Science
First images of planet Mercury released
NASA released an image of the planet Mercury on Tuesday, the first obtained from a spacecraft orbiting the solar system's innermost planet.
The image is...
Discovering the birth of France’s first “child donor”
Umut Talha, born on 26 January 2011 at the Antoine Béclère de Clamart Hospital near Paris, is the first “child donor” – NOT “medicine...
Listeria: A biological hacker in the human immune system
It appears that a bacterial protein may be able to penetrate the cell nucleus and reprogramme the genes responsible for activating our immune system....
Gout – more fatal in women
Often associated with overeating and the cause of extremely painful attacks, gout is also a dangerous condition. According to a Canadian study, it...
Are allergies to medicine caused by virus?
Do you experience allergic reaction to medication? This may in fact be a reaction by your body’s immune defences, as a team at INSERM...
Simulated Mars space mission moves forward
The crew of the Mars500 simulated mission to the Red Planet have reached a key milestone.
The six men, sealed since June inside steel containers...
Walk off Alzheimer’s and Dementia!
Walking is not only good for our heart and our blood vessels, it is also very beneficial for the brain! According to an American...
Smoking, an accelerator of skin ageing
Smoking accelerates skin ageing and encourages the appearance of small wrinkles. This is the conclusion of a study carried out on 82 volunteers, half...
Cavemen ate cooked veggies, says study
Researchers in the US have found grains of cooked plant material in their teeth.
The study is the first to confirm that the Neanderthal diet...
Euro satellite for web connections launches
The second European satellite dedicated to delivering broadband internet connections has launched successfully.
The six-tonne Ka-Sat lifted off atop a Proton rocket from Baikonur in...
Photosensitivity – what is it and what are the risks?
Photosensitivity is an abnormal skin reaction to sunlight which often takes the form of red, eczema-like patches or urticaria (hives). This skin sensitivity can...
What is the circadian rhythm?
The circadian rhythm refers to a series of biological events that occur in a cyclical fashion over a 24-hour period: changes in body temperature,...
Plants and sleeplessness: What not to do
Certain plants can be used to remedy sleeplessness. Linden, balm, orange, verbena and valerian won’t do you any harm. But what about the others?...
The dirtier the pig…
Fact: A dirty pig is a healthy pig. A study carried out in Scotland on piglets reveals that living in a dirty environment from...
Diagnostic testing for Sudden death syndrome in young adults
An American team has come up with a test that can provide an early diagnosis of one of the major causes of sudden death...
Ancient arrows and Africa’s place as the cradle of technology
A team of archaeologists led by Dr. Marlize Lombard from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa have discovered the first direct evidence of...
One month without sex…
No sexual intercourse for a month is the message that two scientists leading the fight against HIV transmission have sent to African leaders. In...
Cameroon establishes its own generic drug production unit
At a time when over seventy per cent of Africans still lack access to treatments against HIV, malaria and tuberculosis, among other diseases, Cameroon...
American Lung Association Releases Report on Lung Cancer in African Americans: Calls for Eliminating Health Disparities
The American Lung Association today released its report, Too Many Cases, Too Many Deaths: Lung Cancer in African Americans, a compilation of research examining...
First Studies of Fossil of new Human Ancestor Take Place at the European Synchrotron
Prof. Lee Berger of the University of the Witwatersrand (South
Africa) has discovered a new species of early human ancestor in one of the
best-preserved skeletons...
Ethiopia: Commissioner Potocnick briefed on African Union activities
European Union (EU) Commissioner for Science and Research, Janez Potocnick, paid a visit to African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in the framework...
Egyptian Nobel laureate on Obama’s Council of Advisors
“Arriving in the States, I had the feeling of being thrown into an ocean. The ocean was full of knowledge, culture, and opportunities, and...
Jhpiego’s Dr. Harshad Sanghvi receives international health award
Baltimore, MD. – Jhpiego, an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, is pleased to announce that Dr. Harshad Sanghvi, Vice President...
Tracing African ancestry reveals human mystery
After a 10 year study of African genes, scientists have discovered that the first humans probably evolved near the South Africa-Namibia border before migrating...
The Faith Of Scientists: In their own words
From Galileo to Richard Dawkins, from Einstein to Stephen Hawking, THE FAITH OF SCIENTISTS illuminates the spiritual beliefs of scientists—in their own words.
Edited...
British researchers prove humans can live 14 years longer
According to a recent British study, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t if
you adopt four healthy behaviours: don’t smoke; take at least half an...
Nigerian specialists find solution to climate change
Agriculture and environmental experts from across Nigeria at a seminar have outlined major ways by which countries can mitigate the effect of global climate...
Marijuana and Tobacco : Discovering the new highs
Marijuana and tobacco are an explosive combination for the lungs.
It appears that regular tobacco smokers who also use marijuana run a
considerably increased risk of...
Ghana and South Africa cooperate on scientific research
Some 50 Ghanaian and South African scientists, academics and policy makers began a four-day meeting in Accra on Tuesday to work towards the establishment...
Male sex hormones and depression
Can reduced testosterone levels explain depression in older men. The pronounced drop in testosterone levels in men aged 70 and over appears to lead...