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Researchers make a depth sensor inspired by spiders

Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 1 (ANI): By taking inspiration from spiders, researchers developed a wearable device, capable of carrying microbots.

2019-11-01T14:23:14.506325+00:00 IST

All work and no play surely make one dull, proves research

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 30 (ANI): The proverb 'All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy' has now been proven by researchers with a new study.

2019-10-30T09:50:22.788887+00:00 IST

Here's why Halloween isn't widely celebrated in India

New Delhi [India], Oct 29 (ANI): Over the years Indians have begun celebrating a wide variety of festivals cutting across religious lines.

2019-10-29T12:33:10.384429+00:00 IST

With costumes and theme-based parties, Halloween adapting to Indian markets

New Delhi [India], Oct 29 (ANI): It is Halloween and what comes to your mind? Some might say ghost costumes, Frankenstein, Draculas, spooky Pumpkins and scary masks - all sorts of eerie things that were not in the picture in India until a few years ago.

2019-10-29T11:55:15.991169+00:00 IST

Rain not significant factor for Africa 'green-up' phenomenon: study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 28 (ANI): Researchers say that it is not rains but amount of daylight which is the most significant component for initiating plant growth in Africa.

2019-10-28T15:39:43.107248+00:00 IST

Warming waters, local differences affect lobster population: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 28 (ANI): Recent studies reveal that increasing temperature of the ocean and local differences probably is the reason for falling lobster populations along the coast from southern New England to Atlantic Canada.

2019-10-28T13:13:19.546341+00:00 IST

It is good for women to have multiple spouses: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 27 (ANI): Having more than one partner, especially during a crisis is beneficial for women, claims a study.

2019-10-27T15:38:20.509197+00:00 IST

More years in education linked to lower risk of alcohol dependence

New discovery can turn plastic trash into treasure

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): Upcycling low-value plastics into high-quality liquid products will now be possible through a new method that has been developed that improves current recycling methods.

2019-10-23T17:02:55.235521+00:00 IST

Driverless cars could lead to more traffic congestion: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 23 (ANI): Driverless cars may worsen traffic congestion instead of easing it, predicted a study.

2019-10-23T16:52:03.544490+00:00 IST

Researcher creates artificial skin that mimics human skin

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 21 (ANI): Taking touch technologies to the next level, researchers have now developed a multi-layer, silicone membrane capable of mimicking the layers present in human skin.

2019-10-21T09:32:41.347158+00:00 IST

Time pressure makes people give 'socially-desirable' answers

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): While time pressure makes people answer in a hurry, they are more likely to utter what is socially desirable rather than the truth.

2019-10-20T15:00:17.453176+00:00 IST

Turn vegan or eat your pet! UK reality show challenges families

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): Can you eat your pet? The answer would be no for most of the folks but when it comes to eating meat, our taste buds become hyperactive!

2019-10-20T12:49:37.710170+00:00 IST

Is girl-boy friendship beneficial? Study finds

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): While friendships happen irrespective of the gender, a girl-boy bond particularly matters!

2019-10-19T16:57:13.694684+00:00 IST

Combination of techniques could improve security for IoT devices: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 14 (ANI): Recently developed data analysis approach could boost up the security of IoT devices against current risks and threats from the internet.

2019-10-14T14:49:07.767607+00:00 IST

Humans have salamander-like ability to repair cartilage in joints: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Cartilage in human joints can too repair itself through a process used by creatures such as salamanders and zebrafish, found a study.

2019-10-13T17:29:17.776646+00:00 IST

Prehistoric humans ate bone marrow like canned soup 400,000 years ago: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered evidence of the storage and delayed consumption of animal bone marrow by prehistoric humans some 400,000 years ago.

2019-10-13T17:23:16.536671+00:00 IST

New finding converts carbon dioxide into organic materials

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Scientists invented a material capable of converting carbon dioxide into useful organic materials.

2019-10-13T14:34:56.272716+00:00 IST

Here's the key to enhance customer-brand relationships

New Delhi [India], Oct 13 (ANI): Gifts are not only considered an effective means to get your personal connections back on the track, but they can also establish good customer-brand relationships.

2019-10-13T14:04:24.500932+00:00 IST

Is high price associated with better quality?

Washington D.C [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): When people buy products, their decisions are likely to be based on price as a perception of quality, research shows.

2019-10-13T13:29:02.766713+00:00 IST

Why do some people stick to their fitness goals?

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 13 (ANI): Personality traits are a key indicator in determining how likely is it that a person will stick to their exercise goals, a study revealed.

2019-10-13T13:15:53.145189+00:00 IST