February 17, 2014 | TechieTonics

Father’s Preconception Habits Can Cause Fetal Disorders

February 17, 2014February 17, 2014 Neha Shukla

Everyone is aware of the fact that consuming hard drink and smoking during pregnancy is harmful to the fetus and can lead to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS). And babies with FAS faces complications such as stunted growth, retarded brain, nervous system dysfunction, isolation and other social problems. So far, father was not thought to be contributing to such abnormalities. However, in a recent research claims to prove that fathers are even more liable and therefore need to keep a check on their lifestyle. Fathers indulged in alcohol, smoking, drugs and…

Will Nanofabrication Recall 3D TV Without Glasses?

February 17, 2014 Pooja Kashyap

Jayan Thomas, an assistant professor at UCF’s NanoScience Technology Center is at the verge of showing a red flag to the conventional 3D television, where one needs to wear the glasses to have a feel of 3D effect. The researcher has already received a grant of US $400 000 to work towards fabricating the materials that would be able to create a 3D image. As per him, he wants to create a TV, which would be something like table, and the images will resonate on top of it and people…

Mutation In The Gene Causes Laziness

February 17, 2014 Neha Shukla

We have seen some people lack the motivation required to do any physical activities and instead spend time sitting on the couch and watching TV. A new research unfolds the reason why certain people are more sluggish when it comes to do exercise or any other physical work. Researchers found that the genes are to be blamed in such individuals.