Soon, a therapeutic vest to lessen anxiety in autistic, ADHD kids
Kids with autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may soon get a saviour in the form of a novel vest that will provide them anxiety relief. ANI
How to protect yourself from cyberspite
You buy something from eBay, find out its defective and return it leaving a negative comment about the seller on the site. The next day you find the seller has retaliated by posting a nasty comment about you, branding you a time-waster. Suddenly youre persona non grata among all the sellers who dont want anything to do with you. If this scenario touches a nerve in you then help is at hand. ANI
Scientists develops oceanic energy collector, inspired by design of shark tails
A scientist has designed a radical oceanic energy collector, which is inspired by the design of shark tails. ccording to a report in ENN (Environmental News Network), Tim Finnigan, a professor of ocean engineering at the University of Sydney in Australia, constructed the device that seizes the power of the sea by mimicking the successful evolutionary design of the fish species. ANI
Flowing lava from volcanoes might cause mini earthquakes
Scientists have suggested that mini earthquakes observed at volcanoes might be caused by flowing lava, which can fracture and crack even though it is a liquid. ANI
Climate change makes food hunting difficult for animals in seasonal environments
A new research has determined that plant-eating animals in highly seasonal environments, such as the Arctic, are struggling to locate nutritious food as a result of climate change. ANI
Earths crust might hold a lethal carbon reserve
Scientists have determined that the Earths crust might hold a lethal cache of carbon, which could ultimately determine the fate of our planets atmosphere. ANI
Net downloads in UK set for age verification systems
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is launching age ratings for downloaded video content and video games. ANI
Structure of catalyst that converts methane to more useful compounds identified
In a novel work, researchers have identified the structure of a catalytic material that can turn methane into a safe and easy-to-transport liquid, which lays the foundation for converting excess methane into a variety of useful fuels and chemicals. ANI
How common vaccine ingredient protects against infectious diseases
In a new research funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), scientists have explained how a common ingredient in many vaccines, stimulates and interacts with the immune system in order to provide protection against infectious diseases. ANI
Humpback whales in North Pacific Ocean are rebounding
A new study has found that the number of humpback whales in the North Pacific Ocean has increased since international and federal protections were enacted in the 1960s and 70s. ANI
Jupiters Little Red Spot has some of the highest planetary wind speeds
Using data from NASAs New Horizons spacecraft and two telescopes at Earth, an international team of scientists has found that Jupiters Little Red Spot (LRS) has some of the highest wind speeds ever detected on any planet. ANI
Supernova birth seen for first time by astronomers
Astronomers have observed the death of a star for the first time in the form of a stellar explosion, which is also the first detection of the birth of a supernova. ANI
Scientists identify brains trust machinery
Researchers at the University of Zurich claim that they have found the trust machinery of the brain. ANI
Working class kids have lower IQs, says researcher
Children from working class background have lower IQs than their wealthier counterparts and thats why few of them get admissions into elite universities, says an academic. ANI
290-mln-yr old Frog-amander fossil might be missing link in amphibian family tree
A 290 million year old fossil, dubbed as Frog-amander, has been described by scientists as possibly being an evolutionary missing link in the amphibian family tree. ANI
The tiny jumping robot thats inspired by the grasshopper
Swiss researchers have developed a new robot inspired by grasshopper. ANI
Heres how space sickness develops
A researcher at the Delft University of Technology (TU) in the Netherlands has gained better insight into the reasons behind the development of space sickness i.e. problems like nausea and disorientation that astronauts often face during space voyages. ANI