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Everything you need to know about Dalhousie: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Himachal Pradesh records rise in foreign tourists inflow

March 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Shimla, Mar 20 (ANI): Compared to last year, Himachal Pradesh recorded a sharp increase of 32000 foreign tourists, who made Himachal Pradesh as their favourite destination in the year 2011-12. It was estimated that nearly 4.85 lakh foreign tourists arrived in 2011-12 in the state in comparison to last year's 4.53 lakh.

Himachal Pradesh records rise in foreign tourists inflow

March 20, 2012 at 3:49 PM

Shimla, Mar 20 (ANI): Compared to last year, Himachal Pradesh recorded a sharp increase of 32000 foreign tourists, who made Himachal Pradesh as their favourite destination in the year 2011-12. It was estimated that nearly 4.85 lakh foreign tourists arrived in 2011-12 in the state in comparison to last year's 4.53 lakh.

Binge drinking 'contagious among partners'

December 18, 2011 at 2:41 PM

Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): Couples influence each other's drinking habits, a new study has claimed.

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Key protein fuelling growth of cancer identified

October 31, 2011 at 5:33 PM

Washington, Oct 31 (ANI): Scientists have identified a key mechanism of metastasis that could lead to blocking tumor growth if their findings are confirmed.

Maintaining your overall health may help cut dementia risk

July 14, 2011 at 2:53 PM

Washington, July 14 (ANI): Keeping up with your overall health-including whether a person's dentures fit properly or they suffer from poor eyesight or hearing-may help reduce the risk for dementia, according to a new research.

Heart problems may hit 'type 2 diabetic' adolescents in their teens

June 8, 2011 at 1:26 PM

Washington, June 8 (ANI): A new study has found that people having type 2 diabetes are at a risk of developing heart problems as early as in their adolescence.

Soon, pill to beat migraine!

June 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM

Washington, June 2 (ANI): A pill to prevent migraine headaches could soon be on the horizon, now that a gene linked to the condition has been discovered.

Competition decides mating strategy in the animal world

May 30, 2011 at 2:39 PM

London, May 30 (ANI): A new study has shed light on how males of hundreds of animal species alter their strategies for finding a mate depending on the competition they face.

'Women entering workforce expect low paycheques than men'

May 20, 2011 at 5:01 PM

Washington, May 20 (ANI): A new study involving a University of Guelph researcher has indicated that women have lower career expectations than men, anticipating smaller paycheques and longer waits for promotions.

Frailty increases through aging, not age

April 27, 2011 at 4:41 PM

Washington, April 27 (ANI): The prevalence of frailty, which is linked to earlier death, increases throughout adulthood as people age and not just after age 65, according to a new study.

Now, a camera that creates real-time, 3D colour movies of the brain!

February 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

London, Feb 5 (ANI): A team of doctors have written software that creates dynamic, real-time, three-dimensional colour movies of the brain.

Thanks to bacteria, Titanic 'will be reduced to a rust stain in a few years'

January 13, 2011 at 5:11 PM

London, Jan 13 (ANI): Scientists have revealed that bacteria are eating away at the once magnificent Titanic, which sits at the bottom of the ocean now.

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol risky: Study

December 19, 2010 at 11:25 AM

Washington, Dec 19 (ANI): Energy drinks lead to increased alcohol consumption, according to a new research.

New microbe species found in Titanic 'rusticles'

December 7, 2010 at 1:09 PM

London, Dec 07 (ANI): A new species of microbe has been found in the wreck of RMS Titanic.

Now, an underwater robot that swims via wireless controller

October 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Washington, Oct 1 (ANI): An underwater robot can now swim its way wirelessly, all thanks to a waterproof controller designed and built by York University researchers.

'Marine phytoplankton steadily declining over 20th century'

July 30, 2010 at 2:09 PM

London, July 29 (ANI): Scientists have, for the first time, found evidence that microscopic marine algae known as "phytoplankton" have been declining globally over the 20th century.

Tarzan among the first mass marketed figures, says Canadian academic

July 4, 2010 at 4:42 PM

Washington, July 4 (ANI): As soon as a Disney blockbuster is out these days, its characters seem to be everywhere - in comics, toys, books and video games. But this marketing strategy is now new. Tarzan's creator Edgar Rice Burroughs was instrumental in helping invent the media blitz.

Saying 'don't worry' freaks out fearful kids

June 23, 2010 at 12:13 PM

Washington, June 23 (ANI): A new study has revealed that reassuring your kids when they are about to undergo a painful medical procedure might just increase their fear and pain.

