Boys develop social skills through kindergarten friendships
November 30th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 30 (IANS) High-quality friendships in kindergarten spell better social skills in the first and third grades for boys and also fewer behaviour problems as compared to girls.
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More people turn to god in societies under stress
August 9th, 2011 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 9 (IANS) Many more people turn to god in stressed societies and also seem happier. However, when peace and plenty reign, people are happier independently of their religious ... Read more...
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Proactive defence can deter cyber-attacks
June 28th, 2011 - 10:21 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 28 (IANS) A proactive defence -- detecting intrusions, tracing the attacker and executing a counterstrike -- can act as a powerful deterrent against cyber-terrorism and cyber-warfare that threaten ... Read more...
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Your bodies resist weight loss efforts
June 24th, 2011 - 6:14 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 24 (IANS) If you've been trying to lose weight and suspect your body is working against you, you may indeed be right."When obese people reduce their food intake ... Read more...
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Karunuday wins maiden ITF tournament
June 11th, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India's Karunuday Singh powered his way to his maiden ITF men's singles title with an emphatic 6-4, 6-2 victory over compatriot Vijayant Malik in the ... Read more...
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Regrets can spur future successes, says scientists
June 10th, 2011 - 6:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jun 10 (IANS) The saying "It's better to have loved and lost than never have loved at all" is true, scientists say, as regrets can actually spur us ... Read more...
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Fatty diet during pregnancy programmes baby for diabetes
May 26th, 2011 - 3:06 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 26 (IANS) A high-fat diet during pregnancy may programme a woman's baby for future diabetes, even if she herself is not obese or diabetic."We found that exposure to ... Read more...
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Kids sharing family meals less likely to binge
May 2nd, 2011 - 9:21 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 2 (IANS) Children who share family meals are less likely to pile on the pounds or binge on junk food.Researchers found kids who ate with their parents at ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Americans want to stay busy, even if what they do is trivial
April 30th, 2011 - 12:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Americans don't really care so much about what they're doing, just as long as they are doing something, suggests a new research.Author Dolores Albarracin of the University ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
People more generous, sociable in green surroundings
April 20th, 2011 - 1:37 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 20 (IANS) A walk in a park is more than just a nice way to spend an afternoon -- it makes you more generous and sociable too."Through the ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Language learners ‘are creative and smart’
March 16th, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 16 (ANI): Researchers have demonstrated that language learning goes well beyond simple imitation, and in fact that language learners are quite creative and remarkably smart.Not only are learners able ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Talking on cell phones while crossing the street risky for older people
March 16th, 2011 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 16 (ANI): A new study has found that older adults may put themselves at risk by talking on cell phones while crossing the street.Researchers at the University of Illinois ... Read more...
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Even toddlers need help with negative emotions
March 9th, 2011 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 9 (IANS) The way you react to your two-year-old's temper tantrums or clinginess may lead the child to anxiety, withdrawal and behaviour problems down the road.
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Boy toddlers need extra help coping with negative emotions
March 9th, 2011 - 3:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, March 9 (ANI): A new study has suggested that the way you react to your two-year-old's temper tantrums or clinginess may lead to anxiety, withdrawal and behavior problems down the road.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Counselling, education ‘can help people recover from bankruptcy’
February 24th, 2011 - 6:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): A recent study has found that counselling and education could help people recover from bankruptcy.University of Illinois economist Angela Lyons, in direct partnership with Money Management International (MMI), ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Lesbian moms reluctant to seek help when abused: Study
February 23rd, 2011 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): Two professors of University of Illinois have said that that lesbian mothers experience intimate partner violence are often reluctant to seek help for fear of losing custody of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Feeling good about country linked to well being
February 10th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) The more satisfied people are with their country, the better they feel about their lives, especially people in low income groups or in relatively poor countries. The study ... Read more...
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Brief diversions boost our ability to focus
February 10th, 2011 - 3:20 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Even brief diversions from a task can dramatically boost one's ability to focus on that task for prolonged periods.The study zeroes in on a phenomenon known to anyone ... Read more...
