Life

Boy, 11, shoots girl, 8, with shotgun after she refused his demand to see her puppy
A minor argument over puppies turned deadly Monday when an 11-year old boy from White Pine, Tennessee shot and killed his 8-year old neighbour and schoolmate girl whom he had bullied since moving to the place some months back, according to Jefferson County's Sherriff Department.

NASA can make the red planet green
Scientists commented that the possibility of space farming as shown in the movie is not very far from reality. In fact, it is being done already.

Cancer risk higher in taller people than in smaller individuals, Swedish study finds
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and University of Stockholm found that taller people have a higher risk of having cancer compared to smaller individuals.

Satan 'encouraged' Charles Darwin to conceive evolution theory â Ben Carson
For Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson, the theory of evolution espoused by geologist Charles Darwin was not driven by science. It was "encouraged" by Satan himself.

Legionnaire's disease outbreak source points to cooling towers
The results revealed by the federal receiver in charge of the prisoners' medical care, J. Clark Kelso, stated that people who passed by near towers might have inadvertently inhaled the mist contaminated by the bacteria.

'WWE 2K16' review: what critics have to say
Based on their reactions, it seemes like the game is more intense than the previous ones released.

Another Pope Francis miracle: Paralyzed girl set to junk wheelchair and walk again
Pope Francis may yet earn the accolade "The Healing Pope" for the miracles he has been performing with his hands when touching people with serious health problems.

Right to die law: Why California governor signed it and why critics are not buying it
After months of introspection and indecision, California Gov. Jerry Brown finally came out to put his stamp of approval on a literally life and death matter. On Monday, he signed ABX2 15, also called the "End of Life Option Act."

'NBA 2K16' patch update for PC released
Since its launch last Sept. 29, fans have been giving the game good reviews.

Draconid and Orionid meteor showers to expect: when to watch
A few meteors can be seen per hour or can appear in a mass of about hundreds of meteors.

Asthma management drugs can affect children's growth, says new study
Researchers said that the study results highlight the importance of proper usage of these particular medicines in infants.
Project Apollo Archive showcases over 8,400 breathtaking pictures of the moon and space
The images compiled and published on Flickr were those taken by Apollo astronauts.

Wooly mammoth unearthed in Michigan
Fisher told CBS Detroit that aside from the skull and tusk that they found, they also uncovered ribs, vertebra, and the mammoth's jaw.

'Miracle' as boy survives decapitation; Toddler alive and well despite literally 'losing' his head in car crash in Australia
This might sound unbelievable, but is an astonishing real life story and is being touted as a "miracle" by many. Doctors from a hospital in Brisbane, Australia, successfully reattached the head of a toddler to his neck after it was internally severed in a horrific car crash.

Dell XPS 12 to compete with Microsoft Surface Pro 4?
In addition, it was reported that the keyboard dock will come in two variants â a thinner and lighter version for regular users and one that's thicker and has several ports intended for high-performance usage.

2016 Chevrolet Volt: Lighter, quicker, and more fuel efficient hybrid
The second generation Volt is described to be more efficient and is a lot quicker compared to its predecessor. These new improved version is made possible by the vehicle's two-motor drive unit that packs up 12 percent more efficiency.