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Wild animals return to Chernobyl, despite radiation: researchers

Nearly 30 years after the world's largest nuclear accident, the Chernobyl site now looks less like a disaster zone and more like a nature preserve, teeming with elk, roe deer, …

2015-10-16 16:20:49

2 scientists share 2015 Nobel Prize in physics

The 2015 Nobel Prize in physics are shared by two scientists, Japan's Takaaki Kajita and Canada's Arthur B. McDonald, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced Tuesda…

2015-10-16 16:16:59

Study finds ancient algae knew how to survive on land before leaving water

Ancient algae were already genetically pre-adapted to inhabit land, before it left water, went on to evolve into the world's first plant and colonize the earth, a study said Mo…

2015-10-15 16:02:33

Global wildlife agency hails Sino-US deal to save elephants

A global wildlife conservation organization on Monday lauded agreement reached between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama committing to take swift a…

2015-10-14 16:19:12

Global tablet PC sales will grow 7% in 2016, US market researcher says

Sales of tablet PCs worldwide will grow in 2016, after a decrease in shipments in 2015, a U.S. market research firm sai…

2015-10-08 16:31:27

30,000 year-old virus discovered in Siberian permafrost still infectious

Scientists have recently discovered a 30,000-year-old giant virus deep in the Siberian permafrost. Found in a soil sa…

2015-10-02 16:12:34

FAO official hails China's role in supporting food security

Africa, Latin America and Asia stand to benefit immensely from the second tranche of support from the Chinese government…

2015-09-30 16:29:15

One-third of global population malnourished: report

One-third of the global population is malnourished, and the problem exists in every country on the planet, according to …

2015-09-22 16:35:26

​Mutant plants may help fight toxic TNT pollution: study

Scientists have identified a mutation in plants that allows them to break down TNT, raising the possibility of a new app…

2015-09-14 16:00:42

Researchers turn to seaweeds to develop new antibiotics

British researchers are trying to use the antimicrobial properties of seaweeds from the country's coastline to devel…

2015-09-11 16:24:24

Jordan reports 3 new cases of MERS virus

Jordan on Sunday reported a new case of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infection that has been …

2015-09-08 16:26:41

90% of seabirds now eating plastic: study

About 90 percent of the world's seabirds today have consumed some form of plastic, a study estimated Monday. The …

2015-09-08 16:24:54

WHO provides emergency health services to internally displaced persons in South Sudan

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said WHO and its partners are racing to cope with the health needs of t…

2015-08-31 15:41:45

​Malta's airport introduces new detection technology

Passengers who travel from Malta International Airport could have their hand luggage and electronic devices checked for …

2015-08-28 15:17:30

​Papua New Guinea defends limited import ban on farm produces amid fight against El Nino

The Papua New Guinea government has defended its decision on a ban of limited agricultural product imports following cri…

2015-08-28 15:10:20

​July hottest month on record: US agency

July was the hottest month since record-keeping began worldwide, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administratio…

2015-08-27 17:27:43

1.8 million children estimated to suffer from malnutrition in Yemen: UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said Wednesday that 1.8 million children in Yemen are likely to suffer f…

2015-08-26 11:02:50

​Progress being made against cholera in South Sudan: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said progress was being made against the cholera outbreak in South Suda…

2015-08-20 16:40:41

​World notable tech figures calls for ban on ‘killer robots’ in open letter

More than a thousand world scientists and researchers, including Stephen Hawking, have co-signed an open letter to ban s…

2015-08-05 17:07:07

US defense chief makes surprise visit to Iraq

U.S. Defense Secretary Aston Carter arrived in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Thursday on an unannounced visit to meet …

2015-07-29 16:17:12