Whales too 'can feel and suffer' like humans

June 21, 2010 at 3:06 PM

London, June 21 (ANI): Whales also demonstrate human-like characteristics of self-awareness, suffering and a social culture along with high mental abilities, according to marine biologists.

Fewer great white sharks left than tigers

February 19, 2010 at 3:45 PM

London, Feb 19 (ANI): Findings from the Census of Marine Life have claimed that there are fewer great white sharks left in the oceans than there are tigers surviving on Earth.

TV medical shows do not depict proper first aid for seizures

February 15, 2010 at 3:03 PM

Washington, Feb 15 (ANI): A new study has found that most TV medical shows do not depict proper first aid for seizures.

Plant evolution permanently changed the way rivers looked and behaved

January 30, 2010 at 12:55 PM

Washington, January 30 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have determined that plant evolution led to permanent changes to the way rivers looked and behaved about 420 million years ago.

Scientists discover world's oldest known DNA

December 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Sydney, December 18 (ANI): Scientists have discovered 419 million-year-old DNA intact inside ancient salt deposits, which is being clamed as the world's oldest known DNA.

How to ease needle pain

November 22, 2009 at 2:45 PM

Washington, Nov 22 (ANI): For people scared of needles, even the sight of an injection sliding into skin is enough to make them cringe and cry. Now, an expert has suggested some ways that can help ease the needle pain.

Curbs on overfishing beginning to succeed worldwide

August 1, 2009 at 3:01 PM

Washington, August 1 (ANI): A new study has shown that steps taken to curb overfishing are beginning to succeed worldwide.

Most fisheries management regimes lag behind international standards

June 23, 2009 at 1:59 PM

Washington, June 23 (ANI): A new study, which provides the first global evaluation of how management practices influence the sustainability of fisheries, indicate that most fisheries management regimes are lagging far behind standards set by international organizations.

Babysitting whales look after calves while mums go snacking

June 1, 2009 at 11:07 AM

London, June 1 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have discovered that there are babysitters in whale populations as well, which look after the young ones of mother whales while they go hunt for food.

Math equations help analyse why 'blues progression' is so famous in music

May 31, 2009 at 10:17 AM

Washington, May 31 (ANI): Dalhousie math professor Jason Brown has once again applied mathematical principles to music to determine what make the blues "the blues".

Changes in the Sun don't cause global warming

May 12, 2009 at 1:26 PM

Washington, May 12 (ANI): In a new study, scientists have developed a model which has determined that changes in the sun are not causing global warming.

How do psychopaths find their victims

November 16, 2008 at 2:33 PM

Washington, November 16 (ANI): Psychopaths find their victims by being deeply attuned to vulnerable people, reveals a new study.

CNN claim of hologram use not true: scientist

November 8, 2008 at 1:39 PM

Toronto, Nov 8 (IANS) A Canadian scientist has contested CNN's claim of showing three-dimensional holograms during its coverage of the US election.

A piano gave uniqueness to the Beatles' Hard Day's Night's opening chord

November 2, 2008 at 10:57 AM

Washington, November 2 (ANI): A Dalhousie University mathematician has a mystery as to why the opening chord to The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night" is completely different than anything found in the literature about the song to date.

Whales sing duets to cement social bonds

October 30, 2008 at 4:32 PM

London, October 30 (ANI): A team of Canadian and British researchers has found that sperm whales sing duets to cement the bonds between individuals within a social group.

Punjabi diet study to advice on disease control

October 6, 2008 at 8:17 PM

Vancouver, Sep 30 (IANS) In a study with implications for all ethnic Indians, a Canadian university has carried out an extensive research on eating habits of the Punjabi community here to suggest new nutrition guidelines to check food-related diseases among them.

Punjabi diet study to advice on disease control

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Vancouver, Sep 30 (IANS) In a study with implications for all ethnic Indians, a Canadian university has carried out an extensive research on eating habits of the Punjabi community here to suggest new nutrition guidelines to check food-related diseases among them.

Hands-free cellphones more dangerous than hand-held ones

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, July 5 (ANI): Thanks to technology, everyone's driving - and walking - with hands-free cellphones tucked into their ears. Now, a Dalhousie PhD student in experimental psychology, has found that the tiny electronic devices are not at all protective, in fact they're more dangerous than hand-held phones.

Here's how you can stay motivated to achieve your goals

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Washington, June 29 (ANI): Started a diet program, followed it religiously for 2 weeks and on the start of the third week, hell broke lose and you were again on the same track - binging on pizzas and colas.

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