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Everything you need to know about N.g.m College: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

A car that goes 1,000 km with just a litre of fuel

April 4, 2013 at 4:12 AM

Abu Dhabi, April 4 (IANS/WAM) A team of engineering students in the UAE have designed a car that could potentially travel up to 1,000 km on just one litre of fuel.

Harvard in new scandal over secret e-mail search

March 12, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Cambridge (Massachusetts), March 12 (IANS) The Ivy League Harvard College apologised as it was embroiled in a fresh controversy over how it tried to find who leaked information about a cheating scandal to the media last year.

Cardinals to hold pre-conclave meeting March 4

March 2, 2013 at 10:03 AM

Vatican City, Mar 2 (IANS/EFE) Cardinals will begin holding formal meetings starting March 4 as part of their preparations for a conclave to elect the new pope, the Vatican said Friday.

Italian cardinal calls for a younger successor to Pope

March 1, 2013 at 11:23 PM

Rome, Mar 1 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict's successor needs to be a younger man, the Vicar-General of Rome Cardinal Agostino Vallini said Friday.

Couples kissing and holding hands could indicate trouble in paradise

February 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM

Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): Affectionate behavior is not all that it seems, as cuddling, kissing and holding hands could be indicators that your partner is mad at you, an expert claimed.

Pigeon racing now becomes part of Brit school curriculum

January 29, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, Jan 29 (ANI): Having been considered a pastime for pensioners once upon a time, pigeon racing has now found its way onto the school curriculum.

Don't judge film by title: Telugu director

November 28, 2012 at 12:40 PM

Chennai, Nov 28 (IANS) Telugu director T. Prabhakar feels it isn't right to judge films by their titles as they are most often either named to attract audience attention or have at best a vague connection with the story.

Teens involved in arts likelier to be depressed

November 21, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Washington, November 21 (ANI): Teens who participate in after-school arts activities such as music, drama and painting are more likely to battle depression than students who are not involved in these programs, according to new research.

'3D tape' measuring software tells online shoppers which size fits best

November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM

London, Nov 21 (ANI): Online clothes shoppers will now be told what size would be best for them by using new software, which combined with their webcam or smartphone forms a "3D tape measure."

Antibiotics 'not effective' in relieving cough from common cold in kids

October 22, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Washington, October 22 (ANI): A new research has suggested that antibiotics are not effective in treating cough due to the common cold in children.

Pretend play 'not as crucial to child's development' as believed

September 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Washington, September 2 (ANI): Based on a number of key studies over four decades, pretend play is widely considered by psychologists - and teachers and parents - to be a vital contributor to the healthy development of children's intellect.

Admiral Joshi takes over as new Navy Chief

August 31, 2012 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): Admiral Devendra Kumar Joshi took over from Admiral Nirmal Verma on Friday, as the 21st Chief of Naval Staff.

Overly shy kid is slow learner too

August 29, 2012 at 2:19 PM

Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Overly shy preschool children show the slowest gains in learning skills as compared to chatty and boisterous peers, according to psychologists.

30-ton dinos had sex doggy style

July 12, 2012 at 11:12 AM

London, July 12 (ANI): Gigantic dinosaurs weighing more 30-tons and longer than four-storey buildings made love just like dogs do, scientists have revealed.

'Tudor era' a misleading myth, claims Oxford historian

May 29, 2012 at 1:43 PM

London, May 29 (ANI): An Oxford University historian has claimed that the idea of a "Tudor era" in history is a misleading invention.

Happiness model may help people go from good to great

May 8, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): The sayings "variety is the spice of life" and "happiness isn't getting what you want, but wanting what you get" apparently have a psychological basis, according to a new study.

'Low oxygen levels drive cancer growth'

May 6, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Washington, May 6 (IANS) Low oxygen levels in cells, not genetic mutations, may fuel uncontrollable cancer growth, says a new discovery.

