANS) A team of British researchers has successfully simulated a black hole shaped like a very thin ring, which gives rise to a series of ‘bulges’ connected by strings that become thinner…
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) Researchers have developed a digital “magic wand” hardware device to improve home health care and to prevent hackers from stealing your personal data. Wireless and mobile health technologies have great…