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Justin Bieber, Hailey Baldwin open their lives for candid new series

Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Baldwin are opening up in an intimate series for Facebook Watch in which they discuss their marriage, their problems and their lives together.




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Oktoberfest: Bavarian costumes, bands and beer

Thousands of Oktoberfest visitors attend the traditional parade of people in Bavarian costumes that marks the second day of the rowdy party. Sharon Reich reports.




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RBS: misconduct charges could be higher

RBS reports a £134 million third quarter operating loss and warns costs relating to past misconduct could be substantially higher than expected. Meantime France's BNP Paribas posts a 14.5 per cent rise in net income. It comes a day after Deutsche Bank said it would be slashing 15,000 jobs. Analysts say despite the upheaval, the medium term outlook for investment banks is positive. Hayley Platt reports.




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United CEO testifies before House committee

The chief executive of United Airlines sat down before a House panel on Tuesday to testify about the forced removal on April 9 of a passenger from a Chicago flight, an incident that drew international condemnation.




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Caribbean islands fear grim tourist season after Irma

Hurricane Irma’s deadly tear through the Caribbean will hobble the region’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry for months, just as hotels, airlines, and cruises were gearing up for the region’s peak winter season.




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Mum and newborn leave hospital after beating COVID-19

A mother who was given a 50 percent survival chance and her newborn baby were discharged from hospital on Monday (May 4) after both fighting COVID-19.




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Beijing gym-goers welcome partial re-open

The grunts, groans and the sound of pulsing music and crashing weights has returned to some of Beijing's gyms after being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ciara Lee reports.




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BCG vaccine being trialled as potential protection against covid-19

A long-standing hypothesis suggests the BCG vaccine also serves to generally enhance the immune system, meaning it could protect against covid-19, and trials are under way to find out




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Microwaved bamboo could be used to build super-strong skyscrapers

Bamboo is a renewable material that when microwaved becomes stronger by weight than steel or concrete – which could make it ideal for constructing buildings, cars and planes




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We know the best spots to look for alien life – can we get to them?

Extraterrestrial oceans are an obvious place to search for alien life, but getting there and having a look won't be easy, says NASA's Kevin Hand in his book Alien Oceans




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What is it like to be a covid-19 contact tracer and what do they do?

Covid-19 contact tracers are part healthcare worker, part detective and part call centre operative. But what is the job really like? New Scientist spoke to one in Ireland to find out




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Research volunteers won't be told of their coronavirus genetic risk

Half a million people taking part in the UK Biobank, which gathers genetic information for researchers to study, won't be told if they turn out to be genetically vulnerable to the coronavirus




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Names of UK's coronavirus science advisers to be revealed

The membership of the UK's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has so far been kept secret, but a list of names will soon be published, the UK's chief scientific adviser has said




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Analysis of 85 animals reveals which are best at holding their alcohol

Humans, chimpanzees, gorillas and bats have evolved to be good at metabolising alcohol, according to a study that suggests many mammals can get drunk




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Devs: Here's the real science behind the quantum computing TV show

In TV series Devs, a tech company has built an extremely powerful quantum computer. The show is both beautiful and captivating, says Rowan Hooper




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Why it’ll still be a long time before we get a coronavirus vaccine

Trials of experimental coronavirus vaccines are already under way, but it’s still likely to be years before one is ready and vaccination may not even be possible




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The 10 best documentaries you should watch right now

Apollo 11, Take Your Pills, Pandemic: How to prevent an outbreak, and Icarus are all great documentaries available to stream at the moment




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Fossil ‘monster’ looks alien but may be related to primitive fish

The Tully Monster is a famously odd 300-million-year-old fossil that looks like an alien, but a new analysis suggests it was a backboned animal like a hagfish or lamprey




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Red light could be used to precisely target rheumatoid arthritis drugs

People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines that can have damaging side-effects, but a system that uses red light to deliver drugs exactly where they are needed could help




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We still don't know how effective the NHS contact-tracing app will be

The UK government will begin trials of its coronavirus contact-tracing app this week, but what impact it will have on slowing the spread of covid-19 is unclear




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China just tested a spacecraft that could fly to the moon and beyond

China just tested its biggest rocket yet, along with a new capsule designed to carry humans to its planned space station, the moon and beyond




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Universal basic income seems to improve employment and well-being

Finland’s two-year test of universal basic income has concluded that it doesn't seem to disincentivise working, and improves recipients’ mental and financial well-being




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Can nudge theory really stop covid-19 by changing our behaviour?

