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UK scientists develops nose scanning software

UK scientists develops nose scanning software

British researchers have found a new method of identification- the human nose.

Researchers at University of Bath have developed new software that can identify terrorists and criminals by the shape of their noses.

The new technology scanned a number of noses into computer and measures their length, curvature and width. Then they were analyzed according to six main shapes viz. Roman, Greek, Nubian, Hawk, Snub and Turn-up.

Research Says £200,000 Needed to Raise a Child

Research Says £200,000 Needed to Raise a Child

According to a recent research, the average cost of raising a child to the age of 21 has elevated to £800 a month.

Parents in outer London face the highest cost in raising a child at £220,000, while Yorkshire and Humber are reported to be the cheapest areas.

After the annual survey first carried out by insurer LV=, the costs have amplified 4%to £201,000 since last year and are 43% higher than in 2003.

US Research Team creates Prostate Cancer in Lab

US Research Team creates Prostate Cancer in Lab

In its endeavors towards the end of comprehending the growth of cancers, thereby underlining the potential for new cancer treatments, a US research team, led by Dr Owen Witte, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator at Los Angeles’ University of California, have managed to create prostate cancer in the laboratory by genetically altering human stem cells.

Young Swedish Women Revealed to Have More Fluid Definitions

Young Swedish Women Revealed to Have More Fluid Definitions

The researchers at Malmo University have revealed that young Swedish, especially women have more fluid definitions than others of sex and sexuality.

Sven-Axel Mansson, a Malmo University sociology professor, and colleague Kristian Daneback, claimed that young women are highly prone to pursue sexual activities with others of the same gender.

The study involved 855 young people ages 18-24, who were surveyed using an online questionnaire.

Vitamin D Intake Lessens Risk of Heart Disease

Vitamin D Intake Lessens Risk of Heart Disease

Researchers at the University of Warwick revealed the fact that the intake of a good quantity of vitamin D may reduce the chances of heart disease or diabetes in old age. Hence the people who get plenty of vitamins from sunlight are 55% less prone to developing diabetes as compared to the people who do not.

90% of the vitamin D comes from sunshine; hence people may sit in the sun for at least 30 minutes two times in a week, with no application of any kind of sunscreen on the exposed parts. One can also take vitamin D-rich fool like tuna and mackerel.

Over 50% Women Tend to Blame Victims of Sexual Assault

Sexual-Assault

A new survey has shockingly revealed that over 50% of women think that rape victims should assume the responsibility of the assault they have endured.

Also, every 1 in 10 women felt that dancing provocatively, flirting or wearing clothes which are revealing and/or suggestive partly made the victim responsible.

14m Utilizes Credit Cards for Everyday Spending, Say Researchers

14m Utilizes Credit Cards for Everyday Spending, Say Researchers

The researchers have discovered that more than 14m people use their credit cards for everyday spending, with one in five carrying three or more cards.

They posted that more men than women carry multiple cards, with 25% men possessing three of more credit cards compared with around 16% women.

Worryingly, it is the more financially vulnerable who are most likely to use their cards every day, with those under the age of 20 and older than 70 being the worst offenders.

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