Lights off, a global bid for Earth Hour 2011
2011-03-24 14:16:22
Billions of citizens from more than 130 countries are expected to turn off their lights on Saturday for the Earth Hour 2011, the event organizer told Australia's media on Thursday.
Australia to lose 45 species in 20 years: study
2011-03-23 13:47:54
Up to 45 native species in Western Australia's Kimberley region will die out within 20 years if no action is taken, latest study showed on Wednesday.
Fiber intake may reduce risk for heart problems: study
2011-03-23 11:22:58
People who consume the most fiber are the most unlikely to suffer heart problems during their lifetime, a new study suggests.
Colombians pose naked for World Water Day
2011-03-23 10:46:15
Across Colombia indigenous communities, artists and teachers sang in rivers, on Tuesday posed naked for artists and danced to indigenous music to attract attention to World Water Day and called on government leaders to take more action to protect water sources
Nintendo 3DS could 'identify vision issues'
2011-03-23 08:03:11
Eye specialists are welcoming the Nintendo 3DS game device, dismissing the manufacturer's warnings that its 3-D screen shouldn't be used by children 6 or younger because it may harm their immature vision.
People enjoy World Water Day
2011-03-21 20:26:48
Children enjoy a day in the pool at a water park in Lima March 20, 2011, ahead of World Water Day on Tuesday,March 21,2011
Mayans pray for Obama ahead of visit
2011-03-22 08:27:43
El Salvador's Maya Indians on Sunday invoked the forces of nature in an ancient ritual to help US President Barack Obama - set to visit the Central American nation - make wise decisions.
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental concludes 1st flight
2011-03-21 11:14:11
Boeing's 747-8 Intercontinental took to the sky for the first time on Sunday, a milestone for the US aviation giant's latest and biggest passenger plane.
Boeing completes 1st flight of new passenger jet
2011-03-21 10:06:19
The Boeing Co.'s newest and largest passenger plane completed its first flight on Sunday, marking another milestone as the company prepares to get the long-haul jumbo jet ready for the market by the end of the year.
Revealed: Face of Zed, ice age mammoth
2011-03-21 08:26:48
Excited archeologists in California are rubbing their hands: After three years' back-breaking work they are finally, painstakingly revealing the face of Zed, the ice age mammoth.
Chinese Red Cross team heads to quake-hit zone
2011-03-16 08:02:51
A rescue team of eight senior aid workers from China's Red Cross Society is expected to arrive in earthquake-hit Japan on Wednesday to offer its expertise in need evaluation, disaster management and international coordination.
200 ill due to food poisoning in India
2011-03-15 21:44:19
Some 200 people have fallen ill due to food poisoning after eating a popular sweetmeat in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh's Meerut town, 80 kms from New Delhi, Indian police said Tuesday.