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How ‘Black Death’ Pathogens Survived in Europe

London, Jan 24 (IANS) German Scientists have taken an important step forward in understanding “Black Death” that wrecked havoc in Europe hundreds of years ago. According to scientists from Max Planck Institute (MPI) in Germany,…



English Are One-Third Anglo-Saxon, Reveals Ancient Dna

Duncan Sayer London, Jan 24 (IANS) Nearly a third of British ancestors were Anglo-Saxon immigrants and were genetically very similar to the modern Dutch and Danish communities, says a study. Comparing the ancient genomes with…


Selfies Reveal if You Are Going Through Romantic Crisis

New York, Jan 24 (IANS) Are you going through a rocky and failed romantic relationship? Check if you have suddenly started uploading more selfies on the social media. According to researchers from Florida State University,…






Mindfulness Can Tackle Obesity in Kids

New York, Jan 23 (IANS) The balance in brain networks in children who are obese is different compared to healthy-weight children, making them more prone to over-eating, suggests a new study. Mindfulness has been shown…


Humidity Sensors to Combat Proliferation Of Bacteria

London, Jan 23 (IANS) Spanish researchers are developing new sensors that can combat the proliferation of bacteria in very high-humidity environments. Humidity is one of the most controlled and most monitored aspects nowadays owing to…




‘Scotch Whisky the Best Gift a Man Can Get’

Chandigarh, Jan 22 (IANS) In the cluttered world of gifting, Scotch whisky is the best a man can get, say two leading divas, extolling the virtues of a drink that is steadily making inroads into…


Type Slowly to Enhance Your Writing Skills

Toronto, Jan 22 (IANS) The quality of your writing will surely get better if you start typing slowly on the computer, says a study. Researchers from the University of Waterloo asked participants to type essays…