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Lunar and Martian lava tubes could host planetary bases for visiting astronauts: Study

By Jaskiran Kaur

Scientists believe that lava tubes much wider than Earth's exist beneath the surface of Moon and Mars.

News

Coronavirus NHS test and trace programme shows increasing number of cases in UK

Contact tracing and other preventive measures continue to be the best course of action until a medical breakthrough...

By John Diente

Study claims how getting more education reduces risk of developing Alzheimer's

More education not only opens up more opportunities, but offers individuals more benefits.

By Snow Digon

MS breakthrough: New drug works better at preventing symptom relapses

New clinical study shows ofatumumab lowers the rate of relapse among MS patients.

By Snow Digon

Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers have high viral loads: study

Among those who were initially asymptomatic, 89 never developed symptoms at all -- about 30 percent of the total.

By AFP News

Jatropha seeds, the oil of which is used to produce biofuel

USDA has identified 14 plant species in mystery seed packets arriving from China

Agriculture officials are urging recipients of China mystery seeds to send them to local plant agencies along with the...

By Nina Siena

Vietnamese Man Has 200Ib Tumor Removed From Leg [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

Chinese woman grows 44lb belly for 2 years caused by baffling medical condition

The impoverished mother of two hopes to raise £3,290 for medical procedures to treat her massive belly growth

By Nina Siena

Scientists discover new type of stars that cannot be explained by current theories

The stars are abundant in chemical elements phosphorous, oxygen, magnesium, and aluminum.

By Jaskiran Kaur

Dementia update: Steady decline of cases seen in the UK and US

With this steady decline in dementia cases, it would mean 15 million fewer people will suffer from the disease.

By Snow Digon

Coronavirus update: Researchers find hair loss an unreported COVID-19 symptom

Long-haulers who continue to experience symptoms after recovering from coronavirus noticed losing hair.

By Snow Digon

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Environment & Nature

A silverback mountain gorilla is seen during a census inside Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, about 550 km (341 miles) west of Uganda's capital Kampala

Uganda's popular mountain gorilla Rafiki finds justice as killer is sentenced to 11 years in jail

By Nina Siena

Uganda Wildlife Authority reported increased poaching in conservation parks during months of coronavirus lockdown

Korean animal activists fight for closure of bear farms

By Nina Siena

Korean moon bears are on the line for slaughter with their bile being tapped as a proposed cure-all for coronavirus

Greta Thunberg donates to support children

Greta Thunberg to donate humanitarian prize money worth $1.14 million

By Nina Siena

Greta Thunberg received $1.14 million humanitarian prize money from Portuguese Foundation

Health

Nearly half of inmates at Arizona Prison test positive for virus

By AFP News

Arizona, population 7.3 million, has reported more than 180,000 coronavirus...

China willing to cooperate with WHO plans to investigate origins of SARS-CoV-2

By John Diente

For now, the WHO did not specify the identities of the two experts given the...

Getting adequate sleep plays important role in fostering positive emotions

By Snow Digon

Sleeping later than usual can limit positive emotions the following day.

Space

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New promising drug shows potential in slowing down arthritis

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Lunar and Martian lava tubes could host planetary bases for visiting astronauts: Study

Coronavirus NHS test and trace programme shows increasing number of cases in UK

Study claims how getting more education reduces risk of developing Alzheimer's

MS breakthrough: New drug works better at preventing symptom relapses

Asymptomatic coronavirus carriers have high viral loads: study

USDA has identified 14 plant species in mystery seed packets arriving from China

Chinese woman grows 44lb belly for 2 years caused by baffling medical condition

Scientists discover new type of stars that cannot be explained by current theories

Dementia update: Steady decline of cases seen in the UK and US

Coronavirus update: Researchers find hair loss an unreported COVID-19 symptom

Uganda's popular mountain gorilla Rafiki finds justice as killer is sentenced to 11 years in jail

Korean animal activists fight for closure of bear farms

Greta Thunberg to donate humanitarian prize money worth $1.14 million

Nearly half of inmates at Arizona Prison test positive for virus

China willing to cooperate with WHO plans to investigate origins of SARS-CoV-2

Getting adequate sleep plays important role in fostering positive emotions

SpaceX brings NASA astronauts home safe in milestone mission

NASA's Perseverance Rover bound for Mars to seek ancient life

Perseverance Mars rover is substantial upgrade over its predecessor, NASA claims