Children who play better do better in school

 A new study has revealed that just two hours of extra physical activity each week can improve school performance.

Approximately 2,000 twelve-year-olds were part of the study was done by scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy.

Energy drinks pose danger to public health, warn scientists

 A new study has revealed that increased consumption of energy drinks may pose danger to public health.

This effect was especially prevalent among young people, therefore, the scientists warned a team of researchers from the World Health Organization Regional Office.

MIT says Mars One Mission still not a feasible idea

 A study by a team in MIT that assessed the Mars One mission to check its feasibility said that presently the technologies there do not support the idea.

Private Red Planet mission to carry Uwingu's map to Mars

Pioneering Mars One project have announced that all their missions are going to carry Uwingu's Mars Map, and will use these feature names as a part of Mars One's mission operations at the Red Planet.

New 'experimental' device may help in search of Earth-like exoplanets

Astronomers have created a new optical device that will help in measuring the Venus' precise gravitational pull on the sun, which might ultimately help in finding Earth-like exoplanets orbiting distant stars.

Fruit flies' 'sense of smell' can help detect drugs, bombs

 A new study has revealed that 'sense of smell' in the fruit flies can help in detecting drugs and bombs.

Researchers from University of Sussex found that the "nose" of fruit flies could identify odors from illicit drugs and explosive substances almost as accurately as wine odor, which the insects are naturally attracted to because it smells like their favorite food, fermenting fruit.

Dinosaurs used noses to enhance sense of smell, cool brains

 A new study has revealed that millions years ago dinosaurs used their noses not just to breathe but also to enhance their sense of smell and cool their brains.

Prolonged use of touch-screens keyboards leads to chronic shoulder problems

A new study has revealed that using touch-screen keyboards on tablet computers for long periods of time could lead to chronic shoulder problems.

How 'geckos' move comfortably on steep, smooth downhill surfaces

A new study has provided deeper insight into how geckos alter foot orientation during downhill locomotion.

Embryonic stem cell transplants to cure disorders found safe for long-term.

Scientists have provided the first evidence of the medium-term to long-term safety and tolerability of transplanting human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) in humans.

Deadly virus from space may have played role in earlier extinctions

A new study has revealed that a super-virulent virus, which either came from space or were supercharged by particles brought to Earth on comets, was most likely responsible for killing the dinosaurs.

New protein with 'anti-tumor factor' for breast cancer discovered

Scintists have discovered a new protein called Erbin, which is believed to be an anti-tumor factor in aggressive breast cancer.

Apple Pay rumoured to be launched this week

Apple has reportedly asked its employees to attend a one-hour training session, fuelling speculations that the company is close to launching its new service, Apple Pay, this week.

Now, 'iPhone-controlled' vibrator that you can turn on from anywhere

A new vibrator has been developed that can be controlled by your iPhone, allowing you to turn it on from anywhere.

Soon, computers may be built from magnetic 'tornadoes'

A new study has revealed that magnetic 'tornadoes' may play a key role in building up computers in the future.

Google uncovers vulnerability in SSL web encryption technology

Three Google researchers have reportedly discovered a security bug in widely used web encryption technology that can be used by hackers to take over email accounts, banking accounts and other services.

Microsoft rolls out Windows, IE, Office update to fix two dozen vulnerabilities

Microsoft has rolled out eight security bulletins to fix two dozen vulnerabilities as part of its October edition of Patch Tuesday.

The software giant has also issued update addressing the " SandWorm" bug reportedly being exploited by Russian hackers to spy on NATO and the Ukrainian government.

Dropbox denies claims passwords of 7 million users compromised by hackers

Cloud storage service Dropbox has refuted claims that its systems were breached by hackers, who reportedly stole 7 million usernames and leaked hundreds of passwords online.

Google Announces Its Latest Apple TV Clone

Google is trying to crack TV, again.

This time it's introducing the "Nexus Player" which looks like an Apple TV.

Microsoft Tries To Take On Snapchat With Its 'Skype Qik' Messaging App

Microsoft has released its own ephemeral messaging app, "Skype Qik," in an attempt to prove there still is some innovation left in the increasingly crowded messaging space.