‘Second Largest’ Black Hole in the Milky Way Discovered
Tokyo, Jan 16 (IANS) A team of Japanese astronomers has discovered an enigmatic gas cloud just 200 light years away from the centre of the Milky Way that can be the possible missing link in…
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Majority Of Twitter Users Say They Are Early Adopters: Study
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) The majority of online shoppers who are on the micro-blogging site Twitter think of themselves as early adopters who are willing to recommend a brand after a positive customer service…
US Study Shows Increase in Deaths Due to Law Enforcement
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) There was a 45 percent net increase in deaths from legal intervention in the US between 1999 and 2013, a recent study has found. Researchers from the Charles E. Schmidt…
Men over 30 Are Outdoing Women with Their Selfies
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Posting a selfie after age 40 is pretty much a global taboo, but in the over-30s, more men post selfies on Instagram than women, according to a study. The team behind…
Smartphone the ‘Most Indispensable’ Travel Companion : Study
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) Most young and tech-savvy Indian travellers now consider the smartphone to be their single-most indispensable item while they plan to travel ahead of a toothbrush, deodorant and driving licence, according…
Medical Marijuana May Treat Migraines
New York, Jan 16 (IANS) Marijuana can be used to effectively treat people suffering from migraine headaches, new research has found. In the study, patients diagnosed with migraine headaches saw a significant drop in their…
This Spray May Help Men Turn Women On!
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Forget sorcery, scientists have now discovered that a nasal spray containing a synthetic form of the so called love hormone oxytocin could help men attract women. Researchers from the University of…
Frequent Sore Throats? Tonsil Removal Can Offer Relief
London, Jan 16 (IANS) Adults suffering from frequent sore throats might find relief by having their tonsils surgically removed, new research has found. In the study, people undergoing tonsillectomy (surgical removal of the tonsils) were…
Urine Odour Can Indicate Alzheimer’s Disease
New York, Jan 15 (IANS) In what could lead to a non-invasive tool for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have identified an odour biomarker that can be used to predict the development of the…
Eat Fibre-Rich Diet for Better Sleep
Assortment of foodstuffs with a high fibre content, including various fruits and vegetables, wholemeal bread and baked beans. New York, Jan 15 (IANS) If you are suffering from sleep problems, a little change in diet…
Poor Sleep in Old Age Linked to Hardened Brain Arteries
New York, Jan 15 (IANS) Poor sleep quality in elderly people is linked with more severe arteriosclerosis — thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries — in the brain as well as a…
Genes May Help Some Nations Stay on Top Of Happiness Index
London, Jan 15 (IANS) Presence of a gene variant involved in sensory pleasure and pain reduction may contribute towards making a population happier than others, suggests new research. “The citizens of nations which rate themselves…
British Teenagers Hooked to Alcohol Content on Youtube
London, Jan 15 (IANS) British teenagers are heavily exposed to images and lyrics about alcohol and tobacco in digital YouTube music videos, says a study. The findings of the study revealed that 13-15 year olds,…
Otzi the Iceman’s Maternal Lineage Extinct: Study
London, Jan 15 (IANS) The maternal line of Otzi the Iceman, the Copper Age man who was discovered in a glacier in 1991, originated in the Alps but it may have now gone extinct, says…
Novel Film Paves the Way for Smartphone-Sized Cancer Detector
New York, Jan 15 (IANS) Chemical engineers from University of Michigan have developed a thin, flexible film that can lead to more precise and less expensive portable monitoring for cancer survivors. Scientists believe the film…
Standing Desks May Help Students Improve Grades
New York, Jan 15 (IANS) Besides cutting down on sedentary time in class, standing desks can help students improve cognitive functioning which are directly related to academic skills, says researchers, including one of Indian-origin. The…
Most-Luminous, 16-KM Wide Supernova Discovered
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) A team of astronomers has discovered the most-luminous, 16-km wide supernova observed that is 200 times more powerful than the average supernova, 570 billion times brighter than our Sun and 20…
New Technology Switches on Cell’s Bone Repairing Ability
New York, Jan 15 (IANS) Scientists have developed nanoshells that can deliver molecule to bone wounds that tell cells already at the injury site to repair the damage. The researchers call the nano-shell “polymer sphere”….
Chimp Friendships Are Based on Trust
London, Jan 15 (IANS) Friendship between chimpanzee pals is determined on the basis of trust, as amongst human beings, says an interesting study. Our findings suggest that current characteristics of human friendships have a long…
Teenagers Not Ruining the English Language: Study
New York, Jan 15 (IANS) Are teenagers changing the English language because they are texting or using shorthand or slang? No, says a new study. “Very commonly, people think that teenagers are ruining language because…