Gene variation can effectively predict antidepressant response
A recent study has revealed that a certain genetic variation can effectively predict the response of antidepressant drugs. ANI
AASM sets guidelines for using sleep medications
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has advised those who experience insomnia to see a medicine specialist or primary care physician for proper diagnosis, and to discuss treatment options before undertaking treatment. ANI
Playing chess may help children improve their behaviour
Chess lessons might improve childrens behaviour, say researchers. ANI
Worlds first kite-pulled ship on Germany to Venezuela trip
The worlds first kite-pulled commercial cargo ship has begun a journey from Germany to Venezuela. ANI
How our mood influences what we buy
A new study has proved that your mood influences what you buy, by showing that happy consumers tend to choose the first item they see. ANI
Last minute Valentines Day gifts are only to avoid spats
The kind of gift you receive from your sweetheart this Valentines Day will depend upon how soon he or she starts shopping for you, according to a new study. ANI
Pioneer products may not always be the best
Its not always best to be first, at least not in the case of releasing a new products by an existing brand, say researchers. ANI
Intelligent Fitting rooms that tell you what to wear
You may soon not have to drag a reluctant loved one around when out shopping for clothes, thanks to Intelligent Fitting rooms that can help you compare your dressing choices with personal preferences and fashion trends. ANI
Intelligent Fitting rooms that tell you what to wear
You may soon not have to drag a reluctant loved one around when out shopping for clothes, thanks to Intelligent Fitting rooms that can help you compare your dressing choices with personal preferences and fashion trends. ANI
Antarctic ice core to provide detailed climate record of past 100,000 years
A team of US researchers has recovered the first section of a massive Antarctic ice core, which might provide the most detailed record of Earths climate history over the past 100,000 years, including greenhouse gases. ANI
Being lazy is the best bet when waiting for the bus
How many times has it happened that youve waited for a bus for a long time and chosen to walk to the next stop instead, only to see the bus running past you? ANI
Cigarette smoke destroys youth-retaining genes
A researcher at the University of Rochester, has discovered that the toxins in cigarette smoke destroy a gene having important role in protecting the body from the effects of premature aging. ANI
Lustrous pigments behind Mayan buildings splendour
Ancient Mayan temple builders used lustrous pigments to make their buildings dazzle in the daylight, says a Queensland University of Technology researcher. ANI
Scientists find new details about dynamic wind-driven geology of Mars
Scientists have observed new detailed views of the dynamic wind-driven geology of Mars, using The University of Arizonas HiRISE (High Resolution Imaging Experiment) camera. ANI
Dinosaur-killing asteroid made bigger splash than previously believed
Three-dimensional seismic images of a crater believed to be formed when an asteroid stuck the Earth 65 million years ago, causing the extinction of dinosaurs, suggest that the object landed in deeper water, leading to a bigger splash than previously assumed. ANI
Brains eureka circuit identified
The area of the brain that controls whether you keep mulling over a discovery, or go ahead and explore it has now been discovered. ANI
Personality determines how much self-control you have
Personality not only coveys the overall temperament of an individual, but also plays a critical role in determining the amount of self control one has. A new study led by Jiewen Hong and Angela Y. Lee from North-Western University introduced two types of personality that motivated self-control. They said that people are either promotion-focused, seeking products that will help them achieve hopes and aspirations, or are prevention-focused, seeking items that help achieve a need for safety and security. ANI
Less education linked to delayed detection of Alzheimers onset
People with fewer years in school are more likely not to notice the early signs of Alzheimers onset, says a new review. ANI
Jupiters jets likely heated by internal heat, rather than suns radiation
A new study has found that Jupiters powerful weather jets may be fired up by internal heat than radiation from the sun. ANI
Wing angle may shed light on origins of flight
Researchers have answered the long-debated question of how birds first took to the skies, by finding that it was the right angle of their wings which made the aerials fly. ANI
NASA denies reports about astronauts flying drunk
An anonymous health care survey done by NASA has vehemently refuted a claim by an independent review committee about some of its astronauts flying drunk. ANI
Kids learn best when mums are listening
Kids might not like replying to their mother s questions, but answering her can actually help them learn. ANI
Sports machismo may prompt violence in male teens
Sports like football and wrestling might be fuelling aggressive and violent behaviour among teen male players and their male friends on and off the field. ANI
Asteroid to pass within 334,000 miles of Earth on Jan 29
Astronomers will get a chance to get a close look at an asteroid, referred to as 2007 TU24, which will approach Earth to within 334,000 miles on January 29, 2008. ANI