A close relationship with parents is often viewed as a sign of dependence, but a new research has found that young adults who share a strong bond with their parents exhibit greater independence in their personal lives than those who have a distant relationship.

TOKYO – Compared to a virtuoso, its rendition was a trifle stilted and, well, robotic. But Toyota’s new robot plays a pretty solid Pomp and Circumstance on the violin.

LONDON – Plans to build a road tunnel under Stonehenge have been scrapped, the government said on Thursday, raising fears that nearby traffic could damage the ancient World Heritage Site.

We’ve heard enough banter about CompUSA being on its last legs and possibly shuttering completely after closing more than half the chain’s stores earlier this year.

A Father Christmas has hung up his Santa suit after he claiming he’s been sacked for saying "ho, ho, ho!

Ever wondered what that trash can-shaped droid is beeping about in the Star Wars movies? Here’s your chance to find out.

For men it is flowers and chocolates that are typically used to woo females but for dolphins it seems just a bunch of weeds will do the trick.

John Gordon’s Volvo took off after hitting a tree on a roundabout and flew until it crashed into the flats 15ft off the ground and facing backwards.

A man was sentenced to more than four years in prison for conning friends and family out of more than $800,000 by convincing them that his wife was a government agent who could arrange to have their medical problems diagnosed by satellite imaging.

Kenichi Horie has made boats with solar batteries and recycled material and now the eco-conscious Japanese adventurer is entering unchartered waters — crossing the Pacific on wave power.