Gender Expectations in Partnerships
When it comes to marriage or finding a partner, men primarily look for good appearance, and women look for earning power. This is what was expected for a long time or at least that’s what men and women have been saying for a long time. But based on a recent research, it has been proven that both men and women equally inspired by physical attraction and equally inspired by earning power or ambition.
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Microsoft fined record $1.35 billion in EU
This was the biggest fine ever imposed on a company. This is a penalty for defied a 2004 order from Brussels to provide the information on reasonable terms. The Commission said in a landmark 2004 ruling, that Microsoft had withheld needed interoperability information for “work group server” software. Even after the 2004 decision and a 497-million euro fine Microsoft is giving incomplete documentation and charging high royalties.
Married 3rd cousins have more kids
Couples who share a common great-great grandparents have more kids than other non-related couples. Married third cousins on average have one more child than distantly related couples.
Ulysses mission coming to end
Ulysses,a joint mission between ESA and NASA to study the environment of space above and below the poles of the Sun coming to an end. Ulysses has been in the space for 17 years which is more than four times its expected lifetime. The power to the spacecraft supplied from a radioactive isotope, has been steadily dropping. Now the spacecraft no longer has enough power to run all of its communications, heating and scientific equipment simultaneously.
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Saturn is closer.
The Saturn’s best appearance in 2008 happens now. Saturn reached a point in its orbit called opposition on February 24. At this position, the planet lies opposite the Sun from our perspective on Earth. This marks the best time of year to view the ringed planet because it lies closest to Earth and thus appears its biggest and brightest. At this time Saturn lies 1.24 billion kilometers from Earth.
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Antichips : Fighting Chip implant
The AntiChips is a campaign against chip implants in human body. The campaign is a project of CASPIAN, Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering. According to their website :
“Researchers have discovered a causal link between implanted radio-frequency (RFID) microchip transponders and fast-growing, malignant tumors in laboratory rodents and dogs. Our study examines the research and corrects industry misstatements and misinformation circulating about the studies.”
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Inflammatory Arthritis Gene Links to Heart Risks
Gene that related to inflammatory arthritis called HLA-DRB1 is associated with heart diseases. British study finds that this gene increases the chances of premature death from cardiovascular disease (CVD). People with rheumatoid arthritis tend to die younger, and largely from CVD.
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Sadness increase spending
A new research found that sadness can trigger a chain of emotions leading to extravagant tendencies. Sadness leads people to become more focused on themselves and increases willingness to pay more. “This is a phenomenon that occurs without awareness,” says Jennifer Lerner, a Harvard professor. Sad and shopping? Watch your wallet.
How to memorize 11 Planets
Maryn Smith (age 10) , the winner of the National Geographic planetary mnemonic contest, has created a handy way to remember the plants with the phrase:
“My very exciting magic carpet just sailed under nine palace elephants.”
The 11 recognized planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Ceres, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and Eris. Ceres, Pluto and Eris are considered dwarf planets.
National Geographic Children’s Books created the contest in response to the recent announcement about the planets.
Internet in the car
Called as “Connected Drive” BMW is going to offer fully, unrestricted, built-in access to the Internet in their vehicles. The new technology would use EDGE to connect to the Internet. A safety feature that BMW installed would only enable Internet connection when the car is parked. The BMW cars installed with this technology is only available in Europe at this time.
Oldest Oill painting discovered
A team of Japanese, European and U.S. scientists found the oldest known oil painting, dating from 650 A.D. The discovery was made in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan Valley. Bamiyan valley is famous for its 1,500-year-old massive Buddha statues which were destroyed by Taliban in 2001. The discovery reverses a common perception that the oil painting, originated in Europe.
Secret Ring tones for teens
A ring tone has been invented that enables teens to hear a secret ring tone, while hiding itself from the ears of adults. The technology,works based on the concept of presbycusis , a medical phenomenon which explains the hearing loss experiencing as humans age. As this condition grows, high frequencies become less audible. This leaves room for teens to hear what adults can’t- which makes the perfect silent ringtone. The new ring tone is called “Mosquito Ringtone” and hope to be the next big fad in the mobile industry.
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