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8 weirdest sexual experiences that people confessed

New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): When it comes to what happens between the sheets each experience is unique and memorable. However, that being said, there are always some stories about sexual encounters that can straight out be termed as weird or bizarre.

2022-05-09T16:46:56.827036+00:00 IST

Researchers explain how parent's genes shape behavior of children

Salt Lake City (Utah) [US], May 8 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Utah have explained how mom and dad's genes shape behaviour.

2022-05-08T13:10:05.577895+00:00 IST

Children who don't wear diapers sleep poorly, finds study

Washington [US], May 8 (ANI): A new study led by the Rutgers School of Nursing has found that children who don't wear diapers do not get quality sleep.

2022-05-08T12:59:49.731995+00:00 IST

Man had penis attached to his arm for six years

London [UK], May 7 (ANI): A 47-year-old man from Norfolk, England had to live with his penis attached to his arm for six years due to a surgery complication.

2022-05-07T09:53:47.149766+00:00 IST

Budget-friendly tips to cool your home during summers

New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): In our country, high temperatures are common during summers and result in pushing up electricity bills with the increased use of air conditioners as people seek relief from the heat.

2022-05-02T05:59:02.862122+00:00 IST

Rude behaviour with everyone might mask sexism

Washington [US], May 1 (ANI): People who are rude to everyone might not be perceived as sexist, suggests the findings of a researcher at the University of Texas at Dallas.

2022-05-01T10:58:37.420427+00:00 IST

A step-by-step guide on how to ask for a salary hike

New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI): While salary might not be THE defining factor for employees, it surely counts as an important one and almost everyone at some point of time or other in their employment has faced the prospect of mustering the courage to ask for a bigger paycheck.

2022-04-29T07:10:17.705287+00:00 IST

Service dogs improve lives of veterans with PTSD: Research

Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): Utrecht University researcher Emmy van Houtert recently studied the influence of service dogs on the symptoms of PTSD in veterans as they can develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after stressful or traumatic events.

2022-04-25T17:33:42.889482+00:00 IST

Study explores if rude behaviour with everyone masks sexism

Washington [US], April 25 (ANI): A researcher at the University of Texas at Dallas found that people who are rude to everyone might not be perceived as sexist.

2022-04-25T17:23:13.308603+00:00 IST

Obsession with failure, hunt for perfection linked to burnout

Washington [US], April 22 (ANI): A University of Essex-led study has revealed that athletes who strive for perfection and fixate on their mistakes risk burning out.

2022-04-22T18:29:03.345565+00:00 IST

Modesty leaves best impression for cooperative teams

Washington [US], April 21 (ANI): The findings of a new study suggest that people might forgo displaying luxury brands and other signals of status when they want to convince others that they will collaborate well with a team, as people who signal their wealth and social status can be perceived as uncooperative.

2022-04-21T17:37:25.517674+00:00 IST

Personalized feedback can reduce opioid prescribing rates

Washington [US], April 19 (ANI): While drug overdose deaths reached an all-time high in 2021, opioid prescribing by physicians and clinicians dropped significantly in emergency departments that prioritized personalized feedback between peers, according to a new study.

2022-04-19T12:25:08.712939+00:00 IST

Lies that eventually might come true seem less unethical

Washington [US], April 18 (ANI): The findings of recent research suggest that people might be willing to condone statements they know to be false and even spread misinformation on social media if they believe those statements could eventually become true in the future.

2022-04-18T12:13:39.627642+00:00 IST

Want to live a sustainable, cool life? Choose more fans, less AC

Sydney [Australia], April 18 (ANI): According to a new study by the University of Sydney, electric fans are an effective and sustainable choice to circulate air indoors as compared to air conditioners without sacrificing comfort.

2022-04-18T07:02:16.576553+00:00 IST

Creative people appear to work differently than others: Study

Los Angeles (California) [US], April 17 (ANI): A new study has found that highly creative people appear to work differently than others, with their creativity makes them enjoy the work and they can do it quickly.

2022-04-17T12:31:37.576463+00:00 IST

Pre-schoolers can develop reading skills in virtual classroom

Washington [US], April 16 (ANI): Children can develop key reading skills in a virtual classroom with other students, according to a new study.

2022-04-16T13:36:20.139475+00:00 IST

Study finds social media use linked to friendly parenting style

Orlando (Florida) [US], April 16 (ANI): According to a new study, parents who share photos of their children on social networking sites tend to have a more friend-like parenting style and allow their kids to use social media at younger ages.

2022-04-16T08:59:34.646796+00:00 IST

New research sheds light on presenteeism

Dublin [Ireland], April 15 (ANI): Employees who are unwell only engage in 'presenteeism' -- continuing to work when experiencing ill-health -- when they have not met their daily work goals, according to a new study.

2022-04-15T14:08:43.846078+00:00 IST

Private education doesn't lead to better mental health: Study

Gower (London) [UK], April 11 (ANI): A new study has found that those who went to a private school in England were no happier with their lives in their early 20s than their state-educated peers.

2022-04-11T11:31:13.407534+00:00 IST

Cellphone 'selfies' may distort facial structures, shows study

Dallas (Texas)[US], April 10 (ANI): Researchers have found that cellphone selfies can distort facial features which may be driving an uptick in requests for plastic surgery.

2022-04-10T08:26:06.375916+00:00 IST

Emotional expression of face, voice is influenced by sex: Study

Colchester [UK], April 9 (ANI): A recent study has found that how we understand the emotional expression of a face or voice is heavily influenced by the perceived sex, and vice versa.

2022-04-09T13:58:28.693570+00:00 IST