Spanish hospital pioneers new lung transplant approach
To introduce the new lung, the organ was "deflated" in the operating theatre so that it could enter through the tight incision.
Wed Apr 19 2023
Cape Town hospital uses robot at forefront of surgery in Africa
The da Vinci Xi robot assisted in removing a cancerous rectal tumour from a female patient.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Cholita Mona Lisa: Bolivian artist gives famed portrait indigenous makeover
Claudia Callizaya's adaptation has the same steady gaze as in Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece portrait and a similar nose.
Thu Jun 02 2022
Visitor throws cake at the 'Mona Lisa' in Paris' Louvre
The perpetrator was a man disguised as an old lady who jumped out of a wheelchair before attacking the glass.
Tue May 31 2022
Reframing procrastination: Is it time to let the guilt go?
People who are constantly putting things off are often bursting with creativity.
Sun May 09 2021
Switzerland's timeless art mechanics embraces 3D future
The region's historical pre-eminence in a field combining science, art and technology has also been given a boost by the United Nations.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Louvre Museum puts time with 'Mona Lisa' under hammer to plug COVID-hit finances
Proceeds from the auction will help finance the running costs of a new studio for educational projects due to open next autumn.
Wed Dec 09 2020
Kendrick Lamar scathing 'Humble' video leads MTV VMA nominations
Lamar's "Humble" video, in which the rapper is seen lying on piles of cash, recreating Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "The Last Supper" will contend for video of the year.
Wed Jul 26 2017
Tom Hanks braves the fires of critical censure in 'Inferno'
"The Da Vinci Code" trilogy is critically despised, so what's the reason behind Tom Hanks' continued commitment to the franchise?
Sun Oct 30 2016
Is Mona Lisa inscrutably Chinese? Italian's theory raises eyebrows
An Italian historian's theory that Mona Lisa might be a Chinese slave and Leonardo da Vinci's mother, sent online commentators into a frenzy.
Fri Dec 05 2014
Dan Brown 'Inferno' companion planned for June 2013
Historian Michael Haag will be unraveling the mysteries of Dan Brown's next novel, "Inferno," due May 14, in "Inferno Decoded.
Tue Jan 22 2013
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024