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People who take photos have better experience

People who take photos have better experience

People who take photos of their experiences usually enjoy events more than those who do not click pictures, a new study...

11 Jun 2016 12:57 AM IST

A photo of teeth which scientists say are about 700,000 years old, either from Homo Floresiensis or a related species.(Photo:AP)

Likely ancestor of mystery ‘hobbit’ found

Half-sized humans who lived 700,000 years ago were almost certainly the ancestors of enigmatic “hobbits”...

10 Jun 2016 2:03 AM IST

Fish eyes life inside a jelly’s belly

A small fish swimming inside the belly of a jellyfish off the coast of Byron Bay in New South Wales, eastern Australia....

10 Jun 2016 2:02 AM IST

‘DNA holds a second layer of information’

‘DNA holds a second layer of information’

Scientists have found that a second layer of information exists on top of the genetic code in DNA, confirming a...

10 Jun 2016 12:15 AM IST

Prince Philip turns 95 today

Britain’s Prince Philip, who turns 95 on Friday, has been Queen Elizabeth II’s constant companion for almost...

10 Jun 2016 12:13 AM IST

JK Rowling swears fans to secrecy before play preview

JK Rowling swears fans to secrecy before play preview

Dressed in Hogwarts robes and waving wands, eager fans got a first glimpse of the next instalment in the Harry Potter...

9 Jun 2016 3:16 AM IST

After fallon and jon, Meryl Streep mimics Donald Trump

After fallon and jon, Meryl Streep mimics Donald Trump

Hollywood actress Meryl Streep took a shot at the guise of Donald Trump and she nailed it.

9 Jun 2016 3:15 AM IST

Net addiction leads people to ‘phubbing’

Net addiction leads people to ‘phubbing’

Internet addiction is the reason behind people “phubbing,” or snubbing social companions to concentrate on...

9 Jun 2016 3:06 AM IST

Lancome faces anger and protests in Hong Kong

Lancome faces anger and protests in Hong Kong

Cosmetics giant Lancome closed some of its outlets in Hong Kong Wednesday as protesters gathered at a major mall after...

9 Jun 2016 3:05 AM IST

Carlin Q. WIlliams

Prince’s ‘love child’ wants court to perform DNA...

Legendary musician Prince’s alleged love child Carlin Q. Williams has filed new documents asking the court to move...

8 Jun 2016 1:02 AM IST

New tool to modify memory developed

New tool to modify memory developed

Scientists have developed a new tool to modify brain activity and memory in targeted ways without the help of any drugs...

8 Jun 2016 1:00 AM IST

Hugh Hefner’s neighbour buys Playboy mansion

Hugh Hefner’s Playboy mansion is about to acquire a new owner — the wealthy businessman Daren Metropoulos,...

8 Jun 2016 1:00 AM IST