World's forests still big carbon store for now, but threats growing: Scientists
SINGAPORE – The world’s forests are still soaking up billions of tonnes of planet-warming carbon dioxide (CO2) every year, a global study has [...]
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Moment blind man sees for first time in 10 years using artificial cornea
An Israeli man has regained his sight after 10 years of blindness thanks to a revolutionary new synthetic cornea. Jamal Furani, from Haifa, [...]
Medical agent that ‘could slow ageing’ is found in science breakthrough
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in anti-ageing medication. Researchers in Japan claim to have discovered a new medical agent capable of, essentially, [...]
Biden names geneticist Lander for new Cabinet-level post, elevating role of science
FILE PHOTO: Eric Lander (right) at a news conference in Mexico City, next to Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim, on Jan. 19, 2010. REUTERS/Henry [...]
Elon Musk picks out EIGHT books that inspired incredible success
Elon Musk surpasses Bezos as ‘world’s richest person’ The Tesla and SpaceX entrepreneur is now worth £136billion, overtaking Amazon boss Jeff Bezos, who [...]
Snow forecast: UK braces for ‘significant’ POLAR FREEZE – Beast from the East return looms
UK weather: New Beast from the East likely warns expert Forecasters have warned bitterly-cold air could soon sweep across the UK, bringing with [...]
Eight-armed underwater bullies: Octopuses punch fish
The first time that Mr Eduardo Sampaio saw an octopus wind up and punch a fish, “I burst out laughing,” he said. That [...]
New Year Honours list 2021 in full: From Covid heroes to brave police officers
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Identity of ‘most kissed woman in the world’ used for CPR unveiled by study
British researchers believe they have revealed the identity of the most kissed woman in the world. Experts at the University of Liverpool think [...]
Mystery disease hospitalises at least 300 as patients suffer burning eyes
A mystery illness has left hundreds of people hospitalised and at least one dead in an Indian town. Patients are suffering fits, burning [...]