Health and Science
Whether it be the study of the foods we eat, conditions that affect us, or the application of knowledge to improve health and cure diseases, we live in a rapidly changing world where new developments and technology can change our lives.
Yahoo!7 News follows the latest health trends, medical advancements and developments in science.
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Shear science: project curbs burping sheep
Australian scientists are trying to lower the carbon footprint of the nation's livestock by selectively breeding sheep that emit less gas through burping.
November 29, 2009, 10:40 am -
Luc Besson says the French are his harshest critics
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - French film director Luc Besson, known worldwide for blockbusters like "The Big Blue" and "The Fifth Element," says his movies face the toughest criticism at home where they are seen as not quite "French enough."
November 28, 2009, 4:29 am -
"District 9" no alien to Oscar buzz
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In a year full of surprise hits without stars, "District 9" stands out as an even more unlikely box office champion than the crowd-pleasing comedy "The Hangover" or the supernatural thriller "Paranormal Activity."
November 28, 2009, 4:17 am -
"District 9" no alien to Oscar buzz
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - In a year full of surprise hits without stars, "District 9" stands out as an even more unlikely box office champion than the crowd-pleasing comedy "The Hangover" or the supernatural thriller "Paranormal Activity."
November 28, 2009, 4:13 am -
Space shuttle Atlantis returns to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space shuttle Atlantis touched down at its Florida home port on Friday, wrapping up an 11-day mission to deliver cargo to the International Space Station, one of NASA's final supply runs before the shuttle fleet is retired next year.
November 28, 2009, 2:22 am -
Videogames find ways to help real CSI solve crimes
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Reuters) - In hit TV crime drama show "C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigation," and its two spin-offs, the criminologists use the latest technology to solve grisly murders and other crimes.
November 27, 2009, 7:08 pm -
Southeastern oceans warming fast: report
Australia's southeastern oceans are warming fast, threatening biodiversity, a report card into the country's marine ecosystems says.
November 27, 2009, 4:18 pm -
Japan scientists attack govt research cut plans
TOKYO (AFP) - Top Japanese scientists, including four Nobel laureates, have criticised the new government for plans to slash research budgets, warning the country will lose its high-tech edge.
November 26, 2009, 11:59 pm -
CSIRO scientist faces punishment
The CSIRO will punish one of its scientists after he published a paper on climate change that criticised the government's emissions trading scheme.
November 26, 2009, 10:19 pm -
Warne hair loss firm comes under fire
Shane Warne might be grateful to Advanced Hair Studio but Britain's advertising watchdog has caught the company out again over its hair loss treatment claims.
November 26, 2009, 10:00 am -
Experts scan disease links with Chinese "gene map"
HONG KONG (Reuters) - A large analysis of the genes of 8,200 ethnic Chinese has revealed subtle genetic differences between inhabitants in northern China and southern China, and even between different Chinese dialect groups.
November 26, 2009, 5:51 am -
Atlantis leaves station as NASA eyes shuttles' end
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - Space shuttle Atlantis left the International Space Station on Wednesday after a seven-day stay to deliver gear to keep the outpost operating after the shuttle program is retired next year.
November 25, 2009, 9:30 pm -
Senate begins emissions trading debate
The Senate has begun the protracted process of debating amendments to the government's package of 11 emissions trading bills.
November 25, 2009, 1:51 pm -
Hormones, incentive, experience "make best traders"
LONDON (Reuters) - British scientists say a perfect combination of testosterone, experience and a hunger for a share of profits can produce financial traders who consistently outperform the market -- even during a crisis.
November 25, 2009, 11:37 am -
Clive James poetry shortlisted for award
Australian poet, author and TV personality Clive James is in the running for a prestigious 2009 Costa Book Award.
November 25, 2009, 10:14 am -
Climate changing faster than expected: scientists
It has been two years since the landmark Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report gave its most recent assessment on the state of the planet's changing climate.
November 25, 2009, 7:42 am -
Darwin debate rages on 150 years after "Origin"
PARIS/LONDON (Reuters) - Even 150 years after it first appeared in print, Charles Darwin's "On The Origin of Species" still fuels clashes between scientists convinced of its truth and critics who reject its view of life without a creator.
November 25, 2009, 1:50 am -
Turnbull 'makes the call' on climate deal
Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has moved to stamp his authority over the Coalition, saying the party room is committed to an emissions trading scheme.
November 24, 2009, 10:33 pm -
Sceptics seize on leaked climate emails
As the world's leaders prepare for the Copenhagen climate change meeting next month, a computer hacker has sparked a new round of the debate between sceptics and scientists warning about climate change.
November 24, 2009, 7:18 pm
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