DNA from ancient plague points to modern peril
"In some cases death came immediately; in others, after many days," the historian Procopius wrote as a terrifying disease scythed through Constantinople in 542 AD.
Kazakhstan mathematician claims solution of Clay Navier-Stokes Millennium Problem
Kazakhstan mathematician Dr. Mukhtarbay Otelbayev claimes to have solved one of the mathematical problems of the millennium.
'Goodnight, humans': China's Jade Rabbit moon rover posting
Chinese Internet users flooded the country's social media networks on Monday with condolences for the troubled Jade Rabbit moon rover, which experienced a "mechanical control abnormality" over the weekend.
British expat leaves job after Singapore 'poor people' remark
A Singapore-based British wealth adviser who set off a firestorm by publicly insulting Singaporeans who have to rely on public transport has "parted ways" with his former employer, the firm said Saturday.
Google apologizes after online services stumble
Google apologized Friday after the Internet giant's widely used free email and an array of other services were disrupted by apparent software woes.
Apple mulling move into mobile payments
Apple is considering launching a mobile-payments service for its iPhone and iPad, which would compete with major players such as PayPal, The Wall Street Journal said Friday.
NASA launches communications satellite
NASA on Thursday launched a new satellite to boost its growing communications network between Earth and the International Space Station, allowing for nearly uninterrupted video, voice link and data transmission.
Kok Zhailyau resort to have freeride tracks
Kok Zhailyau mountain skiing resort near Kazakhstan's Almaty will have kinds of ski tracks and slopes for skiers of different levels.
Indonesia to open instant noodles plant in Kazakhstan
A joint plant working on Kazakh flour looks profitable for both Indonesia and Kazakhstan: President Nazarbayev.