Review: 'Arrival' of a new kind of Alien

Arrival sets one thinking about the uniqueness, or not, of human life in the infinite cosmos.

Dec 21, 2016

Researchers create functioning heart and brain cells from skin cells

The method offers an alternative to genetic engineering.

May 2, 2016

Brief bursts of intense exercise give same health benefits as long duration activity

The study showed a 10 minute protocol gave same benefits as a 45 minute regimen.

Apr 28, 2016

Exercise helps a gene prolong lifespan by up to 22 percent

The gene in the dopamine system of the brain can extend lifespan when aided by the right environment.

Apr 25, 2016

Sweet drinks and foods alter genes in brain and cause many diseases

A high-fructose diet also leads to high blood glucose, triglycerides and insulin levels.

Apr 25, 2016

Magnesium the key to the body clock besides many other vital roles

When and how the cells turn food to fuel is also controlled by the nutrient.

Apr 21, 2016

Climate change: Shift from fossil fuels can happen in just ten years

This would call for a collaborative effort with shifts in technology, regulations and pricing schemes.

Apr 18, 2016

Vegetable oils no better than animal fats in preventing heart disease

Lowering of cholesterol was linked to higher risk of death.

Apr 18, 2016

Blood pressure reading must be taken from both arms to assess heart disease risks

A difference in the arms can indicate a risk for heart diseases even in seemingly healthy people.

Apr 18, 2016

Climate change could be deciding factor for the Earth's tilt

The shift in the geographic poles and the wobble in the Earth's spin arises from changes in mass distribution.

Apr 16, 2016

Worse to come as March beats record for the hottest weather in 125 years

This is the 11th month in a row to record a 1 deg rise in temperature.

Apr 16, 2016

Breakthrough Starshot plans a giant leap to Alpha Centauri in 30 years

The billion dollar project plans to send light propelled nanocraft to explore distant star systems.

Apr 13, 2016

Panama police raids offices of Mossack Fonseca

The company officials claim it has not broken laws.

Apr 13, 2016

Almost 80 percent water used in rural China is unsafe for human contact finds ministry

The shallow wells were polluted with heavy elements besides nitrates and ammonias.

Apr 12, 2016

Thailand: Traffic offenders during Songkran to be sent for duty at morgue

The move by the police and public health departments is expected to sensitise the public.

Apr 12, 2016

Brazil: Roussoff faces impeachment after Congress panel votes against her

The lower house will next decide on putting the president to trial.

Apr 12, 2016

Rise in global tiger numbers by 21 percent could indicate recovery of the species

The population of tigers is at 3890 up from 3200 in 2010.

Apr 11, 2016

Lee denies sister's accusations of abusing power to build dynasty

The feud follows a long list of events held by his party to commemorate his father's death a year back.

Apr 11, 2016

Conservation project to translocate 80 rhinos from Africa to Australia to save species from poaching

Six rhinos will be moved this year and rest in the four years.

Apr 11, 2016

Food waste accounts for a tenth of global greenhouse gas emissions

Around 1.3 bn tonnes of food is wasted annually and is expected to increase.

Apr 11, 2016