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Minority Report: Is Pre-Crime Now a Legal Reality?

November 8, 2013
Can criminals really be convicted of crimes that they 'might' commit, but haven't actually perpetrated? This sounds like a scenario snatched straight from science-fiction; certainly when Philip K. Dick wrote "The Minority Report" back in 1956 the concept seemed fanciful,... continued

Your Stress Response can become a Genetic Legacy

November 7, 2013
Scientists are discovering that chronic stress can alter gene expression, and consequently "stress", or our body's response to it, can be passed down through generations as an unwanted legacy from our predecessors. New research shows that chronic stress changes gene... continued

More new species found including dolphins and a “purring monkey”

November 6, 2013
 Following the discovery of a 'Lost world' full of unknown species in an unexplored Australian rainforest last week, a team of researchers working for the Wildlife Conservation Society, the American Museum of Natural History, and numerous other groups have found... continued

Teen homicides on the increase – could diet be the key?

November 6, 2013
In the wake of the most recent school shootings in the US, the question left hanging in the air is why these type of incidents - and teenage violent crimes in general - are on the increase. A recent publication... continued

Lethal Threat May Cause Whale Extinction

November 5, 2013
One of the most beautiful and haunting sounds on the planet, whale song is thought to have healing powers and is widely used for meditation and relaxation. Whales use sound to locate food and companions, and rely on their songs... continued

All-Hallows Day Special: the Argument for Angels

November 2, 2013
As we leave the darkness of All Hallow's Eve behind and wake to the sanctity of All Hallows Day, or All Souls Day as it is also known, Unknowncountry looks at the presence of angels in modern-day life. The word... continued

Halloween Special: Could your house be haunted?

November 1, 2013
You've been hearing bumps and unexplained footsteps in the middle of the night, or get the feeling that someone is watching you, but when you turn round there is nobody there. The door opens or closes on its own, the... continued

New Form of Terrorism in the US?

October 31, 2013
There is apparently no legally binding definition of the word terrorism in the eyes of the criminal justice system, though it is described by the Oxford dictionary as "the unofficial or unauthorized use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit... continued

‘Lost world’ discovered in Australian rain-forest

October 29, 2013
Scientists have discovered a mini eco-system full of strange creatures in a remote territory of Australia. The 'lost world', as scientists are calling it, is believed to have remained undisturbed for millions of years. The discovery was made by Dr.... continued

Natural breakthrough in Alzheimer’s treatment

October 29, 2013
The latest research from the Buck Institute in Novato, California, has identified a possible trigger for Alzheimer's disease (AD), and has determined that resveratrol, an antioxidant present in red wine, could benefit sufferers. The research, which has been published this... continued