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NASA is counting down on August 10 to the launch of a USD 1.5 billion spacecraft that aims to plunge into the Sun's sizzling atmosphere and become humanity's first mission to explore a star. (Photo: AFP)

NASA minutes away from launch of first spacecraft to explore Sun

NASA’s car-sized, USD 1.5 bn Parker Solar Probe is scheduled to launch on Delta IV Heavy rocket during a 65-minute launch window.

11 Aug 2018 1:38 PM

Efforts must now turn to confront the financial devastation that many patients face, particularly as they progress into survivorship. (Photo: AFP

Efforts needed to address 'financial toxicity' of cancer treatment

Many patients face financial devastation particularly as they progress into survivorship.

23 Jul 2018 12:55 PM

In recent years, monarch populations have been declining rapidly. (Photo: File)

Rising carbon dioxide levels pose threat to monarch butterflies

The study looked at how elevated CO2 levels alter plant chemistry and how that affects interactions between monarchs and their parasites.

11 Jul 2018 3:26 PM

Why women gain weight after pregnancy decoded

The reason many mothers have higher rates of weight gain is due to lifestyle.

10 Jul 2018 5:10 PM

It makes sense for cancer survivors to get as much exercise as they can manage. (Photo: Pixabay)

Exercise may help childhood cancer survivors live longer

In cancer survivors, cancer treatment causes what we consider to be an accelerated aging process.

02 Jul 2018 4:17 PM

Many excessive gamblers, gamers and sex 'addicts' have psychiatric conditions like anxiety, attention deficit disorder and depression. (Representational Image)

Science Says: What makes something truly addictive

The new "gaming disorder" classification from the World Health Organization revives a debate in the medical community.

22 Jun 2018 6:20 PM

New subtype of prostate cancer discovered

It could also explain why some prostate cancer patients have had exceptional responses to immunotherapy.

17 Jun 2018 6:29 PM

Curiosity is characterized by the joy of discovery and the desire for exploration and motivation to seek answers to the unknown. (Photo: Pixabay)

Curiosity can boost kids grades in school

Promoting curiosity in children, especially those from environments of economic disadvantage may be an important.

30 Apr 2018 5:57 PM

According to Dr O’Konek, by re-directing the immune responses, the vaccine not only suppresses the response but prevents activation of cells that would initiate allergic reactions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create protective vaccine against peanut allergy

Trials on mice prove that it works - as researchers found rodents given it were protected from an allergic reaction.

12 Apr 2018 2:39 PM

Opioids are no better than these other drugs at reducing how much pain interferes with daily activities like walking, working, sleeping. (Photo: Pixabay)

Opioids no better than NSAIDs for chronic back or arthritis pain

This study shows that extra risk doesn’t come with any extra benefit.

22 Mar 2018 8:10 PM

The emotional and sexual abuse that some children endure can lead them to commit crimes later in life. (Photo: Pixabay )

Educational success curbs effects of child abuse: study

Successful school experiences kept teens from both committing crimes and having antisocial behaviours.

16 Mar 2018 1:25 PM

Students who were overweight or obese were about half as likely to get diagnosed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating disorders underdiagnosed in men: study

When it came to treatment, females were almost 1.5 times more likely to get help compared with males.

15 Mar 2018 2:28 PM

Families with a parent who was pressured to diet growing up were also more likely to tease one another about weight. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dieting pressure in teen years tied to food and weight problems later

Many people, adults and teens alike, desire to eat healthier and achieve a healthier weight.

07 Mar 2018 12:29 PM

Called Polisis, short for privacy policy analysis, their programme can be used free of charge either as a browser extension. (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial intelligence can help you protect personal data

People do not always take the time to read website terms and conditions before accepting them.

19 Feb 2018 3:31 PM

There is a link between chronic pain and consumption of glutamate, a common flavour enhancer found in diets worldwide. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists find link between chronic pain and diet change

This preliminary research in Kenya is consistent with my chronic pain research here in the US.

17 Feb 2018 1:37 PM

It was found that stress impacts the response of 'defense chemicals' which are responsible for fighting off bacteria or viruses. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stress can make you physically ill: Study

Stress management tools like breathing exercises and yoga are prescribed by doctors to treat disorders like asthma.

20 Jan 2018 2:28 PM

The team proved the reservoir computing concept using a test of handwriting recognition, a common benchmark among neural networks. (Photo: Pixabay)

New system can help machines think like humans

This contrasts with typical computer systems, where processors perform logic separate from memory modules.

24 Dec 2017 2:04 PM

Male doctors tend to have more help at home for childcare or elder care. (Photo: Pixabay)

Female doctors adjust lives to accommodate home

Female physicians are more likely to make professional adjustments to accommodate their responsibilities at home, according to a new study.

23 Nov 2017 10:04 AM

Research shows that optimists and happy people are healthier overall, enjoying lower blood pressure and less depression and anxiety. (Photo: Pixabay)

Being happy, optimistic key to healthy college life

Researchers asked 925 students to rate four indicators of psychological well-being: hope, gratitude, life satisfaction and happiness.

08 Nov 2017 3:39 PM

Husbands reported low levels of tension, but their tension increased more over the course of the marriage.

Women twice as likely as men to file for divorce: study

It could be that wives have more realistic expectations of marriage, while husbands had more idealistic expectations of wives.

04 Nov 2017 5:28 PM

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