Science
Guinea Ebola cases climb due to transmissions at funerals
May 17, 2015
Guinea Ebola cases climb due to transmissions at funerals
Guinea has seen a spate of new Ebola cases due to transmissions at funerals, a worrying sign for the African…
Mozart-loving chickens may answer quest for healthier nugget
May 17, 2015
Mozart-loving chickens may answer quest for healthier nugget
In barns filled with classical music and lighting that changes to match the hues outside, rows of chickens are fed…
Why successful dieting is so complex
May 17, 2015
Why successful dieting is so complex
American researchers have shed light on the divide between the desire to go on a diet to lose weight and the…
Well-funded Jet.com may be ecommerce game-changer
May 17, 2015
Well-funded Jet.com may be ecommerce game-changer
Jet.com has yet to launch its online retail site to the public, but has already drawn attention as a would-be…
Shift work may promote unhealthy lifestyle
May 17, 2015
Shift work may promote unhealthy lifestyle
Shift work may lead to a poor diet and too little exercise, accounting for at least some of the increased…
Obesity may increase stroke risk in young adults
May 17, 2015
Obesity may increase stroke risk in young adults
Obese young adults may be more likely to have a stroke than people who aren't overweight, a US study suggests. Researchers…
New Japan volcano island ‘natural lab’ for life
May 17, 2015
New Japan volcano island ‘natural lab’ for life
A brand new island emerging off the coast of Japan offers scientists a rare opportunity to study how life begins…
US pushes pedal on car-to-car communication
May 16, 2015
US pushes pedal on car-to-car communication
Engineers have known for some time that if cars could only "talk" to each other, they could avoid a lot…
Russia loses Mexican satellite after rocket failure
May 16, 2015
Russia loses Mexican satellite after rocket failure
Russia's space agency said Saturday that a satellite launch had suffered an "emergency situation", with the carrier rocket apparently suffering…
Cardiologists, veterinarian work together to fix cat’s heart
May 16, 2015
Cardiologists, veterinarian work together to fix cat’s heart
A California cat named Vanilla Bean with a congenital heart defect got a rare chance at another life. A team of…