Bethany Basis

It is not just another baseball movie. Moneyball centers its attention on to how Billy Beane, the manager of Major League Baseball’s Oakland Atheltics, uses Sabermetrics, a method by which empirical evidence is analyzed in order to draft the right players for the team.

Hospitals in Australia now have lower superbug infection rates due to the National Hand Hygiene program that encourages health workers to wash their hands before and after interacting with patients.

Researchers from the Wellcome Trust’s Sanger Institute have now found the weak spot of malaria and are optimistic at the possibility of developing an efficient and effective vaccine against the dreaded disease.

Researchers from the RMIT University have created the first ever ‘clean and green’ truck in Australia. The revolutionary truck is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and is bound to be a promising addition to the environmental efforts for finding sustainable technologies. The researchers were able to demonstrate that it is possible for transportation to be made clean, environment friendly and quiet.

The brain controls most of the chemical processes in the body such as blood pressure, emotions, fight or flight reactions. A group of researchers from the Weizmann Institute, led by Dr. Gil Levkowitz, looked into the structure and the mechanism of the brain by which biochemical commands are transferred from the brain cells into the bloodstream and to other parts of the body. With this, the 'hormone of love' was discovered to have a crucial role in directing this process.

One of the biggest stars in the hip hop music industry, Kanye West, is now being called ‘Kanye East’ due to being dropped from two locations for the Big Day Out: Perth and Adelaide.

Lenny Kravitz is set to go around Australia for numerous concerts in March 2012. This is the rockstar’s first ever visit to the country after 18 years. The Cranberries will join him in this tour, as well as the local band, Wolfmother.

Shakira is yet to receive another round of awards to add to her extensive list of recognition from different award giving bodies.

In vitro fertilization treatment has increased by 50 percent among women in Australia and New Zealand, but only a few of the older women are able to deliver a baby.

A high fiber diet consisting of vegetables, fruits and whole grains are more likely to reduce the chances of teenagers getting diagnosed with heart diseases and diabetes when they hit their adult years, according to a study done by Michigan State University in East Lansing.

Hal Kanter, a comedy writer, director and producer, passed away at age 92 in Encino Hospital due to complications brought by pneumonia. He received accolades from the Emmy Awards, worked with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley and Diahann Carroll.

Another famous Spears is now making waves in music as Jamie Lynn Spears took the stage in Nashville for her debut performance on Monday night. The 20 year old sang her original songs in front of cheering and proud family and friends.

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar are now expecting their 20th child by 2012. The stars of Discovery Travel and Living’s show ’19 Kids and Counting’ are very excited about their new addition to their family.

Researchers are looking into the hearts of fruit flies and mice in order to detect two of the most important genes that are directly related to congenital heart defects usually found in people diagnosed with Down Syndrome.

Scientists are developing a vaccine that will enable the body to attack cancerous cells in tumours. The vaccine is opening up new possibilities and opportunities for breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients and giving them hope for survival.

Finding ways on how to assist smokers to kick the habit can be a very tough job. Even more so, when there are viable ways on how to stop the urge to light, only a few smokers actually quit.

Colombian pop icon Shakira starred in the opening of the Euro 2012 Olympiysky stadium in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine. The President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, was also present in the inauguration ceremony.

British singer Annie Lennox is the recipient of the 2011 lifetime achievement award from Inspiration Awards for Women.

The famous American virtuoso pianist Roger Williams has died in Los Angeles at age 87 due to pancreatic cancer. He has been at the top of the Billboard charts back in 1955 with his highly acclaimed rendition of Autumn Leaves.

Lady Gaga is set to appear as a guest in the animated comedy series, The Simpsons, according to the producers of the show from Twentieth Century Fox Television.

Twentieth Century Fox Television has made it clear that "The Simpsons" will continue only if the cast of the animated series takes a pay cut.

The long-running animated series, The Simpsons, is set to carry on with seasons 24 and 25 following a renewed contract agreement with the cast of the show, according to an announcement from Twentieth Century Fox Television