Technology News for August 31, 2008

Preschool learning boost kids math skills
Going to a good pre-school or primary school and playing word and number games at home boost kids chances of achieving in maths at the age of 10, according to a group of researchers. ANI

Doctors halt growth of 7ft 12-year-old
Doctors have managed to stop a 12-year-old boy who is 7ft 3ins tall from growing any bigger. ANI

Fish are as intelligent as mammals
Fish are just as intelligent as mammals, claims a leading researcher. ANI

Breakthrough made in overcoming corns intolerance of cold
Scientists have made a breakthrough in overcoming corns intolerance of low temperatures, which could lead to an increase in the length of the growing season and yield of the plant at present sites of cultivation and its range extended into colder regions. ANI

Diversity among parasitic wasps is even higher than previously thought
In a new study, scientists have determined that the diversity among parasitic wasps is even higher than previously thought. ANI

Scientists discover slow earthquake at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii
Scientists have discovered a magmatically triggered slow earthquake at Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii. ANI

Post-exercise meals can negate the benefit of physical workouts
Three new studies have suggested that consuming meals after exercising may go against the overall health benefits that physical work outs create. ANI