Science
Sniff of Facebook’s concierge version 2.0 on the horizon
July 17, 2015
Sniff of Facebook’s concierge version 2.0 on the horizon
According to The Information, it would appear that Facebook is working on a virtual assistant for mobile devices.Facebook’s upgraded concierge service,…
Five new camera choices for active vacations
July 17, 2015
Five new camera choices for active vacations
Whether you’re surfing Australia’s North Coast or gliding over a Hawaiian volcano in a microlight aircraft, bungee jumping over a…
Meditation could help relieve migraines
July 16, 2015
Meditation could help relieve migraines
Sufferers of migraines could find more than just solace but actual relief in meditation, says a new study. “Stress is a…
Indian researchers cook up low-fat ghee
July 16, 2015
Indian researchers cook up low-fat ghee
Scientists in India have developed a low-fat version of ghee that cuts the cholesterol content by 85 percent in a…
Report: Hong Kong ivory trade ‘major threat’ to elephant survival
July 16, 2015
Report: Hong Kong ivory trade ‘major threat’ to elephant survival
Hong Kong's booming ivory market is helping push elephants towards extinction, conservationists said Thursday, reporting more ivory items on sale…
Historian: Eid cookies date back to Fatimid age
July 16, 2015
Historian: Eid cookies date back to Fatimid age
According to Ahmed Amer, a historian and an archaeologist, Eid al-Fitr cookies, a longstanding festive feature of the Islamic feast…
iPads and tablets may cause eye problems or ‘computer vision syndrome’
July 16, 2015
iPads and tablets may cause eye problems or ‘computer vision syndrome’
Ever since Apple announced the third generation model for its popular tablet, all eyes have been on the iPad --…
Apple Watch lands in competitive South Korea market
July 16, 2015
Apple Watch lands in competitive South Korea market
Apple's first smartwatch landed in South Korea, one of the world's most competitive markets Friday, drawing a good response from…
Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO
July 15, 2015
Countries must invest more in mental health in hard times: WHO
Rich and poor countries alike must invest more in mental health care, especially during economic crises when rates of depression…
Twitter can be better news tool, co-founder says
July 15, 2015
Twitter can be better news tool, co-founder says
Twitter has the potential to vastly improve as a tool for real-time news and information, according to co-founder and current…