Science
Tracking the retreat of Arctic ice
August 2, 2015
Tracking the retreat of Arctic ice
Not so long ago, skeleton staff overwintering at the Ny-Alesund research center could walk on the Arctic town's frozen bay…
Fetal tissue research declining, still important
August 2, 2015
Fetal tissue research declining, still important
A political battle over the use of fetal tissue in medical research has been reinvigorated by the release of undercover…
Yahoo buys social shopping website Polyvore
August 1, 2015
Yahoo buys social shopping website Polyvore
Yahoo on Friday said it is adding to its lengthy roster of acquisitions with a deal to buy social shopping…
Flavoring, other additives increase cigarettes’ addictiveness
August 1, 2015
Flavoring, other additives increase cigarettes’ addictiveness
Ingredients that help enhance the appeal of “light” and “low-tar” cigarettes may contribute to the addictiveness of smoking, a study…
Male caregivers may be less likely to ask for help
August 1, 2015
Male caregivers may be less likely to ask for help
Among unpaid, informal caregivers of older people with illness or disability, male caregivers in particular can be ambivalent about asking…
Vaccine success holds hope for end to deadly scourge of Ebola
August 1, 2015
Vaccine success holds hope for end to deadly scourge of Ebola
The world is on the verge of being able to protect humans against Ebola, the World Health Organization said on…
Swipe right: Dating apps change US courtship rituals
July 31, 2015
Swipe right: Dating apps change US courtship rituals
From adulterous middle-aged marrieds to millennials who say only freaks chat up people in bars, millions of Americans are finding…
How smartphones are changing our brains and our thumbs?
July 31, 2015
How smartphones are changing our brains and our thumbs?
Much has been said about spending too much time tinkering with smartphones, but a new study says it leads to greater…
Four exercises to help you stay in shape on vacation
July 31, 2015
Four exercises to help you stay in shape on vacation
Thirty minutes three times per week is what's required to maintain your physique.
PM approves exhibiting underwater treasures in Paris fair
July 30, 2015
PM approves exhibiting underwater treasures in Paris fair
Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb approved on Thursday the decision to put 293 artifacts up for display at a Paris antiquities…