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Study links smartphone texting to compromised pedestrian safety

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 4 (ANI): A recent study links Smartphone texting to compromised pedestrian safety.

2020-02-04T02:38:57.983498+00:00 IST

Missouri resident is exact copy of Meghan Markle, takes internet by storm

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 3 (ANI): A woman from Missouri has taken the internet by storm as netizens find her to be the exact photocopy of Meghan Markle. The Instagram user with the name of Greyson_land recently shared some snaps with her daughter and social media users rightfully mistook her to be Meghan.

2020-02-03T13:33:17.723208+00:00 IST

Melodic alarms can improve alertness, reduce morning grogginess: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 3 (ANI): The sounds that wake you up may have important ramifications. A recent study has suggested that melodic alarms may be the key element that would improve alertness, and also likely to leave you less groggy and clumsy for the day.

2020-02-03T12:05:04.580767+00:00 IST

Tradition where animals predict upcoming season in California

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 2 (ANI): There is a tradition in California where animals predict the time of the coming season, especially spring.

2020-02-02T17:22:37.302329+00:00 IST

Rose scent helps in sleeping, learning better: Study

Berlin [Germany], Feb 2 (ANI): A recent study has thrown light on the fact that that smelling the scent of rose helps you in sleeping better and also improves the quality of learning.

2020-02-02T16:39:43.062354+00:00 IST

Rapid weather variability increases spread of flu epidemic, study finds

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 2 (ANI): A team of scientists from Florida State University in a recent study detailed on how significant weather swings increases the spread of flu epidemic in highly populated regions.

2020-02-02T16:05:32.728815+00:00 IST

High-tempo music may make exercise easier and more beneficial: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 2 (ANI): According to a recent study, listening to music at a higher tempo reduces the perceived effort involved in exercise and increases its benefits.

2020-02-02T13:56:12.020038+00:00 IST

Escobar's feral hippos destroying Columbia's aquatic ecosystem: Study

Bogota [Columbia], Feb 2 (ANI): The aquatic ecosystem of Columbia is being ravaged by the invasive hippo populations that are descendants of the animals that were owned by the feared drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.

2020-02-02T10:05:11.087109+00:00 IST

Man gets kicked out of flight for wearing a gas mask

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 2 (ANI): In an amusing incident, a passenger was spotted in an American Airlines flight wearing a full-face gas mask.

2020-02-02T08:33:39.813047+00:00 IST

Take some outside help if you wish to change your personality, study suggests

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 31 (ANI): In a bid to understand if people can intentionally change aspects of their personalities at any given point simply because they desire to do so, a research team has shed light on the importance for outside help- professional or a friend, to push for that change.

2020-01-31T16:42:32.406121+00:00 IST

High school students report negative feelings for school: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 31 (ANI): In a nationwide survey conducted by a team of researchers reported that nearly 75% of the students' self-reported feelings related to school were negative.

2020-01-31T15:25:42.789722+00:00 IST

Dog face mask sales skyrocket in China amid coronavirus crisis

Beijing [China], Jan 31 (ANI): Face masks for canines are selling out quickly in China as an ever-increasing number of concerned pet owners are taking precautionary measures to safeguard their four-legged friends amid the coronavirus outbreak.

2020-01-31T10:10:09.462262+00:00 IST

Japanese billionaire backs off from finding a girlfriend for SpaceX moonshot

Tokyo [Japan], Jan 31 (ANI): Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa recently backed off from his plan to seek a female companion to accompany him on a trip around the Moon.

2020-01-31T07:42:50.847361+00:00 IST

Study says people may lie to appear honest

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 30 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers found that some people prefer to lie in order to appear honest rather than telling the truth and appearing as selfish liars.

2020-01-30T10:24:15.162023+00:00 IST

People confusing between Corona beer and coronavirus: Google search trends reveal

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 30 (ANI): Out of the two coronas, one might give you a hangover while the other one can possibly kill you, but as it seems, a huge lot of people from across the globe probably don't understand this difference.

2020-01-30T08:26:54.781548+00:00 IST

Stop being a buzzkill: PETA founder tells the correct way to walk your dog

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 29 (ANI): If you own a dog by any chance, then it is very likely you've been walking your pooch wrong this whole time.

2020-01-29T07:54:34.450130+00:00 IST

Study unravels myths about political Islamophobia

Pennsylvania [USA], Jan 28 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found that during the mid-term elections in the United States, Islamophobia was rampant on social media and the hatred seen online was different from what was witnessed during the referendum.

2020-01-28T10:17:38.134224+00:00 IST

Study focuses on tailored wellness care to older adults

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 26 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a tailored pattern specially created for older adults and their healthcare using a randomised trial assessment. The foundation of the trail assessment is to outline the components of a new model of community-based wellness called the Person-Centered Wellness Home (PCWH).

2020-01-26T10:59:22.646795+00:00 IST

'World's worst cat' bombarded with adoption requests

North Carolina [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): A cat from a North Carolina animal shelter has been bombarded with applications for adoption after it went viral on Facebook due to its cold and menacing disposition.

2020-01-25T13:40:06.886171+00:00 IST

Researchers figure out formula for perfect shot of espresso

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 25 (ANI): While coffee is the perfect stress buster for most of the people, brewing a perfect cup of Cappuccino, Latte or Mocha may not be an easy task. The formula to make a perfect shot of espresso has been decoded by a group of experts from different scientific fields, such as maths, physics, and material science. In the study, experts from different fields joined hands to figure out the formula for a perfect shot of espresso.

2020-01-25T12:32:48.467255+00:00 IST

Study reveals horror movies manipulate brain activity to enhance excitement

Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 24 (ANI): In a novel study, a team of researchers has mapped the neural activity in response to watching horror movies, and how they manipulate brain activity.

2020-01-24T17:38:33.001059+00:00 IST