Gunman at University of Connecticut campus kills self after standoff
July 25th, 2012 - 1:05 am ICT by BNO News
GROTON, CONNECTICUT (BNO NEWS) -- A standoff with an armed man at the University of Connecticut's Avery Point campus in Groton ended Tuesday morning when the man committed suicide, officials said. It ... Read more...
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Father’s love greatly impacts personality development
June 13th, 2012 - 5:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 13 (IANS) A father's love contributes as much - and sometimes more - to a child's development as does a mother's love.
That is one of many findings ... Read more...
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Dehydration could turn you cranky and confused
February 19th, 2012 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) Thirst makes us reach out for water, but even mild dehydration can leave us cranky, confused and fatigued.
Tests by a University of Connecticut (UConn) lab ... Read more...
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Indian scientist to be sacked for faking research data
January 12th, 2012 - 10:10 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 12 (IANS) An Indian-origin scientist will be dismissed for falsifying the data in more than 100 instances while doing research at a US university on the benefits of ... Read more...
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2011 Bowl Predictions: Oklahoma hoping to win against Cardinal
December 5th, 2011 - 7:47 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Dec 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) No. 3 ranked Oklahoma State is predicted to win against Cardinal. Oklahoma is the most improved team after the bounced back from their early pitfalls. They ... Read more...
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New footage shows how a hummingbird’s tongue helps it drink
May 4th, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 4 (ANI): Spectacular new close-up footage of hummingbirds overturn nearly two centuries of conventional wisdom on how they drink.Researchers previously thought tube-like channels in their tongues sucked up fluid bycapillary ... Read more...
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Michele Bachmann’s son believes mom can be US president
April 23rd, 2011 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 23(ANI): Tea Party movement supporter Michele Bachmann's son, Lucas, has said no to posing naked for Playgirl, but he is saying yes to the idea that his mom could be ... Read more...
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Eating fish oil while pregnant may cut risk of postpartum depression
April 13th, 2011 - 7:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 13 (ANI): Eating fish during pregnancy could cut risk of developing postpartum depression, according to a new study.It found that the omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish such as ... Read more...
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How kids believe anything they see on the Internet!
February 3rd, 2011 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 3 (ANI): Today's children are gullible to just about anything they read on the Internet - a study has revealed.Apparently, they didn't find it hard to believe that ... Read more...
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Pheonix Mercury Basketball Star Diana Taurasi Tests Positive For mild Stimulant
December 24th, 2010 - 7:36 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Dec 24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Phoenix Mercury stand-out Diana Taurasi is hogging the limelight after her attorney revealed to a reputed media outlets that the much-acclaimed basketball player has tested positive ... Read more...
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BCS Bowl Schedule Has Been Finalized
December 6th, 2010 - 7:46 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 6, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The final Bowl Schedule has been decided according to the BCS Power ranking and the conveniences of the Bowl game committees. According to the schedule, the ... Read more...
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Connecticut Huskies Thrashes Kentucky Wildcats, Kemba Walker Scores 29 Points
November 25th, 2010 - 7:45 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) It was a breath-taking match in the Maui Tournament on Wednesday night where Connecticut Huskies faced Kentucky Wildcats and the former thrashed the other in the ... Read more...
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Ex-Iranian female MP hails UN decision to keep Iran away from gender equality seat
November 16th, 2010 - 6:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 16 (ANI): Dr. Fatemeh Haghighatjoo, an female Iranian MP who had to resign in 2004 after many fellow Reformist candidates for parliament were disqualified by Iran's Guardian Council, has hailed ... Read more...
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New report shows a greater number of Jews in U.S. than in Israel
October 22nd, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 22 (ANI): A new report has found that a greater number of Jews live in the US than in Israel.Researchers from the University of Miami (UM) and the University of ... Read more...
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Saturated fat not as bad as previously thought
October 2nd, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 2 (ANI): If you think saturated fat is responsible for cardiovascular disease (CVD), you need a reality check-new evidence has shown that saturated fat intake has a very limited impact ... Read more...
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Why yawning is contagious
September 16th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 16 (ANI): If somebody yawns it is likely that most of the people nearby will probably do the same - something that we call contagious yawning.Now, a new study ... Read more...
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Archeologists Unearth Palaeolithic Funeral Feast In Israel
September 2nd, 2010 - 7:15 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Sep 2, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Archaeologists working in Hilazon Tachtit, in Northern Israel have been able to unearth remains of a large feast that is supposed to be around 12,000 years ... Read more...
