Geminid meteor shower to peak on Dec 13
Washington – Geminid meteor shower will be at their best after dark on Friday, December 13 and before dawn on Saturday, December 14, according to reports. The Geminids are one of the most reliable meteor showers. This year, skywatchers can expect to see dozens of meteors per hour. On Friday,... read more »
Facebook develops `sympathise` button to avoid `awkward Likes` on sad statu...
London – Facebook has reportedly developed a ‘sympathise’ button to save users the embarrassment of hitting ‘Like’ even for sad statuses, solely because they lack any option. The button replaces the ‘Like’ option when a user selects a negative emotion from Facebook’s list of... read more »
Oz media says Johnson must remain `cool killer` to `keep striking` in Ashes
Sydney – The Australian media has suggested that Mitchell Johnson should remain the same ‘cool killer’ if his side are to win back the Ashes against England in the Perth Test. According to News.com.au, the key now for Australia is not to get carried away by all the verbal ferocity... read more »
Johnson leaps into world’s top 10 after beating Woods in World Challe...
Ottawa – Zach Johnson has jumped into the top 10 of this week’s world golf rankings by defeating tournament host Tiger Woods in a playoff at the World Challenge on Sunday, according to reports. According to TheSportsNetwork.com, Woods maintained his No. 1 overall ranking again, while... read more »
4 pence-a-day BP pills can be effective in treating dementia
London – Researchers have suggested that Amlodipine, a 4 pence-a-day cheap blood pressure capsule, could potentially help in beating vascular dementia that results from problems with... read more »
Soon, unlock iPhone with your face as password!
Washington – Apple has recently patented a technology that would let users unlock their iPhones based on face detection. The US Patent and Trademark granted the patent called... 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 ejaculatio...
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 enable... read more »
