Existing theories on the chemistry of ageing are being turned on their head, thanks in particular to a small ultra-resistant bacterium capable of “coming back to life” after extremely harmful attacks. This is Deinococcus radiodurans, one of the most resistant bacteria known
Islamabad, Feb 9 (Reuters): Pakistan’s main political parties were tied neck and neck in early results on Friday after vote counts in the general election were hit by unusual delays that the government blamed on a suspension of mobile phone services. The
Jakarta, Feb 08 (Reuters): Fika Juliana Putri, a 19-year-old shopkeeper in East Jakarta, plans to vote in Indonesia’s presidential election next week for a once-feared former special forces commander. She likes him, she says, because he’s cuddly. A doe-eyed cartoon version of
Islamabad, Feb 8 (Reuters): Pakistan temporarily suspended mobile phone services on Thursday to strengthen security as voting began in the country’s national election, the interior ministry said. The government’s decision comes amidst a rise in militant attacks in the run-up to the
