Dark matter clues in galactic crash
timesonline.co.uk — Space Images of a spectacular intergalactic collision between galaxy clusters have provided new evidence for the existence of dark matter, which scientists believe forms an invisible framework for the Universe......More… (Technology)
Ebola epidemic kills nine in central DR Congo- report
google.com — KINSHASA (AFP) - A deadly Ebola outbreak in the central Democratic Republic of Congo has killed nine and infected 21, the UN-sponsored radio Okapi quoted the health minister as saying Thursday......More… (Health)
Scientists May Isolate Stem Cells From Rats Other Mammals
washingtonpost.com — WEDNESDAY, Dec. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've found a formula to capture indefinitely the basic embryonic stem cells of a mammal, including long-sought rat stem cells......More… (Health)
NHS paid up to £188 an hour to agency staff
independent.co.uk — By Michael Savage, Political Correspondent NHS organisations have been accused of paying agency staff hugely inflated rates of pay after new figures showed one consultant anaesthetist had been paid £188 an hour, the equivalent of a £366000 salary......More… (Health)
Iraqi exspeaker praises shoethrower as brave
google.com — BAGHDAD (AP) - The newly resigned Iraqi parliament speaker on Wednesday praised the journalist who threw shoes at President George W. Bush and said the legislature should have supported him......More… (International)
Lessons for Other Smokers in Obama’s Efforts to Quit
nytimes.com — Franklin D. Roosevelt smoked cigarettes, and John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton occasionally smoked cigars. Gerald R. Ford preferred a pipe......More… (Health)
Depp turned to drink over fame
digitalspy.co.uk — By Michael Thornton Johnny Depp has admitted to using alcohol as a way of dealing with his rise to superstardom. The actor, who was often spotted partying with one-time fiancé Kate Moss and rockers Oasis, confessed that he turned to drink to cope with ........More… (Movies)
Cancer patients find it is good to talk
news.bbc.co.uk — By Jane Elliott When someone is diagnosed with cancer, their thoughts often quickly turn to how they can beat the disease. Many are so stunned by the diagnosis and treatment however that they fail to ask practical questions about how the cancer might ........More… (Health)