Anticipation of challenge spurs people into working harderLONDON - Anticipation of challenge spurs people into working harder, says a new study. Experts better than machines at reconstructing fossilsLONDON - Reconstructing ancient fossils from thousands of jumbled up pieces can be fiendishly challenging. A new study pitting academic expertise against a computer in recreating a 425 million-year old jigsaw puzzle has discovered that there is no substitute for wisdom born out of experience. The British warship that India wants: quantum leap on the high seasLONDON - A futuristic aircraft carrier that India is reported to be keen on buying from Britain is envisaged as a giant guardian of the high seas, capable of travelling thousands of kilometres from home and wreaking massive destruction on enemy targets, experts said Monday. |
