Late-night snacking impairs memory, says researchers
Experts claim that eating right before bedtime causes memory loss.
Jan 06, 2016
Scientists show choices are freer than previously thought, confirming free will’s existence
Scientists have proved that people are capable of free will, contrary to previous research.
Jan 06, 2016
Climate change melts Greenland’s ice sheet rapidly, accelerating sea level rise
New research claims that climate change has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to melt faster than previously thought, speeding up the rise of sea levels.
Jan 06, 2016
Gigantopithecus, Asia's ‘King Kong,' died due to climate change
Scientists reveal that Asia's largest ape, Gigantopithecus, went extinct because of the species’ inability to adapt to climate change.
Jan 06, 2016
'Born this way' defense may not be the key to stopping homophobia
Researchers say that the argument of sexual orientation being innate is not the most successful way to reduce homophobia.
Jan 05, 2016
Cannabis causes psychosis-like effects similar to schizophrenia
Cannabis induces effects observed in schizophrenia in the brains of healthy users but the underlying mechanisms are still not clear.
Jan 05, 2016
Humans learn to get better sleep in less time, according to study
According to new research, humans have evolved to get better sleep in less time compared to other close animal relatives.
Jan 05, 2016
Patients perceive racial bias in health care through doctors’ body language
A new study shows that physicians treated black patients less compassionately than their white counterparts in a time-pressured, end-of-life situation.
Jan 05, 2016
Experts claim that teen smokers may be hard-wired to crave cigarettes
Researchers claim that teens are more likely to smoke because they are more easily influenced by watching someone else light up.
Jan 05, 2016
Scientists record a 50 degree temperature spike in North Pole
A powerful storm pushes North Pole temperatures up to 50 degrees Celsius above average for this time of the year.
Jan 04, 2016
WA government to cut 1,163 jobs from Perth health service
WA health minister Kim Hames confirmed that 1,163 full-time jobs will be cut in Perth’s south.
Jan 04, 2016
Scientists link sleep and wake cycles with severe bipolar disorder; results provide new treatment options
Researchers have identified traits related to sleep, wake and activity cycles that are associated with severe bipolar disorder, which can possibly provide new clues to treating and preventing the condition.
Jan 04, 2016
Taking vitamin D may treat multiple sclerosis, researchers claim
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University claim that a high-dose vitamin D could help fight multiple sclerosis.
Jan 04, 2016
Disturbances to infant microbiota influences disease risk, scientists find
A new study shows that maternal and infant microbiomes affect disease risk.
Jan 04, 2016
Scientists unveil Nadine, the world’s most human-like robot
NTU scientists have created Nadine, a human-like robot capable of holding conversations with eye contact, shaking hands and expressing emotions.
Dec 30, 2015
Australian scientists reveal self-sabotage prevents immunity against malaria
Experts claim self-sabotage in response to malaria infection prevents immune protection, which offers clues on how to improve current treatments and possibly aid the creation of new vaccines.
Dec 30, 2015
Scientists construct first processor that uses light for ultrafast communications
Engineers demo microchip processor that uses light for extremely fast communications that may be employed in health care, automotive industry and environmental technology.
Dec 30, 2015
Sun exposure and high vitamin D level improves weight-loss surgery outcomes
A study from Johns Hopkins Medicine proves that low vitamin D levels may worsen outcomes for patients undergoing weight-loss surgery.
Dec 30, 2015
Expert warns that gonorrhoea will soon become untreatable
England’s chief medical officer warned that gonorrhoea may soon be untreatable if the sexually transmitted disease will continue resistance to treatments.
Dec 29, 2015
Computer time may cause nearsightedness among children
Researchers suggest that too much time spent on electronic devices and indoors may cause nearsightedness in children.
Dec 29, 2015
Study: Marijuana compound cannabidiol may reduce stubborn epileptic seizures
A new study from NYU Langone Medical Centre in New York City claims that cannabidiol reduces seizures in children and young adults with epilepsy.
Dec 29, 2015
People with Hepatitis C have 30 percent chances of developing Parkinson’s disease
Researchers claim that patients who have hepatitis C are at a 30 percent higher risk of developing Parkinson’s compared to those without the disease.
Dec 29, 2015
Post-birth skin-to-skin contact reduces up to 36% infant deaths
New research shows that skin-to-skin contact or kangaroo mother care reduces infant mortality by up to 36 percent.
Dec 29, 2015
Ford teams up with Google on autonomous-driving Venture
New reports claim that the US automaker pairs up with Google to build self-driving vehicles.
Dec 24, 2015
Black holes swell up to the size of 50 billion suns, according to study
A scientist at University of Leicester claimed that black holes grow up to 50 billion solar masses before crumbling into stars.
Dec 24, 2015
Higher tobacco taxes do not affect casual smokers
Experts claim that smoking bans, not high taxes, prevent casual smokers from developing tobacco addiction.
Dec 24, 2015
Complications at birth and low birth weight increase the risk of autism
A new study shows that babies born prematurely are more likely to develop autism.
Dec 24, 2015
A parent’s caring touch results in well-adjusted adults
Parents’ interaction with their children influence how their kids socialise in adulthood, according to a new study.
Dec 23, 2015
Material purchases can bring happiness, according to experts
A new study shows that material purchases offer more frequent happiness over time while experiential purchases provide more intense happiness on individual occasions.
Dec 23, 2015
Researchers turn wifi signals into x-ray vision
A team of researchers from MIT use wifi signals to turn the fantasy of x-ray vision into reality, improving health care management and security.
Dec 23, 2015
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