How to know if your child is ready to be sent to preschool
New Delhi – Experts have suggested that parents should analyze whether their child is ready for the big leap into the world of education or not before sending them to preschool. Parents India Magazine has compiled a list of things parents can do to check their child’s readiness to go... read more »
Men `not gifted` at giving gifts!
Melbourne – A survey has revealed that men are clueless about giving gifts. The study, which was conducted by Officeworks, found that only 26 per cent of Australians are likely to receive a gift they actually want on Christmas, News.com.au reported. The survey on 1000 people also found that... read more »
Bed bugs can survive freezing temperatures
Washington – While it is suggested that exposing bed bug-infested clothing or other small items to freezing temperatures can help kill bed bugs, a new research has found that bed bugs may be less susceptible to freezing temperatures than previously reported. Bed bugs, like many other insects,... read more »
Drug-dispensing contact lens could replace imprecise eye drop treatment
Washington – Researchers have taken one step closer to an eye drop-free reality with the development of a drug-eluting contact lens designed for prolonged delivery of latanoprost, a common drug used for the treatment of glaucoma, which is the leading cause of irreversible blindness... read more »
HTC planning to launch new smart phone in UK by early 2014
London – A UK High Court judge has reportedly revealed that Taiwanese mobile maker HTC is planning to release its next flagship smart phone in the UK between February and March... read more »
Sharif warns delaying Kashmir dispute could lead to war with India
Islamabad – Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has warned that failure to resolve the Kashmir dispute with India could lead to a fourth war between the two nuclear powers. Nawaz... read more »
Soon, male contraceptive pill that blocks sperm during ejaculation
Washington – Scientists have said that a new male contraceptive could be on the horizon after they identified a novel way to block the transport of sperm during ejaculation. The study... read more »
Google-backed genetic testing firm stops manufacturing at-home DNA test kit
London – A Google-backed genetic testing firm, 23andMe has reportedly stopped marketing its at-home DNA testing kit following warnings from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The... read more »
Arafat’s widow challenges French scientists’ over ‘natural ...
Washington – Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat’s widow has challenged the findings of French scientists that the reason of her husband’s death was natural circumstances, instead of... read more »
