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Video games could improve kids' brains: study
AFP, Published on 25/10/2022
» WASHINGTON: Parents often worry about the harmful impacts of video games on their children, from mental health and social problems to missing out on exercise.
Wildlife populations plunge 69% since 1970: WWF
AFP, Published on 13/10/2022
» PARIS: Wild populations of monitored animal species have plummeted nearly 70% in the last 50 years, according to a landmark assessment released Thursday that highlights "devastating" losses to nature due to human activity.
Male contraceptive pill 99% effective in mice, for human trials
AFP, Published on 24/03/2022
» WASHINGTON: A team of scientists said on Wednesday they had developed a male oral contraceptive that was 99% effective in mice and did not cause observable side effects, with the drug expected to enter human trials by the end of this year.
Dogs show signs of mourning after loss of canine companions
AFP, Published on 25/02/2022
» WASHINGTON: Dogs are deeply affected by the deaths of canine companions, eating and playing less and seeking attention more following a loss, a large scientific study said Thursday.
One, two, three! The Japanese stretch routine performed by millions
AFP, Published on 02/07/2021
» TOKYO: It might not make the cut for Olympians at Tokyo 2020, but each day in Japan's parks, schools and offices millions perform the country's most popular stretching routine: radio taiso.
'Dulux dog' breed faces extinction in Britain
AFP, Published on 19/04/2021
» LONDON: The Old English Sheepdog, one of Britain's most recognisable dog breeds, has been listed for the first time as vulnerable to extinction after a drop in popularity, The Kennel Club said Monday.
New Xbox hits stores, launching holiday season console war
AFP, Published on 10/11/2020
» TOKYO - Microsoft's new Xbox console hit stores worldwide Tuesday, kicking off a holiday season battle with Sony's latest PlayStation model, as the coronavirus pandemic creates unprecedented gaming demand around the world.
Gazans get first taste of coffee-to-your-door
AFP, Published on 27/07/2020
» RAFAH, Palestian territories: With a practiced hand, a courier balances a tray of steaming cups and with the other grips his bicycle handlebars as he weaves between cars in the crowded Gaza Strip.
Healthwise, US falls behind other nations
AFP, Published on 10/07/2013
» WASHINGTON - The United States spends more per capita on health care than any place in the world but lags behind other wealthy nations in health and life expectancy, according to research published on Wednesday.
Weight-lifting found to cut your risk for heart disease and diabetes
AFP, Published on 25/10/2012
» A new study announced Tuesday supports hitting your gym's weight room, finding that people who pump iron are less likely to have risk factors linked to heart disease and diabetes.