New study shows ‘selfitis’ appears to be real
Dec 26, 2017, at 10:03 pm
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): ‘Selfitis’ – the obsessive taking of selfies on mobile phones – appears to be a real condition according to a new study.
Children’s screen-time guidelines too restrictive, according to new research
Dec 26, 2017, at 09:59 pm
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): Digital screen use is a staple of contemporary life for adults and children, whether they are browsing on laptops and smartphones, or watching TV.
Learning through drama helps nurses face the future, says study
Dec 26, 2017, at 09:31 pm
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): Learning through drama has unique potential for preparing future nurses and specialist nursing staff for their future professional role, as shown by research from Sahlgrenska Academy. Using role play and exploring various healthcare situations enables nursing students to develop skills that are hard to achieve through traditional education.
Fight extra weight with more physical activity, study suggests
Dec 26, 2017, at 02:11 am
London, Dec 25 (IBNS): If the new year prompted you to renew your annual commitment to exercise regularly, it could pay off in the long run.
Antidepressant may help combat the course of multiple sclerosis, finds study
Dec 25, 2017, at 02:38 am
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): Researchers have tested the treatment efficacy of a well-known drug for an entirely different disease.
How odours are turned into long-term memories, finds study
Dec 25, 2017, at 02:32 am
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): The scent of grandma’s Christmas biscuits or the cologne of your first love – some odours are like keys to a door into the past.
Origins of photosynthesis in plants dated to 1.25 billion years ago, says study
Dec 25, 2017, at 01:59 am
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): The world’s oldest algae fossils are a billion years old, according to a new analysis by earth scientists at McGill University.
The adolescent brain makes learning easier, says study
Dec 25, 2017, at 01:47 am
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): Alcohol abuse, reckless behaviour and poor choice in friends: all these are inextricably linked to puberty and adolescence.
Folic acid late in pregnancy may increase childhood allergy risk
Dec 24, 2017, at 02:54 am
Adelaide, Dec 23 (IBNS): Research from the University of Adelaide suggests that taking folic acid in late pregnancy may increase the risk of allergies in children affected by growth restriction during pregnancy.
Hotter temperatures will accelerate migration of asylum-seekers to Europe, says study
Dec 24, 2017, at 12:10 am
Washington, Dec 23 (IBNS): New research predicts that migrants applying for asylum in the European Union will nearly triple over the average of the last 15 years by 2100 if carbon emissionscontinue on their current path.
Philippines: Tropical storm Tembin kills as least 74
Dec 23, 2017, at 06:11 pm
Manila, Dec 23 (IBNS): At least 74 people have been reportedly killed as tropical storm Tembin swept through southern Philippines, reports said.
NASA tests 3-D printed rocket part to reduce future SLS Engine costs
Dec 23, 2017, at 01:37 am
Washington,Dec 22 (IBNS): Engineers successfully hot-fire tested an RS-25 rocket engine with a large 3-D printed part for the first time on Dec. 13, marking a key step toward reducing costs for future engines that power NASA’s new heavy-lift rocket, the Space Launch System.
NASA invests in concept development for missions to comet, Saturn Moon Titan
Dec 23, 2017, at 01:08 am
Washington, Dec 22 (IBNS): NASA has selected two finalist concepts for a robotic mission planned to launch in the mid-2020s: a comet sample return mission and a drone-like rotorcraft that would explore potential landing sites on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan.
New study finds 'Winking' star may be devouring wrecked planets
Dec 23, 2017, at 12:51 am
Washington, Dec 22 (IBNS): A team of U.S. astronomers studying the star RZ Piscium has found evidence suggesting its strange, unpredictable dimming episodes may be caused by vast orbiting clouds of gas and dust, the remains of one or more destroyed planets.
Personality trait shares genetic link with depression: Study
Dec 23, 2017, at 12:05 am
London, Dec 23 (IBNS): People affected by depression may have genes associated with anxiety, worry and low mood, a study suggests.
High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson’s progression, finds study
Dec 22, 2017, at 11:40 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease and decreases worsening of the disease’s symptoms, according to results of a study published in the Dec. 11 issue of JAMA Neurology.
Daily leafy greens may slow cognitive decline, finds study
Dec 22, 2017, at 10:49 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): While cognitive abilities naturally decline with age, eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may aid in preserving memory and thinking skills as a person grows older, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Arthritis drug could help treat advanced skin cancer, says study
Dec 22, 2017, at 09:33 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Treatment for the most deadly form of skin cancer could be more effective if combined with a well-known drug for rheumatoid arthritis, new research has shown.
Weekly fish consumption linked to better sleep, higher IQ, Penn Study finds
Dec 22, 2017, at 09:28 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have IQ scores that are 4 points higher, on average, than those who consume fish less frequently or not at all, according to new findings from the University of Pennsylvania published today in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal.
How singing your heart out could make you happier, says study
Dec 22, 2017, at 09:16 pm
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Singing in groups could make you happier – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Community screening for osteoporosis could prevent a quarter of hip fractures in older women: Study
Dec 21, 2017, at 04:53 am
Birmingham, Dec 20 (IBNS): Community screening for osteoporosis could prevent more than a quarter of hip fractures in older women, according to new research.
Large study finds association between marriage and cancer outcomes: Study
Dec 21, 2017, at 01:31 am
Washington, Dec 20 (IBNS): New results from a large retrospective study of the National Cancer Institute's SEER database show that patients with cancer who were married at the time of diagnosis live markedly longer compared to unmarried patients.
A new twist in the dark matter tale
Dec 20, 2017, at 08:59 pm
Washington, Dec 20 (IBNS): An innovative interpretation of X-ray data from a cluster of galaxies could help scientists fulfill a quest they have been on for decades: determining the nature of dark matter.
Alien object 'oumuamua' was a natural body visiting from another solar system-Queen's scientist
Dec 20, 2017, at 04:23 am
Washington, Dec 19 (IBNS): Scientists at Queen’s have led worldwide investigations into a mysterious object that passed close to Earth after arriving from deep interstellar space.
WHO releases US$1.5 million to fight diphtheria in Cox’s Bazar as probable cases exceed 1,500
Dec 20, 2017, at 01:16 am
Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Dec 19 (IBNS): The World Health Organization has deployed additional staff and resources to respond to a rapidly spreading outbreak of diphtheria among Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh.
Mindfulness training reduces stress during exam time, finds study
Dec 20, 2017, at 12:13 am
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): Mindfulness training can help support students at risk of mental health problems, concludes a randomised controlled trial carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Dec 20, 2017, at 12:11 am
London, Dec 19 (IBNS): A new study of TV-watching great tits reveals how they learn through observation. Social interactions within a predator species can have “evolutionary consequences” for potential prey – such as the conspicuous warning colours of insects like ladybirds.
NASA scientist talks on 'Life beyond Earth'
Dec 19, 2017, at 10:45 pm
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IBNS): Senior Research Scientist from NASA, Goutam Chattopadhyay, recently delivered a popular lecture on 'Life beyond Earth' in Kolkata.
Forest guard dies in rhino attack in Manas National Park
Dec 18, 2017, at 03:11 am
Guwahati, Dec17 (IBNS): A forest guard died in an attack by a rhino in lower Assam’s Manas National Park on Sunday morning, officials said.
Artificial Intelligence, NASA data used to discover eighth planet circling distant star
Dec 15, 2017, at 01:49 pm
Washington, Dec 15 (IBNS): Our solar system now is tied for most number of planets around a single star, with the recent discovery of an eighth planet circling Kepler-90, a Sun-like star 2,545 light-years from Earth. The planet was discovered in data from NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope.