Science
Environment Minister calls for unified African position at Paris Climate Change Conference
May 17, 2015
Environment Minister calls for unified African position at Paris Climate Change Conference
Environment Minister Khaled Fahmy has called for a unified and supportive African position in the negotiations of the Paris Climate…
Want to know where to get high? There’s an app for that
May 17, 2015
Want to know where to get high? There’s an app for that
Cannabis users looking for someone to share a joint with have a new app that lets them find like-minded smokers…
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…