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Flamingos stand on one leg to ‘preserve body heat’
Washington, Sept 19 (ANI): Ever wondered why flamingos are often seen standing on one leg? Well, scientists believe that the posture might be used by the birds to conserve body heat.
Lead researcher Matthew Anderson, a psychologist at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, said scientists have suggested that one-legged posture helped reduce muscle fatigue and that [...]
Malay vet extends service to pet owner by groping, sucking her breasts
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 9 (ANI): A Malay kindergarten teacher, who took her feverish pet squirrel to a veterinary clinic for treatment, had her breasts groped instead by the attending veterinarian.
According to the Harian Metro, the veterinarian had asked the 27-year old woman to place the squirrel inside her blouse to keep it warm, given its [...]
Chronic alcohol disrupts body’s biological clock
Washington, Sept 1 (ANI): Chronic alcohol consumption can adversely affect body’s biological clock’s ability to synchronize daily activities to light, according to a new study on hamsters.
It continues to affect the body’s clock (circadian rhythm), even days after the drinking ends.
The researchers from Kent State University and [...]
Flamingoes stand on one leg to regulate their body temperature
London, August 18 (ANI): An exhaustive study by scientists has concluded that flamingoes stand on one leg to regulate their body temperature.
According to a report by BBC News, the study was carried out by Matthew Anderson and Sarah Williams, who are comparative psychologists based at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, US.
The test subject of [...]
New light-emitting biomaterial may revolutionise tumour imaging
London, Aug 11 (ANI): Scientists from University of Virginia have developed new light-emitting biomaterial that could improve tumour imaging.
The new material is an oxygen nanosensor that couples a light-emitting dye with a biopolymer and simplifies the imaging of oxygen-deficient regions of tumours. [...]
Fertility company offer couples ‘money back’ if not pregnant within 12 months
London, Aug 7 (ANI): A fertility company has offered couples, who are undergoing treatment, their money back should they not fall pregnant within 12 months.
The firm hopes the deal will tempt couples into buying the new ovulation detector, which costs 495 pounds, the device indicates [...]
