How to save astronauts’ eyes during space travel
Washington – More than 30 percent of astronauts returning from two-week space shuttle missions and 60 percent who spent six months aboard the International Space Station were found to be suffering from eye problems. Mice were flown aboard shuttle flights STS-133 in March 2011 and STS-135 in... read more »
Rare magnetar found near supernova remnant
Washington – Astronomers have discovered a new transient magnetar near supernova remnant SNR Kesteven 79. It is likely that the magnetar, an ultra-magnetic neutron star, was part of a binary star system together with an anti-magnetar. During a COSPAR training workshop, PhD student Ms. Ping... read more »
Genes affect kids’ exam scores more than teaching
London – A new UK King’s College study has suggested that teachers, schools or the environment at home do not have as much influence on pupil’s GCSE results like genetics do. For research purposes, experts compared the GCSE scores of over 11,000 identical and non-identical twins, who... read more »
3 out of top 4 trending YouTube 2013 list features music videos
Johannesburg – Music videos have reportedly shared a huge space on Google-owned YouTube’s top trending videos of 2013 list. Google said that about 3 out of the top 4 top trending videos for 2013 were music videos, with The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?) garnering 276, 137, 539 views, booting... read more »
Cannabis use linked to development of `man boobs`
London – A US plastic surgeon has linked smoking cannabis to gynecomastia, commonly known as “man boobs”. According to Dr. Anthony Youn, previous animal studies have found that... read more »
Naseeruddin Shah plays Pakistani diplomat in new play `Walk in the woods`
Islamabad – Naseeruddin Shah played the role of a Pakistani diplomat in a theatre play, titled ‘A walk in the woods’ at Alhamra Hall in Lahore. The play is staged on two actors,... read more »
Gwen Stefani hides baby bump on day out shopping
Washington, Dec 6: Gwen Stefani was spotted hiding her baby bump under her plaid jacket on her day out shopping. This would be the third baby for the 44-year-old singer and her husband... read more »
Spotify to roll out free mobile music streaming service
Wellington – Music streaming service, Spotify is reportedly set to roll out free mobile music streaming service to users. Sources said that users can pick specific tracks and listen... read more »
Viagra may also help women curb menstrual cramping
Washington – A team of researchers have claimed that women suffering from moderate to severe menstrual cramps may find relief in a class of erectile dysfunction drugs. Primary dysmenorrhea,... read more »
