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Thailand announces peace talks with southern Muslim rebels
Thailand’s military government has announced peace talks can go ahead with Muslim separatists in the far south of the country but insisted they observe a ceasefire. Separatists from the far south Muslim-majority provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat are suspected of involvement in a Read More...
Yoga, acupuncture can help relieve some pain, studies find
Some "natural" techniques can help ease pain, including acupuncture, yoga, tai chi and massage, government researchers said Thursday. A review of high-quality studies shows these approaches rarely cause any harm and can help people with lower back pain, headaches and arthritic knees, the team at Read More...
Can a whole country run on renewable energy?
Can a country run on renewables alone? Portugal has shown that in terms of electricity at least, the answer is yes. For 107 hours in May 2016 the sun, wind and rain powered a nation.It's not just big energy companies who are boosting the green energy infrastructure. Portugal's first renewable Read More...
GE labels floating offshore wind turbines the renewable energy of the future
Commenting on recent developments conducted with French naval shipbuilding and energy company DCNS, GE Renewable Energy has labelled floating offshore wind turbines as the renewable energy of the future. “Floating wind farms are very innovative and can be a crucial part of the energy mix of Read More...
The app that gives Oslo's children a direct say over their own road safety
If Pokémon Go has taught us anything, it’s that apps and gamification have the potential to change the way we interact with our cities; and as cities become smarter, citizens are increasingly having a greater influence on their development. A new Oslo-based app has taken that idea Read More...
Bollywood star buys up land in Himalayas to save wild tigers
Wild tiger populations are increasing for the first time in 100 years as conservation efforts succeed. In the foothills of the Himalayas, where the largest population of wild tigers in the world lives, a famous Bollywood actor has decided to use his movie star earnings to buy forest land to create Read More...
The veggie burger has become a destination dish
The veggie burger has been a staple for vegetarians for years. For health and environmental reasons, not for good taste. But that is changing as leading chefs are turning their attention to perfecting this dish. They are using grains, fresh vegetables, quinoa and lentils to replace the texture of Read More...
Why the self driving car will solve traffic jams
For a big part traffic jams are caused by lack of coordination. Example: If all cars start driving exactly at the same time when a red light turns green, many more cars can pass the green light. But that’s not how it goes. First one accelerates, then the next, and the next… and that slows the Read More...
Experimental drug slows memory loss and halts Alzheimer’s decline
Good news about the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease is hard to find. However, new breakthrough research is hailed as the "best news" in dementia research for 25 years and a potential "game changer" for people with the disease. In a preliminary trial a bioengineered medication called aducanumab Read More...
The 10 health benefits of mangoes
Mangoes are delicious. And the good news is that scientists are uncovering their many health benefits including powerful anti-inflammatory effects. That’s nothing new in countries like India, where mangoes have a long history in the tradition of Ayurveda. Here are 10 science-backed health Read More...