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A treasure trove of 'ancient' archaeology tucked away in Gaza 19 Nov 2015 - 12:54 pm

Archeology Nafez Abed cleans sculptures at his workroom, at Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, November 8, 2015. By Nidal Al-Mughrabi Gaza: Nafez...

In NZ, it's yesterday once more in wondrous Wellywood 19 Nov 2015 - 10:26 am

The huge Hollywood-style sign on a hillside in Wellington By Radhika Bhirani Wellington, Nov 19 (IANS) For a film aficionado, the overwhelming suspended...

Lab-grown vocal cord tissue may offer transplant solution 19 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

Miami: US researchers have grown vocal cord tissue in a lab, an advance that could one day help restore the voices of millions...

Google targets start-ups with new cloud, apps for work 18 Nov 2015 - 02:22 pm

New Delhi: Internet giant Google on Wednesday launched two new initiatives to target enterprises and start-ups with its new improved cloud and apps...

A classic and contemporary Thanksgiving meal 18 Nov 2015 - 10:27 am

At the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, executive chef Jerome Grant designs a Thanksgiving spread based on his knowledge of Native...

Ford's Lincoln brand debuts new face for its best-selling model 18 Nov 2015 - 10:18 am

A guest looks at a Ford Motor Co. Lincoln Continental concept car at an event ahead of the New York International Auto Show...

Self-driving car on a journey of stops and starts 17 Nov 2015 - 02:07 pm

Personal mobility concept self-driving car 'Wander Stand' by Honda seen at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show in Tokyo, Japan. Reuters Tokyo/Frankfurt: At the...

Lennon, Thatcher, Henry VIII star in 'Face of Britain' 17 Nov 2015 - 02:01 pm

Artist Chris Levine poses next to his lenticular image of Britain's Queen Elizabeth during a press view at the National Portrait Gallery in...

Yoga may reduce side effects of prostate cancer treatment 17 Nov 2015 - 10:52 am

Side effects experience by prostate cancer patients could be reduced with regular yoga practice New York: Practicing yoga can improve quality of life...

Reuniting with Nantucket, 20 years later 16 Nov 2015 - 12:27 pm

Satellite image of the island Nantucket By Amiee White Beazley NANTUCKET, Mass.: No one minded that the water was cold. No one hesitated,...

Are electric bikes the wheels of the future, or just the new Segways? 16 Nov 2015 - 12:18 pm

Lia Seremetis (right) passes a City Segway tour while testing out the Riide electric bicycle in Washington, DC By Lavanya Ramanathan Washington: The...

Facebook to use 'Safety Check' more often for terror attacks 16 Nov 2015 - 11:41 am

'Safety Check' feature allows users to notify friends about their safety New York: Facing criticism for activating its “Safety Check” feature in the...

Phones need bed mode to protect sleep 16 Nov 2015 - 09:50 am

London: Smartphones, tablets and e-readers should have an automatic "bedtime mode" that stops them disrupting people's sleep, a leading doctor said. Prof Paul...

'Smart' glasses for 'lazy eye' treatment in children 15 Nov 2015 - 12:15 pm

Washington: The revolutionary programmable electronic glasses can help improve vision in children just as well as the more traditional treatment using eye patches,...

Asian appetite for luxury boosts global art and jewel auctions 15 Nov 2015 - 11:54 am

File photo of the 16.08 carat pink diamond at Christie's auction house in Geneva, Switzerland. Reuters Geneva: They are not in the room...

Lead exposure hampers children's sleep quality 14 Nov 2015 - 11:19 am

Lead exposure is an important risk factor for sleep disturbance New York: Lead exposure in early in life is associated with increased risk...

YouTube bolsters new music app by adding video catalog 13 Nov 2015 - 12:00 am

YouTube's new music-streaming service aims to use the site's massive video collection to bury the competition with content. Alphabet Inc launched the YouTube...