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Indian scientist discovers X-ray bursts from neutron stars can help reveal their size
Sydney, September 8 (ANI): In a new research, an Indian scientist has determined that the pattern of x-rays generated by neutron stars may reveal their true size.
According to a report by ABC News, Dr Sudip Bhattacharyya of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research in India led the research.
Neutron stars are the densest objects in the [...]
‘Thunder thighs’ may help beat heart disease
Melbourne, Sept 4 (ANI): The thinner your thighs, the greater your risk of heart disease – that’s the conclusion of a new study.
According to the research, which looked at more than 2800 men and women with an average age of around 50, thigh circumference is linked to the risk of heart disease and premature death.
The [...]
How consumers find authenticity in brands
Washington, August 25 (ANI): A new study has shed some light on how consumers find authenticity in various brands.
“Consumer identity goals (or their idealized images of themselves) underpin assessments of whether a brand is authentic (genuine, real, and [...]
Regular marijuana use leaves men with sexual difficulties
London, Aug 25 (ANI): A new study from La Trobe University in Melbourne has found that men who regularly smoke pot are four times more likely to have trouble reaching orgasm.
During the study, lead researcher Marian Pitts analysed the data collected as part of a 2005 telephone survey of 16- to 64-year-olds.
It showed that overall, [...]
Artificial red blood cells a step closer
Melbourne, Aug 24 (ANI): A team of Australian scientists has genetically modified human embryonic stem cells to glow red when they develop into premature red blood cells.
The breakthrough is seen as the next step in producing artificial blood.
Dr Andrew Elefanty at Monash University in Melbourne and his colleagues inserted specific genes that code for colour, [...]
What female fish wants in males changes over time
Melbourne, Aug 14 (ANI): A new research conducted by Australian scientists has shown that some female fish find different male traits attractive from year to year.
According to the researchers, the changing preferences of female fish may play an important role in evolution.
In the study, lead author Tobi Lehtonen and Dr Bob Wong, of Monash University [...]
Pluto likely to remain a ‘dwarf planet’
Washington, August 1 (ANI): A group of astronomers might be pushing for Pluto to be given back the status of a ‘planet’, but many experts feel that the definition will remain the same, that is, of a ‘dwarf planet’.
The debate surrounding the demoted planet [...]
