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HIRIKO, an entirely electric vehicle

HIRIKO, an entirely electric vehicle

The HIRIKO car is a 100% electric and electronic two-seater, with four-wheel drive, capable of folding up for parking and is equipped with a state-of-the-art information system for permanent communication… Read more »

‘Virgin birth’ – a zebra shark mystery

‘Virgin birth’ – a zebra shark mystery

Zebedee, a lone zebra shark, who lives in the Burj aAl Arab hotel's aquarium in Dubai, has never had access to a male shark but has been producing numerous live… Read more »

Insufficient funds for Christmas shopping can cause brain strain

Insufficient funds for Christmas shopping can cause brain strain

In a Placeropolis.com report consumer behaviour experts say the appeal of flashy ads, tempting bargains and family expectations for Christmas clashes with the realities of the tough economic situation which… Read more »

Molecule discovered initiates low calorie diet that keeps the brain younger

Molecule discovered initiates low calorie diet that keeps the brain younger

A report in the Medical Xpress said Italian researchers have discovered a molecule, called CREB1, that is activated by caloric restriction (low calorie diet) in the brain of mice and… Read more »

Soft drink to be made from cow urine

Soft drink to be made from cow urine

Imagine a soft drink made from cow urine! According to a report in the Times of India, the Cow Protection Department of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has plans to… Read more »

Women banned from touching bananas by Islamic Cleric

Women banned from touching bananas by Islamic Cleric

Cairo: The Faith Freedom.Org reported that bananas, cucumbers, carrots and zucchini are among the fruits and vegetables that cannot be touched by women according to a ban issued by an unnamed Islamic… Read more »

A Professor’s theory for Congress to create new money

A Professor’s theory for Congress to create new money

The American Scholar carried an article by Richard Striner, a professor of history at Washington College, who wrote that America is not broke and there is potential for abundance everywhere…. Read more »

‘Walking fish’ suggests that walking evolved underwater

‘Walking fish’ suggests that walking evolved underwater

According to a report in the Live Science, The Christian Science Monitor, scientists have discovered air-breathing lungfish that has an eel-like body and a pair of flimsy hind fins, can… Read more »

Professor Galfard shares scientific findings with all through storytelling

Professor Galfard shares scientific findings with all through storytelling

The winter Faith issue of World Policy Institute carried an article, written by Professor Christophe Galfard, who holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, which encourages scientists to share their findings… Read more »

Christmas tree syndrome found in new research

Christmas tree syndrome found in new research

The Telegraph reported that according to a new research the mould that naturally occurs on Christmas trees causes a series of health complaints from wheezing and coughing to lethargy and… Read more »