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Death Toll from Tianjin Port Blast Reaches 50, Explosions Captured by Space Satellites
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 14, 2015 07:52 AM EDT |
Chinese authorities said that the death toll of the Tianjin port blast has reached 50 people. Investigators are yet to pinpoint the cause of the incident on Thursday evening. Firefighters were already at the scene putting out the fire when the explosions occurred.
Researchers Uncover Brain Network that Enables us Determine if Something is New or Familiar
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 13, 2015 10:55 AM EDT |
Researchers in a U.S. university have uncovered a previously unknown pathway in the brain that enables us determine if a certain data is familiar or a new - such as discerning whether an individual is a friend, an acquaintance or a total stranger. The brain study is set to be published in the Trends in Cognitive Science journal this September.
Study Shows Middle Age People Drink Alcohol Before Having Sex
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 13, 2015 09:51 AM EDT |
Contrary to expectations, the practice of getting drunk before having sex is still prevalent in middle-aged people, according to a study from the University of Otago in New Zealand.
Tianjin Port Explosion Death Toll Reaches 17, Hundreds Wounded
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 13, 2015 07:41 AM EDT |
At least 17 people have lost their lives and up to 400 others have been injured following two huge explosions on Wednesday evening at a port in Tianjin Province. Government-run press have reported that combustible materials stored in the industrial section of the port triggered the accident.
China's Yuan Loses Value for Second Straight Day
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 12, 2015 11:50 AM EDT |
Chinese financial authorities have let the yuan fall in value for the second straight day on Wednesday, providing a boost for the country's exporters. Meanwhile, other countries, such as the United States, have denounced China's decision to let the yuan devaluation trigger speculations of a currency war.
FDA Assures Americans that Maggi Instant Noodle is Safe for Human Consumption Despite Lead Content
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 12, 2015 09:23 AM EDT |
The American Food and Drug Administration declared this week that the lead content in Maggi instant noodles is not high enough to pose danger to humans. However, the same product has been banned in India and its manufacturer, Nestle, is being sued by the Indian government.
Scientific Study Tackles How the Human Brain Visualizes Dreams
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 12, 2015 08:51 AM EDT |
A research study released on Tuesday has revealed that certain nerve cells may assist people "see" dreams while asleep.
From the Big Bang to a Whimper: Scientists Confirm the Universe is Slowly Fading Away
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 12, 2015 07:41 AM EDT |
An astronomical study presented in Hawaii on Monday confirmed that the universe is slowly fading away by comparing the amount of energy present during its early years against the current time line.
Canada Hit by Cyclospora Intestinal Parasite, Ontario Worst Affected
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 11, 2015 10:33 AM EDT |
Canadian health authorities have issued a warning to the general public on Monday after more than 80 people, mostly from Ontario, were infected with Cyclospora, an intestinal parasite. It is suspected that the parasite came from imported farm produce and may not be removed completely with simple washing.
Rejected Ming Dynasty Porcelain Finally on Display in Forbidden City After 6 Centuries
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 11, 2015 10:22 AM EDT |
Chinese experts have successfully restored a number of Ming Dynasty porcelain that were discarded in the ancient times because they were considered to be of inferior quality. They are currently on display in the museum section of the Forbidden City in Beijing until September 3.
Washington Zoo Officials Hope Giant Panda's Pregnancy is Positive
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 11, 2015 06:56 AM EDT |
A giant panda resident of the Washington National Zoo is showing signs that she may be pregnant. Zoo officials announced on Monday that they can only confirm her pregnancy after a few more weeks of observation.
Ferguson Under State of Emergency as Violence Mars Mike Brown's Shooting Anniversary
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 11, 2015 06:46 AM EDT |
The Missouri city of Ferguson has been placed under a state of emergency on Monday as street violence erupted once again between the police and protesters. Local authorities claim an African-American teenager shot on Sunday night was firing his gun on several undercover police officers, forcing them to return fire.
Former Agricultural Director is Latest Party Official to Face Corruption Charges
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 10, 2015 12:06 PM EDT |
China's anti-corruption watchdog announced on Monday that the former director of an agricultural center pocketed more than 800 million yuan of state funds. The guilty official has been removed from the Chinese Communist Party and is now facing various criminal charges.
Chinese Scientists Identify Soot Aggregates to be Most Harmful PM2.5
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 10, 2015 10:13 AM EDT |
Chinese scientists have discovered that soot aggregates are the most harmful particulate matter measuring 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5).
China Issues Over 25,000 Environmental Citations Against Erring Companies
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 10, 2015 10:01 AM EDT |
Chinese environmental regulators have announced that more than 25,000 citations have been issued against polluting companies in the first six months of the year. A newly enacted environment law has given authorities greater mandate to go after companies and individuals responsible for pollution.
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