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Autism may strain family life even before children are diagnosed

Autism may strain family life even before children are diagnosed

Autism may strain family life even before children are diagnosed with the disorder, according to a new study that suggests…
Self-driving delivery robot could be Santa’s new helper

Self-driving delivery robot could be Santa’s new helper

Fleets of small autonomous robots could soon become a familiar presence on public pathways with the advent of ground-based drones…
King Tut’s wet nurse may have been his sister

King Tut’s wet nurse may have been his sister

An archaeologist said Sunday that Maia, Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun's wet nurse, may have actually been his sister Meritaten, reviving speculation…
Egypt wins 1st prize in Intel Science Competition Arab

Egypt wins 1st prize in Intel Science Competition Arab

Egypt won the first prize in the Intel Science Competition Arab World 2015. The UAE won the second prize and Egypt…
Secret hashtags help teens share dangerous habits

Secret hashtags help teens share dangerous habits

Rule-breaking may be just as irresistible to teenagers today as it was in their parents’ day, but a new study…
Encouraging online reviews can benefit docs

Encouraging online reviews can benefit docs

Doctors should encourage patients to leave reviews on websites that rate their performance because a wider variety of contributors creates…
Beijing on highest pollution alert but smog not as bad as forecast

Beijing on highest pollution alert but smog not as bad as forecast

China's capital Beijing was bracing for four days of choking smog starting on Saturday, but residents said the haze was…
Iran ‘to close capital’s schools’ due to air pollution

Iran ‘to close capital’s schools’ due to air pollution

Iran is to close schools for two days in Tehran, state media said Saturday, following air pollution three times the…
Beyond Fitbit: The quest to develop medical-grade wearables

Beyond Fitbit: The quest to develop medical-grade wearables

A new wave of wearable computing devices that detect and monitor serious diseases is moving from the laboratory to the…
3D video games may be good for your memory

3D video games may be good for your memory

Playing three-dimensional video games just 30 minutes a day might mean new memories are less likely to fade away, a…
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