Human behaviour is key to the spread of coronavirus, so government scientists are trying to control our decisions. Does it work, and what happens when they get it wrong?




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A large chunk of Mercury may have been blown away by the sun

Mercury is much denser than the other rocky planets in the solar system, and that may be because a collision vaporised its surface and the debris was blown away by the sun




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Facebook names first members of content oversight board

Facebook's new content oversight board will include a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and several constitutional law experts and rights advocates in its first 20 members.




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Avoid small caps but bet on REITs: advisor

Wealth Enhancement Group's Nicole Webb says small cap stocks make good bets emerging from a recession but not amid the current market volatility.




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3.2 million more Americans seek jobless benefits

Millions more Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, suggesting layoffs broadened from consumer-facing industries to other segments of the economy and could remain elevated even as many parts of the country start to reopen. This report produced by Yahaira Jacquez.




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Top brewer AB InBev sees worse ahead, but hope in China

The world's biggest brewer, AB InBev, says it sees signs of a rebound in China, but warns the next quarter will still be worse overall. Julian Satterthwaite reports.




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Facebook names first members of content oversight board

Facebook's new content oversight board will include a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and several constitutional law experts and rights advocates in its first 20 members.




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3.2 million more Americans seek jobless benefits

Millions more Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, suggesting layoffs broadened from consumer-facing industries to other segments of the economy and could remain elevated even as many parts of the country start to reopen. This report produced by Yahaira Jacquez.




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Ear Infections: 'Breakthrough' Ear Tube Surgery Tula Approved

Title: Ear Infections: 'Breakthrough' Ear Tube Surgery Tula Approved
Category: Health News
Created: 11/26/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/27/2019 12:00:00 AM




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After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study

Title: After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition

Title: Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition
Category: Health News
Created: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Cleaner Air Quickly Brings Big Health Benefits, Study Finds

Title: Cleaner Air Quickly Brings Big Health Benefits, Study Finds
Category: Health News
Created: 12/6/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/6/2019 12:00:00 AM




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Bedroom Air Filters May Help Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier

Title: Bedroom Air Filters May Help Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier
Category: Health News
Created: 4/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Financial Cyberthreats in 2019

Methodology Financial cyberthreats are malicious programs that target users of services such as online banking, e-money, and cryptocurrency, or that attempt to gain access to financial organizations and their infrastructure. These threats are usually accompanied by spam and phishing activities,… Read Full Article




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What does it take to become a good reverse engineer?

While we are all working from home, why not tear some binary code apart and pick up some reverse engineering skills? Within one hour, we will outline the typical workflow that we follow when analyzing malware.




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Big Breakfast May Be the Most Slimming Meal of the Day

Title: Big Breakfast May Be the Most Slimming Meal of the Day
Category: Health News
Created: 2/26/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/26/2020 12:00:00 AM




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More Than 4 in 10 Americans Are Now Obese: CDC

Title: More Than 4 in 10 Americans Are Now Obese: CDC
Category: Health News
Created: 2/27/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/27/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Weight-Loss Surgery Works, No Matter How Long Patient Was Obese

Title: Weight-Loss Surgery Works, No Matter How Long Patient Was Obese
Category: Health News
Created: 2/28/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Being Chained to Your Desk Might Harm Your Thyroid

Title: Being Chained to Your Desk Might Harm Your Thyroid
Category: Health News
Created: 3/31/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/31/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Is Thyroid Hormone Dangerously Overprescribed in Older Patients?

Title: Is Thyroid Hormone Dangerously Overprescribed in Older Patients?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/1/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/2/2020 12:00:00 AM




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Depression Before Parkinson's Disease?

Title: Depression Before Parkinson's Disease?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Less Sun a Better Bet Than Sunscreens

Title: Less Sun a Better Bet Than Sunscreens
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2007 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/4/2007 12:00:00 AM




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Cola May Be Bad to the Bones

Title: Cola May Be Bad to the Bones
Category: Health News
Created: 4/27/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/28/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Health Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes

Title: Health Tip: Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 5/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/2/2008 12:00:00 AM




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Remembrance of Fat May Be at Root of Cravings

Title: Remembrance of Fat May Be at Root of Cravings
Category: Health News
Created: 4/30/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/30/2009 12:00:00 AM




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Smoking May Be in Your Genes

Title: Smoking May Be in Your Genes
Category: Health News
Created: 4/25/2010 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Early Surgery Best for Children With Hearing Loss

Title: Early Surgery Best for Children With Hearing Loss
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM




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Injection Helps Treat Hard-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes

Title: Injection Helps Treat Hard-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2010 10:10:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM