Science

The bat that weighs the same as a teaspoon of salt – and the biologist who rediscovered it

The short-tailed roundleaf bat was feared extinct until scientist Iroro Tanshi found one in Afi sanctuary in Nigeria, and set out to protect the only confirmed roosting colony Just after sunrise, a cacophony of whoops and chatter can be…

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed on takeoff on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert, bursting into flames and killing all eight crew members aboard, Air Force officials said. The…

Scientists found some coral reefs can survive climate change

About 166,000sq km of coral reefs across 71 countries have capacity to either withstand or recover from the effects of global warming.

CNA is Singapore's most trusted, widely used news source: Reuters Institute report

The 15th edition of the global report also highlights Mediacorp's position in the local media ecosystem, with its brands securing four of the top five spots in public trust.

How flavors, social media draw Filipino youth to vaping

For years, researchers have warned that flavors, attractive packaging and youth-oriented designs could make tobacco and nicotine products more appealing to young people. Now, Filipino youth are offering a firsthand account of how those…

Roadside trading thrives as shops remain locked in FCT markets

Across several satellite towns in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), modern market structures with rows of locked shops remain largely underutilised. In contrast, crowded roadside stalls and makeshift trading points continue to thrive…

Scientists drill into Spain's only meteorite crater for clues to Mars

Researchers are drilling 500 metres into Spain's only internationally recognised meteorite crater, hoping to learn more about an ancient impact event and gather insights that could help scientists understand Mars.

Scientist confronting the rising global threat of mosquitoes

Mosquitoes have recently been detected in greater number across France and elsewhere.

FCT agency begins school greening, tree planting campaign

The Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) has commenced a school greening and tree planting campaign across primary and junior secondary schools in the FCT. The campaign was inaugurated on Monday, at Junior…

4 arrested as Customs intercepts 22 elephant tusks in Ogun

From Eugene Agha Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone A, Lagos, has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking with the arrest of four suspected traffickers and the…

Korean scientists recreate ancient sea silk and crack the secret of its shimmer

Bleep tests, alcohol bans and Gazza: Italia 90 set the bar for England and sports science | Sean Ingle

Bobby Robson employed a head of human performance for the World Cup and, despite wariness, the players got on board The eve of Italia 90. Gazza’s tears, England’s heartache, and the cascading emotions of a World Cup that sang and…