Science
European countries agree to co-operate on self-driving cars
April 16, 2016
European countries agree to co-operate on self-driving cars
European Union policy makers and European vehicle manufacturers have reached their first agreement on the future of self-driving cars and…
Protecting nature — there are apps for that
April 16, 2016
Protecting nature — there are apps for that
Apple on Thursday set out to inspire people to protect nature with a special collection of apps whose proceeds will…
New app will let Facebook users make profile videos more beautiful
April 16, 2016
New app will let Facebook users make profile videos more beautiful
Facebook users will now be able to retouch their profile videos using the app BeautyPlus, developer Meitu has revealed.Fans of…
Blood test detects cancer in its early stages
April 15, 2016
Blood test detects cancer in its early stages
The ISET blood test is a revolutionary breakthrough in the field of cancer screening. Developed by French cancer specialist Patrizia…
Canada moves to legalize doctor-assisted suicide
April 15, 2016
Canada moves to legalize doctor-assisted suicide
Canada took a significant step towards allowing dying people to seek medical help to end their lives after Prime Minister…
Marriage boosts cancer survival rates, study finds
April 14, 2016
Marriage boosts cancer survival rates, study finds
An American study has linked marriage to higher survival rates in cancer patients. Contrary to popular belief, a couple's socio-economic status…
‘Invisible’ train set to roll in 2018
April 14, 2016
‘Invisible’ train set to roll in 2018
It's a train out of a "Hunger Games" world.Except it could actually happen.
Brazilian scientists find new Zika-linked brain disorder in adults
April 14, 2016
Brazilian scientists find new Zika-linked brain disorder in adults
Scientists in Brazil have uncovered a new brain disorder associated with Zika infections in adults: an autoimmune syndrome called acute…
Why do Alzheimer’s patients stop recognising loved ones?
April 13, 2016
Why do Alzheimer’s patients stop recognising loved ones?
Many families are confronted with the harsh reality of Alzheimer's when a family member suffering from the disease no longer…
Vegetable fat not the route to a healthy heart: study
April 13, 2016
Vegetable fat not the route to a healthy heart: study
Replacing animal fat in the human diet with vegetable oil seems not to lower heart disease risk, and might even…