Too much exposure to TV can stall preschoolers’ cognitive development
Washington – A new study has suggested that preschoolers who have a TV in their bedroom and are exposed to more background TV have a weaker understanding of other people’s beliefs and desires. Amy Nathanson, Molly Sharp, Fashina Alade, Eric Rasmussen, and Katheryn Christy, all of The Ohio... read more »
Soon, honey bees to sniff out cancer
Washington – Researchers have said that we can train honey bees to detect certain early-stage cancers in humans. New research from Inscentinel, a UK-based firm specializing in insect research, suggested that honey bees could be trained to do such type of work. Using their breakthrough,... read more »
Tinder introduces feature to let users be `just friends`
Washington – Dating app Tinder is reportedly providing a chance for people to be ‘just friends’ rather than be into romantic relationships with an update that lets them talk to their friends. Tinder sets people up with romantic matches by geographic proximity, and is apparently expanding... read more »
Google in talks with eyewear company to create prescription lenses for Glas...
Washington – Google is reportedly in talks with an eyewear company to explore the idea of creating prescription lenses for its hi-tech wearable computing eyewear Google Glass. The gadget is being currently tested by a group of Google Glass Explorers who have been experimenting with the... read more »
To hide one lie they are telling 100 lies: Kirti Azad on AAP
New Delhi – A day after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia revealed that he has received a message from someone saying Rs 12 crore were given for the sting operations,... read more »
Former allies will return to NDA: Gadkari
Claiming that some of the United Progressive Alliance constituents were in touch with the party, the Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said several former allies could... read more »
Transform police system, says President
New Delhi – President Pranab Mukherjee has called upon leaders of police and security forces to “transform the police system” to bring it in sync with the requirements of... read more »
Cowell keeps low profile when upset: Walsh
London – Music manager Louis Walsh says his “The X Factor” co-judge ! and music mogul Simon Cowell does not socialise much when he is upset. The duo has been working... read more »
Huge challenges ahead in talks with Iran: Obama
Washington – US President Barack Obama pledged there would be no more sanctions on Iran after the Islamic republic closed a first-step deal with the six major nations on its nuclear programme,... read more »
