Science
Only 1 out of 6 million people know they have Hep C
October 10, 2015
Only 1 out of 6 million people know they have Hep C
Dr. Wahid Doss, head of the Viral Hepatitis National Committee, said he aims to treat 300,000 to 500,000 patients in…
After 75 winners, Nobel Economics Prize still contentious
October 10, 2015
After 75 winners, Nobel Economics Prize still contentious
For economists, who often disagree with one another and get their forecasts wrong, the idea of a Nobel Prize for…
Mobile phones ‘transforming’ Africa but growth to slow: study
October 10, 2015
Mobile phones ‘transforming’ Africa but growth to slow: study
The rapid spread of mobile phones across Sub-Saharan Africa is transforming the region, but record levels of growth are due…
Many babies exposed to unnecessary pain in research
October 10, 2015
Many babies exposed to unnecessary pain in research
Babies often suffer unnecessary pain in clinical studies, potentially breaching international standards for ethical research, according to a new review…
Egypt to restore King Tut mask after botched epoxy job
October 9, 2015
Egypt to restore King Tut mask after botched epoxy job
Egypt's state-run news agency says the restoration of King Tutankhamun's world-famous golden mask will begin Saturday, over a year after…
From sadness to wow, Facebook launches reaction buttons beyond like
October 9, 2015
From sadness to wow, Facebook launches reaction buttons beyond like
Like it or not, Facebook Inc's trademark "like" button is set to get more expressive. Users will soon be able to…
Science won’t stop until it beats AIDS, says HIV pioneer
October 9, 2015
Science won’t stop until it beats AIDS, says HIV pioneer
More than 30 years after she identified one of the most pernicious viruses to infect humankind, Francoise Barre Sinoussi, who…
NASA unveils missing pieces in journey to Mars
October 9, 2015
NASA unveils missing pieces in journey to Mars
NASA on Thursday outlined the many challenges that remain before humans can set foot on Mars, calling the problems "solvable"…
Google tests mobile instant publishing service to rival Facebook, Apple
October 8, 2015
Google tests mobile instant publishing service to rival Facebook, Apple
Google announced on Wednesday it is piloting a program called Accelerated Mobile Pages that allows users to search for news…
Protect your baby from asthma risks, here’s how
October 7, 2015
Protect your baby from asthma risks, here’s how
Children at high risk of getting asthma may be missing some important gut bacteria in their first few months of…