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Fish releases chemicals to warn others about danger

Washington D.C. [USA] Apr, 20 (ANI): A recent study claimed that fish releases certain chemicals called, 'disturbance cues,' into the water to warn others such as predators, about the danger.

2019-04-20T13:28:18.679554+00:00 IST

Study finds new level of complexity in dolphin communication

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 19 (ANI): No matter how friendly a dolphin might appear, the Araguaian river dolphin of Brazil has remained a mystery. A new study has found that there are hundreds of sound that the dolphins use to communicate.

2019-04-19T14:17:12.934997+00:00 IST

Climate change may affect giant tortoise's ability to migrate

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 19 (ANI): Climate change is a factor that might affect the Galapagos or giant tortoise's ability to migrate at the right time, reveals a study. The creatures are known to take the migration routes to look for the right temperature and the right food quality, the study added.

2019-04-19T13:46:00.902143+00:00 IST

Why humans make moral decisions?

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 19 (ANI): A recent study claims to answer the much-debated question - Why people make certain moral decisions? Some people may rely on principles of both guilt and fairness and may switch their moral rule depending on the circumstances, study suggests.

2019-04-19T11:35:20.510841+00:00 IST

Ratio of female managers don't mean higher pay for women

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 18 (ANI): In a new study, researchers have established that neither the ratio of female managers nor the gender of workers' individual manager, affect the earning of men's and women's workers in an organisation.

2019-04-18T13:40:24.866755+00:00 IST

Climate change impacts fertility in insects, study reveals

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 16 (ANI): A study on insects has found that males when subjected to heat stress become infertile before females do. The study also explained how the temperature at which an animal is developed impacts its reproductive behaviour and physiology.

2019-04-16T12:03:46.048754+00:00 IST

Does plenty of information narrow our collective attention span?

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 15 (ANI): Our collective attention span is indeed narrowing. It is also not only limited to social media but across various domains including books, web searches, movie popularity, and more, says a new study.

2019-04-15T13:51:02.140608+00:00 IST

Psychologists believe smiling can make people feel happier

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 14 (ANI): In a new study, psychologists have found that smiling indeed makes people feel happier.

2019-04-14T12:54:22.847128+00:00 IST

The cost of a packet of peanuts, that's all it takes to feed the needy

New Delhi [India], Apr 13 (ANI): Poverty is a very complicated issue, but feeding a child isn't, goes the dictum.

2019-04-13T15:26:29.225120+00:00 IST

Take short breaks to learn new skills

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 13 (ANI): In a new study the researchers have highlighted the importance of taking small breaks during learning.

2019-04-13T12:48:01.091774+00:00 IST

Shuffling workstations lead to learning and generation of new ideas among employees

Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 12 (ANI): A recent study has suggested that changing workstations make employees come out of their comfort zone, which allows them to learn from each other and come up with innovative ideas.

2019-04-12T13:24:11.519727+00:00 IST

People with a sense of oneness tend to experience greater life satisfaction

Washington D.C [USA], Apr 11 (ANI): People who believe in the idea that everything in the world is connected and interdependent appear to have greater life satisfaction than those who don't, a recent study suggests.

2019-04-11T16:49:22.418029+00:00 IST

People take help of consumerism to confront problems, grief and feelings

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 11 (ANI): Shopping is considered therapeutic by many. And now, this phenomenon has been noticed by researchers too.

2019-04-11T16:31:29.956856+00:00 IST

Scientists discover a way to prevent water from turning into ice

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 11 (ANI): If you have suffered from those unwanted ice crystals in your freezer, scientists from the University of Zurich have come up with a way to prevent water from turning into ice.

2019-04-11T13:08:22.411823+00:00 IST

Curious case of missing bull

Singapore, Apr 11 (ANI): Bull-ieve it or not, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and NParks are searching for a 'bull' named Ganesh that escaped from its pen at a dairy farm on Tuesday.

2019-04-11T12:13:20.266393+00:00 IST

Non-suicidal self-injury is associated with impulsive behaviour, study finds

Washington DC [USA], Apr 11 (ANI): A research has shown that there is a link between impulsive behaviour and the tendency of people to harm themselves without wanting to die.

2019-04-11T10:13:35.959084+00:00 IST

Research reveals patients can safely return to work post heart attack

Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 11 (ANI): A recent research has revealed that it is completely safe for the patients to return to work post heart attack.

2019-04-11T08:50:47.835155+00:00 IST

Solitary time important for college students: Study

Washington D.C [USA], Apr 10 (ANI): The sudden transition from high school to college can get stressful. Anything from making new friends, to missing the old ones, to living away from home can become daunting.

2019-04-10T17:29:23.096818+00:00 IST

Teens looking for sex online are at safety risks

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 10 (ANI): With teens getting more exposure to the Internet, they get more opportunities to explore sexual content on the web. The experiences of the same can predict if they will become victims of sexual assault after a year or so, says a study.

2019-04-10T15:28:55.642333+00:00 IST

Ethical leadership helps alleviate stress in work environment, shows study

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 9 (ANI): A recent study has shown that managers who demonstrate ethical leadership through two-way communication, positive reinforcement and emotional support helps alleviate stress in the work environment.

2019-04-09T14:09:26.040519+00:00 IST

Heavy drinking and high-fat diet go hand in hand due to same brain circuitry: Study

Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 9 (ANI): Heavy drinking and a high-fat diet are believed to go hand in hand. A new study in mice suggests that it is because of the same brain circuitry.

2019-04-09T12:49:19.166235+00:00 IST