Washington, Nov 7: Previous studies have shown that media images of female models have a negative impact on how woman view their own bodies. But now, a new study has found that this same effect holds true when men view female models.

For the study, lead author Jennifer Aubrey at the University of Missouri measured male exposure to ‘lad’ magazines, such as Maxim, FHM and Stuff, which she observes contains two main messages: the visual, which mostly contain sexually suggestive images of women; and textual, which contain articles that speak in a bawdy, male voice about topics including fashion, sex, technology and pop culture.

Washington, Nov 7: A new analysis has determined that billions of tons of carbon sequestered in the world’s peat bogs could be released into the atmosphere in the coming decades as a result of global warming.

The analysis of the interplay between peat bogs, water tables, and climate change, was done by scientists at Harvard University, Worcester State College, and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology.

Typically found at northerly latitudes, peat bogs are swampy areas whose cold, wet environment preserves organic matter, preventing it from decaying.

Washington, Nov 7: Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey has lend protection to mourning Jennifer Hudson by hiding the actress out at her luxury Chicago, Illinois apartment, according to reports.

The Oscar winner’s mother and brother were found shot dead on at their Chicago residence while seven-year-old nephew, who went missing was found shot dead in the rear seat of a SUV.

“Jennifer has been staying at Oprah's East Lake Shore Drive condo. There''s plenty of privacy and security there," Contactmusic quoted a source, as telling America's Star magazine.

Washington, Nov 7 : Pop star Beyonce Knowles has finally spoken out about the controversial split of pop group Destiny''s Child, insisting that she''s not to be blamed for the break-up.

The ‘Bootilicious’ star came under attack after her band members LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson left the group and filed suit against the group''s manager and Knowles'' father, Matthew, claiming favouritism, in 1999.

The 27-year-old singer said that she became an easy target before she and bandmate Kelly Rowland rose to superstardom with new member Michelle Williams.

Washington, Nov 7: Scientists have successfully tested the tiniest solar cells ever built, which can act as a power source for even tinier microscopic machines for detecting dangerous chemicals and toxins.

In a new study, scientists have shed light on an inch-long array of 20 of these cells, each one about a quarter the size of a lowercase "o" in a standard 12-point font.

Washington, Nov 7 : Tina Fey has announced that she is "packing up her wig" and retiring her ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL) impersonation of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.

The creator, producer and star of "30 Rock", who bears an uncanny resemblance to Palin, made the announcement on "The Oprah Winfrey Show".

"I am going to retire, but I think if need be I think Kristen Wiig from "Saturday Night Live" would do a great job... I think I am going to pack up my wig," CBS News quoted Fey, as telling Palin.