A new type of life habitat in the midst of garbage floating in the ocean

Researchers find new life within the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, essentially plastic garbage, thriving in a coral-like yet inanimate environment.

Pakistan to award man who tried to save Sri Lankan from mob in abortive bid

Malik Adnan will get 'Medal of Bravery' for endangering his own life in bid to save Priyantha Diyawadana from a vigilante mob, PM Imran Khan announces.

Countries bow out of top US energy summit over Omicron fears

Eight energy ministers from Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Argentina, Equatorial Guinea, Greece, Turkey and Romania have opted to remain absent, organisers of World Petroleum Congress say.

Tunisia detects first case of Omicron – latest updates

Covid-19 has infected more than 266M people and killed over 5.2M worldwide. Here are some of the latest coronavirus-related developments for December 5:

Zambia detects first cases of Omicron variant – latest updates

Covid-19 has infected more than 265M people and killed over 5.2M worldwide. Here are some of the latest coronavirus-related developments for December 4:

Tens of thousands march against Covid restrictions in northwest Europe

More than 40,000 demonstrators in Vienna took to the streets after the Austrian government decided to impose a lockdown last month as several thousand in the Dutch town of Utrecht protest against restrictions that began last weekend.

Mushroom ‘leather’ is here, and it may be better than the real thing

Currently confined to high end designs, the Earth-friendly alternative could soon become much more accessible as it becomes more popular, from clothing and bags to car upholstery.

Black, Asian Britons found to have higher Covid-19 death rates

A UK government-initiated report finds that higher rates of deaths among ethnic minority deaths most likely occur due to low vaccination rates and social circumstances.

Russia records 75,000 Covid-19 related deaths in October – latest updates

Covid-19 has infected more than 265M people and killed over 5.2M worldwide. Here are some of the latest coronavirus-related developments:

‘Ugly food’ no more: Try ‘natural and authentic’ instead

A study finds that some respondents are willing to pay for misshapen carrots – usually discarded or sold at a discount – as much as picture perfect carrots, when given the right messages.

NASA astronauts complete ISS spacewalk after debris scare

The spacewalk, scheduled to take place on Tuesday, was postponed after NASA received a "debris notification" for the orbital outpost.

WHO: Measures against Covid delta variant work for Omicron too

Omicron has been designated a variant of concern because of the number of mutations and because early information suggests it may be more transmissible than other variants of the virus.