John von Radowitz
‘Dreaming genes’ uncovered by scientists
Scientists have identified two “dreaming genes” that regulate how much we dream. The discovery sheds light on the mystery of REM (Rapid...
No safe limit to alcohol intake: study
Going teetotal is the only way to avoid risking health with alcohol, scientists have claimed. Previous research suggested that moderate levels of...
‘Survival of the slacker’ enters evolution theory: Study
The unemployed couch potato kidult still living at home at the age of 30 could represent the next stage in human evolution,...
On par with experts: British AI system diagnoses eye disease
An artificially intelligent program “trained” with data from thousands of British patients can spot key signs of eye disease as well as...
Runaway global warming just decades away
Earth may be just decades away from a climatic tipping point that triggers runaway global warming and threatens the future of humanity,...
Moon might have supported life: scientists
The “man in the moon” might not be so far from reality after all. Scientists believe the Earth’s desolate airless companion could once...
Claims Hans Asberger ‘helped Nazis kill children’
Hans Asperger, the Austrian paediatrician whose name describes a form of high-functioning autism, actively assisted in the murder of disabled children by...
‘Punk’ turtle that breathes through its genitals added to endangered list
A punk turtle native to Queensland with a green mohawk and highly unconventional lifestyle is the star attraction in a new list...
Young rhinos use context-specific calls to communicate
Young southern white rhinos communicate using four calls tailored to different social situations, scientists have found. Researchers studying “rhino-talk” labelled the calves’...
Flu increases heart attack risk: study
A study has shown that catching the flu can increase the risk of having a heart attack six times within the space...