Science

How to Watch the Best Meteor Shower of 2015: Geminids Peak Tonight

Ana Verayo   | Dec 13, 2015 08:32 AM EST

Slooh and NASA offers webcasts and live chats about the Geminid meteor shower that will pea on Decmeber 13 to 14. read more

New Software Can Detect Liars 75% More Accurate Than Humans

Ana Verayo   | Dec 13, 2015 06:37 AM EST

Scientists have developed a new software where it can detect liars effectively with 75 percent accuracy compared to humans who can only detect just above 50 percent. read more

[PHOTO] Mars Curiosity Rover Investigates Martian Sand Dunes

Ana Verayo   | Dec 13, 2015 06:10 AM EST

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover finally reaches the Martian sandy dunes revealing the first detailed images of this two story high feature. read more

Pregnancy and Abortion Rates Continue to Fall, Says CDC

Marie de Vera   | Dec 12, 2015 01:29 PM EST

Pregnancy rates continued their long and steady decline in the first decade of the 21st century, with corresponding decreases in the rate of abortion, according to CDC data released on pregnancy outcomes through 2010. read more

200-Year-Old 'Water Monster' Spotted in China [VIDEO]

Ma. Danilyn Miravalles   | Dec 12, 2015 01:14 PM EST

The sighting of a monstrous and weird looking salamander has taken a special interest among the locals and experts in a city in south-west China. read more

Roche Gets Accelerated US Approval for Lung Cancer Drug

Marie de Vera   | Dec 12, 2015 01:21 PM EST

U.S. health regulators have granted accelerated approval to Roche Holding's drug for advanced lung cancer in patients with a specific genetic mutation. read more

The 10 Healthiest States in America

Marie de Vera   | Dec 14, 2015 07:54 AM EST

The United Health Foundation (UHF) and the American Public Health Association (APHA) made a comprehensive report that has ranked states on every aspect from personal behaviors, like smoking and exercise. The measures of community well-being are compiled from secondary sources, such as government surveys, and placed in a common metric so that the states can be compared with each other. read more

Food Sell-By Dates: What They Really Tell You

Marie de Vera   | Dec 11, 2015 12:03 PM EST

For most people, "sell by" dates indicates the time when a product expires and should be discarded. It is therefore easy to tell when to throw out food, but it turns out that in most situation the tags "sell by" or "best used by" are not automatic warnings that the food is spoiled. read more

Survival Odds of Breast Cancer Falls with Late Therapy

Marie de Vera   | Dec 11, 2015 11:34 AM EST

The odds of survival for women with early breast cancer decreases by almost 10 percent for every 30-day delay in surgery beyond the first 30 days after diagnosis, according to a new study. As compared to having surgery within 30 days of diagnosis, the overall fatality hazard increased by 9 percent and 10 percent, respectively, for every additional 30 days delayed. read more

Beijing Lifts Smog Red Alert But More Smog Expected This December

Ana Verayo   | Dec 11, 2015 08:04 AM EST

Beijing local government already lifted red alert for smog Thursday after three days, as skies cleared however more heavy smog is expected this month. read more

Happiness Doesn’t Lead to Longer, Healthier Life, Study Says

Marie de Vera   | Dec 11, 2015 08:31 AM EST

A new study shows feeling happy or content with your life doesn't necessarily mean you'll enjoy the benefits of living longer or increased health. read more

Elon Musk Confirms New SpaceX Launch After Last Rocket Explosion

Ana Verayo   | Dec 11, 2015 06:19 AM EST

SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk reveals that the Falcon 9 rocket will launch once more next week after a fiery explosion last June. read more

New Aritifical Intelligence Can Now Learn Like Humans Do

Ana Verayo   | Dec 11, 2015 06:50 AM EST

Researchers developed a new AI algorithm that can help machines learn concepts and even visual ones, just like humans. read more

New Image of Saturn Moon Titan Appears Like Early Earth

Ana Verayo   | Dec 11, 2015 06:20 AM EST

NASA revealed the newest image of Saturn's moon Titan, looking like a younger version of Earth before life developed. read more

Pesticide in Pineapple and Milk Linked to Parkinson's Disease

Emery Dennel   | Dec 11, 2015 03:39 AM EST

A study published in the Neurology Journal reveals a link between Parkinson's disease in men and a pesticide found in both pineapples and milk. read more

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