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US study reveals people who purchased firearms during pandemic more likely to be suicidal

New Jersey [US], November 17 (ANI): People who purchase a firearm during the pandemic are more likely to be suicidal than other firearm owners, according to a study by Rutgers University researchers.

2020-11-17T11:52:52.213694+00:00 IST

Fans can visit Titanic for a price of USD125,000

Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): A company dedicated to manned exploration of the underwater world has announced the possible access to the world's most famous and historic site Titanic through their 'THE TITANIC SURVEY EXPEDITION 2021' project.

2020-11-15T15:58:42.978071+00:00 IST

At Dallas airport, best technology-based smart bathrooms being introduced

Texas [US], November 15 (ANI): A new policy introduced by the Texas government for Dallas airport is of 'Smart Bathrooms', which is in consideration with the stark reminders of the novel COVID-19's enormous effects. These smart bathrooms will be the upgraded version of the bathrooms at the airports which will reflect one of the best uses of technology ever.

2020-11-15T13:30:54.688484+00:00 IST

Children bullied in school are likely to develop violent behaviour in future: Study

Washington [US], November 15 (ANI): It is likely that the children who went through bullying in school, may develop a violent behaviour in later years of their lives, as per the findings of a new study led by scientists at the University of Cordoba and the University of Cambridge. They have collectively studied aspects related to violence, thus helping decrease its risks and prevent it.

2020-11-15T13:22:39.665763+00:00 IST

Less screen time, more sleep critical for preventing depression: Study

London [UK], November 14 (ANI): According to a recent study, lifestyle factors such as less screen time, adequate sleep, a better-quality diet, and physical activity strongly impact depression.

2020-11-14T13:38:50.435913+00:00 IST

Study suggests men feel less powerful in private lives as compared to public lives

Washington [US], November 14 (ANI): A new study from Lund University has suggested that men perceive themselves as having less power in their private lives as opposed to their public lives.

2020-11-14T13:36:55.693198+00:00 IST

Here's how you can celebrate a fun-filled cracker-free Diwali

New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): The most auspicious and happening festival of the year is here and people across the country are celebrating it in different ways.

2020-11-14T09:18:40.173850+00:00 IST

Study reveals dogs are sensitive to their humans' choice despite their own preference

Washington [US], November 13 (ANI): Inspired by work on infants, researchers at the Eotvos Lorand University (ELTE ) investigated whether dogs' behaviours are guided by human displays of preference or by the animals' own choices. They found that dogs' looking times, but not fetching behaviour, were influenced by the owner's expression of preference.

2020-11-13T03:04:19.198570+00:00 IST

Burnout can exacerbate work stress, further promoting a vicious circle

Washington [US], November 10 (ANI): A recent study conducted on work-related stress suggests that work stress and burnout are mutually reinforcing.

2020-11-10T17:02:09.256793+00:00 IST

Efforts needed to better integrate family caregivers into health care teams, finds study

Washington [US], November 10 (ANI): Integrating family caregivers into a patient's health care team can help improve care quality and the quality of life for both patients and their families, yet family caregivers face significant barriers coordinating their efforts with the formal health care team, according to a new RAND Corporation study.

2020-11-10T08:41:24.594000+00:00 IST

Irish and UK research helps to unravel secrets behind 'Game of Thrones'

Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): A researcher at the University of Limerick in Ireland has played a key role in examining some of the secrets behind the much-loved series 'Game of Thrones.'

2020-11-09T18:08:28.996423+00:00 IST

More economic worries mean less caution about COVID-19: Study

Washington [US], November 9 (ANI): Workers experiencing job and financial insecurity are less likely to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) guidelines for COVID-19, such as physical distancing, limiting trips from home and washing hands, according to a Washington State University study.

2020-11-09T07:14:32.977127+00:00 IST

Your child's better long-term achievement may kick up from good start in kindergarten

Montreal [Canada], November 7 (ANI): A good start at kindergarten can lead to better achievement over the long-term, for a child, suggest the findings of a new study.

2020-11-07T18:04:48.180498+00:00 IST

Coming out as bisexual associated with increased risk of smoking: BU study

Washington [US], November 7 (ANI): A new first-of-its-kind Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study paints a more precise picture by looking at LGB+ identities separately and over time, finding that bisexuality is the identity most associated with smoking, especially around the time of coming out.

2020-11-07T10:41:43.004223+00:00 IST

Here's why consumers think pretty food is healthier

Washington [US], November 7 (ANI): A researcher from the University of Southern California published a new paper that explores whether attractive food might seem healthier to consumers.

2020-11-07T10:21:36.999222+00:00 IST

Benefits of placing nutrition labels on the front of packages

Washington [US], November 6 (ANI): Researchers from Illinois State University, North Carolina State University, University of South Carolina, and University of Maryland published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines the impact of moving nutrition labels, typically placed on the back of product packages, to the front.

2020-11-06T10:50:30.810609+00:00 IST

Conflicts in kindergarten can reduce children's interest in reading and maths

Washington [US], November 6 (ANI): Teacher-perceived conflict predicts lower interest and pre-academic skills in maths and literacy among kindergarteners, a new study from Finland shows.

2020-11-06T09:13:56.015910+00:00 IST

Victims of school bullying are more prone to develope violent behavior in future

Washington [US], November 5 (ANI): The University of Cordoba and the University of Cambridge have collectively researched aspects related to violence, thus helping decrease its risks and prevent it.

2020-11-05T15:15:10.378345+00:00 IST

Study evaluates effectiveness of different face mask materials when coughing

Washington [US], November 1 (ANI): To determine what type of mask material is effective for trapping the ultrafine particles which may contain viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, a team of researchers tested t-shirts, socks, jeans, and vacuum bags in a novel study.

2020-11-01T17:40:06.896873+00:00 IST

5 spooky Halloween cosplay characters to go for this season

New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): The festival of Halloween, celebrated on the last day of harvest in European countries, has become famous worldwide and has reached humongous popularity in urban India.

2020-10-31T04:02:51.504353+00:00 IST

Study finds 5 distinct dog types from 11,000 years ago

Washington [US], October 30 (ANI): An international team of researchers that includes a Texas A&M University professor has studied the lineage of dogs and found that there were at least five different types of dogs as far back as 11,000 years ago.

2020-10-30T14:24:45.543232+00:00 IST