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Study says people eat more when dine with family or friends

Washington DC [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): If you're trying to avoid overeating, it's best that you eat alone as a study suggests that people tend to eat more when they dine with family or friends.

2019-10-12T17:58:35.807445+00:00 IST

Under time pressure, people tell us what we want to hear: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): Researchers claims that answer to quick and impulsive questions are favoured instead of honest due to time pressure.

2019-10-12T17:04:20.743315+00:00 IST

A species of fish that survives on land discovered in Georgia

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 12 (ANI): An angler in Georgia has found an invasive fish species called snakehead fish that can breathe air and survive on land.

2019-10-12T07:22:19.608236+00:00 IST

Right to left and left to right - October 9, this year is a Palindrome Day!

New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): Today's date 9.10.2019 is quite rare- it is a palindrome, which means it reads the same way backward and forward.

2019-10-09T12:20:19.375402+00:00 IST

There's more to music than what you know

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): It is well know how music impacts brain function and human behaviour but its lesser-known use for bolstering communication with non-human life forms is equally astonishing.

2019-09-29T11:27:32.830128+00:00 IST

Unconventional fashion in vogue among women

Washington [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): Instagram is vox populi and in a major way it defines the recent trends in fashion which are now going the unconventional way.

2019-09-29T10:07:20.165366+00:00 IST

Study says Machu Picchu's Incan sanctuary intentionally built on faults

Washington DC [USA], Sept 28 (ANI): While the ancient Incan sanctuary of Machu Picchu is known to be one of the best architectural achievements of man, researchers also believe that its construction is due to geological faults that lie beneath the site.

2019-09-28T17:20:27.410022+00:00 IST

Music transfers enthnobiological knowledge, finds study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 27 (ANI): The soothing and calming effect of music is known to many but less is known about how it has the power to bolster communication with non-human life forms.

2019-09-27T15:30:56.318445+00:00 IST

Do work conditions affect overall health?

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 27 (ANI): Have you ever wondered if your work-life advances or perks affect your overall health? If yes, then here's the answer.

2019-09-27T15:17:02.399156+00:00 IST

Much like dogs, cats can be securely or insecurely bonded to their owners too: Study

Washington DC [USA], Sept 26 (ANI): Unlike dogs, cats are known for being aloof from their owners. But a study suggests that cat's socio-cognitive abilities and the depth of their human attachments have been underestimated.

2019-09-26T16:18:51.739048+00:00 IST

Study says having multiple husbands is good for women's health

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 22 (ANI): The concept of having multiple spouses is a bit unconventional but it can actually be good for women, found a study.

2019-09-22T17:51:09.482728+00:00 IST

When natural disasters strike, men and women respond differently: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 22 (ANI): A study found that women happen to take action and evacuate quickly in comparison to the men in their life during any natural disaster.

2019-09-22T17:38:02.307603+00:00 IST

Study suggests extraversion to improve well being

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 22 (ANI): A study suggests that introverts force themselves to be an extrovert in order to stay happier.

2019-09-22T15:41:12.770717+00:00 IST

Big cities help criminals find collaborators: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 20 (ANI): A new study claims that bigger cities easily help criminals find collaborators.

2019-09-20T13:03:42.783603+00:00 IST

Dog saves family by alerting them to fire, dies in process

Washington D.C [USA], Sept 19 (ANI): A Dog is indeed man's best friend and a pooch from Florida exemplified the saying.

2019-09-19T09:36:52.650956+00:00 IST

'Vacay' among other 530 words added to Merriam-Webster in September

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 19 (ANI): If you are an ardent user of terms like 'sesh', 'vacay', or even 'tallboy', you are now free to express yourself even better as these along with other 530 words have made it to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

2019-09-19T09:16:25.488912+00:00 IST

People judge chocolate by its cover: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 15 (ANI): Researchers have found that people judge and make choices about chocolates by their wrapper and packaging design.

2019-09-15T09:56:07.323480+00:00 IST

Scientist discovers camouflaged 'smart skin'

Washington D.C. [USA], Sept 15 (ANI): In a breakthrough invention, a scientist has developed camouflaged smart skin that changes colour like a chameleon. It reacts to heat and sunlight while maintaining a near-constant volume.

2019-09-15T09:40:06.428166+00:00 IST

Toilet seat made of 18-carat gold stolen from UK palace

Oxfordshire [England], Sept 15 (ANI): A toilet seat made entirely from 18-carat-gold was stolen early morning on Saturday from Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, the birthplace of former prime minister Winston Churchill

2019-09-15T07:23:05.131714+00:00 IST

Ultimate guide for travel buffs that is sure to elevate your holiday experiences

New Delhi (India), Sept 15 (ANI): Wandering on to some new places is surely adventurous, but to avoid any shoddy experiences one must keep in mind some pointers while travelling.

2019-09-15T01:23:08.995257+00:00 IST