Low oxygen levels 'may drive tumour growth in cancer'

May 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): Low oxygen levels in cells may be the primary cause of uncontrollable tumour growth in some cancers, a new study has claimed.

Bullied kids 3 times likelier to hurt themselves in later life

April 27, 2012 at 1:23 PM

London, April 27 (ANI): Children who are bullied in childhood are up to three times more likely to self harm up to the age of 12, a new study has revealed.

Jealous teens lashing out at pretty faces

April 22, 2012 at 12:45 PM

Wellington, April 22 (ANI): Teenage girls are attacking the faces of pretty victims as jealousy, boys and violent films drive fighting among women.

12 bln-Yr-old white dwarf stars merely 100 light years away identified

April 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): In a new study, astronomers have identified two white dwarf stars considered to be the oldest and closest known to man.

John Cleese recalls school bullies teasing him with cries of 'cheese'

April 12, 2012 at 2:52 PM

London, Apr 12 (ANI): John Cleese has revealed that he was a victim of bullying in his school days.

Inflammatory component behind major eye disease identified

April 9, 2012 at 3:15 PM

London, Apr 9 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that a part of the immune system called the inflammasome is involved in regulating the development of one of the most common forms of blindness, called Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

Former Kiwi player Ingram retires from cricket

March 9, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Wellington, Mar 9(ANI): Former New Zealand opening batsman Peter Ingram has decided to retire from all forms of cricket after struggling with an Achilles tendon injury.

Former Kiwi player Ingram retires from cricket

March 9, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Wellington, Mar 9(ANI): Former New Zealand opening batsman Peter Ingram has decided to retire from all forms of cricket after struggling with an Achilles tendon injury.

How 30-ton dinosaurs actually had sex

February 24, 2012 at 10:07 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Gigantic dinosaurs weighing more 30-tons and longer than four-storey buildings made love just like dogs do, scientists have revealed.

How 30-ton dinosaurs actually had sex

February 24, 2012 at 1:35 PM

London, Feb 24 (ANI): Gigantic dinosaurs weighing more 30-tons and longer than four-storey buildings made love just like dogs do, scientists have revealed.

Appreciating your partner's romantic effort leads to 'happier relationship'

February 14, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Washington, Feb 14 (ANI): The more you believe in your partner's capabilities to change and perceive that he or she is trying to improve, the more secure and happy you will feel in your relationship, a new study has revealed.

When feather really took flight

February 12, 2012 at 9:57 PM

Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): The molecular structure of the modern feather began to take form some 125 million years ago - more recently than once thought.

When feather really took flight

February 12, 2012 at 5:25 PM

Washington, Feb 12 (ANI): The molecular structure of the modern feather began to take form some 125 million years ago - more recently than once thought.

Becks' son Brooklyn to join British boarding school?

November 10, 2011 at 5:12 PM

London, Nov 10 (ANI): Brooklyn Beckham, the 12-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham, is rumoured to be joining a boarding school in Britain.

Toronto police warns girls wearing skirts to school could attract pervert

October 15, 2011 at 1:07 PM

London, Oct 15 (ANI): Toronto police officers have warned school girls not to wear their uniform on the subway as it could attract a pervert looking out for skirt-wearing prep school girls.

Having 'heavy' heart? Blame it on your gene

October 6, 2011 at 1:31 PM

London, Sept 06 (ANI): British researchers have identified a gene that seems to hold the key to causing an enlarged or "heavy" heart.

School in England removes mirrors from girls' bathroom to stop make-up

September 14, 2011 at 6:09 PM

London, Sept 14 (ANI): A school in England has removed mirrors from girls' toilets "to stop pupils putting on too much make-up".

US real-money prediction market has Obama 57 to 43 ahead to win 2012 presidential poll

July 9, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Washington, July 9 (ANI): The Iowa Electronic Markets' 2012 presidential election prediction indicates that President Barack Obama has a leading chance to be re-elected.

