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Sperms fight their way to female egg

A mass of sperms fight their way through the female reproductive tract to fertilise a egg, says a new research which explored the properties that distinguish the tens of cells which make it to the egg from the millions of sperm cells ejaculated. Scientists led by Petr Denissenko, from School of Engineering at Warwick University [...]

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Female bosses ‘more tolerant’ towards workers’ need of work-life balance

Female bosses are more tolerant of employees doing personal chores during work hours as compared to male managers, a new study has found

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Debate over caffeine’s ability to enhance exercise performance continues

Experts have once again come together to debate whether caffeine, which is regarded by some as being a potent stimulant, enhances exercise performance

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Hairy limbs better at fending off bed bugs

Hairier skin may be the key to avoid being bitten by bed bugs, a new study has claimed

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Now, smart cushioning to prevent bedsores, postural defects

Scientists have now developed a smart cushioning sensor mat that will do away with the discomforts of lying and sitting by equalizing pressure selectively

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Now, ‘sound perfume’ to help make perfect first impression!

A system of smells and sounds will now help in creating a unique and everlasting first impression during face-to-face interactions, researchers say

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Brisk walk cuts chocolate consumption by half

A brisk 15-minute walk seems to be the easiest way to cut down chocolate consumption by half at the workplace

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Flexible workplaces promote better health and well-being

Flexible workplaces improve employees’ health and well-being, including an increase in the amount and quality of sleep, a new study has suggested

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Getting a morning-after pill now like ‘ordering a pizza’

Getting a morning-after pill in Britain is now as easy as ordering a pizza, thanks to a scheme launched by British Pregnancy Advisory Service

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9 in 10 people willing to kill one person to save five, study finds

Participants in an experiment preferred to kill one person if it would save the lives of five others

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