Newton was right: We better judge falling objects when upright than prone
April 28th, 2011 - 6:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 28 (ANI): You can best determine the actual position of the Leaning Tower of Pisa when you are upright, according to a new study.Newton's laws of motion predict that an ... Read more...
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Why a bank shot is better than a direct shot to win a basketball game
March 11th, 2011 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 11 (ANI): Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown that your chances of winning a basket ball match are better with a bank shot than a direct shot.The engineers ... Read more...
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Climber found reading map after surviving 1000ft fall
January 30th, 2011 - 3:32 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 30 (ANI): A climber from Glasgow, who fell 1,000ft down a mountain, not just survived but was found by his rescuers standing up reading a map.The 35-year-old lost his footing ... Read more...
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How to get the most from your new telescope
January 8th, 2011 - 5:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): A new telescope brings with it exciting opportunities to see the unseen sights of space, but what is the best way for beginner to get the most from ... Read more...
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Just like humans, pigeons too feel the urge to gamble
October 13th, 2010 - 3:55 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Oct 13 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that pigeons feel the urge to gamble just like humans.Some gamblers like to forgo money their winnings for the chance of a much bigger win ... Read more...
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Kiwi man sets world record diving 116m without fins!
April 24th, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
Wellington, April 24 (ANI): A Kiwi man has set a new world diving record in the Bahamas by diving 116m without fins.New Zealand free diver William Trubridge, 29, risked suffering from nitrogen ... Read more...
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Brain control ‘memory’ via a region that grabs images
April 3rd, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 3 (ANI): A special region of the brain's visual cortex, which is in charge of distinguishing between background and foreground images, called V2, is what makes brain cells remember things, ... Read more...
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Why people often see things that are not really present
February 16th, 2008 - 2:51 pm ICT by admin
Washington, February 16 (ANI): University College London scientists have unearthed reason why people often see things that do not actually present around the object on which their eyes are concentrated.Published in PLoS ... Read more...
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Why video games tickle mens brain more than womens
February 5th, 2008 - 1:27 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): You may moan, groan or throw a tantrum but there are times when you just cant tear your husband or boyfriend away from his beloved videogame. Now, a ... Read more...
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