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Exoplanet neighbour smaller than Earth discovered
US astrophysicists have detected what could be the first exoplanet, only two-thirds the size of Earth but without an atmosphere, located right around the corner, cosmically speaking, at a mere 33 light-years away.
40 hrs at playing video game kills teen
A teenager in Taiwan has been found dead in an internet cafe after reportedly playing a video game for 40 hours without a break.
Finally, a remedy for global warming
Dumping iron sulphate into the sea can bury carbon dioxide for centuries, reducing the impact of climate change, according to a new study.
Already largest, China's web population rises to a whopping 538 million
China's population of Internet users, already the world's biggest, has risen to 538 million, driven by rapid growth in wireless Web surfing, an industry group said Thursday.
Mineral-rich pearls to aid in fighting cancer
Pearls rich in essential minerals can help treat killer diseases like cancer, a leading scientist has claimed.
Fight against HIV a success in poor countries: UN
A push to get more AIDS treatment to the world's poorest, hardest-hit countries is paying off as deaths inch down — and new infections are dropping a bit, too, the United Nations reported on Wednesday.
I thought people knew I was gay: Elton John
Singer Elton John says he always thought his homosexuality was "common knowledge" which is why he never officially came out until he was asked directly.
Love your alcohol? You may end up with Alzheimer's
Light to moderate alcohol consumption has generally been considered to have some health benefits, including possibly reducing risk of cognitive decline.
'Almost dead, Gautam Buddha's Gaya Bodhi tree resurrected'
The Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, under which Lord Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment, is healthy once again.
Dear Santa Claus, with love from India
Welcome to this city, which is a commercial centre of Finland's northernmost province Lapland, where the sun never sets in midsummer and is best-known the world over as the hometown of Santa Claus.
FDA nod to 'safe' weight-loss pill for diabetics
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a new weight loss drug that many doctors consider the most effective therapy in a new generation of anti-obesity pills.
A step back for US: Boy Scouts to stay ban on gays
The Boy Scouts of America announced it would continue to deny membership to gay scouts and scout leaders on Tuesday, saying the policy would protect the rights of families that prefer to address issues of sexuality in private.
Bra not a modern invention? 15th Century bra unearthed
While it was known that medieval men wore undergarments like modern-day shorts, it was thought that women simply wore a chemise.
Why owning a pet can make your child smarter
Gift your kid a pet this birthday, as a new study has found that pet ownership makes children cleverer, with owners of chinchilla rodents benefiting the most.
Comic-Con 2012 draws to an end, fans wait for next year
This year's 43rd annual Comic-Con festival may be over but die-hard fans of the pop-culture celebration already have their minds on next year's show.
Suicides soar among elderly Britons due to recession
Recession is taking a toll on elderly Britons as a new study has found that suicides are more prevalent among them than any other age group.
Now, chemical changes in brain can be tracked in real-time
Scientists have developed a new tool that can track real-time chemical changes in the brains of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation, a novel system which they claim can help treat neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and depression.
Now, you can blame unhealthy kids on mom-in-law: Study
A Sheffield University study found that married couples with a mother-in-law living nearby have more babies. Records also show these children are less likely to die in infancy.
Finally, a study reveals women are smarter than men
Men may now need to think twice before questioning a woman's intelligence at home or in the office. Psychologists have found female IQ scores have risen above men's for the first time in 100 years.
A bulb in Britain glowing for 100 years
Defying the 1,000-hour life expectancy of a light-bulb, the one shining in a Briton's porch is believed to have been glowing for last 100 years.
Most complete pre-human skeleton discovered: Scientists
In one of the most significant archeological findings ever, scientists claimed to havediscovered the most complete early human ancestor skeleton, dating back to around two million years.
Do Dinosaurs and birds have common ancestors?
A fossilised dinosaur egg found in Spain shares the same characteristics as that of birds' eggs and could be the "missing link" to prove their "common ancestor".
Childhood trauma makes it hard to kick the butt
Early childhood trauma could be the the reason behind why some women struggle to kick the butt, say researchers
DNA screening to help choose life partners
In the future, men and women may rely on their genetic compatibility to choose their life partners rather than through a fickle emotion such as love.
Book chronicles rise of women in Indian cinema
Bollywood actresses have broken the Sati-Savitri mould and are no longer all about sugar, spice and everything nice, says a book that documents their journey from a time when cinema was considered a profession beneath the dignity of 'respectable' women to an era where women actors are icons and idols
Now, a new fat to shed fat
cientists have identified a third type of fat that helps burn calories in adults, a finding they say could speed up the development of effective treatments for obesity
A blood-sucking parasite named after Bob Marley
A tiny blood-sucking parasite that infests fish on Caribbean coral reefs has been named after Jamaican reggae icon Bob Marley.
Want to be slim? Get rid of your fat friends
Researchers from Loyola University in Chicago found that students were more likely to gain weight if they had friends who were heavier than they were. However, they were more likely to either slim down, or at least gain weight at a slower pace, if their friends were leaner than they were.
Eating in inactive period makes you fat
This study suggests that there are differences in the impact sugar drinking can have on body weight gain, depending on the time it is consumed.