Anticipation of challenge spurs people into working harder

LONDON - Anticipation of challenge spurs people into working harder, says a new study.

Experts better than machines at reconstructing fossils

LONDON - Reconstructing ancient fossils from thousands of jumbled up pieces can be fiendishly challenging. A new study pitting academic expertise against a computer in recreating a 425 million-year old jigsaw puzzle has discovered that there is no substitute for wisdom born out of experience.

The British warship that India wants: quantum leap on the high seas

LONDON - A futuristic aircraft carrier that India is reported to be keen on buying from Britain is envisaged as a giant guardian of the high seas, capable of travelling thousands of kilometres from home and wreaking massive destruction on enemy targets, experts said Monday.

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