Nitrogen fertilizers actually deplete organic carbon content of soil

Washington, Oct 30 : A new study by scientists from the University of Illinois contradicts the generally accepted theory that nitrogen fertilizers benefit the soil by building up organic carbon.

Two hours of daily TV viewing doubles kids’ obesity risk

London, Oct 30 : Children who watch television more than two hours a day are twice as likely to be obese and suffer high blood pressure, a new study says.

Marriage In Trouble With Five Year Itch

London: Newly wed couples get tired of their partners within five years of marriage, earlier it was seven years itch, according to a new research.

Those, likely to remain married for good, who manage to make it ten years. Researchers found that couples start fed up with each other after four years and are at peak risk of divorcee before their fifth anniversary.

The scientists in America, Russia and Scandinavia examining the longevity of relationships found that the “honeymoon period” lasts for less than five years,
disillusionment and disaffection often set in by the end of that period. The major cause is that more women were pursuing careers that placed extra stress on relationship and divorce had become increasingly acceptable.

Organically Produced Food Is Highly Nutritious: EU Study

According to a new European Union-funded study, organically produced food is better than ordinary food. Organic food like fruits, vegetables and milk, contain more nutrients and may contain higher concentrations of cancer fighting and heart beneficial antioxidants.

Researchers said that the £12m four-year study’s complete findings will be published within next one year.
Professor Carlo Leifert of the Tesco Centre for Organic Agriculture based at Newcastle University, UK, who with his team are working on the EU funded project called the Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) project, announced the findings.

Breast Cancer Awareness Organizes Checkups At Doorsteps

Cases that may haunt Benazir Bhutto even after NRO

Lahore, Oct 30 : Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto could still face some cases outside Pakistan, even if the Supreme Court of Pakistan gives the green signal to the National Reconciliation Ordin

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