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Human Bodies Move For More Than a Year After Death: Australian Scientist’s Skin-crawling Revelation
After studying and photographing the movements of a corpse over 17 months, Alyson Wilson said on Friday that she found humans don't exactly rest in peace.
Scientists Confirm Hearing the Black Hole ‘Ringing’ and it Validates Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
The ‘no-hair theory’ states that the characteristic tones of gravitational waves by the reverberation caused when two black holes merge into one depend only on the black hole’s mass and rotation. This claim is similar to Einstein’s predictions in this the...
London Police Arrest Five Over Planned Heathrow Drone Protest
A group calling itself Heathrow Pause planned to disrupt Heathrow with drones on Friday to protest plans for a third runway at Europe's busiest airport.
On 9/11 Anniversary, Donald Trump says US Will Hit Taliban 'Harder than Ever'
Addressing a Pentagon ceremony marking the 18th anniversary of the deadly 2001 terrorist attack that killed nearly 3,000 people, Trump also warned militants of grave consequences if they ever carry out attacks on America again.
Turkish High Court to Review Wikipedia Appeal Against Ban
Access to Wikipedia and all its language editions was blocked under a law that allows the government to ban websites it deems pose a national security threat.
Sting in The Tale: Naming of Sri Lankan Geckos Sparks Uproar in parliament
Two of the new species were named for warriors loyal to a first-century BC king, while the others were given the names of 19th century rebels against British rule.
In Last Words, Jamal Khashoggi Asked His Killers to Not Suffocate Him, Says Report
Reports said that the pro-government Sabah newspaper says the transcript is from a recording taken inside the consulate and later obtained by Turkish intelligence.
How Malaria is Forcing Evolution in White Blood Cells in Humans
The types and structures of the molecules coating the cell surfaces which interact with molecules on other cells, can also affect the ability of parasites to invade cells and cause infection.
Hijab But No Helmet, Indonesian Woman Conquers Wall of Death Stunt
The slight 20-year-old, clad in a hijab headscarf and without a helmet, performs a daring Wall of Death stunt, speeding around a ring on a pink motorcycle to a height of 10 m (33 ft).
Man Accused of Stealing 1,020 Pastries Worth Rs 64 Lakh from New York Bakery
David Lliviganay is alleged to have stolen Lady M Confections' cakes. The company is famous for its signature Mille Crepes cake, popular with celebrities and on Instagram. The confections retail for Rs 6,400 per piece.
Russian Rapper, Fervent Supporter of Putin, Deletes Pro-Moscow Video with 1.5 Million Dislikes
"I don't go to rallies, I don't bullshit," the song goes, apparently referring to weeks of protests in Moscow after the authorities barred opposition candidates from running in the polls.
NASA Pioneers New Technique to Predict Malaria in Myanmar
Malaria cases and deaths plummeted by more than 90 percent in Myanmar between 2010 and 2017, WHO figures show, a success largely credited to better rural health services and wider use of treated bednets.
Inappropriate to ‘Interfere’, Hong Kong Leader Tells US After Fresh Protests
The proposed law could undermine Hong Kong's special US trade privileges by mandating regular checks on whether authorities were respecting the Basic Law that underpins the city's semi-autonomous status.
Trump Nominates Indian-American to Federal Judge Post in Florida Court
Singhal is the first Indian-American to be nominated to this position in Florida. His confirmation hearing by the senate judiciary committee is scheduled for Wednesday.
2 Months After Being Seized, Hope Rises for Sailors' Kin as Iran Says British Oil Tanker May be Freed Soon
Iran seized the British tanker near the Strait of Hormuz for alleged marine violations two weeks after British forces detained an Iranian tanker near Gibraltar, accusing it of shipping oil to Syria in violation of European Union sanctions.
Sexism, Insults, Threats: The Price Canadian Minister Paid for Spreading Awareness on Climate Change
Abuse against Environment Minister Catherine McKenna, ranging from online vitriol to chilling confrontations, has been so harsh that she now sometimes requires security.