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The end of the open plan office? Workspaces get post-pandemic makeovers

One-way corridors, buffer zones around desks, and clear plastic screens to guard against colleagues' coughs and sneezes may become office standards after coronavirus stay-at-home orders are lifted,...




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Putin attends slimmed down Victory Day celebrations

Russia marked 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday, but the coronavirus outbreak forced it to scale back celebrations. Olivia Chan reports.




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Beautiful close-ups of endangered big cats make real catwalk look tame

Beautiful close-ups of endangered big cats make real catwalk look tame




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Little Joe review: We should worry about these mind-bending plants

The plot of sci-fi movie Little Joe may sound like it plays to powerful 1990s anti-GM fears but bigger issues like human freedom may really be at stake




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Dazzling damselflies and a SpaceX plume commended by photo awards

An aerial view of crabeater seals in Antarctica, mating damselflies and a twilight rocket launch were among the most lauded entries to the inaugural Nature TTL Photographer of the Year award




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Your Money: Why you might be afraid to spend your stimulus check

If you got your stimulus payment this week from the IRS and it is still in your account, are you afraid to spend it?




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Fund managers fish for dividend plays amid sharp cuts

Some dividend fund managers are wading back into the shares of battered railroad stocks, energy companies and other economically sensitive, cyclical names, even as a host of companies have slashed...




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The Amazon rainforest depends on fires in Africa for a vital nutrient

We thought the Amazon got the essential nutrient phosphorus from Saharan dust. Now it appears it mainly comes from forest fires and people burning wood




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Dazzling damselflies and a SpaceX plume commended by photo awards

An aerial view of crabeater seals in Antarctica, mating damselflies and a twilight rocket launch were among the most lauded entries to the inaugural Nature TTL Photographer of the Year award




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Make kimchi at home by cultivating a friendly microbial ecosystem

Encouraging the growth of benign bacteria is a tasty way to preserve vegetables, such as with this easy kimchi recipe, says Sam Wong




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Efforts to stop prisoners reoffending can be useless or even backfire

Efforts to prevent prisoners from reoffending are often lacking in scientific rigour and can even fly in the face of available evidence




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A new wave of apps say they can improve your friendships – can they?

Always forgetting birthdays? Terrible at staying in touch? New tech promises to turn you into the best buddy ever. We put it to the test




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Ancient nomadic warrior women may have inspired the Mulan legend

Skeletal markings show that some women who lived on the Mongolian steppe 1850 years ago appear to have been warriors, perhaps providing inspiration for the famous Ballad of Mulan




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Notes from an Apocalypse review: A lively romp through the end of days

Mark O'Connell's book Notes from an Apocalypse is an exploration of doomsday preparation from Mars colonists to fallout shelter estate agents




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'Revolutions always end badly' says Blair

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair said his party was now controlled by its "Marxist-Leninist wing" and that its leader Jeremy Corbyn was promising a revolution, but warned 'revolutions always end badly'.




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Nintendo smashes Switch sales view; says Animal Crossing is device's fastest-selling game

Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd said on Thursday its fourth-quarter profit soared 200% due to surging demand for its Switch games console, and that title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifted a record 13.4 million units in its first six weeks.




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After the triumph of Animal Crossing, a thin pipeline for Nintendo

The runaway success of Nintendo Co Ltd's island life simulator Animal Crossing: New Horizons has overshadowed an uncomfortable fact for fans of the Switch console - it lacks upcoming titles.




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Australia sets plan to end most COVID-19 restrictions by July

Australia will ease social distancing restrictions in a three-step process, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, as Canberra aims to remove most curbs by July and get nearly 1 million people back to work amid a decline in coronavirus cases.




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HARMAN Delivers Premium Experiences for Electric Vehicles with Suite of Industry-First Eco-Friendly Audio Innovations

CES 2020, LAS VEGAS – JANUARY 6, 2020 – Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced its EV Plus+ Solutions, a new...




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The universe tends towards disorder. But how come nobody knows why?

Entropy is the physicist’s magic word, invoked to answer to some of the biggest questions in cosmology. Yet a quantum rethink may be needed to tell us what it actually is




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A new wave of apps say they can improve your friendships – can they?

Always forgetting birthdays? Terrible at staying in touch? New tech promises to turn you into the best buddy ever. We put it to the test




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REFILE-South Africa suspends use of Land Bank debt as collateral after default

South Africa's central bank has temporarily prohibited the use of debt issued by the Land Bank as collateral after the state agricultural lender was downgraded deeper into junk status and missed $2.7 billion in loan repayments.




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Grand Slam tally should decide 'GOAT' debate, says Lendl

Eight-time Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl said whoever ends up winning the most majors among the 'Big Three' of Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic should be considered the greatest male tennis player of the Open era.




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Tom Hanks sends typewriter to bullied Australian boy named Corona

Tom Hanks has sent a letter and a Corona brand typewriter to an Australian boy who wrote to him about being bullied over his name, Corona, Australian television networks reported on Thursday.




