Wind plays key role in polluting cities
August 26th, 2012 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) Cities, full of hideous concrete structures and skewed traffic, often create wind patterns known as fluid flows, circulating exhaust particles, diesel fumes, chemical residues, ozone and ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Scientists say that building a sandcastle is no child’s play
August 3rd, 2012 - 7:52 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Amsterdam, Aug 3 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Scientific researchers in Amsterdam, Netherlands and others in Paris, France are trying to come up with a formula for building a steady sand castle. The researchers spent ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
LinkedIn probes theft of 6.5 mn passwords
June 6th, 2012 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, June 6 (IANS) Professional networking website LinkedIn said it was investigating claims that 6.5 million of its users' passwords have been stolen and published on a Russian computer hacking ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Mathematical formula decides which tattoo designs will age well
May 2nd, 2011 - 7:38 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
London, May 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A mathematician has announced that he has devised the formula that will tell how long a tattoo will last on a body. Tattoos are inscribed on cells ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
New test accurately detects aggressive prostate cancer
April 7th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 7 (ANI): A new PSA test to screen for prostate cancer more accurately identified men with prostate cancer -- particularly the aggressive form of the disease -- and substantially reduced ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Google revamps to keep ‘low-quality’ sites at bay
February 26th, 2011 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Feb 26 (ANI): Google has made amendments in the way it ranks web pages as it has been struggling to combat websites that have been able to game its system.The Internet ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Pterosaurs were 10 times heavier than biggest birds: Study
January 19th, 2011 - 11:51 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 19 (ANI): Pterosaurs-dinosaur-era flying reptiles-were nearly ten times heavier than the already known heaviest bird Kori Bustard, suggests a new study.Calculations based on footprints left behind by pterosaurs, also known ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Keralite’s score formula to be used in rain-hit IPL matches
December 11th, 2010 - 5:41 pm ICT by IANS
Thrissur (Kerala), Dec 11 (IANS) A system developed by Kerala engineer V. Jayadevan for computing target scores in interrupted one-day and Twenty20 (T20) cricket matches has got the Indian cricket board's nod ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Now, a mathematical formula to help marathoners sprint to a strong finish
October 22nd, 2010 - 1:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): A marathoner from the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology has designed a mathematical model to calculate just how much carbohydrate a runner needs to fuel him ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Now, a formula to get you the cheapest holiday flights
August 23rd, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 23 (ANI): Looking to go for a holiday and wondering when's the right time to book your tickets to get the best deal? You may now take a breather as ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Here’s the formula for the perfect handshake
July 16th, 2010 - 6:10 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 16 (ANI): Brit scientists reckon that they have devised the formula for the perfect handshake.The traditional form of greeting needs to be executed with the right hand and a complete ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Mathematical formula that predicts ‘phantom’ traffic jams developed
July 10th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 10 (ANI): Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have devised a model that can predict traffic jams.The have come up with a formula of 'phantom' jams, based ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Riding a bike is extremely complicated, say scientists
June 22nd, 2010 - 3:17 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 22 (ANI): Learnt to ride a bike at a young age? Well, then give a pat on your shoulder, for scientists have said that it is actually far more complicated ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Today is the happiest day of the year, says psychologist
June 18th, 2010 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 18 (ANI): Feeling happy today? Well, that's because it's the happiest day of the year, says a psychologist.Dr Cliff Arnall, a former Cardiff University lecturer, used a mathematical formula ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Scientist’s formula claims Germany have already won 2010 football World Cup!
April 22nd, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 22 (ANI): Germany is all set to win the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa and captain Michael Ballack will be lifting the trophy on July 11, according to ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Now, mathematical formula for celebrity gossip!
April 5th, 2010 - 1:31 am ICT by IANS
London, April 5 (IANS) Celebrity gossip on social networking sites such as Facebook spreads rapidly in the manner of a contagious virus, say researchers.
Mathematicians have developed an equation that describes internet ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Perfect wife formula: Bride must be five years younger, cleverer, from same background as groom!
March 3rd, 2010 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 3 (ANI): Ladies around the world please take note: Scientists have announced the mathematical formula for the perfect wife which includes - the bride should be five years younger than ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
What makes a Hollywood blockbuster? Scientists find out
February 24th, 2010 - 2:10 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) There is something about the rhythm and texture of early cinema that has a very different feel than modern films. But it's hard to put one's finger on ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Mathematical formula behind Hollywood hit
February 19th, 2010 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 19 (ANI): An expert is of the opinion that contemporary Hollywood filmmakers have mastered the art of grabbing viewers' attention with the correct lengths of each shot based on a ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Beat January 18, ‘most depressing day of year’ with happiness, says shrink
January 18th, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
London, January 18 (ANI): The psychologist, who dubbed the third Monday in January, as the most depressing day of the year has called for the idea to be refuted and is urging ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Now, a formula for parents looking for perfect Christmas toy for their kids!
November 27th, 2009 - 6:15 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 27 (ANI): A psychologist has come up with a novel idea for helping parents find out the perfect Christmas toy for their children - a mathematical formula.Dr Cliff Arnall, who ... Read more...
Posted in World |
The mathematical formula for the perfect shower
October 10th, 2008 - 4:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Oct 10 (ANI): A shower in the morning provides the perfect kick-start for the rest of the day. Now, neuropsychologists have come up with a mathematical formula to make sure ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Microbe diet key to carbon dioxide release
August 1st, 2008 - 3:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 1 (ANI): Scientists have determined that as microbes in the soil break down fallen plant matter, a diet balanced in nutrients appears to help control soil fertility and the ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
CCTV cameras that can hear sounds on the anvil
June 25th, 2008 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 25 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are trying to update artificial intelligence software used by CCTV cameras to provide them with the ability to hear sounds like ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Crop circle depicting pi baffles scientists
June 18th, 2008 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
Edinburgh, June 18 (ANI): A mysterious crop circle that emerged overnight in a barley field in England has baffled scientists, as it depicts the mathematical formula pi.Pi is the ratio of ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Heres the formula for perfect voice
May 30th, 2008 - 6:15 pm ICT by admin
London, May 30 (ANI): Want to have a perfect good voice? Well, then all you need to do is follow a mathematical formula that consists of a voice mixture of Mariella ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Scientist develops mathematical formula for easy sleep monitoring
May 8th, 2008 - 7:40 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 8 (ANI): A scientist from University of Queensland has developed a mathematical formula that may simplify future diagnosis of sleep problems.Philip Terrill, a PhD student has created a formula ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Earths rotation might account for deviations in spacecraft trajectories
March 5th, 2008 - 2:52 pm ICT by admin
London, March 5 (ANI): Scientists have attributed the reason behind small and unexpected deviations in robotic spacecraft trajectories near Earth to the rotation of our planet.According to a report in New Scientist, ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |