Los Angeles, March 14 (IANS) “Divergent” actress Shailene Woodley feels affected by people’s ignorance about earth, and says that a change in attitude is required for the betterment of the planet. The 23-year-old, who will be seen in the futuristic movie, said she wants to contribute to the cause. “My biggest fear is that people aren’t […]
New York, March 9 (IANS) Three cheers for wine lovers out there. Here comes a new machine that can turn water, grape concentrate, yeast and a finishing powder into wine in your kitchen in flat three days. Developed by wine expert Ken Boyer and entrepreneur Phillip James, the device named Miracle Machine is also controlled by […]
New York, March 9 (IANS) For those who love to party and get high but do not want to disclose their drinking habits to family or friends, this mobile application can help them “black out” all evidence of previous night from smart phones and social media. Named Livr, this app only opens when you are drunk. […]
London, March 9 (IANS) The big debate about who is smarter, man or woman, has now been laid to rest. There is nothing like a boy’s or a girl’s brain, and no scientific evidence to prove that they are wired differently, according to an expert. “‘Men are from Mars and women are from Venus’ theory has […]
London, March 7 (IANS) The fact is that women fall for men who are taller. Now, they have an extra reason to go for them as researchers have discovered a significant correlation in the DNA between tall people and intelligence. “We tested whether DNA-based genetic similarities among people related to their similarities in height and intelligence. […]
Washington, March 7 (IANS) An Indian-American owned engineering firm is developing a unique carbon fibre hoop design zero pressure tyre for the US military that could keep military vehicles running faster and longer after an attack. Akron, Ohio based American Engineering Group (AEG) has received a $1 million Phase II project grant from the US defence […]
Beijing, March 7 (IANS) China will build its first internet museum to chronicle the development of the net in the increasingly wired country, China’s internet network watchdog said Friday. The museum will show the history and fruits of China’s Internet development, with some of the exhibition open to the public in early April, Xinhua reported citing […]
New York, March 7 (IANS) The anxiety-relief effects of marijuana are well known but scientists have found for the first time, how the controlled use of the drug may help people in distress. Sachin Patel, a professor of psychiatry and molecular physiology at Tennessee-based Vanderbilt University identified cannabinoid receptors in the brain through which marijuana exerts […]
London, March 7 (IANS) Do you have a habit of urinating while swimming? Control your urge as this may trigger respiratory problems. Urine mixed with chlorine, used to disinfect pools, can cause chemical reactions that have been linked to respiratory problems in swimmers, a research said. Chlorine reacts with a number of chemicals found in human […]
New York, March 7 (IANS) For those who were born Oct 29, 1969, the date is quite memorable. It was on this day that internet too came to life. Now, the room from where the first message was sent, only to be crashed after sending just two letters, has been opened as a functional computer lab. […]