Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
UCLA officials said the campus, with nearly 52,000 students, would remain shuttered except for limited operations till Friday.
Fri May 03 2024
This Asian city is the world champion of public transport
Hong Kong has a transport network considered very affordable, with high density of stations, accessible to all throughout its jurisdiction.
Wed Dec 28 2022
How plants produce their own 'aspirin' to protect themselves from environmental hazards
This surprising process could pave the way for exploring new means of protecting other types of plants from the effects of climate change.
Sat Jul 23 2022
Creating Android apps from text is now a real thing
Researchers trained a translation model to generate representations in an intermediate language they created.
Sat Jun 05 2021
Why many COVID experts think Americans can ditch their masks soon
Experts believe by doing so could help encourage more vaccine holdouts about the clear benefits of getting their shots.
Mon May 17 2021
Want to get rid of wrinkles? Try eating mangoes!
Researchers discovered that eating Mexico's Ataulfo mango may help reduce facial wrinkles in older women with fairer skin types.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Temporary 'tattoo' could offer new non-invasive way to monitor alcohol levels
Researchers developed new technology that could enable doctors and police to accurately measure blood alcohol levels through a temporary tattoo worn on the skin.
Thu Aug 04 2016
Later menstruation and menopause linked to longevity
Women who begin menstruating after the age of 12 and enter menopause after the age of 50 are more likely to live to 90 years old.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Murder-suicide triggers lockdown at California campus
Two men died Wednesday in a murder-suicide at the University of California's Los Angeles campus, prompting a lockdown and a massive security deployment at the sprawling facility.
Thu Jun 02 2016
Muscular men perceived to be better leaders, says study
According to US researchers, a muscular physique could be one of the most important factors when sussing out someone's ability to lead.
Fri Feb 26 2016
Consumers confused by smartphone consent
A new study has shown that too often consumers are unaware of what their Android apps are accessing and that if they were, they'd like to stop it.
Tue Jan 19 2016
Asking about New Year's resolutions can help people stick to them
A team of researchers have found a way to influence behavior, and encourage yourself or others to keep those New Year resolutions.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Staying spry: Study suggests seniors need more vitamin D
To stay in good cognitive health as you age, stepping out into the sunshine could be essential, according to a new study.
Wed Sep 16 2015
Six Irish die in California balcony collapse
Six Irish nationals died early Tuesday when a fourth-floor apartment balcony collapsed during a 21st birthday party in Berkeley.
Wed Jun 17 2015
Meditation could keep your brain forever young - Study
A new study has found that the brain's most important tissue - the neuron-rich gray matter - can be preserved through meditation.
Sat Feb 07 2015
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024