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Goal importance, other's behaviour make individuals favour COVID-19 measures

Bern [Switzerland], May 29 (ANI): During a recent study, researchers found that it is not fear but understating the importance of the end goal as well as the way people perceive the behaviour of other people is what makes individuals and societies more or less willing to drastically change their lifestyle and support government-imposed measures to mitigate the spread of Covid-19.

2021-05-29T15:30:29.122269+00:00 IST

Study finds Amazon indigenous group's lifestyle may hold key to slowing down aging

Los Angeles (California) [US], May 27 (ANI): A team of international researchers has found that the Tsimane indigenous people of the Bolivian Amazon experience less brain atrophy than their American and European peers. The decrease in their brain volumes with age is 70 per cent slower than in Western populations. Accelerated brain volume loss can be a sign of dementia.

2021-05-27T14:08:29.724433+00:00 IST

Embryos of many species use sound to prepare for the outside world, finds study

Canberra [Australia], May 27 (ANI): It's well known that reptiles depend on temperature cues while in the egg to determine a hatchling's sex. Now, researchers writing in the journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution say that embryos of many different animal species also rely on acoustic signals in important ways. They call this phenomenon "acoustic developmental programming."

2021-05-27T03:38:19.703980+00:00 IST

Study shows which mammals live most successfully alongside people

Washington [US], May 23 (ANI): A team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California- Santa Cruz analyzed data from 3,212 camera traps to show how human disturbance could be shifting the makeup of mammal communities across North America.

2021-05-23T17:18:58.228043+00:00 IST

Study finds online gambling increased during lockdown

Bristol [UK], May 22 (ANI): According to new research, regular gamblers were more than six times more likely to gamble online compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-05-22T13:45:57.212259+00:00 IST

Culture influences mask wearing, study finds

Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): Countries and US states more predisposed to collectivist behaviour have more people following mask guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

2021-05-21T17:18:25.710884+00:00 IST

Global food, hunger challenges projected to increase mortality, disability by 2050

Washington [US], May 20 (ANI): A new study shows that climate change will increase the challenge of meeting the nutrition and food needs of a growing population, especially in Africa south of the Sahara, but policy actions initiated now could help avert this additional burden.

2021-05-20T14:44:37.786424+00:00 IST

International HR Day 2021: Human resource personnel cope with COVID-19 challenges, adapt to keep organisations strong

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): What could possibly be more important than the task of hiring in an organization and the Human Resource (HR) manager has a direct role in it.

2021-05-19T18:21:58.460452+00:00 IST

Drexel study: Parks not only safe, but essential during pandemic

Philadelphia [Pennsylvania], May 16 (ANI): A new research from Drexel University shows parks played an important role for people seeking respite from the toll of social isolation during the pandemic, and they did so without increasing the spread of COVID-19.

2021-05-16T08:48:49.492254+00:00 IST

Being intoxicated brings strangers closer

Washington [US], May 16 (ANI): As per the findings of a recent study with pandemic-related implications, gulping down a few drinks with a stranger may make you get closer to them.

2021-05-16T08:31:26.368070+00:00 IST

Study finds older adults, adolescents lack attention in social situations

Washington [US], May 15 (ANI): The findings of recent research led by the University of Kent found that older adults and adolescents pay less attention to social cues in real-world interactions than young adults.

2021-05-15T11:16:36.547519+00:00 IST

Cricket bats should be made from bamboo not willow, study suggests

Cambridge [UK], May 10 (ANI): Tests conducted by the University of Cambridge show how bamboo cricket bats are stronger, offer a better 'sweet spot' and deliver more energy to the ball than those made from traditional willow.

2021-05-10T10:16:46.019262+00:00 IST

Study suggests pornography consumption widespread among young Internet users

Washington [US], May 9 (ANI): Nearly four-fifths of 16 and 17-year-olds have encountered pornographic content on the Internet, which is a multibillion-dollar business.

2021-05-09T13:46:33.027073+00:00 IST

Mother's Day 2021: Ideas to celebrate the day with your mom during COVID

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Mother's Day, which is an annual celebration honouring maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society, is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world. This year once again due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, celebrations might look a bit different.

2021-05-08T14:35:07.190405+00:00 IST

Mother's Day 2021: Doctor moms share their personal experiences and challenges amid pandemic

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Mother's Day, which is an annual celebration honouring maternal bonds, is held on various days in many parts of the world. Amid the pandemic, there are women doctors who have been working and pacifying their patients ushering a new life into this world amidst the chaos, all the while dealing with their own fears, and staying away from their precious little ones at home.

2021-05-08T10:26:35.929564+00:00 IST

Mother's Day 2021: Try these last-minute DIY gift ideas for your mom

New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Mother's Day - a special occasion to celebrate the indomitable spirit of mothers - is just around the corner and many of you might be planning to pamper them with gifts this Sunday.

2021-05-08T05:43:36.225464+00:00 IST

Systemic inequalities driving exposure to high indoor air pollution in London

Washington [US], May 7 (ANI): According to a report by UCL researchers, systemic inequalities mean that low-income households in London are more likely to be exposed to higher levels of indoor air pollution.

2021-05-07T15:06:02.480202+00:00 IST

Online learning doesn't improve student sleep habits, says study

Ottawa [Canada], May 7 (ANI): New research from Simon Fraser University suggests that students learning remotely become night owls but do not sleep more despite the time saved commuting, working or attending social events.

2021-05-07T04:18:10.025498+00:00 IST

Loan applications processed around midday more likely to be rejected

Washington [US], May 6 (ANI): According to a new study, bank credit officers are more likely to approve loan applications earlier and later in the day, while 'decision fatigue' around midday is associated with defaulting to the safer option of saying no.

2021-05-06T14:30:12.045785+00:00 IST

Study reveals gateway to conscious awareness

Washington [US], May 4 (ANI): During a recent study, Michigan Medicine researchers found out how some sensory information is broken through to conscious experience.

2021-05-04T17:39:50.094926+00:00 IST

Study says consumers' decision to buy product is based on its recommendation online

Washington [US], May 4 (ANI): As more people go online for shopping, understanding how they rely on e-commerce recommendation systems to make purchases is increasingly important. Penn State University researchers suggested that it's not just what is recommended, but how and why it's recommended, that helps to shape consumers' opinions.

2021-05-04T04:29:09.052841+00:00 IST