Why e-cigarettes may not help quit smoking
New York, April 1 (IANS) E-cigarettes are promoted as effective device for quitting smoking but a new study of Google search trends shows that...
Starvation helps baby bees become stronger as adults
New York, April 1 (IANS) The stress of short-term nutritional deprivation as larvae actually makes honeybees -- critical to the world's food supply --...
Kenya tables anti-doping bill, fails to beat WADA deadline
Nairobi, March 31 (IANS) The Kenyan government is seeking an extension of Tuesday's World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) deadline after authorities admitted they will not...
Introverts find email errors more annoying
New York, March 31 (IANS) Do you become the "grammar police?" when reading emails? If yes, you could be an introvert, suggests new research...
3D food structure could help curb waste
London, March 31 (IANS) Scientists have, for the first time, created a 3-D image of food on the nanometer scale - a development that...
Even eating pulses can help you shed a bit of weight
Toronto, March 31 (IANS) A source of protein for the poor and rich alike, just one serving of pulses daily can also contribute to...
Common migraine medication during pregnancy can affect baby
New York, March 31 (IANS) Certain medications and treatments long considered safe to treat pregnant women with migraines may have adverse effects on the...
Online gambling growing among teenagers: Study
Toronto, March 31 (IANS) The rapid change of the gambling landscape due to the advent of the online platform could spell doom for many...
Why some people feel more helpless during stressful situations?
New York, March 31 (IANS) Ever wondered why some remain resilient to the daily stress while others succumb to despair? Scientists have found that...
Be a bit unpredictable at times to boost memory
New York, March 31 (IANS) Training memory with random and unpredictable methods can be an effective way in enhancing episodic memory and cut dementia...
