Science
New child-friendly search engine ‘Thinga’
January 2, 2016
New child-friendly search engine ‘Thinga’
Designer BJ Heiney at The Bear James Company, who previously worked on the now-defunct Yahoo Kids, has created a new…
New treatment promotes weight loss, prevents bone loss
January 1, 2016
New treatment promotes weight loss, prevents bone loss
A little-known fact about major weight loss is that bone mass often goes with it, but scientists claim to have…
Microsoft launches new selfie app
January 1, 2016
Microsoft launches new selfie app
Just in time for New Year's photos, Microsoft has launched a free selfie app designed to improve users' appearances.
Twitter restores access to politicians’ deleted tweets
January 1, 2016
Twitter restores access to politicians’ deleted tweets
Twitter said on Thursday it was restoring access to deleted tweets from politicians, saying it would help "bring more transparency…
Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by governments
December 31, 2015
Microsoft to warn email users of suspected hacking by governments
Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it will begin warning users of its consumer services including Outlook.com email when the company…
Too much TV as a young adult may harm brain in mid-life
December 31, 2015
Too much TV as a young adult may harm brain in mid-life
Too much television-watching in young adulthood could lead to cognitive problems in mid-life, suggested a study Wednesday that tracked more…
Twitter acts to curb ‘abusive’, ‘hateful’ content
December 30, 2015
Twitter acts to curb ‘abusive’, ‘hateful’ content
Twitter said Tuesday it will take new steps to stem "abusive behavior and hateful conduct" on the global messaging platform. The…
IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt
December 30, 2015
IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt
A UK study recommends that couples undertaking IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) should have up to six attempts, rather than the…
Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose
December 29, 2015
Many continue to receive opioid prescriptions after overdose
Almost all people who overdose on prescription opioids continue to receive prescriptions for these painkillers, according to a new study. “We…
Asthma rate stops climbing in some US kids
December 29, 2015
Asthma rate stops climbing in some US kids
Childhood asthma rates appear to have stopped rising among many US groups, but not among the poorest kids or children…