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Harry Potter's self-writing diary inspires paper that spells out blood type

May 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): A self-writing diary in one of J K Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books has inspired scientists to create a paper that spells out a person's blood type.

Harry Potter's self-writing diary inspires paper that spells out blood type

May 3, 2012 at 12:06 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): A self-writing diary in one of J K Rowling's 'Harry Potter' books has inspired scientists to create a paper that spells out a person's blood type.

Paper strips will promptly detect harmful bugs in pools

May 1, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Toronto, May 1 (IANS) Researchers have developed a rapid test using a simple paper strip that can detect E. coli in swimming pools within minutes.

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'Swiss army knife' protein heals wounds, boosts immunity and protects against cancer

May 1, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on the several health benefits associated with lactoferrin, an important iron-binding protein.

Man's remotest relative found in Norway lake slucge

April 29, 2012 at 10:58 AM

London, April 29 (ANI): Norwegian scientists have claimed that they have found one of the world's oldest living organisms and man's remotest relative - after spending two decades examining a microscopic algae-eater that lives in a lake in Norway.

Mediterranean-style diet 'secret to centenarian's longevity

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): The key step that could help us all live happily and healthily to the age of 100 or more is to follow the lead of simple villagers from a remote part of Sicily, a new study has suggested.

Men more 'attracted to pink female genitals than red'

April 22, 2012 at 9:49 PM

Washington, Apr 22 (ANI): Red is usually considered a seductive colour but a new study has revealed that this folk theory doesn't hold up to the harsh light of science.

Boston police probe murder of Indian student

April 21, 2012 at 7:33 PM

Washington, April 21 (IANS) Boston police are investigating the murder of an Indian student of Boston University whose body was found lying on the road in front of his house, about a mile from campus.

Ravens can recall faces, sounds years later

April 20, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Vienna, April 20 (IANS) Just as we remember faces and voices of several individuals, certain birds too can recall faces and sounds after a number of years, says a study.

India Water Week to be celebrated as annual international event

April 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Apr 9 (ANI): The Ministry of Water Resources since this year has endeavoured to celebrate India Water Week annually as an international event to focus on water issues.

Satellite records Antarctica ice shelf's retreat

April 8, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Vienna, April 8 (IANS) The European Space Agency's Envisat satellite continues to record the rapid retreat of one of Antarctica's ice shelves due to atmospheric warming.

Himachal keen to expand airports

April 6, 2012 at 1:29 PM

Shimla, April 6 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh is keen to expand its existing airports in Kullu and Kangra districts to strengthen air connectivity, Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal said here Friday.

Sparrows twittering louder to be heard

April 3, 2012 at 3:20 PM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) Sparrows are twittering louder to be heard above the cacophony of car horns and engine rumbles in a cityscape, says a new study.

Picky females help promote diversity

April 2, 2012 at 11:09 AM

London, April 2 (ANI): Picky females play a critical role in the survival and diversity of species, say researchers.

Eight IIM-B graduates awarded gold medals

March 30, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Bangalore, March 30 (IANS) Eight bright students of the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) were Friday awarded gold medals for their outstanding performance in the post-graduate programme (PGPs) courses at the B-school's 37th annual convocation in this tech hub.

Triple layer of software protection urged against identity theft

March 20, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Washington, March 20 (ANI): A new study has revealed that having a triple-threat combination of protective software on your computer greatly reduces your chances of identity theft.

Why consumers get stuck in trivial choices?

March 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Washington, March 16(ANI): If you get confused on which toothbrush or breakfast cereal to buy while in a store, researchers now know why.

Why consumers get stuck in trivial choices?

March 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM

Washington, March 16(ANI): If you get confused on which toothbrush or breakfast cereal to buy while in a store, researchers now know why.

Majority of US public opposes Israel striking Iran: UMD poll

March 14, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Maryland (US), Mar. 14 (ANI): A new University of Maryland poll has said that nearly seven in ten (69 percent) Americans favor that the United States and other major powers continue to pursue negotiations with Iran.

