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Why Some People Are So Sure They Are Right, Even When...

Dogmatic individuals hold confidently to their beliefs, even when experts disagree and evidence contradicts them. New research help explain the extreme perspectives, on religion,...

How Body May Detect Early Signs of Cancer

Fresh insights into how cells detect damage to their DNA could help explain how the body can detect early signs of cancer. Scientists have discovered...

Human Species Extinction Seem Increasingly Possible

Chemicals, diet, stress, and lifestyle choices have caused the sperm levels of Western men to plummet to less than 50 percent of what they...

Using Money to Buy Time Boosts Life Satisfaction

Using money to buy free time, such as paying to delegate household chores like cleaning and cooking, is linked to greater life satisfaction. New research...

Too Much Driving or Watching TV Bad for Your Brain

Driving for more than two hours a day steadily reduces intelligence, a new study suggests. Researchers investigating how sedentary behaviour affects brain power found IQ...

When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep, Bad Things Happen

Many people don't get enough sleep, and growing evidence suggests it's not only taking a toll on their physical health through heart disease, diabetes,...

Eating at ‘Wrong Time’ Spoils Dieting

A new high-precision feeding system for lab mice reinforces the idea that the time of day food is eaten is more critical to weight...

Here’s Why You Should Get Your Children Play Outside

Overweight children. Urban isolation. Neighbours who’ve never spoken to each other. Have you ever heard  your child saying something like: ‘There’s always lots of my...

Special Offer: Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts Unique Experiences

This summer and until September 30th, you can enjoy the hospitality of Sir Bani Yas Island resorts for a little less than usual. Book here...

Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Risk of Weight Gain

Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, according to a...

‘Despacito’ – The Most Streamed Song of All Time

"Despacito" is the song you can't get out of your head these days, and you are not alone. The hit is playing from every...

Interior Design Inspiration: Glamorous Dining Tables

View Dubai Chronicle's photo gallery of dining table ideas to get inspired for decorating your dining space. Photos range from modern to classic tables....

Best Countries for Retirement in 2017

Europe continued to dominate the top spots of this year's list of best countries for retirement, with Norway at No. 1 for the second...

Looking at Your Phone at Night – A Terrible Idea

Looking at your phone at night is a terrible idea and you shouldn't ignore the scientific advice on this subject.   The designers of our...

3D Printed Silicone Heart In Need of Longer Lifespan

ETH researchers from the Functional Materials Laboratory have developed a silicone heart that beats almost like a human heart. In collaboration with colleagues from...

Passive Smoking in Childhood Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis

The results of a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017 press conference confirmed the link between active smoking and...

Understanding Money Reduces Worry about Old Age

People who possess a greater understanding of finance are less likely to fret about life in their twilight years. It seems financial literacy -- the...

Get Inspired: Wardrobe Design Ideas

Looking for new bedroom wardrobe design ideas? Explore a gallery of bedroom wardrobe designs to get you inspired for your next home project. If...