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The Zika virus is spread by mosquitoes, and can cause pregnant mothers to give birth to babies with a pattern of defects and disabilities called 'congenital Zika syndrome.' u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic

Delayed Zika effects seen in babies who appeared healthy at birth

L'Oreal introduces Perso, a 3-in-1 device for personalised at-home skincare and cosmetics. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of L'Oreal via AFP

L'Oreal introduces Perso, a smart device that makes beauty personal

Completed knitted outer pouches for joeys affected by Australia bushfires are seen in this January 5, 2020 image obtained via social media, in Singapore. u00e2u20acu201d Leslie Kok via Reuters

Koala mittens and joey pouches: Australian bushfires spark global knitting frenzy

Workers use shovels to clear some snow before tourists arrive at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin, in Chinau00e2u20acu2122s northeast Heilongjiang province January 6, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d AFP pic

Mass snow wedding and crystal towers at China’s ice fest

The video that went viral overnight. u00e2u20acu201d Screenshot via Twitter/@hazrilazharudinnn

Twitter post of Kuantan man smashing ceiling with bowling ball tickles social media users (VIDEO)

Edward Lee and Vivienne Ngiu love spending time at the park with their son Chevaston, but may not get to do so for a while after they met with an unfortunate accident. u00e2u20acu201d Picture courtesy of Edward Lee.

Facebook SOS for help sees friend meet RM300,000 target in a day for injured Subang Jaya ballet teacher

Cannabis oil products made in Thailand are seen on display during the launch of the first official medical cannabis clinic in Bangkok January 6, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic

Thailand rolls out cannabis clinic based on traditional medicine

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Overload on train to Kashmir’s internet oasis

A scientist at Rothamsted Research holds a glass bottle with soil sample dating back to October 1846 in Harpenden in south east England September 12, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Thomson Reuters Foundation pic

Digging up the dirt: Could soil contain the answer to food shortages?

Visitors taking pictures at one of the back alleys that have been upgraded with the help of Doh Eain in downtown Yangon, Myanmar November 1, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Thomson Reuters Foundation pic

Building an inclusive city in Myanmar, one trash alley at a time

A volcano in Kamtchatka Peninsula, Russia. The Russian government announced January 4, 2020 it has published a plan to adapt the country to climate change. u00e2u20acu201d geyzer/Istock.com pic via AFP

Russia unveils climate 'adaptation' plan

Sneakily using devices at night is disrupting young childrenu00e2u20acu2122s sleep according to a new study. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by gordana jovanovic/Istock.com via AFP

More than two hours a day of screen time may affect children’s mental, emotional and physical well-being, says Malaysian expert

AirAsia planes sit on the tarmac at Kuala Lumpur International Airport August 28, 2016. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic

Transport Ministry: AirAsia to offer fixed fares for CNY flights to Sabah and Sarawak

A burnt koala named Anwen, rescued from Lake Innes Nature Reserve, receives formula at the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital ICU in Port Macquarie, Australia November 7, 2019. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic

Australia’s ‘insurance’ koala population halved by bushfires

Bec Winter stands next to her son, Riley, and her horse Charmer, who she rode to safety through bushfires on New Yearu00e2u20acu2122s Eve, in Moruya, Australia January 4, 2020. u00e2u20acu201d Reuters pic

Horse guides rider fleeing Australian bushfires to find safety at pub

The new study suggests that eating habits based on the Mediterranean diet, as well as cutting down on dairy products and meat, could reduce the risk of kidney failure in transplant patients. u00e2u20acu201d istock pic via AFP Relaxnews

Study: Eating a Mediterranean diet could help preserve kidney function in transplant recipients