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Australia to end most COVID-19 restrictions by July

Australia will ease social distancing restrictions implemented to slow the spread of the coronavirus in a three-step process, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, with the aim of removing all curbs by July. Lauren Anthony reports.




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Putin attends slimmed down Victory Day celebrations

Russia marked 75 years since the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two on Saturday, but the coronavirus outbreak forced it to scale back celebrations. Olivia Chan reports.




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Notes from an Apocalypse review: A lively romp through the end of days

Mark O'Connell's book Notes from an Apocalypse is an exploration of doomsday preparation from Mars colonists to fallout shelter estate agents




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'Animal Crossing' helps Nintendo smash Switch sales forecast

Japan's Nintendo said Thursday it sold 21 million Switch units in the year ended March, smashing its forecast of 19.5 million units, with hit title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifting 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Ciara Lee reports




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Wildfires Send Kids to ERs for Breathing Problems

Title: Wildfires Send Kids to ERs for Breathing Problems
Category: Health News
Created: 1/8/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/9/2020 12:00:00 AM




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APT trends report Q1 2020

For more than two years, the Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky has been publishing quarterly summaries of advanced persistent threat (APT) activity. This is our latest installment, focusing on activities that we observed during Q1 2020.




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Gender Gap in Prescription Pain Drug Abuse

Title: Gender Gap in Prescription Pain Drug Abuse
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2010 11:54:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2010 11:54:36 AM




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TV Breakups: When a Show Ends, Fans May 'Mourn'

Title: TV Breakups: When a Show Ends, Fans May 'Mourn'
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2011 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/25/2011 12:00:00 AM




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Top 10 Food Trends: Hip May Not Mean Healthy

Title: Top 10 Food Trends: Hip May Not Mean Healthy
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2011 1:54:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2011 12:00:00 AM




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FDA Approves New Erectile Dysfunction Drug Stendra

Title: FDA Approves New Erectile Dysfunction Drug Stendra
Category: Health News
Created: 4/28/2012 11:01:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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Study Recommends Putting Your Left Face Forward

Title: Study Recommends Putting Your Left Face Forward
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2012 6:06:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2012 12:00:00 AM




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One Baby per Hour Born Drug Dependent

Title: One Baby per Hour Born Drug Dependent
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2012 11:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2012 12:00:00 AM




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HIV 'Cure' Looks 'Promising,' Danish Scientists Contend

Title: HIV 'Cure' Looks 'Promising,' Danish Scientists Contend
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2013 12:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM




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Kids' Happiness Doesn't Depend on 2 Natural Parents, Says Study

Title: Kids' Happiness Doesn't Depend on 2 Natural Parents, Says Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/25/2014 2:35:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2014 12:00:00 AM




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More U.S. Newborns Enduring Drug Withdrawal: Study

Title: More U.S. Newborns Enduring Drug Withdrawal: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM




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U.S. Lowers Recommended Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water

Title: U.S. Lowers Recommended Fluoride Levels in Drinking Water
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Promoting Independence in Children

Title: Health Tip: Promoting Independence in Children
Category: Health News
Created: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/29/2015 12:00:00 AM




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Skateboarding Mishaps Send 176 U.S. Kids to ERs Every Day

Title: Skateboarding Mishaps Send 176 U.S. Kids to ERs Every Day
Category: Health News
Created: 4/26/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/27/2016 12:00:00 AM




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Cooking at Home Means Eating Better, Spending Less

Title: Cooking at Home Means Eating Better, Spending Less
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Healthy Heart in Middle Age Delivers Big Dividends

Title: Healthy Heart in Middle Age Delivers Big Dividends
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Depression's Gender Gap Shows Up in Pre-Teen Years

Title: Depression's Gender Gap Shows Up in Pre-Teen Years
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2017 12:00:00 AM




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House to Vote Thursday on Amended Bill to Repeal and Replace Obamacare

Title: House to Vote Thursday on Amended Bill to Repeal and Replace Obamacare
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM




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Guns Send About 16 U.S. Kids to the Hospital Every Day

Title: Guns Send About 16 U.S. Kids to the Hospital Every Day
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2017 12:00:00 AM




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End-of-Life Care Saves Money

Title: End-of-Life Care Saves Money
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/1/2018 12:00:00 AM




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AHA News: A Stroke Slowed Olympic Legend Michael Johnson, But F.A.S.T. Response Sped His Recovery

Title: AHA News: A Stroke Slowed Olympic Legend Michael Johnson, But F.A.S.T. Response Sped His Recovery
Category: Health News
Created: 5/1/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2019 12:00:00 AM




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The Surprising Benefits of Weekend Workouts

Title: The Surprising Benefits of Weekend Workouts
Category: Health News
Created: 5/3/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/3/2019 12:00:00 AM