Cannibals survived brain disease epidemic thanks to a mutation Survivors of the deadly epidemic of prion disease kuru, which was transmitted through cannibalistic rituals, share a particular genetic mutation. Researchers call it a striking example of human evolution in action.

Fusion power project launch date doubted ITER, the international project to concept proof nuclear fusion technology, may be postponed. The agreed date of launch was put in doubt by some members.

Treasure hunt on an international scale Russian parliamentarians and historians have a new lead in the search for the legendary gold of the Tsar's family. According to the new discovery, the whole treasure, or part of it, may be in Japan.

Is meditation a wonder cure for heart disease? Meditation can lower the risk of heart attack in subjects with existing disease, comparable to that of powerful new drugs. In a 5-year study, meditating cardiac patients were almost 50% less likely to be affected.

Russian engines power American spacecraft Some 50 years ago it would have been unheard of for Russian engines to power US spacecraft, but it’s the reality now. RT has traveled to the Russian plant that produces some of the most powerful engines in the world.

Russia expands in the Far East Unknown to the world, Russia has expanded its territory recently. Some 4.5 square kilometers of land have been conquered from the sea in the Far East – with a little help from earthquakes and volcanoes.

Father of “Kalashnikov” turns 90 The famous AK-47 rifle has remained unsurpassed in its durability and reliability for almost 70 years. Its creator Mikhail Kalashnikov marks his 90th birthday on Tuesday.

Russian Nobel-winning physicist dies aged 93 On the evening of November 8, Vitaly Ginzburg, a world-famous Russian physicist and academician died.

Stunningly swinish! That’s me It’s not yet clear whether pigs can be as vain as we humans can, but they certainly know how to use a mirror, a new study has revealed.

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Soyuz rocket to bring new module to ISS The Soyuz U rocket has been installed on a launch pad in Baikonur. It will roar into the heavens in two days, carrying a valuable new module for the International Space Station.

Soyuz launchers gain a foothold at main European space port A pair of Russian Soyuz rockets is on its way to South America, and Moscow says the project in French Guiana will help double the number of civilian satellites in orbit in just five years.

Newborns cry in native tongue The melodies of the cries newborn babies produce differ depending on their native language, a new study says. Apparently humans start to practice language skills right in the first days of their lives.

No unfair advantage in sprint blades – study Oscar Pistorius, dubbed “blade runner”, scandalized the sports community when he applied for the 2008 Olympics. His J-shaped prostheses allegedly gave him unfair advantage. A new study suggests it’s not true.

Moving blots to defeat Internet bots The next-gen version of captcha, a variety of tests used on Internet website to tell real living humans from spamming bots, may be using animated pictures resembling paper sprayed with ink.

Brain drain continues to plague Russia Home to many pioneers of science, Russia has always been a land of learning. But today that reputation is at risk, with a lack of opportunities at home forcing many of the best and brightest to look beyond the borders.

Pig joins the genome sequence hall of fame Domesticated pig joins cow, mouse, rat, horse, rabbit and a dozen other mammals including human, whose complete genome has been sequenced.

Russian rocket blasts European sats into orbit The Russian launch vehicle “Rokot” has taken the scientific satellites SMOS and Proba-2 into space on Monday morning.

Police hardware showcased near Moscow Russia's law enforcement units have demonstrated their skills and latest weaponry on Thursday as part of the international Interpolitex-2009 security exhibition.

“It’s time to remove US government from space operations” The US’s new Ares 1 rocket is a big technical achievement, but it’s unclear whether it’s worth spending billions of dollars for a government vehicle that won’t be ready until 2017, space expert Jeff Manber told RT.

Russian robotic soldier revealed A prototype track-mounted combat platform tailored to use Russian weapons has been unveiled at an arms show in Moscow. Producers say it beats the similar American bot widely used in Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns.

“Claustrophobic” cells safeguard ugly rodent from cancer Biologists have discovered a previously unknown cancer-preventing mechanism, which seems to make naked mole rats immune to disease.

Latvian UFO revealed to be PR trick A mysterious UFO that allegedly fell over Latvia on Sunday has turned out to be a fake. A local mobile operator has confessed to being involved in staging a hoax with the meteorite.

Predicting the future with the New Nostradamus Bruce Bueno de Mesquita’s work as a consultant with the CIA has earned him the name ‘The New Nostradamus’. RT caught up with the modern prophet to find out what to expect in the future.

Sunshine on a cloudy day in Moscow? Ambitious Moscow scientists have tested a device to battle bad weather in the Russian capital, in order to keep the city moving through the winter.

Proofing against radiation promises breakthrough in cancer therapy Scientists may have stumbled on a way to making radiation treatment of cancer much more effective. By blocking a certain protein in cells they protected healthy tissue from radiation, while making tumors vulnerable.

Amateur pilots cross Atlantic in helicopters A group of brave adventurers have made history, becoming the first amateur Russian pilots to cross the Atlantic by helicopter.

Israeli spies busy in the US – journalist The U.S. air force and Department of Energy are being targeted by the Israeli intelligence service, according to investigative journalist Wayne Madsen. He says the Mossad is busy at work in Nevada.

Voted against Obama? Kiss testosterone goodbye! Male supporters of John McCain or Robert Barr in the 2008 US presidential election experienced a fall of hormone testosterone right after the victory of Barack Obama was announced, according to a new study.

With hydrogen-powered muscles robots can sneak around A team of robotics engineers have developed a system that makes pneumatic artificial muscles much quieter than those used in labs today.

Killer algae wiped dinosaurs, may wipe humans, study suggests The mass extinctions in Earth’s history may have been caused by the rapid growth of toxic algae, scientists believe. The modern environment favors such a deadly event.

“The Hadron Collider will shed first light into the dark universe” With the Hadron Collider scheduled to be operational soon, scientists believe that the secrets of the universe will soon be revealed.

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