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Netherlands Antilles: Overseas Territory of the Netherlands in the Caribbean

In the beginning of the 16th century the Spanish were the first to discover the islands of Netherlands Antilles, which was inhabited by the Arawaks and Caribs. After a few decades the Netherlands Antilles became a Spanish colony. In the 17th century the Dutch captured the island and its was turned into a base camp for slave trade. In 1863 slavery was abolished and monarchy of the Netherlands was established in the Netherlands Antilles. The construction of oil refineries to service the Venezuelan oil fields has accelerated the economy of the Netherlands Antilles

Netherlands Antilles Profile: Overview of Facts and Figures
    · Territories: Netherlands Antilles
    · Capital: Willemstad, on Curacao
    · Total area: 800 sq km (309 sq miles)
    · Population: 183,000 (via UN, 2006)
    · Currency: Antillean guilder
    · Languages: Papiamento 65.4% (a Spanish-Portuguese-Dutch-English dialect), English 15.9% (widely spoken), Dutch 7.3% (official), Spanish 6.1%, Creole 1.6%, other 1.9%, unspecified 1.8% (2001 census)
    · Ethnicity/ Races: mixed black 85%, other 15% (includes Carib Amerindian, white, East Asian)
    · Religion: Roman Catholic 72%, Pentecostal 4.9%, Protestant 3.5%, Seventh-Day Adventist 3.1%, Methodist 2.9%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.7%, other Christian 4.2%, Jewish 1.3%, other or unspecified 1.2%, none 5.2% (2001 census)
    · GDP (Per Capita): $16,000 (2004 est.)
    · Life Expectancy: Male: 74.15 years, Female: 78.87 years (2008 est.)
    · Literacy Rate: Male: 96.7%, Female: 96.8% (2003 est.)

Geographical Information on Netherlands Antilles:
The Netherlands Antilles located in the Caribbean Sea is composed of five islands that are divided into two island groups. Curacao and Bonaire located off the coast of Venezuela, and Sint Maarten, Saba, and Sint Eustatius lie east of the US Virgin Islands.

The climate of Netherlands Antilles is tropical in nature. The Netherlands Antilles enjoys warm weather throughout the year. The Windward areas of Netherlands Antilles Islands are prone to hurricanes during the summer months.

Culture, Cuisine Netherlands Antilles:
The culture of Netherlands Antilles is an amalgam of many cultures with pronounced colonial influences, particularly the Dutch, on the practices and followings of the native Arawaks and Caribs. In recent times the presence of American media has induced the American culture over the Netherlands Antilles, which is becoming popular day by day.

The Netherlands Antilles cuisine is influenced by the French, Dutch, English and Spanish cuisines. The uses of dairy products in the diet especially cheese are common in the Netherlands Antilles. Fish is plentiful and fish recipes are often spicy. Goat stew is a traditional Caribbean dish apart from funchi, a maize porridge, and pan bati and a pancake made of maize flour.

Economy of Netherlands Antilles:
The economy of Netherlands Antilles is largely dependent on tourism, refining, transshipment of Venezuelan petroleum, and offshore financial services. The islands enjoy a high per capita income and a well-developed infrastructure as compared with other countries in the region. All consumer and capital goods are imported from the Venezuela, the United States and the Mexico.

Tourist Attractions of Netherlands Antilles:
The vast expansion of Netherlands Antilles over Caribbean Sea makes it a popular destination for water activities through out the world. Every island of Netherlands Antilles has its own natural beauty combined with distinct culture. The beaches of Netherlands Antilles are famous for their silvery sand that is washed by the rising and falling waves of the Caribbean Sea. Deep water diving and snorkeling remain the center of attraction for the tourists.
Hooiberg: has 165m high volcanic formation mountains and can be seen from any place on the island and offers a gorgeous view of the entire island and Caribbean shore.

Bonaire Shore: It is one of the most important beaches of Netherlands Antilles. The Bonaire shore is one of the best places for the activities like shore diving, scuba diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing and windsurfing

Major Sight-seeing Places in Netherlands Antilles include:

    · Sea Aquarium Beach
    · Saba
    · Sint Marteen
    · Sint Eustatius
    · Bonaire

World Super Bike: Rea hopes to make a podium finish in Monza

May 2, 2012 at 6:56 PM

Monza (Italy), May 2 (IANS) Honda World Superbike Team's Jonathan Rea is geared up to make a podium finish for the first time in Monza during the weekend race.