Majority of US public opposes Israel striking Iran: UMD poll

March 14, 2012 at 5:16 PM

Maryland (US), Mar. 14 (ANI): A new University of Maryland poll has said that nearly seven in ten (69 percent) Americans favor that the United States and other major powers continue to pursue negotiations with Iran.

Now, five-step 'best fit' approach to get perfect bra size

March 7, 2012 at 9:05 PM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Researchers have come up with five-step approach that may help women ditch measuring tape for a perfectly fitting bra.

Now, five-step 'best fit' approach to get perfect bra size

March 7, 2012 at 5:35 PM

London, Mar 7 (ANI): Researchers have come up with five-step approach that may help women ditch measuring tape for a perfectly fitting bra.

Humour in men 'stems from aggression'

March 5, 2012 at 6:07 PM

London, Mar 5 (ANI): Humour in most men may develop from aggression and it all begins at puberty, researchers say.

Coming soon, eye-controlled computer games for disabled kids

February 29, 2012 at 8:00 PM

London, Feb 29 (ANI): Scientists at a UK university have found a way to help children who cannot use a mouse or keyboard to play computer games.

Coming soon, eye-controlled computer games for disabled kids

February 29, 2012 at 5:28 PM

London, Feb 29 (ANI): Scientists at a UK university have found a way to help children who cannot use a mouse or keyboard to play computer games.

GOP candidates' prolonged nominating battle improving Obama's approval ratings: Poll

February 28, 2012 at 2:23 PM

Islamabad, Feb 28 (ANI): The prolonged nominating battle is taking a toll on the GOP candidates has helped improving President Barack Obama's approval rating by 53 percent, up 9 percentage points in four months, a new POLITICO/George Washington University Battleground Poll has revealed.

Birds in dicey climates more vulnerable to marital infidelity

February 17, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): Birds are more inclined towards straying away from their mates, when the weather is severe or uncertain, a new study has suggested.

Prehistoric flying reptile used its 'enormous teeth' to threaten others

February 15, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Paleontologists have discovered that the prehistoric flying reptile, pterosaur, had massive, curved teeth, which they used to catch fish and also possibly to scare off others.

Self-rated health important indicator of physical well-being

February 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): People who rate their health as poor have an unhealthier lifestyle, are often in a fragile state of health or are already sick, a new study has found.

Ex-Japan PM's crisis adviser says nuke danger at Fukushima still exists

February 10, 2012 at 7:57 PM

Tokyo, Feb 10(ANI): A former special adviser to Naoto Kan has warned that the meltdown crisis at the Fukushima plant is far from being over.

Southampton Varsity identify key peptides that could lead to universal vaccine for influenza

February 10, 2012 at 4:37 PM

London, Feb.10 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Southampton, University of Oxford and Retroscreeen Virology Ltd have discovered a series of peptides, found on the internal structures of influenza viruses that could lead to the development of a universal vaccine for influenza, one that gives people immunity against all strains of the disease, including seasonal, avian, and swine flu.

Combined oral contraceptive pill may ease painful periods

February 7, 2012 at 9:21 PM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): Women who use combined oral contraceptive pill suffer less severe pain compared with women who do not use it, a new study has revealed.

Combined oral contraceptive pill may ease painful periods

February 7, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): Women who use combined oral contraceptive pill suffer less severe pain compared with women who do not use it, a new study has revealed.

Key to immune cell's 'internal guidance' system discovered

February 6, 2012 at 7:07 PM

London, Feb 6 (ANI): Researchers have discovered the molecular pathway that allows receptors within immune cells to find and flag, fragments of pathogens attempting to invade a host.

Key to immune cell's 'internal guidance' system discovered

February 6, 2012 at 10:01 AM

London, Feb 6 (ANI): Researchers have discovered the molecular pathway that allows receptors within immune cells to find and flag, fragments of pathogens attempting to invade a host.

