Life

Reflection: Is this the stupidest promise ever?
History is littered with the wreckage of foolish promises, writes David Baker. So how do we know what we can trust?

Men who become dads before 25 have higher chances of dying early â study
A study conducted in Finland showed that men who enter fatherhood at age 25 have higher chances of living longer lives compared to those who become dads at a younger age.

Birth control pills: Contraceptive pills help protect women from endometrial cancer, according to new study
Women on birth control pills face lower risk of developing endometrial cancer.

OnePlus 2 invites get auctioned off for charity
100% of the proceeds will go to UNICEF's Tap Project.

A once devout and 'violent' Muslim finds his life transformed as he embraces Jesus
Muslims in Iraq are extremely loyal to their faith and those who exhibit any signs of wavering face serious consequences, with converts being disowned by their own families and facing threats of death.

Japan builds world's biggest floating wind turbine that can withstand giant tsunamis
Twelve miles off the coast of Fukushima in Japan, a towering 344-foot floating wind turbine is being installed by Japanese engineers, with the structure now being considered the largest of its kind.

Sony unveils Xperia C5 Ultra and Xperia M5, the perfect phone for "selfie" lovers
Two new phones from Sony feature impressive camera features.

Data from Philae reveal life ingredients in Comet 67P
Perihelion for Comet 67P takes place on Aug. 13.

Pancreatic cancer news: Simple urine test shows potential for early detection
A urine test for pancreatic cancer would be affordable and non-invasive.

Mobile game app helps improve memory in schizophrenia patients
The participants were asked to play the game for eight hours in four weeks.

Defeating the deadly Ebola: WHO reports 'highly effective' vaccine vs killer virus
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that a newly developed vaccine against the Ebola virus was found to be "highly effective," raising hopes that the spread of the deadly virus can finally be stopped.

Project Morpheus VR headset news: Release date, pricing, and compatible games
Project Morpheus should provide a very exciting gaming experience.

Picky eating by kids may not just be a phase; signals mental health issues
Moderately picky eaters were more likely to have ADHD and separation anxiety symptoms.

Perseid meteor shower in August: Best date and time to watch
Perseid meteor showers bring spectacular view of the sky in mid-August.

Cellular phone radiation can cause cancer, other health woes, meta-study confirms
A new research has confirmed this longstanding fear about the use of cellphones. Based on a review of 100 studies, this meta-study has established low intensity radiofrequency radiation (RFR) emitted by mobile phones have an adverse effect on our living cells and can cause damage to the DNA.

Cadillac CTS-V 2016 specs, features details: What makes it special?
The 2016 Cadillac CTS-V is expected to top BMW M5.