Science
Rapid early weight gain tied to higher childhood blood pressure
January 23, 2016
Rapid early weight gain tied to higher childhood blood pressure
Infants and preschoolers who gain weight rapidly may have higher-than-average high blood pressure later in childhood, a US study suggests. The…
More research needed to prevent elder abuse
January 23, 2016
More research needed to prevent elder abuse
Maltreatment and abuse have important effects on the health, quality of life and even the lifespan of elderly people, but…
E-cigarettes tied to reduced odds of quitting smoking
January 23, 2016
E-cigarettes tied to reduced odds of quitting smoking
People who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are less likely to quit traditional cigarettes than people who don't use the…
Researchers find possible ninth planet beyond Neptune
January 23, 2016
Researchers find possible ninth planet beyond Neptune
The solar system may host a ninth planet that is about 10 times bigger than Earth and orbiting far beyond…
Stop killer robots before it is too late, scientists tell Davos forum
January 22, 2016
Stop killer robots before it is too late, scientists tell Davos forum
The world must act quickly to avert a future in which autonomous robots with artificial intelligence roam the battlefields killing…
New York PSC approves fund to invest $5 bn in clean energy
January 22, 2016
New York PSC approves fund to invest $5 bn in clean energy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the approval of a 10-year, US$5 billion Clean Energy Fund to invest…
Could a parbaked bean be the new way to enjoy coffee’s health benefits?
January 22, 2016
Could a parbaked bean be the new way to enjoy coffee’s health benefits?
Recent studies have shown the many health benefits of your daily cup of joe, but there could soon be a…
Facebook launches real-time sports platform
January 22, 2016
Facebook launches real-time sports platform
Facebook Inc is tackling the sports arena with a new platform called Facebook Sports Stadium, which the social media site…
Expecting mothers should eat a balance of omega-3 and -6
January 21, 2016
Expecting mothers should eat a balance of omega-3 and -6
The health benefits of fish as a rich source of omega-3 are already well known, but a new Japanese study…
Improving preschoolers’ memory skills can help them succeed at school
January 21, 2016
Improving preschoolers’ memory skills can help them succeed at school
A recent Canadian study, published in the journal Intelligence, has found that improving preschoolers' memory skills may contribute to their…