Oman evacuates injured crew from attacked tanker in Strait of Hormuz
India’s Foreign Ministry says 11 out of 12 injured crew members on board the On Peace are Indian nationals.
Long-term opioid use does not improve chronic back pain outcomes
Taking opioids for years does not seem to improve pain and functioning in people with chronic back pain, according to a new Northwestern University study
Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell
Lionel Messi played his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin, ending a 21-year international career.
Blood protein patterns may help explain pain levels in sickle cell disease
A small pilot study led by a Rutgers researcher has found differences in blood proteins between people experiencing high and low levels of pain from
Explosion shutters Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery
An explosion has ripped through Venezuela’s second-largest oil refinery, causing it to suspend activities.
Poorly validated research antibodies linked to millions of wasted samples
A widespread failure to validate research antibodies before use is estimated to lead to the avoidable waste of millions of animal and human tissue samples
Study identifies RGS4 protein as potential target for chronic pain
Chronic pain can continue long after an initial injury. When a nerve outside the brain and spinal cord (a peripheral nerve) is damaged and does
Psychopathic traits linked to distinct patterns in everyday language
Popular culture often depicts people with psychopathy as cold, emotionless and hollow, but a recent University of Mississippi study found that the language associated with
Former Australian bishop jailed for sexually abusing young men
The former Bishop of Broome is one of the most senior Catholic clerics in the world to face charges of this nature.
From films to streaming prices – how the Warner Bros deal could affect you
The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?
The small African nation ready for Messi’s big night
Benin are about to have their own moment in the limelight as they visit Argentina for Lionel Messi’s final game.
What are the US midterms? A simple guide
US voters will head to the polls on 3 November in a ballot that could have a major impact on Tweety McTreason’s presidency.
An extinct crocodilian was found among rocks that built the Great Sphinx
Herugavialis is the new name for a fossil found in the same rocks that built the Great Sphinx. The reptile is a unique branch of
Your voice is more than sound. It’s part of who you are
The human brain is built to hear voices. Speaking connects us to other people — and ourselves. What do our voices reveal about ourselves?