Dutch government threatens to boycott Euro 2012

May 2, 2012 at 6:48 PM

The Hague, May 2 (IANS) Dutch government officials and the royal family said they would not attend Euro 2012 Football Championships in Ukraine if the condition of imprisoned former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko do not improve, the outgoing Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal told local newspapers Wednesday.

Netherlands judge upholds new law to ban foreigners from entering cannabis cafes

April 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM

Amsterdam, Apr 28 (ANI): A judge in the Netherlands has supported a new law that bans foreign tourists from entering cannabis cafes in the city.

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Dutch court bans foreigners from Cannabis cafes

April 28, 2012 at 7:06 AM

Moscow, April 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Dutch court has upheld a law banning foreigners from entering "coffee shops" to buy marijuana and hashish.

Learning mechanism of adult brain revealed

April 27, 2012 at 6:18 PM

Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on how the adult brain can adapt to new situations.

Warm ocean currents behind majority of ice loss from Antarctica

April 26, 2012 at 3:14 PM

London, April 26 (ANI): Warm ocean currents attacking the underside of ice shelves are the dominant cause of recent ice loss from Antarctica, researchers have claimed.

Dutch TV ad about Ukraine's promiscuous women sparks diplomatic row

April 26, 2012 at 12:34 PM

London, Apr 26 (ANI): A Dutch TV advertisement that warns women not to let their men travel to Ukraine for Euro 2012 because of the "promiscuous women" has triggered a diplomatic spat between the two countries.

Daily aspirin cuts bowel cancer death risk

April 26, 2012 at 11:21 AM

London, April 26 (IANS) People suffering from bowel cancer who take aspirin daily could cut their chance of dying from the disease by about one-third, a decade-long study has said.

Brain cell changes 'may cause sleep troubles in elderly people'

April 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): Older animals show cellular changes in the brain "clock" that sets sleep and wakeful periods, a new study has claimed.

Aspirin can cut cancer death risk by 30pc

April 25, 2012 at 3:44 PM

London, April 25(ANI): Taking aspirin daily can reduce the chances of dying for bowel cancer patients by almost a third, researchers have suggested.

Amnesty International releases report on discrimination against Muslims in European countries

April 25, 2012 at 3:44 PM

London, April 25 (ANI): Amnesty International has released a report on discrimination against Muslims in Europe, which has highlighted cases of prejudice in education and employment sectors against the community.

'Third world' teens facing lifestyle risks of 'first world'

April 25, 2012 at 2:01 PM

Melbourne, Apr 25 (ANI): The lifestyle risks including obesity and boozing faced by teenagers in the high-income world are rapidly spreading to counterparts in poorer countries, a new study has revealed.

Euro 2012: Danish footballers banned from using social media

April 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Copenhagen, April 25 (IANS) Denmark's national football team has been banned from using Twitter and other social media sites during the upcoming European Championships 2012, the country's governing body for the game has said.

Can video games promote healthier aging?

April 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Berlin, April 24 (IANS) Videogame technology has significant benefits for older adults by providing cognitive stimulation and being a source of social interaction, exercise, and fun, say two new studies.

130 injured in Netherlands train collision

April 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

The Hague, April 22 (IANS) Around 130 people were injured when two passenger trains collided Saturday near the Netherlands' capital city Amsterdam, Xinhua reported.

60 hurt in Netherlands train collision

April 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

The Hague, April 22 (IANS) At least 60 people were injured when two trains collided Saturday near the Netherlands' capital city Amsterdam, Xinhua reported.

Schizophrenia is three time more likely in Trauma victims

April 20, 2012 at 5:35 PM

The risk of development of schizophrenia is thrice in children who have suffered severe trauma as compared to normal children. The children who has undergone trauma can develop schizophrenia in later life, reveals a new study.

Trauma victims can develop schizophrenia

April 20, 2012 at 3:25 PM

London, April 20 (IANS) Children who have undergone severe trauma are thrice as likely to develop schizophrenia in later life, says a new study.

Why football is 'as good as sex' for men

April 19, 2012 at 4:45 PM

Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Soccer fans' hormone levels soar while watching a game but do not increase further after a victory, a new study has revealed.

First Chinese herbal drug to enter EU market

April 19, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Beijing, April 19 (IANS) A Chinese herbal medicine used for treating a heart disease has been licensed for sale in the Netherlands, making it the first Chinese therapeutic drug to receive marketing authorization in a western market.

