Scientists find hints of ‘God particle’

Andrew Stern|Published

Physicists at a US laboratory say they have come tantalisingly close to proving the existence of the elusive subatomic Higgs boson.

US lab detects hints of elusive God particle

Andrew Stern|Published

Scientists say they have gotten even closer to proving the existence of the elusive Higgs boson.

Want to be happy? Go to church

Andrew Stern|Published

Regular attendance at religious services is associated with a more optimistic outlook and a lesser inclination to be depressed, a new study has concluded.

Many problems afflicting Great Lakes

Andrew Stern|Published

The five lakes, which contain one-fifth of the world's fresh water and supply tens of millions of people, may be “veering close to ecosystem collapse”.

Penguins smell out mates - study

Andrew Stern|Published

Scent is used by many species to attract mates, or to avoid mating with relatives in the penguin’s case.

Jokes and laughter as Bush meets Winfrey

Andrew Stern|Published

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey’s candid interview with George Bush had her audience in raptures.