We've all heard 'sitting is the new smoking' but the real question is: How do you undo it?
If the United States wants to stock its own industry with top-flight technologists, The Washington Post has advocated training young Americans rather than depending on foreign students to boost its economy.
Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.
The scientists came to the conclusion after analysing organic material and minerals in the Martian meteorite Allan Hills 84001, and comparing the results with data from related rocks found on Svalbard, Norway.
Scientists in Europe are devising smart fabrics embedded with sensors that constantly monitoring the wearer's vital signs. If danger signs are detected, the garment is programmed to contact a doctor and send a text message telling the wearer to take corrective measures. Once the technology has been validated, the plan is to take on industrial backers to commercialise it.
A technique to 'crack-the-code' of the deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus had been developed by a team of researchers, led by Professor Mark von Itzstein at Griffith University Institute for Glycomics, Queensland, in collaboration with the Hong Kong University-Institute, said ScienceDaily.
To the long list of parameters you need to consider when choosing a mate, there is now evidence that your spouse's personality may become hazardous to your health seriously!
A team of international researchers has carried out a study and found that those addicted to web surfing are afflicted with Internet addiction disorder -- a pathological condition that can lead to anxiety and severe depression. "Sufferers of Internet addiction disorder may experience loss of sleep, anxiety when not online, isolation from family and peer groups, loss of work, and periods of deep depression," according to lead researcher Dr Pinhas Dannon.
As general computing systems become smaller, we are reaching a point at which it becomes conceivable to don these devices easily, says Andy Fagg of the University of Massachusetts.
A team of international researchers has carried out a study and found that a glass of wine everyday delays dementia in those who are at risk from Alzheimer's disease as they are already having memory problems, the ScienceDaily reported.
If you want your spouse to exercise, quit smoking and stop drinking alcohol, you have to adopt a healthy lifestyle first -- this will inspire your partner to do the same.
A team of international researchers has carried out a study and found that doing those deeds give one the same sort of satisfaction one derives from feeding his or her own hunger pangs, the ScienceDaily reported. The team came to the conclusion after analysing a group of 19 women -- the researchers gave the participants $100 and then scanned their brains with functional magnetic resonance imaging.
Is your job stressing you out? You may need a vacation -- of the right kind.
Internet giant Google Inc is 'experimenting' with a service that will enable web surfers to block out all advertising for a small monthly fee of $3 or below.
'They must withdraw the word "miracle" from the sainthood of Mother Teresa.'
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