Exploding supernova 'a major dust producer in galaxies'

July 8, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Washington, July 8 (ANI): The European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory has detected cosmic dust in supernova 1987A, which exploded 24 years ago in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a small galaxy near to the Milky Way - a finding that may help solve a mystery of the early Universe.

Why chronic stress hastens progression of Alzheimer's disease

June 30, 2011 at 5:04 PM

Washington, June 30 (ANI): Previous studies have pinpointed the role of stress in Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Oz children as young as 10 view pornography on school laptops

June 27, 2011 at 1:07 PM

Melbourne, June 27 (ANI): School-supplied netbook computers are being used by Australian children, as young as 10, to gain access to pornography.

Google satellite captures 'penis prank' pics at Hamilton high school!

June 8, 2011 at 7:01 PM

Wellington, June 8 (ANI): Google satellite has captured the aerial view of a penis prank at a Hamilton high school, which has been seen by millions around the world on the Internet map.

Students 'tend to be more accurate when they write for Wikipedia'

June 1, 2011 at 1:43 PM

Washington, June 1 (ANI): A new study has found that students tend to be more accurate and less likely to plagiarize when they know their essays will be posted on Wikipedia, rather than just read by a teacher.

Stress in pregnancy 'results in unruly, hot-tempered kids'

May 8, 2011 at 1:48 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): A new study has found that mothers-to-be who are stressed out are more likely to have unruly, hot-tempered children.

Scientists estimate sea level rise by studying past carbon dioxide levels

May 2, 2011 at 5:24 PM

London, May 2 (ANI): A team of scientists have found how an estimate of the sea level rise can be made by looking at atmospheric carbon dioxide levels 3 million years ago.

US high school coach resigns after showing porn to students

April 1, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Boston, Apr 1 (ANI): A high school coach in the US has resigned after he reportedly showed a pornographic video to students during practice.

Misunderstood risks in investment drive financial market instability: Study

December 18, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): According to a new study, our incomplete or incorrect understanding of how decisions in the present affect future options means that we may underestimate the risk associated with investment decisions.

Brit teacher sends off school report with 16 errors in it!

December 1, 2010 at 7:22 PM

London, Dec 1 (ANI): A teacher in Britain has sent off a school report that contains 16 grammatical errors and spelling mistakes to the parents of a pupil.

New approach finds success in teaching autistic kids

November 20, 2010 at 3:37 PM

Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Missouri are developing an effective social competence curriculum, with a virtual classroom component, that could help educators meet the demands of autistic kids.

How nerve cells regenerate after injury

September 28, 2010 at 1:31 PM

Washington, Sep 28 (ANI): The peripheral nerves that connect our limbs and organs to the central nervous system have an astonishing ability to regenerate themselves after injury, unlike nerves of the spinal cord. And now researchers have revealed how this healing process works.

'Gender bias' in Bible language sparks controversy

September 5, 2010 at 4:53 PM

London, Sep 5 (ANI): A new order of service produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church has sparked controversy as it has removed masculine references to God, the supreme-being once universally thought of as the Father of Christ.

Blood-thinning drug can stop malaria infection

June 2, 2010 at 12:18 PM

Washington, June 2 (ANI): Scientists may have found new treatments for malaria - a blood-thinning drug heparin that can stop malaria from infecting red blood cells.

Commercial cooking large source of hazardous pollutants in environment

March 24, 2010 at 12:43 PM

Washington, March 24 (ANI): Scientists in Minnesota, US, are reporting that commercial cooking is a surprisingly large source of a range of air pollutants that could pose risks to human health and the environment.

US anti-terror trainers reject Karachi, want new base near Nilore nuclear plant

January 29, 2010 at 3:42 PM

Islamabad, Jan.29 (ANI): US security trainers, who were running a camp to impart counter-terror training to Pakistani officials at the Police Training College in Sihala, have refused to move out of their base following the government's decision to close the camp.

