When authorities confirmed last month that four “pings” heard in the southern Indian Ocean had nothing to do with Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, it was a devastating blow for those involved in the investigation, the families of those on board the missing jet, and the countless number of people around the world who had become captivated by the mystery surrounding the plane’s disappearance. What was described as “the most promising […]
Touted as one of the most secure ways to communicate, BlackBerry smartphones have been put in the spotlight after several police investigations said they were able to track criminals who used the device’s encrypted technology. The latest case was revealed Thursday after Quebec police and RCMP officers said that more than one million instant messages sent through BlackBerrys helped gather evidence on two alleged organized crime groups. This isn’t the […]
The stories of Greek mythology have formed the basis for how we think of our ancient forefathers. We’ve heard the stories of Theseus and the Minotaur and how Pandora opened a box and cursed humanity with the evils of the world. We know Aphrodite as the goddess of love and we know Pegasus is the winged horse. That’s just scraping the surface of Greek mythology, and oftentimes, it’s a much […]
Risk of developing learning and memory problems is ‘significantly greater’ But people who are even only moderately fit perform better on mental tests The next time you puff up a flight of stairs, bear in mind it’s not just your heart and lungs that are struggling. Scientists have found that people in poor physical health are also more likely to suffer from memory problems. U.S. researchers found the the risk […]
Today marks the last time a full moon falls on Friday the 13th until 2049 The event is visible across large parts of the world including U.S. and UK The two events combine on average about once every 20 years And the last time this happened was back on 13 October 2000 Friday the 13th is a date that elicits superstitions in many people, while a full moon has often […]
Four women have been found hanging from trees in remote villages in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in the last fortnight. The families of at least three of the dead, two of them teenage cousins, have alleged that they were murdered after being raped. Is this spate of grisly murders new? Such crimes are not new to Uttar Pradesh, indeed to India. As a young girl, when I […]
From a historical standpoint, rabbits have normally been the animals of choice when it comes to similes concerning reproductive prowess, but a particular guinea pig is making a strong case for his species after pulling quite the stunt on a farm in England. According to ITV, a guinea pig at a local attraction called Hatton Country World escaped his enclosure and managed to sneak into another habitat containing solely members […]
Scientists at the University of Exeter found that electromagnetic radiation lowered movement of sperm by 8 per cent Team led conducted review of findings from 10 studies involving 1,492 men Fertility expert pooh-poohs study and intends to keep his iPhone in his pocket Mobile phones may have a significant impact on a man’s fertility, scientists think. Men who keep a phone in their trouser pocket could be exposing themselves to […]
Wireless pacemaker fitted on two patients in the UK Could revolutionise treatment of heart rhythm problems The new device is a tenth of the size of current pacemakers Wire-free pacemakers the size of a pill have been fitted in British patients for the first time. The operations have been described as a ‘milestone moment’ that could revolutionise the treatment of heart rhythm problems and cut the risks linked to traditional […]
The sun is putting on a fireworks show again. NASA cameras captured images of what the agency is calling at least two “significant” solar flares. The first one peaked at 7:42 a.m. ET Tuesday, followed by a second, lesser blast at 8:52 a.m. ET. The short-lived explosions were expected to disrupt high-frequency radio communications on Earth, although NASA scientists said they pose no threat to humans. Even with all its […]
