A New Digital Currency Whose Value Is Based on Your Reputation
Bitcoin turned money into something completely virtual. Using a worldwide network of machines and the power of pure mathematics, it put currency in the hands of computer programmers, free from the rules and regulations of big government and big banks. But J. Chris Anderson wants to do something... read more »
Fascinating Ways People Try to Leave Their Mark on the World
One day while driving along Highway 50 in Nevada, photographer David Gardner spotted a giant cottonwood tree draped with what seemed to be hundreds of pairs of shoes. It was a strange sight to find in the middle of nowhere, so naturally he got out and started taking pictures, all the while... read more »
A Celebration of Lady Java, a Coding Language to Rule Them All
Phones, laptops, tablets, even cars. They’re all so tightly connected to that ever-growing thing called the cloud. Today, we take that for granted. But just a decade ago, our phones weren’t that smart. We still kept our personal data on largely unconnected handhelds known as PDAs. And the... read more »
Deepika Padukone wishes Happy Birthday to Katrina Kaif on Twitter
Yes, this is true and we have proof! Deepika Padukone took to micro-blogging site Twitter to wish “Happy Birthday” to Katrina Kaif today. The two leading actors of Bollywood are seen as contemporaries and also have never really bonded in public. Another common factor is Ranbir Kapoor,... read more »
New blood test could predict risk of sudden cardiac death
Washington – A researcher has found that a simple blood test can predict a person’s risk for sudden cardiac death. Samuel C. Dudley , M.D., Ph.D, chief of cardiology at the CVI,... read more »
Sleep apnoea could lead to elevated blood sugar levels
Washington: Researchers have linked sleep apnoea with elevated blood sugar levels, raising fears that people with the condition could be at an increased risk of cardiovascular illness and... read more »
Men who started smoking before age 11 likelier to have fatter sons
Washington – Researchers have revealed men, who started smoking regularly before the age of 11 had sons who, on average, had 5-10kg more body fat than their others by the time they... read more »
Beer-marinated meat cuts cancer-causing chemicals
Cherish grilled meat marinated in your favourite beer? Bring it on. It can reduce levels of potentially harmful substances in grilled meats, a new study suggests. Pilsner and black beer are... read more »
Aamir Khan’s secret of young looks
Mumbai: Aamir Khan is 49, but can give any younger actor of Bollywood a run for his money. The actor-producer says his genes and healthy lifestyle are to be credited. When asked about the secret... read more »
