Science
New range of serious fetal abnormalities linked to Zika: study
March 5, 2016
New range of serious fetal abnormalities linked to Zika: study
Fetuses in 29 percent of pregnant women with Zika virus infection were found to have a range of severe abnormalities,…
Consumers prefer credit cards to paying with smartphone, research shows
March 4, 2016
Consumers prefer credit cards to paying with smartphone, research shows
As Google gears up to launch its digital wallet service, Android Pay in the UK, many experts are still less…
A cup of tea a day could keep heart disease at bay
March 4, 2016
A cup of tea a day could keep heart disease at bay
A US study has found that tea drinkers enjoying a daily cuppa could be 35 percent less likely to suffer…
More evidence that aspirin lowers cancer risk: study
March 4, 2016
More evidence that aspirin lowers cancer risk: study
​People who take aspirin regularly have a significantly lower risk of cancer, particularly involving the colon and gastrointestinal tract, according…
Experts warn against overfishing of Red Sea shells
March 3, 2016
Experts warn against overfishing of Red Sea shells
Several marine environment experts have warned against the increasing overfishing of seashells in the Red Sea, which could lead to…
Grand Egyptian Museum receives 312 artifacts
March 2, 2016
Grand Egyptian Museum receives 312 artifacts
The Grand Egyptian Museum, still under construction, received Wednesday 312 artifacts that will be showcased to visitors at the facility,…
US military invites vetted experts to ‘Hack the Pentagon’
March 2, 2016
US military invites vetted experts to ‘Hack the Pentagon’
The Pentagon said on Wednesday it would invite vetted outside hackers to test the cybersecurity of some public US Defense…
Gene holds key to (no) grey hair
March 2, 2016
Gene holds key to (no) grey hair
Dyeing one's hair may no longer be the only option for keeping grey at bay, scientists said yesterday in announcing…
Scottish nurse, who suffered from Ebola, discharged from hospital
February 29, 2016
Scottish nurse, who suffered from Ebola, discharged from hospital
A Scottish nurse, who recovered from Ebola but then suffered life-threatening complications from the virus persisting in her brain, was…
Virtual reality ‘heroin cave’ aimed at helping addicts kick habit
February 29, 2016
Virtual reality ‘heroin cave’ aimed at helping addicts kick habit
Addicts in a new study at the University of Houston will strap on virtual reality headsets and navigate a "heroin…