In 100 years, a Da Vinci comes to light
2009-10-15 09:00:47
Art experts believe they have identified a new Leonardo da Vinci - in part by examining a fingerprint on the canvas.
Modern man a wimp says anthropologist
2009-10-14 14:24:45
Many prehistoric Australian aboriginals could have outrun world 100 and 200 meters record holder Usain Bolt in modern conditions. And
Unsafe abortions kill 70,000 a year
2009-10-14 06:34:11
Increased use of contraceptives has pushed global abortion rates down, but unsafe abortions kill 70,000 women each year and seriously harm or maim millions more, a global report said on Tuesday.
Glacier meltdown scale arouses debate
2009-10-13 15:01:51
The melting of the glaciers in the Himalayan belt may be a hot topic linked to the ongoing debate on climate change.
Adolescents' emotional maturity lags behind intellect
2009-10-13 11:39:40
The emotional maturity of adolescents lags behind their intellectual maturity, a fact that may explain why teenagers are more susceptible to temptations, a recent study showed.
Obese people less likely to commit suicide?
2009-10-12 14:55:06
Obesity may lead to numerous health problems, but it may actually be linked to fewer successful suicides, according to a new study.
2012 isn't the end of the world, Mayans insist
2009-10-11 19:02:28
Apolinario Chile Pixtun is tired of being bombarded with frantic questions about the Mayan calendar supposedly "running out" on Dec. 21, 2012. After all, it's not the end of the world.