Lost book by Enid Blyton discovered
Experts say a previously unknown novel by prolific children’s writer Enid Blyton has been discovered, more than 40 years after her death.
The fantasy tale Mr Tumpy’s Caravan was among a collection of Blyton manuscripts bought at auction in September by the Seven Stories children’s book centre in Newcastle, northern England.
Assange 'heading for death' as court allows Sweden extradition
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden to face rape and sexual assault claims, a British judge ruled on Thursday after dismissing arguments that he would face an unfair trial.
Stewart hurt on Twilight film shoot
Twilight star Kristen Stewart has reportedly injured herself while filming the latest instalment in the vampire franchise as she was spotted with a mysterious cast on her arm.
A car that can be driven by your thoughts
Imagine controlling your car by your thoughts only — for instance, you just think of a congestion-free route to office which your vehicle should take and bingo you are right there.
Neanderthals used feathers for fashion
Neanderthals may have had used feathers as ornaments 44,000 years ago, claim archaeologists, adding fuel to the debate over whether our distant cousins were simple brutes or a bit cultured.
Thunder thighs dino species discovered
Palaeontologists claim to have discovered the newest member of the dinosaurs — Brontomerus Mcintoshi, also known as “thunder thighs” because of its huge legs and the translation of its name.
Child brain scans help to pick out future criminals?
In what echoes Hollywood science fiction movie Minority Report which focused on detection of pre-crime, criminologists have claimed that brain scans could help pick up violent tendencies in children a
Reliance, BP in $20bn oil-gas deal
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, who heads Reliance Industries Ltd, on Monday afternoon announced his company’s partnership with oil giant BP, which over time will be worth over $20 billion.
Mutated genes to be blamed for stuttering
Stuttering is in the genes, and has nothing to do with nervousness or a traumatic childhood as perceived, says a new study.
Royal wedding: Beckham is coming, but not Obama
News that Britain’s royal wedding invites are in the post has touched off lively press speculation, with former England soccer captain David Beckham and the King of Bahrain tipped to be attending but