Science
Virtual Reality’s success — is it virtually assured?
April 9, 2016
Virtual Reality’s success — is it virtually assured?
Unlike when Google Glass was first unleashed on the world, the hype surrounding virtual reality and headsets from the likes…
Study links antibiotic use in early childhood to increased risk of prediabetes
April 9, 2016
Study links antibiotic use in early childhood to increased risk of prediabetes
At any age, taking antibiotics is known to disrupt naturally occurring gut flora by killing certain good bacteria.Medical professionals sometimes…
‘Sludge’ can help China curb emissions and power cities, says think tank
April 9, 2016
‘Sludge’ can help China curb emissions and power cities, says think tank
China can cut its greenhouse gas emissions and generate electricity by treating the 30 million tonnes of sludge its wastewater…
Pig hearts may save human lives: researchers
April 8, 2016
Pig hearts may save human lives: researchers
One day, cardiac patients may enjoy a new lease on life with pig hearts beating in their chests, said researchers…
Facebook tests tech to help blind people enjoy photos
April 8, 2016
Facebook tests tech to help blind people enjoy photos
Facebook on Monday began using artificial intelligence to help people with visual impairments enjoy photos posted at the leading social…
Exercise can help those with mental illness says new study
April 8, 2016
Exercise can help those with mental illness says new study
Physical exercise could be an effective way of reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia says a new study by UCLA.The findings…
Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby
April 5, 2016
Arab League draft resolution to protect Arab antiquities: Araby
The Arab League hosted on Monday the second international conference on "Archaeological Heritage in the Arab World", organized by the…
Silicon Beach: L.A. tech hub where the sun always shines
April 4, 2016
Silicon Beach: L.A. tech hub where the sun always shines
Better known for its palm trees and celebrities, Los Angeles is also emerging as a tech hub, with its so-called…
Genetic causes for high cholesterol are rare: study
April 4, 2016
Genetic causes for high cholesterol are rare: study
Genetic mutations that can be blamed for unusually high cholesterol are far rarer than previously thought, existing in only about…
‘Secret Keeper’ statue in Alexandria square collapsed: official
April 3, 2016
‘Secret Keeper’ statue in Alexandria square collapsed: official
The people of Alexandria were surprised Sunday by the disappearance of the statue of the "Secret Keeper" from downtown Alexandria,…