Kenyan international Mishra plays as 'uncapped' Indian

April 17, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Jaipur, April 17 (IANS) A Kenyan Indian becomes an Indian Kenyan in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tanmay Mishra, who turned out for Kenya in the 2011 World Cup, is an Indian with "dual citizenship" for Deccan Chargers.

Vodafone sends notice on retrospective tax

April 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi/Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Britain-based global telecom company Vodafone Tuesday served notice on the Indian government on its retrospective proposal to levy capital gain tax on a transaction that led to its buying equity in an Indian phone firm in 2007.

Vodafone serves notice to government on tax proposal

April 17, 2012 at 5:01 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Britain-based Vodafone Tuesday said it would prefer to reach an amicable solution to its Rs.1,1000 crore capital gain tax dispute with the Indian government over the acquisition of assets of Hutchisson-Essar in the country.

Pieters out for season, might miss Euro 2012

April 17, 2012 at 2:01 PM

The Hague, April 17 (IANS) Netherlands and PSV defender Erik Pieters will miss the remainder of the Dutch football season and is in danger of missing out on Euro 2012, doctors confirmed after an examination of his ankle injury.

Men get dumber around women

April 13, 2012 at 3:07 PM

New York, April 13 (ANI): Men suffer mental decline when around, or even just thinking about women, a new study has revealed.

Spain retain top spot in FIFA ranking

April 12, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Madrid, April 12 (IANS) Spain retained first position in the newly-released FIFA rankings but the Netherlands, which were second in March, dropped to fourth, while Germany and Uruguay moved up to the second and third positions, respectively.

Cuba receives a million visitors

April 6, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Havana, April 6 (IANS) The number of visitors to Cuba this year reached one million Thursday.

Saif Gaddafi trivially charged with failure to license camels

April 6, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Tripoli, Apr 6 (ANI) : Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of Libya's former dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been trivially charged with issues such as failure to license his camels, the UN human rights campaigners have claimed.

ICC tells Libya to hand over Saif Gaddafi

April 5, 2012 at 4:00 PM

Tripoli, Apr 5 (ANI): The International Criminal Court (ICC) has reportedly told the Libyan authorities to surrender slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam, who is wanted in the Hague for crimes against humanity.

Quantum computer built within diamond

April 5, 2012 at 2:17 PM

London, Apr 5 (ANI): Researchers have built a quantum computer in a diamond, the first of its kind to include protection against "decoherence" - noise that does not allow the computer to function correctly.

FIFA allocates $699 mn for Russia 2018

April 5, 2012 at 1:44 AM

Moscow, April 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) FIFA has granted Russia a budget of $699 million to host the 2018 World Cup, a similar amount to that received by South Africa for the 2010 tournament.

Many biofuels less sustainable than petrol: Experts

April 3, 2012 at 11:44 PM

The Hague, March 3 (IANS) Many biofuels are less sustainable than petrol and diesel, Dutch think tank CE Delft said Tuesday.

Low energy density diets may help lose weight

April 3, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Washington, April 3 (ANI): Consuming a diet low in energy density may be an effective strategy for managing body weight, suggest researchers.

Gallup poll declares Denmark happiest nation in the world, Togo unhappiest

April 3, 2012 at 1:12 PM

Los Angeles (US), Apr.3 (ANI): Scandinavian countries Denmark, Finland and Norway have been declared the three happiest nations in the world during the last six years (2005 to 2011), according to a Gallup poll.

Capsized Costa Concordia to be refloated in 'biggest ever operation'

April 2, 2012 at 1:01 PM

London, Apr 2 (ANI): Costa Concordia, the luxury cruise ship that ran aground off the Italian coast in January 2012, will be refloated in what is to be the biggest operation of its kind.

UK study warns of 'extreme' flu pandemic due to Olympics related tourist inflow

April 2, 2012 at 1:01 PM

London, Apr.2 (ANI): A study has warned that the presence of an additional 5.3 million tourists in Britain during the London Olympics will increase the risk of a flu pandemic.

Man U closes down on signing Dutch midfielder Strootman

April 1, 2012 at 3:17 PM

London, Apr 1(ANI): Manchester United has lined up a 15 million pound worth deal for PSV Eindhoven's midfielder Kevin Strootman, and sources from within the club reveal the deal is close to completion.

Doeschate has no regrets for opting out of T20 cup qualifiers

March 30, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Kolkata, March 30 (IANS) Dutchman Ryan ten Doeschate is disappointed at the Netherlands not making the cut for the Twenty20 World Cup, but has no regrets for skipping the tournament qualifiers for a private cricketing assignment in South Africa.

