Science
New photos reveal Pluto’s stunning geological diversity: NASA
September 13, 2015
New photos reveal Pluto’s stunning geological diversity: NASA
New, high-resolution images of the surface of Pluto beamed from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft reveal unparalleled geographical variety -- from…
Kale or steak? Change in diet key to U.N. plan to end hunger by 2030
September 12, 2015
Kale or steak? Change in diet key to U.N. plan to end hunger by 2030
In trendy, hipster London or New York, it's all about juicing, vegan diets and snacking on kale crisps. Thousands of…
Low heart rate in teen boys linked to violent crime
September 11, 2015
Low heart rate in teen boys linked to violent crime
Boys with a low resting heart rate in their late teens run a higher risk of turning to a life…
Blueberries may fight gum disease better than mouthwash
September 10, 2015
Blueberries may fight gum disease better than mouthwash
Wild blueberry extract could prevent the formation of dental plaque and possibly replace mouthwash as an antibiotic-free means to fight…
New cancer-killing therapy uses your immunity to fight leukaemia
September 10, 2015
New cancer-killing therapy uses your immunity to fight leukaemia
A cancer-killing therapy that engineers a patient’s own immune cells to wipe out chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) has shown long-term…
Using guilt to get your kids to exercise doesn’t work
September 10, 2015
Using guilt to get your kids to exercise doesn’t work
Pressuring teens to get fit is counter-productive, according to a new study that suggests they are more likely to exercise…
Walking can help creative thinking
September 10, 2015
Walking can help creative thinking
People who rely on walks to overcome writer's block or solve a tricky problem seem to have it right: new…
WhatsApp bug opened door to hacking
September 10, 2015
WhatsApp bug opened door to hacking
WhatsApp recently patched a flaw that left 200 million users vulnerable to being hacked using booby-trapped digital cards for contact…
Black Head Temple antiquities exhibition held in Alexandria Library
September 10, 2015
Black Head Temple antiquities exhibition held in Alexandria Library
An exhibition for pieces from the Black Head Temple will be held at the Alexandrina Bibliotheca from September 10 until…
Tech world waits for iPhone news and hopes for magic
September 9, 2015
Tech world waits for iPhone news and hopes for magic
The tech world on Wednesday will have its eyes on Apple, expecting new versions of the company's coveted iPhone but…