Lifestyle

This is how mobile apps grab our attention

Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): Aalto University researchers have shown that common understanding of humans about what attracts visual attention to screens, does not transfer to mobile applications.

2020-10-06T15:48:48.835014+00:00 IST

Study finds indirect effects of COVID-19 pandemic coincide with heavy mental health burden

Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a heavy mental health toll even on people who are not directly impacted by the disease, shows a new study.

2020-10-06T04:57:14.467095+00:00 IST

Spinach- good for Popeye as well as the planet!

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): Spinach, the hearty, green vegetable chock full of nutrients, doesn't just provide energy in humans but it also has potential to help power fuel cells, according to a new paper by researchers in AU's Department of Chemistry.

2020-10-05T17:30:14.805372+00:00 IST

Study reveals parents less aware when their kids vape than when they smoke

California [US], October 5 (ANI): Most parents know or suspect when their child smokes, but they are much more likely to be in the dark if the child vapes or uses other tobacco products, according to a large national study.

2020-10-05T05:10:20.291442+00:00 IST

Study finds how brain helps us navigate social differences

Washington [US], October 5 (ANI): Our brain responds differently if we talk to a person of a different socioeconomic background from our own compared to when we speak to someone whose background is similar, according to a new imaging study by UCL and Yale researchers.

2020-10-05T02:21:44.037351+00:00 IST

COVID-19 infects majority of bad dreams: Study

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): Scientists used artificial intelligence to help analyse the dream content of close to a thousand people and found that the novel coronavirus had infected more than half of the distressed dreams reported.

2020-10-04T11:16:23.913887+00:00 IST

Study provides solid support for wearing face-covering in enclosed environments with poor ventilation

Washington [US], October 3 (ANI): The airborne transmission of COVID-19 has increased manifold in enclosed spaces, suggest the findings of a new study led by University of Georgia researchers.

2020-10-03T14:42:42.000442+00:00 IST

Culture

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Dussehra: As diverse as India

New Delhi [India], Oct 19 (ANI): In a country as diverse as India, it is a given really that different regions will have their own adaptations for celebrating Dussehra, the festival marking good over evil.

2018-10-19T13:51:10.833266+00:00 IST

Durga Pooja: The idol that is never immersed

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], Oct 18 (ANI): Durga Pooja is the most anticipated festival in West Bengal, one of the many reasons for the wait is the grandeur that it brings along. The festival which is celebrated over a span of at least five days witnesses the city of Kolkata at its best - adorned with lights and Pandals which often have a message to convey.

2018-10-18T11:59:16.405051+00:00 IST

Indian poet Abhay K. receives warm welcome in USA

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 17 (ANI): Indian poet Abhay K. received a warm welcome in the United States (US) during his recent visit to Washington DC, Boston and New York, signifying the growing literary ties between India and the US.

2018-10-17T10:46:02.929894+00:00 IST

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Study focuses on genetic variants influencing left and right handedness

Washington [US], October 3 (ANI): Researchers have identified 48 genetic variants that influence if a person is left-handed, right-handed, or ambidextrous -- in the largest study of its kind.

2020-10-03T14:39:26.463116+00:00 IST

Others

Growing number of women using cannabis for managing menopause symptoms: Study

Ohio [US], October 3 (ANI): For the management of bothersome menopause symptoms, a growing number of women are either using cannabis or want to use it, suggest the findings of a new study.

2020-10-03T14:33:16.158651+00:00 IST

Fashion

PM Modi opts for traditional Himachali caps during his speeches after inaugurating Atal Tunnel

Manali (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday opted for traditional Himachali caps during his speeches after inaugurating the Atal Tunnel here at Rohtang.

2020-10-03T10:42:29.655134+00:00 IST

Fashion

Estee Lauder, NASA's recent tie-up will take skincare to space

Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): US cosmetic giant Estee Lauder is all set to take one of its top products to International Space Station (ISS) with its recent tie-up with space agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

2020-10-02T09:20:56.543844+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study finds yoga,meditation reduce chronic pain

Chicago [US], October 1 (ANI): A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in participant perceptions of pain, mood and functional capacity, according to a study.

2020-10-01T17:50:50.697611+00:00 IST

Parenting

Study reveals writing by hand makes kids smarter

Trondheim [Norway], October 1 (ANI): Results from several studies have shown that both children and adults learn more and remember better when writing by hand.

2020-10-01T17:50:20.033213+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study reveals dementia caregivers' stress leads to sleep deprivation

Perth [Australia], October 1 (ANI): New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research has found 94 per cent of Australians caring for a loved one with dementia are sleep deprived.

2020-10-01T17:33:17.672727+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study reveals poor cognitive performance predicts impairment in activities of daily living years later

California [US], October 1 (ANI): Subtle differences in cognition may help identify individuals at risk for becoming dependent years later upon others to complete daily activities, such as managing medications or finances and other essential activities.

2020-10-01T10:07:09.847873+00:00 IST

Fitness

Study shows heating in vaping device as cause for lung injury

California [US], September 30 (ANI): Early results of an experimental vaping study have shown significant lung injury from E-cigarette (eC) devices with nickel-chromium alloy heating elements.

2020-09-30T17:43:32.202926+00:00 IST

Quirky

Study finds 'Liking' an article online may mean less time spent reading it

Ohio [US], September 30 (ANI): When people have the option to click "like" on a media article they encounter online, they spend less time actually reading the text, a new study suggests.

2020-09-30T13:31:35.531914+00:00 IST

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Canadian study reveals girls benefit from doing sports

Toronto [Canada], September 29 (ANI): Girls, but not boys, who participate actively in school sports activities in middle childhood show improved behaviour and attentiveness in early adolescence, suggests a new Canadian study.

2020-09-29T11:43:01.860668+00:00 IST

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Study finds women receive less aggressive care than men after a heart attack

Dallas [US], September 29 (ANI): When the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs after a heart attack, women ages 18-55 get less aggressive care in the hospital and are more likely to die prior to discharge than men the same age, according to new research.

2020-09-29T11:33:37.740299+00:00 IST

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Google pays tribute to iconic actor, dancer Zohra Sehgal with a special doodle

New Delhi [India], September 29 (ANI): Google on Tuesday paid tribute to the late veteran actor and dancer Zohra Sehgal as it dedicated its doodle in remembrance of her iconic film 'Neecha Nagar.'

2020-09-29T07:01:10.715148+00:00 IST

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Study finds busy pictures hinder reading ability in children

Washington [US], September 28 (ANI): Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found that an overly busy page with extraneous images can draw the reader's attention away from the text, resulting in a lower understanding of content.

2020-09-28T10:16:55.252576+00:00 IST