Maternal response to crying baby exists across cultures: study
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A baby's cries activate specific areas of a mother's brain related to movement and speech,…
8 years ago
World’s oldest astrolabe found, says shipwreck hunter
LONDON, United States (AFP) -- A British-based shipwreck hunter said Tuesday a navigation tool he found that guided Portuguese explorers…
8 years ago
Dow ends at fresh record as markets await ECB
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Wall Street roared back into record territory Tuesday following strong earnings from leading industrial…
8 years ago
California roasts under record-setting temperatures
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- An excessive heat warning has been issued in California through Wednesday as the state bakes under…
8 years ago
Anti-stroke drugs also protect against dementia: study
by Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- People with heart trouble who take blood-thinning medication to avoid…
8 years ago
Tokyo stocks open higher, extending winning streak
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, with the benchmark index extending the longest winning streak in its…
8 years ago
Paralyzed fundraiser completes 10-mile run in UK
ENGLAND, United Kingdom (Reuters) -- Paralyzed fundraiser Claire Lomas, completed 10 miles in 24 hours at the Simplyhealth Great South…
8 years ago
China donates heavy equipment for use in Marawi rehab
(Eagle News) -- The Chinese government has turned over P155-million worth of equipment to the Philippines for use in the…
8 years ago
Young scientist invents device that detects lead in water
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) -- Gitanjali Rao, an 11-year-old from Lone Tree, Colorado, won the 2017 Discovery Education 3M…
8 years ago
US to resume refugee admissions; 11 countries blocked
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States will resume accepting refugees after a 120-day ban, but arrivals from 11…
8 years ago