Science & Health

Experts begin sorting through climate change issues to make a breakthrough

Senior negotiators from almost 200 nations began thrashing out a new global deal to curb climate change ahead of speeches.

Nov 30, 2015

Commonwealth countries unify voices ahead of Paris climate summit

They're committed to working towards an ambitious, equitable, inclusive climate change pact.

Nov 29, 2015

North Korea: Submarine launch of ballistic missile fails

The test-firing of a KN-11 ballistic missile (SLBM) from a submarine, conducted in the East Sea, failed to soar from the waters.

Nov 29, 2015

Political opposition stalls India's pioneer neutrino project in Tamil Nadu

Those who opposite it say it will be used to build atomic weapons or as a radioactive waste dump.

Nov 29, 2015

COP21: Greenpeace warns the struggle is not about saving the planet, its about saving us, humanity

Greenpeace try to raise awareness ahead of COP21 summit in Paris warning that 2°C is not enough to stay alive.

Nov 28, 2015

Human umbilical cord tissue may treat degenerative eye diseases: Study

The tissue produces molecules that help retinal neurons from the eyes of rats grow, connect and survive.

Nov 28, 2015

UK: Scientists invent touchscreen material that requires very little power to illuminate

The team is already in talks with consumer electronics companies to see if their new material can replace current LCD touchscreens.

Nov 28, 2015

International Space Station creates 3D printed cups to drink espresso in space

The astronauts readily confess they hadn't expected it to work.

Nov 28, 2015

Meghalaya: Once successful, strawberry crops now failing due to climate change

The state is the third largest producer of strawberries in India.

Nov 28, 2015

AIDS related adolescent deaths tripled over the last 15 years: UNICEF

AIDS is the number one cause of death among adolescents in Africa.

Nov 28, 2015

Skewed govt policies, thirsty crops hurting conservative Indian farmers

More than two-thirds of India live off the land, and water scarcity could affect the majority.

Nov 28, 2015

COP21: What you need to know about the Paris climate change conference

What are the Paris climate change talks and why are they so important?

Nov 28, 2015

Climate change summit: Pessimistic projections on greenhouse gas emissions

They cite scientific studies indicating that their plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions until 2030 will come within 0.7C of an agreed 2C.

Nov 27, 2015

Elementary school children with ADHD not getting medication, therapy: Study

Impact on the family and the child's age are the biggest determinants of whether parents tap into available services.

Nov 27, 2015

Now, 20 carat gold which is so light that it can float!

It comes in the form of a three-dimensional mesh of gold that consists mostly of pores.

Nov 27, 2015