Innovative toolkit to speed up learning in dyslexic kids

January 27, 2010 at 4:08 PM

Washington, Jan 27 (ANI): A digital designer at University of Cincinnati (UC) has created 21st century electronic toolkit to speed up learning in children with dyslexia.

Mixed-handed kids likely to have mental health, language problems

January 25, 2010 at 1:07 PM

Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): Children who use both hands with equal ease are more likely to have mental health, language and scholastic problems than right- or left-handed kids, says a new study.

It's worth nagging your children

May 28, 2009 at 12:02 PM

Sydney, May 28 (DPA) Parents and teachers who despair about children not studying ought not to give up nagging them about how short-term pain brings long-term gain.

Now, a mobile application to alert Muslims to prayer times

April 6, 2009 at 12:08 PM

Washington, April 6 (ANI): Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a religious application that alerts Muslim mobile users when it's time to perform the five daily prayers called salat. The application known as Sun Dial is currently being discussed this week at the human-computer interaction conference, CHI, in Boston.

Scientists link two gene mutations to most common brain cancers

February 19, 2009 at 1:04 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Researchers at Johns Hopkins and Duke universities have linked mutations in two genes, IDH1 and IDH2, with the most common types of brain cancer and longer survival times.

Balloon-like air sacs in prehistoric dinos may have helped them take first flight

February 18, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Washington, Feb 18 (ANI): A new study has determined that balloon-like air sacs in prehistoric dinosaurs helped reduced the density of their bodies, thus helping them take first flight.

Immune molecule may reduce severity of multiple sclerosis

January 5, 2009 at 2:55 PM

Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Experiments on mice conducted at Albert Einstein College of Medicine have shown that an immune molecule called CXCL1 may help decreases the severity of multiple sclerosis-like disease.

US fast-food restaurants not meeting federal dietary guidelines about kids' meals

December 23, 2008 at 3:25 PM

Washington, Dec 23 (ANI): A new study has revealed that only 3 percent of kids' meals, served at fast-food restaurants in the US meet federal dietary guidelines.

Research finds new insights into how our olfactory sense works

December 23, 2008 at 2:12 PM

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,' wrote Shakespeare. But would it if the molecules that generate its fragrance were to shift shape?

Shakespeare's sweet smelling rose given different smell by scientists

December 23, 2008 at 10:38 AM

Washington, December 23 (ANI): Shakespeare's suggestion that calling a rose by any other name would not change its sweet smell may not be true anymore, for scientists say that the flower's fragrance can be modified by altering the shape of the molecules that generate it.

Common anti-depressant may harbour motor neurone disease cure

November 3, 2008 at 2:02 PM

London, Nov 3 (ANI): Scientists from King's College London have launched a major clinical trial to test whether common antidepressant drug lithium can effectively treat motor neurone disease.

Scientists show how to cross Potter's 'hidden wall' for journey to Hogwarts

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

London, Sept 20 (ANI): After coming closer to creating an invisibility cloak, a research team, which includes an Indian origin researcher, is working on developing hidden portals - like the entrance to the railway platform that Harry Potter uses to get to Hogwarts.

Kids with TVs or computers in their rooms sleep less

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Sept 3 (ANI): Kids who have television or computer in their rooms sleep less during the school year than their peers who don't have the facilities, a new study has found.

Why daughters are rarely like their mothers

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, Aug 19 (ANI): The relationship between a mother and her daughter relationship can be difficult to understand, even though they have the same genetic material. Now, a new Northwestern University study has shown how this happens in yeast cells.

Fish-filled diet may hold secret to a healthy heart

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, July 29 (ANI): Finding ways to lower the risk of heart disease? Well, then start filling up your tummy with large quantities of fish loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, says a new study.

Engineer's ice-cloud study shows promise for preventing airplane crashes

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, June 29 (ANI): People suffering from flying phobia may be a little less fearful in the future, thanks to engineers at Rowan University, who have created ice clouds in an ice cloud chamber for preventing some airplane crashes.