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Short breaks from work can improve your focus: Study
February 9th, 2011 - 3:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): While doing the same work for a prolonged period, we tend to lose our focus and our performance goes down.Now, a new study has overturned a decades-old theory ... Read more...
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New soybean meal sources ‘are good fish meal alternatives’
February 8th, 2011 - 12:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): A new study has suggested that fermented soybean meal and enzyme-treated soybean meal may replace fish meal in weanling pig diets."The price of fish meal has exploded and ... Read more...
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Three ingredients to ease life of asthmatic kids
February 6th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) Eliminating distractions like cell phones and TV, involving behaviour control such as mild discipline and allowing communication that shows genuine interest and concern are the ways to ease ... Read more...
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Social and emotional learning programs boost students’ skills
February 5th, 2011 - 12:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): A new study has found that social and emotional learning programs improve students' attitudes and behaviors, and in some cases, even boost academic performance.Researchers at Loyola University Chicago ... Read more...
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Outsourcing may increase profits, but softens competition among rivals
January 11th, 2011 - 4:45 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 11 (ANI): A new study has revealed that outsourcing certain aspects of a business to a third party may save a firm's costs, but it softens the competition among industry ... Read more...
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University Of Illinois Launches Special Campus Crime Tracking Website
December 18th, 2010 - 8:05 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Dec 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Seems like the journalism students of University Of Illinois are getting all more conscious about the crimes in the society and making special efforts to combat ... Read more...
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Taking an active role in learning enhances memory: Study
December 7th, 2010 - 4:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 07 (ANI): A recent study has found out how an active participation in learning is a good way of enhancing memory.The study confirmed that having some authority over how one ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Black raspberries may prevent bowel cancer
November 4th, 2010 - 3:00 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 4 (IANS) Black raspberries may help prevent bowel cancer, a study has found.Scientists found that a freeze-dried version of the fruit could reduce the number of tumours in a strain ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
A new and simple sensor to sniff out shoe bombs
October 20th, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 20 (ANI): Scientists have developed a simple sensor to detect an explosive used in shoe bombs.This finding by the University of Illinois scientists could lead to inexpensive, easy-to-use devices for ... Read more...
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Gecko-inspired method to print electronics on clothes, plastic and leather
September 21st, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 21 (ANI): Inspired by geckos, engineers have developed a reversible adhesion method for printing electronics on a variety of tricky surfaces such as clothes, plastic and leather.Researchers from Northwestern ... Read more...
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Smokeless tobacco products not safe: Study
September 14th, 2010 - 3:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 14 (ANI): Smokeless tobacco products are not safe or effective alternatives for people who want to quit smoking, say experts.According to analysis of several studies, long-term use of smokeless tobacco ... Read more...
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Why some sports fans are called ‘die-hards’
September 9th, 2010 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 9 (ANI): Always wondered why some sports fans are referred to as "die-hards"? Well, this is because they remain loyal to their home teams despite moving away, say two University ... Read more...
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Study: More parents are ‘redshirting’ their kids these days
September 6th, 2010 - 8:36 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Sep 6 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Redshirting is a new practice in the United States where parents delay sending their children to kindergarten at least until they are matured enough for the ... Read more...
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Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson appeals for international help for flood-ravaged Pak
September 4th, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
United Nations, Sept 4 (ANI): Professor Rajmohan Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi has pitched in for international help for the flood-victims in Pakistan.Financial and material aid need to be increased, as ... Read more...
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Modified yeast could lead to more efficient, economical biofuel production
August 20th, 2010 - 3:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): A University of Illinois metabolic engineer has identified a strain of yeast with increased alcohol tolerance that could lead to more efficient and economical production of biofuels.Biofuels are ... Read more...
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People are sexually attracted to their kin, and their own selves
July 30th, 2010 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 30 (ANI): People tend to develop an attraction towards others who resemble their kin or themselves, according to a research.In a series of experiments where subjects viewed photographs of their ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Young people give Google search results more credibility than needed
July 27th, 2010 - 5:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 27 (ANI): Youngsters trust Google so much that they don't think twice before clicking on websites that turn up at the top of their search to complete their projects, ... Read more...
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