Human-like 'E-tongue' createdSeptember 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have created an "electronic tongue" that can digitally measure the taste of sweetness. Under the leadership of Kenneth Suslick, a chemistry professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the revolutionary device, which makes use of a postage stamp-size piece of paper dotted with colored pigments, has been developed.
Ciggies 'deaden' smokers' taste budsAugust 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Cigarette smokers have fewer and flatter taste buds, says a new study on Greek soldiers. The research on the tongues of 62 soldiers, published in the open access journal BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, has demonstrated how cigarettes deaden the ability to taste.
Sensory 'sweet-tooth' to make 'E-tongue' more human-likeAugust 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists in Illinois have given sweet-tooth a "sensory" makeover by developing a small, inexpensive, lab-on-a-chip sensor that quickly and accurately identifies sweetness - an advancement that provides a new approach to an effective "electronic tongue". The scientific breakthrough can identify with 100 percent accuracy the full sweep of natural and artificial sweet substances, including 14 common sweeteners, using easy-to-read color markers.
Ads work better if all senses are involvedJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Advertisements that only mention taste and ignore other senses will be less effective, suggests a new study. Naturally, most food advertisements mention the taste of the food being marketed.
Food ads work better if all senses are involved: StudyJuly 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Almost all food ads mention the taste of the food being marketed, however, a new study shows that tapping into other senses rather than just 'taste' can actually increase consumers' perceptions. Authors Ryan S.
Men share views on who they find hot, while women don'tJune 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Men have the same taste when it comes to telling who they find hot, while women fail to agree with each other, suggests a study. Led by Wake Forest University psychologist Dustin Wood, the study has revealed that there is much more consensus among men about who they think is attractive, when compared with women.
'Barack Obama loves tall women'May 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - It looks like U.S. president Barack Obama has en eye for tall women.
Brangelina are blessed with a 'sweet family', says Diane KrugerApril 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Diane Kruger, who is featuring alongside Brad Pitt in their forthcoming flick 'Inglourious Basterds', was smitten by his "sweet happy family" when she recently met them. Kruger, who met the family on the sets of the forthcoming flick, said that Brad made a lovely father and he definitely had the energy to look after the couple's six kids.
Red Panda's artificial sweet tooth revealedApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists from the Monell Center in the US have reported that the red panda is the first non-primate mammal to display a liking for the artificial sweetener aspartame. The research related sweet preferences to genetic analyses of sweet receptor structure in six related species.
'Monsters vs. Aliens' helps 'gigantic dork' Witherspoon turn 'cool' in kids' eyes!March 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ever since Reese Witherspoon has voiced a character in animated movie 'Monsters vs. Aliens', she has got a "cool" status in the eyes of her kids, who no longer think of her as a "gigantic dork."
Although the 'Walk The Line' star has won critical accolade and an Oscar for her previous work, she hasn't really impressed her kids, Ava and Deacon.
Noel Gallagher embargoes US move to prevent kids from picking American accentsMarch 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Oasis rocker Noel Gallagher has decided never to move to America, as he doesn't want his kids to pick an American accent. Although Gallagher uttered his love for America, he didn't quite fancy the idea of having his kids grow there.
Travoltas launch kids fund in memory of deceased sonFebruary 24th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston have launched a charity in memory of their dead son, Jett. The family has set up the Jett Travolta Foundation on their website to 'assist and provide relief' to kids with physical, medical, emotional and educational needs, reports thesun.co.uk.
Cupid's arrow triggers your bio-chemistryFebruary 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Getting struck by Cupid's arrow may take your breath away and make you feel weak kneed, according to a Loyola University love guru. 'Falling in love causes our body to release a flood of feel-good chemicals that trigger specific physical reactions,' said Domeena Renshaw, a Loyola neuroscience professor who has authored 'Seven Weeks to Better Sex'.
Tom Cruise wants to have 10 more kidsDecember 28th, 2008 LONDON - Superstar Tom Cruise says he loves being a father and wants to have 10 more kids with his wife Katie Holmes. According to thesun.co.uk, Cruise says: 'I want ten children.
Fatherhood changed Hugh Jackman's lifeDecember 28th, 2008 LONDON - Australian star Hugh Jackman says that being a father has changed his life. The 'Swordfish' actor also said that it was difficult befooling kids as they know your real-self, reports dailymail.co.uk.
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