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People with good spatial memory are good at identifying smells

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): According to a recent study, people who have better spatial memory are also better at identifying odors.

2018-10-20T17:43:52.785670+00:00 IST

'Memes may contribute to obesity in teenagers'

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): The meme world seems to be in danger as many countries are now trying to curb the free flow of memes.

2018-10-20T15:03:41.500657+00:00 IST

Are you 'scared to death'? Know how fear affects your body

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 20 (ANI): Normally, when a moment of fear or a perceived threat passes, our cortisol, adrenaline and other fear-associated hormones drop to back to normal levels. But for those who live under a constant threat, these hormone levels remain elevated.

2018-10-20T11:39:22.722133+00:00 IST

Practicing gratitude can curb materialistic tendencies

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 19 (ANI): Parents are always concerned about materialistic tendencies among children which has been on the rise. According to research, materialism has been linked to a variety of mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression, as well as selfish attitudes and behaviours.

2018-10-19T18:06:35.290036+00:00 IST

Country's first dog park now open in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Oct 19 (ANI): Dog lovers have a reason to rejoice with the first park for canines being inaugurated in the city of Hyderabad.

2018-10-19T04:57:10.140562+00:00 IST

Selfish people may have fewer children and earn less

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 18 (ANI): What happens to those who behave unselfishly and make sacrifices for the sake of others? According to a new study, unselfish people tend both to have more children and to receive higher salaries, in comparison to more selfish people.

2018-10-18T18:13:41.633124+00:00 IST

Signs of lying are harder to detect

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 11 (ANI): According to a new research, the verbal and physical signs of lying are harder to detect than people believe.

2018-10-14T17:56:32.361243+00:00 IST

'Nasty Gal' comes under fire for featuring excessively thin model in ad

Washington DC, [USA] Oct 11 (ANI): American fashion retail company 'Nasty Gal' is facing backlash after one of its advertisements featured an "unhealthily underweight" model.

2018-10-11T11:57:39.874581+00:00 IST

Media multitasking leads to poor judgment: Study

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 11 (ANI): Turns out, people who indulge in media multitasking are more likely to use irrelevant information from their environment when forming impressions of people they don't know.

2018-10-11T02:09:32.836993+00:00 IST

'Disgusted' cleaners find 'vomit, used condoms' in UK MPs' offices

London [UK], Oct 9 (ANI): Cleaners at the United Kingdom Parliament have accused members of parliament (MPs) of trashing their workplace with "vomit and used condoms."

2018-10-09T09:03:36.396030+00:00 IST

Hugs can make it all better!

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 8 (ANI): According to a recent study, hugs can be the key to better social interactions.

2018-10-07T19:02:03.925352+00:00 IST

What your brain learns during sleep

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 6(ANI): Sleep helps to consolidate memories, as per a new study.

2018-10-05T22:04:32.435839+00:00 IST

Here's why huskies have blue eyes

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 5(ANI): Blue eyes are one of the major characteristics that make huskies among the most prized dogs in the world. Now, scientists from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have discovered the answer that lies in the breed's genetic makeup.

2018-10-04T23:44:23.014518+00:00 IST

Here's how people differentiate between good, bad behaviour

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 3 (ANI): A new research shows how people decide whether someone's behaviour is moral or immoral. The findings could serve as a framework for furthering the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies.

2018-10-02T18:39:01.732439+00:00 IST

Why too many choices overwhelm your brain!

Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 2 (ANI): Do you always find it difficult to decide what to order for lunch? According to researchers, this is due to the phenomenon of choice overload, which occurs as a result of too many choices being available to your brain.

2018-10-02T01:38:53.081249+00:00 IST

Tadweer eliminates over 2 million mosquito breeding sites in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi [UAE], Oct 1 (ANI/WAM): As part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health in Abu Dhabi, the Public Health Pest Control Projects Division at Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) has executed an intensive programme to control mosquitoes and other public health pests across the emirate.

2018-10-01T13:38:04.821121+00:00 IST

Your dog may not be as intelligent as you think

Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 1(ANI): Turns out, dogs are not exceptionally intelligent as most people think they are.

2018-10-01T07:55:22.910013+00:00 IST

Finding ways to predict cybersickness

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 30 (ANI): Do virtual reality (VR) applications make you feel nauseous? Researchers have now found a way to predict and counteract virtual reality motion sickness.

2018-09-29T23:56:43.753483+00:00 IST

Does hunger affect your mood?

Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 27 (ANI): Turns out, hangry (bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger) isn't just a made-up term. According to a new research, the sudden drop in glucose we experience when we are hungry can impact our mood.

2018-09-27T18:09:00.711603+00:00 IST

Mystery of purple orange finally solved

New Delhi [India], Sep 27 (ANI): Scientists in Australia have finally solved a bizarre orange mystery, which prompted a lot of questions about changing colours.

2018-09-27T17:36:08.742934+00:00 IST