Day out in Delhi: India aims for Asia-Europe layover market – DPA
Travel between Asia and Europe usually means a layover or at least a flight connection; sometimes two if Australia or New Zealand are on the itinerary.
Orwoolian: scientists make wearable health-tracking computer – DPA
Containing sensors, a microcontroller, digital memory, Bluetooth modules, optical communications and a battery, the fabric, which is to be tested by the US military, features "all the necessary components of…
Prolonged periods of bad sleep undermine immune system and increase risk of early death – DPA/South China Morning Post
A team of US-based doctors and scientists found "suboptimal" sleep measured over five years can lead to a 29% increase in risk of "all-cause mortality."
Nurture over nature: raising kids helps combat brain decline – DPA
"The caregiving environment, rather than pregnancy alone, appears important since we see these effects in both mothers and fathers," said Rutgers’ Avram Holmes.
TikTok brain is real, scientists find – DPA/South China Morning Post
After carrying out brain scans on 112 people aged between 17 and 30, the researchers said they found "cognitive deficits" in attention spans, learning and memory, as well as depression…
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Too close for comfort? ‘World’s best beach’ sits near supervolcano – DPA/South China Morning Post
Elafonissi's accolade has arguably been overshadowed by concerns about seismic activity around the huge 12-kilometre Santorini caldera to the north, with more than 20,000 tremors and earthquakes recorded in the…
Scotch on the rocks as sippers and shoppers face price rise – DPA
Cost increases "are being fed through to consumers when they are tightening their belts," said Mark Kent, chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
Scientists warn that human lifespans have stopped growing – DPA/South China Morning Post
"Advances in public health and medicine in the 20th Century meant that life expectancy in Europe improved year after year. But this is no longer the case," said Nick Steel…
US health data suggest family break-up increases likelihood of stroke in later life – DPA
"Even when taking into account common risk factors of a stroke, such as smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, diabetes, depression, income and education, older adults whose parents divorced when they were…
Aviation industry complains of soaring costs and warns of fare increases – DPA
"Affordability remains the most significant barrier to international travel, cited by 46% of respondents not planning a European trip," the ETC and Eurail said.