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Networking is Key of Working for New Robots: UK Researchers

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 06:21

In a statement, researchers from the UK's University of Sheffield said that their recent project is building a team of such robots that will provide better understanding to the scientists that how rob

Campaigners in Support of Plain Cigarette Packaging

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 04:10

Health campaigners have welcomed new plans that ask for Scotland to become the first nation in the UK to introduce plain packaging for cigarettes and tobacco.

BMA Asks Govt to Delay Launch of 111 Service

Thu, 03/28/2013 - 04:02

The British Medical Association has found some problems in the trial run of the 111 service, a novel non-emergency telephone advice line.

Arctic sea ice hits winter maximum on March 15, but still ranked 6th lowest

Wed, 03/27/2013 - 03:04

Arctic sea ice reached its winter maximum on March 15, but the level still ranked 6th lowest recordkeeping started in 1979.

Relentless Rain and Cold Suffer the Species of Butterflies

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 09:20

According to the reports of a charity, butterflies have suffered because of last year's cold and wet weather. The year was the worst ever since 1976.

BAT Boss Sees Cut in Performance-Based Reward

Tue, 03/26/2013 - 04:33

The British American Tobacco (BAT) last year brought an increase in its operating profits.

Hospital Heads Deny Link of Suspension of Surgeon to Child Unit

Mon, 03/25/2013 - 04:11

Campaigners have been protesting to save a children's heart unit in Leeds. Amid the same, a heart surgeon, who has got suspended, is being accused of raising concerns for child patients.

NHSBT Honors Blood Donors for Making Over 75 Blood Donations

Mon, 03/25/2013 - 04:08

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) has honored a man from Drighlington for making more than 75 blood donations.

Man Accused of Keeping Illegal Tablets

Sat, 03/23/2013 - 04:49

After police discovered pills that contained a potentially fatal substance in a property area owned by a person, the owner was immediately taken into custody.

Italian Ice Cream Brand told to Change Label

Sat, 03/23/2013 - 04:41

Council Officials have told an ice cream shop owner to re-label its ice cream brand as it contains fat below standard.

Under new Programs, Obese People to Go in for Weight Loss

Sat, 03/23/2013 - 04:36

Under a new proposal, smokers are to be ordered by a Welsh health board to go for stop smoking courses.

Correlation between Thick-Padded Shoes and Athlete’s Performance: Study

Thu, 03/21/2013 - 05:37

As per a new research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in Chicago, there is a direct relation between the performance of an adolescent athlete and thick-

Researchers Discover Skeleton of an Antarctic Whale to Learn Nine New Species

Tue, 03/19/2013 - 06:22

Researchers have recently found a skeleton of an Antarctic whale. The scientists revealed that this discovery has led them to record at least nine new species.

Marc Andreessen and Other Pioneers of Technology Honored by Queen Elizabeth

Tue, 03/19/2013 - 06:08

Sources reported about the inaugural Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering where Queen Elizabeth excitedly announced the name of the winner.

Chewing Gum Boosts Focus, Says Study

Mon, 03/18/2013 - 04:14

Published in the British Journal of Psychology in March, a new study by researchers at the Cardiff University has been claiming that chewing a gum has the potential to boost a person's concentration l

New Advancement Found in Case of London’s Black Death Plague

Mon, 03/18/2013 - 04:11

A new advancement has been claimed to found in the case of Black Death plague which ravaged Britain starting from the year 1348 and killed more than one-third of its population.

More men resorting to cosmetic procedures to fend off competition from younger rivals

Sun, 03/17/2013 - 02:20

More men are resorting to cosmetic procedures including link facelifts and removal of extra fat belly and chest in order to maintaining their appearance in the increasingly competitive workplace.

Call Helpline to Quit Smoking

Sat, 03/16/2013 - 03:51

This goes out to all the residents of Sauk County who stopped smoking for the occasion of Lent but is facing difficulties to continue.

Christchurch Hospital’s Plan Succeeds After Initial Hurdles

Fri, 03/15/2013 - 03:56

A recent report confirmed that future of Christchurch Hospital has been preserved with members of Christchurch Borough Council's planning committee giving their nod for the revised plans.

Breast Feeding Does Not Reduce Chances of Obesity

Thu, 03/14/2013 - 08:25

According to a study, encouraging breast feeding among mothers does not prevent children from being overweight and obese.

Nasty Fire Ants’ Tunnels could be helpful to Design Rescue Robots

Cicada Insects Soon to be Part of America’s East Coast

Long-Awaited DSM-V Released

No Resistance 4 is in Making: Insomniac

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Scientist Discover Culprit Pathogen Causing Irish Potato Famine

A team of researchers, which was being lead by Sainsbury Laboratory in the UK, has been successful in identifying the pathogen that might have caused the Irish Potato Famine. The Famine occurred past 168 years.

This is the first time when the researchers have decoded the genome of a plant pathogen from a sample of dried herbarium. The...

Barack Obama is Back in White House with a Bang

At 11.10 pm, Barack Obama recorded a historic win by defeating his rival, Mitt Romney by 100 votes. Obama was given 303 electoral votes by the major networks, while Romney got 203.

Obama, the first African American President, was elected...