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A new remedy for high blood pressure: Farting

Though most of us may find it quite embarrassing in case we were caught breaking wind, a new study has in fact suggested flatulence could help patients with high blood pressure.

Smartphone users spend only 12 mins on calls, rest on gizmos

Mobile phones began life as machines built for talking - but now, actually making calls is one of their least popular functions.

Does Saturn moon Titan have a salty ocean beneath it?

Scientists reported today on the strongest sign yet that Saturn's giant moon may have a salty ocean beneath its chilly surface.

EU court reduces Microsoft fine by €39 million

The General Court of the European Union has upheld most of a massive fine against Microsoft Corp. by the European Commission's competition watchdog in 2008.

Hungry? Call for 'MAID' that can cook everything!

'Maid', an incredible cooking device, can auto-cook virtually unlimited number of dishes besides making microwave operations simpler with user-friendly interface.

Why you need to stop stomping on cockroaches

People need to stop stamping on cockroaches, as one of the most despised of all insects is essential to our planet for converting nitrogen into fertiliser, experts have said.

Google CEO Larry Page loses voice, skips shareholder meeting

Google Inc Chief Executive Larry Page sat out his company's annual shareholders' meeting on Thursday due to an unspecified condition affecting his voice that will sideline him from speaking engagements for several weeks.

Shell out €100 mn if you wish to visit the Moon

Customers will first dock with one of the space stations in low-Earth orbit. From there they will be blasted into the Moon's orbit, taking them 234,000 miles from home.

Working night shift may increase breast cancer risk

A new study has revealed that women who have worked night shifts have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, as compared to their sisters who have worked during the day.

After IPO-mess, Facebook's CTO announces departure

After Facebook's IPO debacle, the company is facing a new challenge in seeing senior management exit. Analysts say this was to come as employees have cashed in on their stock and would want to move on.

Rare Apple 1 computer to be auctioned

Apple 1, the first ready-made personal computer, is expected to sell for up to $180,000 in an auction at Sotheby's, The Telegraph reported on Friday.

Foxconn worker in Chinese factory commits suicide

Foxconn Technology Group, the main supplier of Apple Inc, said on Thursday a worker at a Chinese plant jumped from his apartment on Wednesday, the first suicide since the company agreed with its US client to improve work conditions.

GPS technology helps improve weather forecasts

Satellite Positioning for Atmosphere, Climate and Environment (SPACE) Research Centre and the Bureau of Meteorology are using GPS and low earth orbit satellites to provide an additional type of temperature profile observation for use in weather forecasting computer models.

Surprise! Lake, ponds detected on Saturn's largest moon

In a surprise find, scientists say they have spotted hints of a methane-rich lake and several ponds near the equator of Saturn's biggest moon.

Moon's mysterious topsoil not gas, but nanoparticles

A stunning discovery of nanoparticles inside bubbles of glass in lunar soil could solve the mystery of why the Moon’s surface topsoil has many unusual properties.

Now, a new test that can smell cancer on your breath

Scientists have developed a new cheap and simple breath analysing test which they say, could accurately spot cancer indicators and help suggest whether a patient really needs further complex and expensive screenings.

What currency woes? Europe to build largest ever telescope

A coalition of 15 European countries, including Britain, has announced plans to build the biggest telescope in the world, the Daily Mail has reported.

IIT-Bombay testing upgraded Aakash: Datawind

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal had said the specifications for the revised version of Aakash will be finalised by the end of June.

New Indian envoy introduces himself to Indonesia on YouTube!

India's new ambassador Gurjit Singh used YouTube in his first outreach to the people of Indonesia to say that the two countries would contribute to development of a new international order.

Plants talk to each other as they sway in breeze?

Plants swaying in breeze may actually be conversing with each other as they not only respond to sound but also communicate actively by 'clicking' noises, a new research has claimed.

No more diets: Pop a pill to reduce weight!

A diet pill aimed at curbing fat people's appetites could soon be a reality

One in every seventh office mail is gossip: Study

The average corporate email user sends 112 emails every day and one out of every seven of those messages can be called "gossip," says a new study.

Rajeev Chandrashekhar flays India's proposal on Net policies

The MP criticised India's proposal in the UN with regard to Internet-related policies.

The Octopus' oldest relative is 128 million years old!

Scientists have unearthed the fossils of a 128-million-year-old spiky creature which they say could be the oldest ancestor of the modern-day squid and octopus.

Apple tried to block Spotify in US: Sean Parker

Apple Inc may have tried to prevent Spotify, the popular music streaming service, from entering the US market, according to Sean Parker, director of the company.

Now an app to tell you when to water plants!

The sensor collects data such as soil moisture, light intensity and ambient temperature, which is sent to the app, available for iOS devices and through the web.

Elixir of youth? NASA invents drink that reverses signs of aging!

A "space drink" developed by NASA to protect astronauts from radiation can also reduce wrinkles and reverse the telltale signs of ageing in just four months, say researchers

Microsoft to incubate 10 Indian start-ups

Start-ups that can build any application using the company's cloud platform and operate in any business or market segment will be eligible to apply for the programme, being launched simultaneously in Beijing (China), Tel Aviv (Israel), Seattle (US) and Bangalore.