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DW: As part of your research, you fed mice the equivalent of a Western diet rich in refined sugar, salt and saturated fats – so no fresh fruit or vegetables. What were you able to see?...

A transport startup backed by Richard Branson has inked a deal to build a Hyperloop system between the Indian cities Mumbai and Pune. It’s unclear, though, if the technology addresses India’s infrastructure bottlenecks. Virgin Hyperloop One,...

Shocking hygiene failings have been discovered in some of the US’s biggest meat plants, as a new analysis reveals that as many as 15% (one in seven) of the US population suffers from foodborne illnesses annually....

President Trump has been receiving classified information about the Russia investigation from the House Intelligence Committee as he reviews and declassifies evidence being used in a probe that could implicate him and his campaign team, raising...

On December 4, 1920, a 14-year-old boy saw something extraordinary while walking in the central Wisconsin woods. Snowshoe hares, all of them with vibrant white fur, “were hopping about on fallen leaves that had no snow...

At 76, the renowned women’s rights lawyer Gloria Allred shows no sign of letting up. In the post-Weinstein era, she’s busier than ever, claiming there are many high-profile men guilty of sexual misconduct who have not...

The bunting is going up on Pristina’s Mother Teresa Boulevard, stages are assembled for concerts starring Kosovo-born British singer Rita Ora, and international dignitaries are starting to arrive. On Saturday, the small Balkan state marks the...

The Munich Security Conference is expected to be dominated by US President Donald Trump’s ambivalence toward traditional alliances, leaving Europe no choice but to step up its defense initiatives. So much for basing scholarly foreign-policy debate...

Chemicals used to make non-stick pots and pans, stain-resistant carpets, and food packaging may contribute to high levels of obesity by disrupting the body’s ability to burn calories, scientists say. Researchers at Harvard University examined the...

While you might be tempted to wolf down a sandwich or gobble up your dinner, researchers say there may be advantages to taking your time over a meal. According to a study looking at type 2...