Address n-security in coherent manner, says Seoul communique

March 27, 2012 at 1:20 PM

Seoul, March 27 (IANS) Sustained efforts are required to address the issues of nuclear safety and nuclear security in a coherent manner that will help ensure the safe and secure peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the Nuclear Security Summit declared Tuesday.

Cycling to work? Growing movement to tackle mobility crisis (Feature)

March 25, 2012 at 10:24 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Cycling to work may soon become a reality in Delhi, and not just for the poor. With pollution and shrinking roadspace, the capital is under pressure to adopt the Netherlands model that promotes cycling as an alternative to driving.

Belgium bank to deploy Infosys software product

March 24, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Bangalore, March 24 (IANS) Leading European bank ING Belgium selected Infosys' software product Finacle to transform its core banking operations, the Indian IT bellwether said Saturday.

Dutch woman found dead in Mahabalipuram

March 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Chennai, Mar.24 (ANI): A Dutch woman was found dead in a hotel in Mahabalipuram near Tamil Nadu capital Chennai.

US working with India to reduce dependence on Iran oil

March 23, 2012 at 8:08 PM

Washington, March 23 (IANS) The United States has said it's "working hard" with India to see if it can help reduce its dependence on Iranian crude and find alternative sources of supply, but no decision has been taken on imposing financial sanctions.

Smell of food could determine bite sizes

March 21, 2012 at 9:28 PM

Washington, March 21 (ANI): Researchers have found that strong smell of food leads to smaller bite sizes, and suggest that aroma may be used as a means to control portion size.

Smell of food could determine bite sizes

March 21, 2012 at 12:14 PM

Washington, March 21 (ANI): Researchers have found that strong smell of food leads to smaller bite sizes, and suggest that aroma may be used as a means to control portion size.

Apple has sold 3 million iPads since Friday

March 20, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Washington, Mar 20 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has announced that it has sold a whopping three million new iPad units since its sale began Friday.

Alps coach crash driver was 'changing a DVD' at the time of tunnel tragedy

March 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM

London, Mar.16 (ANI): Survivors of a bus crash that killed 22 children and six adults in a tunnel in Switzerland, have reportedly told their families that the driver was helping to change a DVD seconds before the accident.

Alps coach crash driver was 'changing a DVD' at the time of tunnel tragedy

March 16, 2012 at 12:48 PM

London, Mar.16 (ANI): Survivors of a bus crash that killed 22 children and six adults in a tunnel in Switzerland, have reportedly told their families that the driver was helping to change a DVD seconds before the accident.

Men become stupid when around women

March 14, 2012 at 9:34 PM

London, March 14 (ANI): A new study has revealed that men suffer mental decline when around, or even just thinking about, women.

Men become stupid when around women

March 14, 2012 at 2:28 PM

London, March 14 (ANI): A new study has revealed that men suffer mental decline when around, or even just thinking about, women.

NASA's RXTE captures thermonuclear behaviour of neutron star

March 10, 2012 at 9:22 PM

Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): NASA's Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) has captured the month-long fusillade of a unique neutron star near the centre of our galaxy erupting with hundreds of X-ray bursts, that were powered by a barrage of thermonuclear explosions its surface, in extreme detail.

NASA's RXTE captures thermonuclear behaviour of neutron star

March 10, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Washington, Mar 10 (ANI): NASA's Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer (RXTE) has captured the month-long fusillade of a unique neutron star near the centre of our galaxy erupting with hundreds of X-ray bursts, that were powered by a barrage of thermonuclear explosions its surface, in extreme detail.

Moderate wine consumption `may have good effect on lung function`

March 9, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have assessed the impact of wine and resveratrol, which is a natural polyphenol found in high quantities in red wine, on lung function.

Moderate wine consumption `may have good effect on lung function`

March 9, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have assessed the impact of wine and resveratrol, which is a natural polyphenol found in high quantities in red wine, on lung function.

ICC chiefs back expansion of T20 cricket

March 8, 2012 at 8:33 PM

Dubai, Mar.8 (ANI): The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Chief Executives Committee met here on Wednesday and have decided to back an expansion of the Twenty20 format.

ICC chiefs back expansion of T20 cricket

March 8, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Dubai, Mar.8 (ANI): The International Cricket Council's (ICC) Chief Executives Committee met here on Wednesday and have decided to back an expansion of the Twenty20 format.

Discovery of most distant galaxy cluster may shed light on early universe

March 7, 2012 at 9:04 PM

Washington, March 7 (ANI): Scientists has discovered the most distant galaxy cluster found to date, located billions of light-years away from our own Milky Way.

