Science
Mark Zuckerberg unveils 2016 plans for artificially intelligent butler
January 4, 2016
Mark Zuckerberg unveils 2016 plans for artificially intelligent butler
Mark Zuckerberg wants to build an artificially intelligent assistant in 2016 to help run his home and assist him at…
Italy confirms higher cancer, death rates from mob dumping
January 3, 2016
Italy confirms higher cancer, death rates from mob dumping
An Italian parliament-mandated health survey has confirmed higher-than-normal incidents of death and cancer among residents in and around Naples, thanks…
Smokers more likely to get antibiotics prescriptions than others
January 3, 2016
Smokers more likely to get antibiotics prescriptions than others
Doctors are more likely to give smokers antibiotics for an infection, a bad habit that may endanger public health by…
Review: A look back, and a technology wish list for 2016
January 3, 2016
Review: A look back, and a technology wish list for 2016
This past year brought lots of new products, services and features - including a few that even managed to improve…
CNN: Delhi residents give up cars to stop toxic air pollution
January 3, 2016
CNN: Delhi residents give up cars to stop toxic air pollution
Smog-choked residents of New Delhi welcomed the new year on Friday by largely complying with dramatic new driving restrictions designed…
Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case
January 3, 2016
Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case
India has become a battleground over the right to unrestricted Internet access, with local tech start-ups joining the front line…
Allergies may boost chances of anxiety or depression symptoms
January 2, 2016
Allergies may boost chances of anxiety or depression symptoms
Kids who have allergies at an early age are more likely than others to also have problems with anxiety and…
Type 2 diabetes increases dementia risk
January 2, 2016
Type 2 diabetes increases dementia risk
People with type 2 diabetes are at higher risk for dementia in general. And for one form, called vascular dementia,…
Extra care required when dying parents have young kids
January 2, 2016
Extra care required when dying parents have young kids
End-of-life care for parents of young children may need to include additional support services that help the entire family cope…
More patients may be able to safely shower after surgery
January 2, 2016
More patients may be able to safely shower after surgery
Many patients may be able to shower just two days after their operations without increasing their risk of infections around…