Science
Study finds West Africa at highest risk of bat-to-human virus spread
January 5, 2016
Study finds West Africa at highest risk of bat-to-human virus spread
Sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from bat viruses jumping to humans and causing new diseases…
Risk of heart damage follows some childhood cancer survivors
January 5, 2016
Risk of heart damage follows some childhood cancer survivors
Childhood cancer survivors may face an increased risk of heart damage after exposure to certain chemotherapy and radiation treatments, a…
Charge-free photography inside Egyptian Museum ends Jan 7
January 4, 2016
Charge-free photography inside Egyptian Museum ends Jan 7
The Antiquities Ministry's decision to allow tourists to take pictures for free inside the Egyptian Museum, in place since December 1,…
CNN: Cyberbullying insurance now available for the rich
January 4, 2016
CNN: Cyberbullying insurance now available for the rich
You can insure your home, your car and your life. Now you can also insure against cyberbullies. Global insurance giant Chubb…
The science of eating: new ideas for a healthier 2016
January 4, 2016
The science of eating: new ideas for a healthier 2016
The first issue of The Journal of the Association for Consumer Research out of Cornell University Food and Brand Lab…
Australia pushes to boost crocodile exports
January 4, 2016
Australia pushes to boost crocodile exports
Australian officials are looking to increase the export of crocodile products in 2016, after decades of official protection to stop…
Mark Zuckerberg unveils 2016 plans for artificially intelligent butler
January 4, 2016
Mark Zuckerberg unveils 2016 plans for artificially intelligent butler
Mark Zuckerberg wants to build an artificially intelligent assistant in 2016 to help run his home and assist him at…
Italy confirms higher cancer, death rates from mob dumping
January 3, 2016
Italy confirms higher cancer, death rates from mob dumping
An Italian parliament-mandated health survey has confirmed higher-than-normal incidents of death and cancer among residents in and around Naples, thanks…
Smokers more likely to get antibiotics prescriptions than others
January 3, 2016
Smokers more likely to get antibiotics prescriptions than others
Doctors are more likely to give smokers antibiotics for an infection, a bad habit that may endanger public health by…
Review: A look back, and a technology wish list for 2016
January 3, 2016
Review: A look back, and a technology wish list for 2016
This past year brought lots of new products, services and features - including a few that even managed to improve…