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Scientists draw DNA from ancient eggs

AUSTRALIAN scientists have, in a world first, extracted DNA from the fossilised eggshells of extinct birds, including giants such as the moa and elephant bird.

Men likelier to enjoy sex in old age

MEN are more than twice as likely as women to be sexually active in old age but good health is the key for both to feeling naughty, a new study suggests.

Belgian newspaper issues 3D edition

A BELGIAN daily newspaper offered its readers a new perspective on the world on Tuesday with a 3D edition complete with special glasses.

Most see internet as a right: report

MORE than three-quarters of people across the world believe access to the internet is a fundamental right, a poll carried out for the BBC indicates.
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Tipple a day keeps obesity at bay

WOMEN who drink a couple of glasses of red wine, beer or spirits a day are better at keeping the pounds off than women who do not drink at all, a study finds.
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Marriage becomes a civil occasion

WHILE fewer Australians are choosing to tie the knot, a growing number of those who say ‘I do’ are choosing a civil ceremony, not a religious one.
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The lap of luxury

FROM the moment our waiter handed us the breakfast menu and casually inquired, “Coffee, tea, or perhaps a beer?”, I knew this trip was going to be special.

Mobile tool to tackle AIDS in Africa

MOBILE phones may be a key weapon in the war against HIV and AIDS in Africa, says the United Nations AIDS chief.

Queen urges importance of technology

THE Queen has urged Commonwealth countries, including Australia, to help young people take advantage of cutting edge technology to improve their lives.

Humans have sixth taste - fat

AUSTRALIAN scientists have shown that humans can detect a sixth taste - fat.