Moms influence how kids develop ability to remember things
February 6th, 2010 - 5:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): A new study has revealed that moms play a crucial role in how their children develop advanced cognitive abilities.Executive functioning is a set of advanced cognitive functions-such as ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
We must continue with our democratic principles and way of life, says President Patil
January 26th, 2010 - 12:11 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): President Pratibha Patil on Monday called on the people of the country to reflect their aspirations and choices, through democratic means and continue with democratic principles ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Text of President Pratibha Patil’s speech
January 25th, 2010 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Following is the text of President Pratibha Patil's speech to the nation on the eve of the 61st Republic Day.
My fellow citizens,On the eve ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
New device could help improve breathing in paralyzed patients
November 28th, 2009 - 12:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 28 (ANI): Patients with upper spinal-cord injuries or other diseases that keep them from breathing independently will soon be implanted with a new device that will improve their breathing.Called the ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Sienna Miller fails to impress critics with Broadway debut
October 24th, 2009 - 5:27 pm ICT by ANI
London, October 24 (ANI): Actress Sienna Miller allegedly fell short of impressing critics with her first Broadway performance.The G.I.Joe star played the role of a spoiled little rich girl who falls ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Miller’s Broadway debut slammed by critics
October 24th, 2009 - 2:11 am ICT by IANS
London, Oct 24 (IANS) Hollywood actress Sienna Miller's Broadway debut in "After Miss Julie" has been hit by a string of bad reviews with critics mauling her performance.
The actress stars in ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Teen-aged adults good at reasoning but lack emotional maturity
October 8th, 2009 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) A 16-year-old might be quite capable of making an informed decision about ending a pregnancy, in consultation with an adult. But the same teenager may lack the maturity ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
How do sensory signals make themselves heard?
September 24th, 2009 - 5:26 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) Whether we are awake or asleep, watch TV or close our eyes, waves of spontaneous nerve signals are bombarding our brains. Now, researchers have discovered a unique mechanism ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Exercise beats shockwaves for chronic shoulder pain
September 16th, 2009 - 12:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 16 (ANI): Supervised exercise helps ease chronic shoulder pain better than sound shockwave treatment, a new study suggests.In the study, published in the online British Medical Journal, team of researchers ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Robot replicas may replace humans within next 10 years
September 15th, 2009 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, September 15 (ANI): Leaked reports from a top secret agency indicate that government scientists are planning for UK citizens to be replaced entirely by perfect robot replicas within the next ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
‘Iron-willed’ most likely to give into temptation
August 6th, 2009 - 11:55 am ICT by ANI
London, Aug 6 (ANI): Those who believe they can exercise restraint very skilfully are more likely to give into temptation, says a new study.The research, led by psychologist Loran Nordgren, of the ... Read more...
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Controlling temptation more difficult than believed
August 4th, 2009 - 12:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): Resisting that craving for chocolates, or avoiding the urge to buy that diamond necklace, is more difficult than it seems, say researchers from the Kellogg School of Management.They ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
How Alzheimer’s spreads throughout a patient’s brain
June 8th, 2009 - 11:32 am ICT by ANI
London, June 8 (ANI): A team of British scientists say that it may be possible to understand how Alzheimer's spreads throughout a patient's brain by looking at the transmission of abnormal proteins ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Writer’s cramp linked to abnormalities in fibres connecting brain areas
April 14th, 2009 - 10:55 am ICT by ANI
Washington, April 14 (ANI): Muscle disorders like writer's cramp may result from abnormalities in fibres connecting different brain areas, according to a study.Dr. Christine Delmaire, of Centre Hospitalier Regional Universitaire Roger ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Secrets of unconditional love unravelled
April 12th, 2009 - 11:52 am ICT by ANI
London, Apr 12 (ANI): The reason why you immeasurably care for a person without any thought of reward is one of science's biggest mystery. Now, researchers at Montreal University claim that they ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Book released on spread of Buddhism in China
February 13th, 2009 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari released a book entitled ''China: a search for its soul, leaves from a Beijing diary'' authored by Poonam Suri here on Friday. ... Read more...
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Modern Brits addicted to coffee, chocolate and Facebook
February 11th, 2009 - 12:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 11 (ANI): Other than coffee and chocolates, most modern day Britons are addicted to social networking site Facebook, according to a survey.The study into modern lifestyles has come out ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Ivanovic says tennis court brings out her Scorpio killer instinct
January 10th, 2009 - 3:54 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, Jan.10 (ANI): Yugoslavian tennis star Ana Ivanovic has said that when she comes on court, her Scorpio instincts take over, and she becomes extremely competitive.
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Deaf children given implants as babies can learn to speak
January 5th, 2009 - 11:23 am ICT by ANI
London, January 5 (ANI): Experiments conducted by Australian researchers have shown that brain activity in deaf cats develops normally if they are fitted with a cochlear implant shortly after birth.
Rob ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
William Gallas reveals how footie stars relieve sexual frustrations in shower
November 23rd, 2008 - 4:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 23 (ANI): French international footballer William Gallas has in his autobiography revealed how some of footballs biggest stars relieve their sexual frustrations in the team shower.Gallas, 31, who ... Read more...
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YouTube is flooded with more than 3000 “How to Cheat” videos
November 21st, 2008 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 21 (ANI): The most popular video sharing website YouTube is flooded with more than 3000 "How to Cheat" videos.These videos have been suggesting different ways to cheat in ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Secret behind how people can resist temptation may soon be unlocked
November 2nd, 2008 - 5:49 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 2 (ANI): A psychologist who found that he could predict kids prospects by testing whether they could resist eating a marshmallow will now scan their brains in a bid ... Read more...
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Race might play significant role in voting booth
October 15th, 2008 - 7:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct.15 (ANI): The race factor might play a significant role in who will be the 44th president of the United States when voting takes place on November 4 this year.
Though ... Read more...
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Why some kids turn anti-social
October 1st, 2008 - 1:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 1 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Cambridge have discovered a link between reduced levels of the ''stress hormone'' cortisol and antisocial behaviour in male adolescents.Levels of cortisol in ... Read more...
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Offering unselfish people incentives could backfire for companies
June 20th, 2008 - 4:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 20 (ANI): Individuals often sacrifice their personal self interest for the common good and expecting them to behave selfishly by giving incentives can lead to bad policy, a new ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Self-control key to wise spending decisions: study
May 31st, 2008 - 5:51 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 31 (IANS) Self-control is the key to wise spending decisions on food, credit or savings, according to a study. The study, by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, also found ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Anaesthetic drug could prevent formation of painful memories
April 13th, 2008 - 3:11 pm ICT by admin
London, April 13 (ANI): Researchers at the University of California have found that low doses of a commonly used anaesthetic drug could prevent the formation of painful memories.The researchers found ... Read more...
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Womens clear message key to seducing men
February 6th, 2008 - 4:28 pm ICT by admin
Melbourne, Feb 6 (ANI): When it comes to seducing a man, its not the looks that make the cut but the womans message which has to be clear enough to give the ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |