A new study has shown that Covid-19 vaccines that used an inactivated virus, such as Sinovac and Sinopharm, have lower relative effectiveness than mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) in preve… [+2771 chars]
The horse has bolted. The diagnosis of cancer triggered by years of smoking is confirmed. Should you still bother to quit smoking? In other words, should you still bother to close the stable door? … [+4483 chars]
Japanese corporation Sony is the latest multinational company to signal an interest in the metaverse, investing $1bn in Epic Games. Known for creating the PlayStation, the Sony Group recognised Fort… [+1871 chars]
SINGAPORE: Two men have been sentenced to six weeks' jail after they were convicted of corruption involving a SP PowerGrid (SPPG) gas mains tender Quek Han Leng Mervyn, 36, who was a senior engineer… [+1643 chars]
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez says his players want to know how at least 20,000 Eintracht Frankfurt fans gained access to the home end at Camp Nou on Thursday as his side were knocked out of the Eur… [+3569 chars]
TOKYO: Clothing brand Uniqlo's Japanese owner said on Thursday (Apr 14) its China operation would report a large profit decline in the current fiscal year owing to the country's COVID-19 restrictions… [+1758 chars]
PARIS (AFP) - People with advanced Parkinson's disease often struggle to walk more than a few steps or sleep through the night, but new research offers hope of relief from these two debilitating symp… [+1749 chars]
Lancet Respir Med. 2022 Apr 11:S2213-2600(22)00059-5. doi: 10.1016/S2213-2600(22)00059-5. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Myopericarditis is a rare complication of vaccination. However,… [+2927 chars]
SINGAPORE Shares in Asia-Pacific mostly slipped on Friday, as China did not lower interest rates despite analysts' expectations for more stimulus. Investor focus turned to mainland Chinese stocks, w… [+3838 chars]
NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity just flew farther and faster than it ever has before. The 4-pound (1.8 kilograms) Ingenuity aced its 25th flight on the Red Planet last Friday (April 8), setting n… [+2808 chars]
The research will provide insights into the development of potential treatments for neurological diseases and obesity, among other human conditions. SHENZHEN, China, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I… [+2399 chars]
SINGAPORE - Veteran actor Mak Ho Wai, known for his role as the head of the household, "Old Hero", in popular Channel 8 sitcom Don't Worry, Be Happy (1996 to 2002), has died at the age of 76. His de… [+1995 chars]
