Geneticists find 100+ DNA pointers for schizophreniaA massive gene trawl has linked over 100 DNA coding mutations to schizophrenia, yielding critical clues about what causes the illness and possibly how to treat it, scientists said
Scientists warn of tourism threat to AntarcticaAntarctic scientists warned Wednesday that a surge in tourists visiting the frozen continent was threatening its fragile environment and called for better protection.
19 June 2014
Experts want urgent action on rare N.Zealand 'hobbit' dolphinMarine scientists have urged New Zealand to step up efforts to save the world's rarest dolphin, saying only a few dozen Maui's dolphins remain and immediate action is needed to prevent their extinction.
Japan's Hitachi unveils joking robotJapanese scientists unveiled a robot with a sense of humour Tuesday, and claimed it was capable of knowing when its jokes had fallen flat.
20 May 2014
Fossils of 'largest' dinosaur found in ArgentinaPaleontologists in Argentina's remote Patagonia region have discovered fossils of what may be the largest dinosaur ever, amid a vast cache of fossils that could shed light on prehistoric life.
19 May 2014
World's oldest sperm found in AustraliaThe world's oldest and best-preserved sperm, dating back 17 million years, has been unearthed in Australia, scientists said.
Philippines' oldest artworks in danger of disappearingOn a small rock wall a short drive from the Philippine capital, enigmatic carvings that are believed to date back 5,000 years are in danger of disappearing before their mysteries can be solved.
23 April 2014
Japan's digital eyes show your emotions for youCan't be bothered to show anyone what you're thinking? Then a Japanese scientist has the answer -- a pair of digital eyes that can express delight and anger, or even feign boredom.
21 April 2014
Goat to be cloned to treat rare genetic disorderScientists in Brazil have genetically modified a goat to produce milk with an enzyme to treat a rare genetic disorder, O Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper reported.
17 April 2014
Only 1 in 7 Japanese scientists are women: studyJust a seventh of scientists in Japan are female, government figures show -- the lowest rate of any developed nation, despite being a record high for the country.
16 April 2014
Unique paleontological site disappearing in PavlodarA unique archeological site containing remnants of rhinoceros and mastodons in Pavlodar will vanish if the city administration does not start to care about the Gusinii Perelet paleontological site.
Major discovery bolsters Big Bang theory of universeWaves of gravity that rippled through space right after the Big Bang have been detected for the first time, in a landmark discovery that adds to our understanding of how the universe was born.