Silver as effective as popular chemotherapy drug to treat cancer

February 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): Silver is as efficient as a leading chemotherapy drug in treating cancer and may even have fewer side effects, a new study has revealed.

Silver as effective as popular chemotherapy drug to treat cancer

February 3, 2012 at 2:04 PM

Washington, Feb 3 (ANI): Silver is as efficient as a leading chemotherapy drug in treating cancer and may even have fewer side effects, a new study has revealed.

Our solar system is adrift in an 'alien' cloud

February 2, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Our solar system is floating through interstellar clouds of gases slower than expected, a new study has revealed.

Our solar system is adrift in an 'alien' cloud

February 2, 2012 at 5:24 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Our solar system is floating through interstellar clouds of gases slower than expected, a new study has revealed.

Peptides that could lead to universal vaccine for influenza identified

February 1, 2012 at 8:46 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a series of peptides, found on the internal structures of influenza viruses that could lead to the development of a universal vaccine for influenza, one that gives people immunity against all strains of the disease, including seasonal, avian, and swine flu.

Honey can be used to treat and prevent chronic wound infections

February 1, 2012 at 8:44 PM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Manuka honey could be effective at treating chronic wound infections and even prevent them from developing in the first place, researchers suggest.

Peptides that could lead to universal vaccine for influenza identified

February 1, 2012 at 1:40 PM

London, Feb 1 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a series of peptides, found on the internal structures of influenza viruses that could lead to the development of a universal vaccine for influenza, one that gives people immunity against all strains of the disease, including seasonal, avian, and swine flu.

Honey can be used to treat and prevent chronic wound infections

February 1, 2012 at 12:28 PM

Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Manuka honey could be effective at treating chronic wound infections and even prevent them from developing in the first place, researchers suggest.

CBI probing NRHM scam is 'politically motivated', feels Mayawati

January 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Roorkee, Jan 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati on Monday charged the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probing the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scam of working at the behest of the ruling Congress Party.

'Average Pakistani eats 67 eggs annually compared to 92 by Indians'

January 23, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Islamabad, Jan 23 (ANI): The dean faculty of fisheries and wildlife of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Professor Dr Muhammad Akram, has said that egg consumption in India is far more than that in Pakistan.

'Average Pakistani eats 67 eggs annually compared to 92 by Indians'

January 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Islamabad, Jan 23 (ANI): The dean faculty of fisheries and wildlife of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Professor Dr Muhammad Akram, has said that egg consumption in India is far more than that in Pakistan.

Low birth weight 'may affect development of autism'

January 20, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Low birth weight is an important environmental factor contributing to the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study has found.

Low birth weight 'may affect development of autism'

January 20, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): Low birth weight is an important environmental factor contributing to the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study has found.

Sonia slams BJP in Uttarakhand for failing to fulfill its promises

January 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Tehri, Jan 18 (ANI): Slamming ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttarakhand for not fulfilling its promises, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has said that her party had drawn major plans for the township of Tehri for improving the conditions of the locals.

Combined oral contraceptive pill eases painful periods

January 18, 2012 at 8:18 PM

Washington, Jan 18 (ANI): After a 30-year-long study, scientist have finally provided convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill does, indeed, alleviate the symptoms of painful menstrual periods - dysmenorrhoea.

Combined oral contraceptive pill eases painful periods

January 18, 2012 at 1:03 PM

Washington, Jan 18 (ANI): After a 30-year-long study, scientist have finally provided convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill does, indeed, alleviate the symptoms of painful menstrual periods - dysmenorrhoea.

Sonia slams BJP in Uttarakhand for failing to fulfill its promises

January 18, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Tehri, Jan 18 (ANI): Slamming ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttarakhand for not fulfilling its promises, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has said that her party had drawn major plans for the township of Tehri for improving the conditions of the locals.

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