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25th Dynasty burial chamber, sarcophagus discovered on Luxor’s west bank

25th Dynasty burial chamber, sarcophagus discovered on Luxor’s west bank

A burial chamber and sarcophagus dating from the 25th dynasty of ancient Egypt have been discovered in south Asasif, Luxor's…
Six great sports for easing into exercise

Six great sports for easing into exercise

Those used to sedentary lifestyles are better off picking endurance-based activities, such as cycling, Nordic walking, dance or aqua cycling,…
Drug discovery brings hope of new breast cancer treatments

Drug discovery brings hope of new breast cancer treatments

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, have identified a new drug that could offer an effective future therapy for…
WhatsApp relaxes privacy stance, to share phone numbers with Facebook

WhatsApp relaxes privacy stance, to share phone numbers with Facebook

Popular messaging service WhatsApp said it would start sharing users' phone numbers with parent Facebook Inc, marking a notable shift…
Adults with longer-lived parents may have healthier old age

Adults with longer-lived parents may have healthier old age

Adults with longer-lived parents have a lower-than-average risk for problems with the body’s circulatory system in middle-age, British researchers have…
Being overweight linked to eight more kinds of cancer

Being overweight linked to eight more kinds of cancer

Being overweight can raise the likelihood of being diagnosed with cancers of the stomach and digestive tract, as well as…
About that Britney Spears, Justin Bieber rumor…

About that Britney Spears, Justin Bieber rumor…

Don't look for a song from Britney Spears and Justin Bieber anytime soon. Spears has shot down chatter that she is…
Exclusive: Monsanto pulls new GM cotton seed from India in protest

Exclusive: Monsanto pulls new GM cotton seed from India in protest

Monsanto Co has withdrawn an application seeking approval for its next generation of genetically modified cotton seeds in India, a…
US Consulate hands over ancient artifacts found in garden

US Consulate hands over ancient artifacts found in garden

The US Consulate in Alexandria has handed over four artifacts to the Antiquities Ministry after consulate staff found them in…
After 2,000 years, mummified head brought back to life

After 2,000 years, mummified head brought back to life

A team of researchers at the University of Melbourne has created a life-like three-dimensional model of a mummified head from…
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