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Are robots able to persuade children?

Washington D.C [USA], Aug 16 (ANI): On comparing how adults and children respond to similar tasks when they are in the presence of both their peers and humanoid robots, interestingly, robots were found to influence children's opinions more, a new study reveals.

2018-08-16T12:54:16.990569+00:00 IST

Get ready for the world's biggest dive coaster!

Toronto [Canada] Aug 16(ANI): Adventure lovers are you ready for the ride of a lifetime?

2018-08-16T08:57:16.051007+00:00 IST

World's oldest cheese discovered from Egyptian tomb!

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 15(ANI): It's a proud moment for all the cheese lovers because turns out, even the mummies found cheese yummy.

2018-08-15T17:53:11.150986+00:00 IST

Brands won't buy you friends, study suggests

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 15(ANI): You might want to rethink about bragging your high-class status because according to the latest study, showing-off might repel people from befriending you.

2018-08-15T15:57:57.812270+00:00 IST

Women now portray stronger roles in films

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 14 (ANI): A recent study has found that over the past fifteen years there has been an improvement in how women are portrayed in films, they are nowadays more often cast as characters holding positions of power. The study analysed how gender and age are represented in popular films.

2018-08-14T15:16:48.292915+00:00 IST

Google Doodle commemorates Pakistan I-Day

New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Following its tradition of celebrating international events, tech giant Google on Tuesday commemorated Pakistan's 71st Independence Day with a special doodle.

2018-08-14T07:26:39.934233+00:00 IST

Police help couple escape flood on their wedding day

New Jersey [USA], Aug 13 (ANI): Every bride wishes for a wedding day that she can never forget. But as they say, 'careful what you wish for' because a bride in New Jersey got exactly that, a memorable wedding day that she will never forget, even if she tries to.

2018-08-13T15:56:15.353056+00:00 IST

Tendulkar is always 'right' despite being 'left-handed'

New Delhi [India] Aug 13 (ANI): Happy Left-handers day!

2018-08-13T13:46:32.235768+00:00 IST

10 Beagles see sunshine after 8 years

Pune (Maharashtra) [India] Aug 11 (ANI): Ten dogs from the Beagles breed were rescued after being confined to a research laboratory for eight long years.

2018-08-11T17:45:58.576845+00:00 IST

Are social media filters damaging mental health?

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 11 (ANI): Turns out, people might be suffering from a social media disorder called "Snapchat dysmorphia," according to a recent article in the JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery.

2018-08-11T12:48:09.019647+00:00 IST

Go for eco-friendly rakhis this Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi [India], Aug 11 (ANI): Raksha Bandhan is around the corner and it's a festival that needs no introduction. The market is filled with designer rakhis in various shapes, sizes and colors, you can even get one customized online. But, as we usher into festivities and celebrate the bond between brothers and sisters, why not give something back to the environment as well?

2018-08-11T10:44:53.450964+00:00 IST

Laziness is to blame for extinction of primitive humans

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 11(ANI): Quit being a couch potato because guess what, Homo erectus, a species of primitive humans, went extinct because they were 'lazy'. And this was when there was no television, mobile phone or laptops to keep them glued.

2018-08-11T08:44:08.011362+00:00 IST

Your news selection can influence your political views

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 11(ANI): A recent study says that youngsters' selection of news may make a difference in the way they participate in politics.

2018-08-11T07:52:36.585447+00:00 IST

Fake Trump stars appear on Hollywood walk of fame

Washington DC, [USA] Aug 11 (ANI): A month after United States President Donald Trump's star in the Hollywood walk of fame was vandalised, several fake stars took its place on Friday.

2018-08-10T19:44:44.079761+00:00 IST

Here's how having a tattoo can help you get a job

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 10(ANI): Turns out, having a tattoo can give job candidates an advantage in competitive labor markets.

2018-08-10T08:05:17.542834+00:00 IST

Grant Gustin criticises body-shamers for calling him 'too thin'

Washington DC, [USA] Aug 09 (ANI): American TV actor Grant Gustin took to social media to criticise the body-shamers for calling him 'too thin'.

2018-08-09T17:04:19.416863+00:00 IST

AEON helps solve problems of Japan's aging society

Tokyo [Japan] August 8 (ANI): The Aging Society of Japan has grown year by year, and now the importance of providing good services for the elderly is in great demand in many fields. Aeon Kasai Department store is providing a variety of fine services, amusement, and entertainment for "Grand Generation" a concept that replaces the traditional "seniors" group.

2018-08-08T14:50:44.219170+00:00 IST

Dinosaurs loved perfumes way before you did!

Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 8 (ANI): The compounds behind the pleasant fragrance of the perfumes and colognes have been prompting olfactory sensors since the age of dinosaurs, a new research reveals.

2018-08-08T09:02:58.193935+00:00 IST

Older adults less likely to recognize their mistakes

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 6(ANI): Turns out, older people recognize errors less often than younger ones.

2018-08-05T20:13:30.629415+00:00 IST

Change in posture may help you score better in math

Washington D.C. [USA] Aug 5(ANI): Do you often feel scared before taking a math test? Turns out, a simple change in your posture can earn you better scores.

2018-08-04T20:59:49.037728+00:00 IST

Eating crickets is good for your guts!

Washington DC, [USA] Aug 04 (ANI): Eating cricket insects can now help support the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, which in turn reduces inflammation in the body, finds a study.

2018-08-04T07:34:08.003679+00:00 IST