Discovery of most distant galaxy cluster may shed light on early universe

March 7, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Washington, March 7 (ANI): Scientists has discovered the most distant galaxy cluster found to date, located billions of light-years away from our own Milky Way.

New device generates electricity from wastewater

March 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM

London, March 4 (ANI): In what may be called a boon for developing countries, US researchers claim to have crated a prototype device that can generate electricity from waste water.

New device generates electricity from wastewater

March 4, 2012 at 5:16 PM

London, March 4 (ANI): In what may be called a boon for developing countries, US researchers claim to have crated a prototype device that can generate electricity from waste water.

Tibetan writer says China blocking her from getting Dutch award

March 4, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Beijing, Mar.2 (ANI): A prominent Tibetan writer living here in Beijing has claimed that Chinese Police have placed her under house arrest to prevent her from receiving a prize for culture from the Dutch Embassy.

Work-oriented psychotherapy may aid employees' speedy return to job

February 28, 2012 at 1:35 PM

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Employees on sick leave with common mental health ailments like depression and anxiety tend to return to work sooner when the therapy deals with work-related problems and how to get back on the job, a new study has revealed.

4 cups of coffee daily may help cut diabetes risk

February 21, 2012 at 9:58 PM

London, Feb 21 (ANI): Moderate consumption of coffee - four to five cups of coffee a day - may lower the chances of developing type 2 diabetes compared with those drinking it occasionally or not at all, say researchers.

4 cups of coffee daily may help cut diabetes risk

February 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM

London, Feb 21 (ANI): Moderate consumption of coffee - four to five cups of coffee a day - may lower the chances of developing type 2 diabetes compared with those drinking it occasionally or not at all, say researchers.

Deadly bird flu studies to be kept secret for now over fear of bioterrorism risks

February 18, 2012 at 7:50 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that two studies showing how scientists mutated the H5N1 bird flu virus into a form that could cause a deadly human pandemic will be published only after experts fully assess the risks.

Deadly bird flu studies to be kept secret for now over fear of bioterrorism risks

February 18, 2012 at 12:19 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that two studies showing how scientists mutated the H5N1 bird flu virus into a form that could cause a deadly human pandemic will be published only after experts fully assess the risks.

Why consumers choose certain products over others

February 15, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): Researchers have shed light on why consumers change their minds or switch their loyalties to other brands.

Smoking bans in public places may prompt smokers to smoke less at home

February 14, 2012 at 6:20 PM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): A study of four European countries with smoke free legislation has suggested that smoking bans in public/workplaces don't drive smokers to light up more at home.

Milky Way's black hole grazing on asteroids

February 9, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): The giant black hole at the centre of the Milky Way may be vaporizing and devouring asteroids, which could explain the mysterious X-ray flares detected over a period of several years, a new study has revealed.

Milky Way's black hole grazing on asteroids

February 9, 2012 at 12:49 PM

Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): The giant black hole at the centre of the Milky Way may be vaporizing and devouring asteroids, which could explain the mysterious X-ray flares detected over a period of several years, a new study has revealed.

Older women at highest risk of dying from breast cancer

February 8, 2012 at 1:37 PM

Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Among postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, increasing age is associated with a higher risk of death from breast cancer, a new study has found.

Intense cold wave grips Europe

February 7, 2012 at 9:23 PM

London, Feb.7 (ANI): Europe continues to battle the intense cold and heavy snowfall and it is expected that the weather will stay the same till the end of the week.

First ever 3D-printed jaw transplanted into patient's face

February 7, 2012 at 9:22 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): Doctors have for the first time fitted a 3D printer-created lower jaw to an 83-year-old woman's face in the Netherlands.

First ever 3D-printed jaw transplanted into patient's face

February 7, 2012 at 12:09 PM

London, Feb 7 (ANI): Doctors have for the first time fitted a 3D printer-created lower jaw to an 83-year-old woman's face in the Netherlands.

Intense cold wave grips Europe

February 7, 2012 at 11:37 AM

London, Feb.7 (ANI): Europe continues to battle the intense cold and heavy snowfall and it is expected that the weather will stay the same till the end of the week.

Dutch 'Divorce Hotel' offers cheap divorce in just 2 days

February 6, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Melbourne, Feb 6 (ANI): A hotel in The Netherlands that offers quick and cheap divorce is proving popular among couples who are desperate to end their marriage.

