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How to become a better listener - 8 simple tips

Claire Musters looks at how we can build each other up through paying attention.

Jurassic World turning real? Scientists trying to recreate dinosaurs using chickens

A group of scientists from Harvard and Yale Universities are currently conducting experiments that seek to recreate prehistoric dinosaurs.

Can Christians believe in dinosaurs?

There are three main approaches to dinosaurs held by Christians.

Bursting with colors: NASA releases colourful images of Mercury

Mercury may just look plain gray, dull and boring for ordinary stargazers like us on Earth, but recent photos released by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) showed the planet closest to the sun in its full technicolor.

Kay Warren shares about early years of 'marital hell' as she and Rick renew their vows

The founders of Saddleback Church renewed their vows this weekend just before their 40th anniversary but Kay also shared about the challenges they faced in their early years.

'Hello Earth': Comet lander Philae wakes up after months of hibernation

As if waking up from a long, deep slumber, the world's first ever comet lander has once again made contact with its team back on Earth after months of hibernation.

New human species may develop if space colonisation happens, experts say

Astronomy professor Chris Impey from the University of Arizona believes that human beings will morph into another species once they leave the familiar environment of the Earth where they used to live in.

Elderly women now conceiving babies using new technology

More and more older women are getting the chance to safely bear and even deliver babies through a new procedure that alters their egg cells.

Oculus Rift: Unveiled at E3 press conference; Release date announced

Oculus Rift had its unveiling during an E3 press conference. The virtual reality headset was bought by Facebook Inc. for $2 billion. The device ships with removable headphones and controllers, from both Xbow and Oculus. Price for the Rift is yet to be announced.

Mighty microbes: Bacteria being tapped to fight plant pests, boost production

Big companies known to be involved in the production of pesticides, such as Monsanto and Bayer, are now funding experiments to discover how microbes, long known to help the human body against various diseases, can help boost plant production.

Turning man into machine? Pentagon making huge biotechnological advances

Programmable microbes? Humans turning into cyborgs? People extending or even living beyond their life spans? These all sound like things you can see in a science-fiction movie, but the US Department of Defense is moving towards turning these things into reality.

Donate money, save the world: Group seeks funds to defend Earth against asteroids

Hollywood doomsday movies have depicted enormous asteroids headed towards the Earth, threatening to wipe out the entire human race. A non-profit organization in Denmark believes this scenario can happen in real life, although to a smaller extent, and the group is seeking funds to prepare for such an eventuality.

'The God Particle' Large Hadron Collider back in action: Will help to answer outstanding questions?

After 2 years of structural and technological improvement, the Large Hadron Collider is now up and running once again. The primary round of testing showed significant improvements and allowed the LHC to set a new world record for energy reach. Faster particle smashing was also observed; double of what it was capable before.

The big freeze: Silence and withdrawal can damage your marriage