Scientists have suggested that mini earthquakes observed at volcanoes might be caused by flowing lava, which can fracture and crack even though it is a liquid. According to a report in Nature News, researchers led by Hugh Tuffen of Lancaster
A scientist has designed a radical oceanic energy collector, which is inspired by the design of shark tails. According to a report in ENN (Environmental News Network), Tim Finnigan, a professor of ocean engineering at the University of Sydney in
You buy something from eBay, find out it's defective and return it leaving a negative comment about the seller on the site. The next day you find the seller has retaliated by posting a nasty comment about you, branding you
Kids with autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may soon get a saviour in the form of a novel "vest" that will provide them anxiety relief. The therapeutic vest, brainchild of Brian Mullen at the University of Massachusetts Amherst,
A simple blood test may soon be all that is required to know if post-menopausal hormone therapies present an elevated risk of a heart attack, says a new study. The study is a part of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
A new anti-addiction pill that curtails nicotine cravings has been linked to increasing psychotic and suicidal behaviour among smokers. The no smoke pill known as Champix has been available in Australia since January. A new research showed that 3000 reports
A promotional campaign in which free condoms are handed out with every purchase of Vodka Cruisers has been slammed as "poor form" by a national alcohol body. On May 22, Independent Distillers Australia (IDA) released a statement to confirm that