Dutch 'Divorce Hotel' offers cheap divorce in just 2 days

February 6, 2012 at 4:33 PM

Melbourne, Feb 6 (ANI): A hotel in The Netherlands that offers quick and cheap divorce is proving popular among couples who are desperate to end their marriage.

Feeling tempted? Just tell yourself you'll have that scrumptious treat later

February 5, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): If a doughnut, which you are not allowed to eat, is tempting you to break your diet, tell yourself you'll have a bite later - just don't spell out when, a new study has suggested

Feeling tempted? Just tell yourself you'll have that scrumptious treat later

February 5, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Washington, Feb 5 (ANI): If a doughnut, which you are not allowed to eat, is tempting you to break your diet, tell yourself you'll have a bite later - just don't spell out when, a new study has suggested

Dining partners mimic each other's eating behavior

February 2, 2012 at 8:46 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Your dining partners can influence your eating behavior and vice versa.

Dining partners mimic each other's eating behavior

February 2, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Washington, Feb 2 (ANI): Your dining partners can influence your eating behavior and vice versa.

Now, bioengineered skin that can stop speeding bullet

January 31, 2012 at 8:54 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): It may not be far away when human skin could resist a speeding bullet.

Now, bioengineered skin that can stop speeding bullet

January 31, 2012 at 5:56 PM

London, Jan 31 (ANI): It may not be far away when human skin could resist a speeding bullet.

Brit comedy 'Only Fools and Horses' to get American remake

January 30, 2012 at 8:29 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): ABC network has planned a remake of the classic British sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses' and is making a pilot with the team behind the US comedy 'Scrubs'.

Brit comedy 'Only Fools and Horses' to get American remake

January 30, 2012 at 2:36 PM

London, Jan 30 (ANI): ABC network has planned a remake of the classic British sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses' and is making a pilot with the team behind the US comedy 'Scrubs'.

Smells 'can trigger powerful emotional memories'

January 28, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Smells can transport us back to powerful and emotional memories from the past more effectively as compared to sounds, a new study has found.

Smells 'can trigger powerful emotional memories'

January 28, 2012 at 5:40 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Smells can transport us back to powerful and emotional memories from the past more effectively as compared to sounds, a new study has found.

How new viruses evolve potentially dangerous traits

January 27, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): Researchers have now unlocked the secret of virus evolution and how some of them become deadly.

How new viruses evolve potentially dangerous traits

January 27, 2012 at 9:48 AM

Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): Researchers have now unlocked the secret of virus evolution and how some of them become deadly.

Neanderthals were using red paint much earlier than previously thought

January 24, 2012 at 8:27 PM

London, Jan 24 (ANI): Scientists have uncovered evidences that show Neanderthals were using red paint up to 250,000 years ago - thousands of years earlier than previously thought.

Neanderthals were using red paint much earlier than previously thought

January 24, 2012 at 10:39 AM

London, Jan 24 (ANI): Scientists have uncovered evidences that show Neanderthals were using red paint up to 250,000 years ago - thousands of years earlier than previously thought.

Accelerated infant growth ups asthma risk in kids

January 21, 2012 at 8:10 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): Accelerated weight gain from birth to 3 months, but not fetal growth, increases risk of asthma symptoms in young children, researchers have warned.

Deadly bird flu research paused amid bioterror fears

January 21, 2012 at 8:08 PM

London, Jan 21 (ANI): Scientists, who developed a more deadly strain of bird flu, have called for a temporary moratorium on their research on mutations of the H5N1 influenza virus amid fears that that the data could be used by bioterrorists.

Accelerated infant growth ups asthma risk in kids

January 21, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): Accelerated weight gain from birth to 3 months, but not fetal growth, increases risk of asthma symptoms in young children, researchers have warned.

Where people vote could affect the outcome

January 20, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): People who were asked survey questions near a church were more likely to report themselves more politically conservative and negative towards non-Christians than those surveyed near government buildings, a study found.

Where people vote could affect the outcome

January 20, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Washington, Jan 20 (ANI): People who were asked survey questions near a church were more likely to report themselves more politically conservative and negative towards non-Christians than those surveyed near government buildings, a study found.

Mere mention of woman's name can make man more stupid

January 19, 2012 at 9:12 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Men suffer from temporary stupidity when around a woman - or even at mentioning her name, suggest scientists.

Mere mention of woman's name can make man more stupid

January 19, 2012 at 1:51 PM

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Men suffer from temporary stupidity when around a woman - or even at mentioning her name, suggest scientists.

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