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Ancient humans held mass banquets to foster brotherhood
September 2nd, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 2 (IANS) Humans were into organising mass banquets to promote fellow feelings some 12,000 years ago.
A team stumbled on the remains of at least 71 tortoises and three wild cattle, ... Read more...
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Humans feasted to celebrate burials of their dead 12,000 years ago
August 31st, 2010 - 1:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 31 (ANI): Remains of an ancient Israeli burial site has offered new evidence that nearly 12,000 years ago, feasts were used to celebrate burial of the dead, bringing about the ... Read more...
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Fireflies blink in sync to attract females
July 10th, 2010 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 10 (IANS) Why do large groups of fireflies produce rhythmic, repeated flashes in unison - sometimes lighting up a whole forest at once. Believe it or not, it is to ... Read more...
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Male fireflies ‘flash’ in unison to attract mates
July 9th, 2010 - 3:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 9 (ANI): Scientists claim that male fireflies exhibit synchronous flashing to preserve female fireflies' recognition of suitable mates.Fireflies produce bioluminescence as a mating tool, in which males display a species-specific ... Read more...
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New study links smoking to colorectal cancer
June 11th, 2010 - 3:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 11 (ANI): In a new study, smoking was found to have a strong association with the presence of flat adenomas (precancerous polyps) in the colon and may explain the earlier ... Read more...
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Statins cut risk of clot-related diseases
May 17th, 2010 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 17 (ANI): People at risk for clot related diseases may benefit from cholesterol lowering drugs called statins, according to a new University of Connecticut study."Previous clinical studies have indicated statins ... Read more...
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Statins reduce risk of clot-related diseases
May 17th, 2010 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 17 (IANS) People likely to face clot-related diseases may benefit from common cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, says a new study.
"In our study, we aimed to analyse and ... Read more...
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Peer counseling, support can improve breastfeeding success in obese women
April 26th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
Using a very powerful scientific method employing randomization and intervention groups, Scientists from the University of Connecticut, Hartford's Hispanic Health Council, the Hartford Hospital, and Yale University, studied 154 women recruited during ... Read more...
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Eat eggs for breakfast to lose weight
April 13th, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 13 (IANS) Wondering how to shed those extra kilos? Then eat an egg for breakfast, a new study suggests.
According to researchers from the University of Connecticut, eating eggs for breakfast ... Read more...
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WNBA Draft Picks 2010 Announced Over Three Rounds
April 9th, 2010 - 7:51 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Apr 9, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The details of the Women's National Basketball Association draft have been declared on Thursday, Apr 8. The drat picks in this season turned out to be ... Read more...
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Maya Moore Leads Connecticut Girls To Victory
April 7th, 2010 - 7:20 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
San Antonio, Apr 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Tom Landry once said "A winner never stops trying." Indeed he meant it in earnest but on a greater perspective in life. However, the ... Read more...
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Maya Moore Becomes Player Of The Year, Joins All-American Team
April 5th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Apr 5 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Maya Moore of the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team won the award for the State Farm Wade Trophy Player of the Year. She was conferred ... Read more...
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Colin Carlson Files Complaint For Age Discrimination
March 26th, 2010 - 10:45 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan BhaduriConnecticut, Mar 26, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Being a sophomore can be a real pain. Ask Colin Carlson and he will tell you all about it. Colin Carlson who happens to be ... Read more...
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Witnessing sexism makes women view all men negatively
March 19th, 2010 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 19 (ANI): It is already known that experiencing sexual harassment has a negative effect on women. But a new study suggests that simply being a bystander to sexism is enough ... Read more...
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Red wine component pill successful during heart attacks
March 1st, 2010 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 1 (IANS) Researchers seeking a more reliable alternative than aspirin for heart attacks may have found it in a red wine molecule called resveratrol.
University of Connecticut (U-C) researchers induced heart ... Read more...
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How number sounds influence consumers
January 20th, 2010 - 3:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): A new study has shown that consumers remember the sounds of numbers in prices and associate certain sounds with value.Authors Keith S. Coulter (Clark University) and Robin A. ... Read more...
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Possible key to fight obesity
January 6th, 2010 - 12:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): Scientists in the U.S. have discovered a molecular mechanism that controls energy expenditure in muscles and helps determine body weight - a finding that could lead to a ... Read more...
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How stress may kill you
December 1st, 2009 - 12:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): Showing the link between the nervous and immune systems, researchers have discovered how stress may kill you.According to a report in the December 2009 print issue of the ... Read more...
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