Jodie Foster On The Advancement Of Women In Hollywood, But It's Not All Good News

Sexism is an issue that still cuts through the film industry. It's something that is slowly changing, but not in all areas of Hollywood according to actor turned director, ...

American Scientists Want To Manufacture Synthetic Human Genomes

It’s only been 13 years since scientists at National Human Genome Research Institute finished sequencing the human genome, but now another group of American scientist...

Asia’s Music Festival Fans Can’t Get Enough, But Can The Frenzy Last?

China fuels the boom but organisers say new home-grown events are key to ongoing success Asia’s music festival industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, but the ...

Cause Wins In Bollywood Vs Cricketers’ Football Match

The charity football match between the teams from the film industry and Indian cricketers ended in a 2-2 draw. The charity football match between the teams from the film in...

Stem Cell Injections To The Brain Could Help Stroke Patients Regain Mobility

When researchers at Stanford University injected stem cells into the brains of stroke victims for a recent study, they were surprised to see that some patients regained mob...

Global Profits, And Peril, From Child Labor

Governments Should Impose Mandatory Restrictions
Governments should better regulate businesses to prevent child labor in global supply chains, Human Rights Watch said ...

Why Hollywood Needs More Female Anti-Heroes

"Oh my god, the world is ruined: The women have guns."

This, according to Geena Davis, was a typical overblown reaction when Thelma & Louise hit ...

Microplastics Killing Fish Before They Reach Reproductive Age, Study Finds

The growing problem of microplastics – tiny particles of polymer-type materials from modern industry – has been thought for several years to be a peri...

Sydney Film Festival Adds New Films Direct From Cannes

The 63rd Sydney Film Festival is set to kick off this week and ahead of its opening night on Wednesday, nine new films have been added to the already-stellar...