Utah lifts ‘weird’ drinking curbs It is hoped the state will acquire a more friendly image Utah has eased its strict controls on public drinking by announcing the end of restrictions under which bars had to function like private clubs. From 1 July, anyone wanting a strong drink in the largely Mormon state will no [...]

The laser power will be focused on to a tiny pellet inside a small cylinder Take a ride on a beamline in this National Ignition Facility promotional video The US has finished constructing a huge physics experiment aimed at recreating conditions at the heart of our Sun. The US National Ignition Facility is designed to [...]

The polypill has been hailed as the magic bullet to heart problems A cheap five-in-one pill can guard against heart attacks and stroke, research suggests. The concept of a polypill for everyone over 55 to cut heart disease by up to 80% was mooted over five years ago, but slow progress has been made since. [...]

It is thought that the women were researching North Korean refugees Two US reporters held in North Korea earlier this month will be tried for illegal entry and “hostile acts”, the country’s state-run news agency says. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said preparations were under way for indictments and a trial. Euna Lee and [...]

Washington has welcomed Iran’s decision to send an envoy Delegates from more than 70 countries are set to meet in The Hague to discuss Afghan reconstruction, days after the US announced major policy changes. The UN called the one-day conference amid widespread concern that not enough progress had been made since the US-led invasion of [...]