100 doctors transplant organs from one donor to 4 patients in Kazakhstan
Transplantation to four patients from one donor was made in Syzganov National Scientific Surgery Center in Almaty for the first time in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan suggests refilling Ural river from Volga waters
Kazakhstan Environmental Protection Ministry has suggested to refill the Ural river with Volga waters
Ivory Coast turns to brute force to save forests
It was a brutal end to a long-term problem. Faced with the dilemma of trying to save a protected forest, which had become home to thousands of people, the Ivory Coast government turned to force.
Did a 'dead' man win election in Mexico town?
A man who was allegedly certified as dead almost three years ago has won a race for mayor in the southern state of Oaxaca.
More evidence of prostate cancer, omega-3 link
US scientists said they have confirmed a surprising 2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids.
U.S. journalist to teach Kazakhstan media use Twitter and Facebok
Journalism and social media expert Sonia Smith is visiting Astana on July 12-13.
Results of Russian and Kazakhstan tests for heptyl contamination at Baikonur differ
Experts of both countries are evaluating the consequences of the crash of Russian Proton-M rocket in Kazakhstan.
Water and soil are clean around Baikonur: expert
Sanitary-epidemiological situation in Kyzylorda oblast in southern Kazakhstan is stable.
Nearly six million die from smoking every year: WHO
Despite public health campaigns, smoking remains the leading avoidable cause of death worldwide, killing almost six million people a year, mostly in low- and middle-income countries.
What's in a name? More than you think, experts say
A name can influence everything from your school grades and career choice to who you marry and where you live.
World Bank invests in online education
Online education service Coursera announced a fresh round of funding from the investment arm of the World Bank and other backers.
Ex-IMF chief says he has no problem with women
Ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said he doesn't have "any kind of problems with women".
Soil detoxifocation at Proton-M crash site completed
Detoxification of soil pollutants at the crash area of the Russian Proton-M rocket-carrier finished on July 10.
Kazakhstan outraged with Russian missile tests in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s politicians and public figures are outraged with Russia's testing of its missiles at the territory of Kazakhstan.
Air pollution boosts lung, heart risks: studies
Long-term exposure to particulate air pollution boosts the risk of lung cancer, even at concentrations below the legal maximum.
Almaty girl wins Miss Asia title at beauty contest in Bishkek
Aigerim Dauletbekova from Almaty has won the Miss Asia title at the International Beauty and Model Festival-2013.
Obama revives broccoli-Gate
Michelle Obama's healthy eating campaign is clearly hitting close to home.
Bats could help fight mosquitos in Astana
Kazakhstan naturalist Atygai Yesenkulov offered to supply bats to Astana city to help it harness the mosquito population.
Astana administration undertakes to lower greenhouse gas emissions
Kazakhstan's capital Astana officially joined the European initiative 'Covenant of Mayors' in Brissels.
Australia's Barrier Reef slips into 'poor' health
Australia hailed "solid" progress on water quality at the Great Barrier Reef Wednesday but admitted that overall conditions were now "poor" as it battles UNESCO threats to downgrade its heritage status.