Science

Why You Are Not Losing Weight

Marie de Vera   | Dec 01, 2015 06:23 AM EST

A study from the University of Cambridge says that one of the possible reasons why many people find it difficult to lose weight is because "fat fights back." read more

‘Skunk-Like’ Cannabis Can Damage Brain

Marie de Vera   | Nov 29, 2015 05:21 AM EST

A recent study from the King’s College London revealed that long-term use of “skunk-like” cannabis has an adverse effect to the white matter fibers in the brain.” read more

Many Women are Now Drinking Like Men

Marie de Vera   | Nov 28, 2015 04:26 PM EST

A recent study by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) shows that the drinking habits of men and women in America are now starting to become more the same. read more

Results of Healthy Diets Vary with Each Person

Marie de Vera   | Nov 28, 2015 09:59 AM EST

A weight-loss diet program of one person might not be applicable to another person. read more

Bill Gates Creates Multi Billion Dollar Fund for Clean Energy

Ana Verayo   | Nov 28, 2015 07:10 AM EST

Just in time for the Paris Climate Talks, Bill Gates is reportedly starting an initiative involving the world's biggest fund for clean energy. read more

Progesterone Cannot Prevent Future Miscarriages, According to Study

Marie de Vera   | Nov 28, 2015 06:36 AM EST

A new study from the University of Birmingham has revealed that taking progesterone supplements may not completely prevent miscarriages among pregnant women who have history of multiple miscarriages. read more

'Radio Bursts' Picked by Astronomers Suggest Possibility of Aliens Attempting to Communicate

Benjie Batanes   | Nov 28, 2015 06:40 AM EST

Australian astronomers in New South Wales announced recently that they are currently trying to decipher a number of radio signals that could possibly be alien in origin. One of the unidentified transmissions is known as a “double signal” fueling further speculations that extra terrestrials are trying to call Earth. read more

Even After Weight Loss, Obesity Poses Danger Later in Life, New Study Says

Joy Anne Labarite   | Nov 28, 2015 06:52 AM EST

Obesity in youth poses health dangers later in life, even after weight loss, according to a new study. read more

Rapid Plankton Growth in Oceans Caused By Increasing Carbon DIoxide Levels

Ana Verayo   | Nov 28, 2015 06:50 AM EST

New findings reveal how rapid population increase of plankton found in the Atlantic ocean is caused by increasing carbon dioxide levels in the water. read more

Walnuts Help Prevent Diabetes, New Study Shows

Joy Anne Labarite   | Nov 28, 2015 05:37 AM EST

Are you suffering from type 2 diabetes? A recent study shows that eating walnuts everyday may help prevent type 2 diabetes. read more

Startling Discovery Challenges Black Hole Emission Theory

Michael A. Katz   | Nov 27, 2015 08:47 PM EST

Astronomers from China have been taken aback by a discovery that could fundamentally change theory of how black holes form and project jets of matter. read more

How Astronauts Celebrated Thanksgiving in Space

Ana Verayo   | Nov 27, 2015 09:25 AM EST

NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station released a video explaining how they celebrated Thanksgiving in zero gravity. read more

AIDS Main Cause of Death Among African Teenagers, Says UNICEF

Joy Anne Labarite   | Nov 27, 2015 09:50 AM EST

AIDS is regarded as the number one cause of death among teenagers in South Africa, according to a statement from UNICEF on Friday. read more

Earth's Magnetic Poles are Weakening But Won't Flip in 1000 Years

Ana Verayo   | Nov 27, 2015 06:42 AM EST

New research suggests how the Earth's magnetic fields are weakening but the north and south poles will not flip in another 1,000 years. read more

Spider DNA Can Now Be Extracted From Spider Webs

Ana Verayo   | Nov 27, 2015 06:50 AM EST

New research reveals how spider DNA can now be obtained from spider webs that can reveal the species of the spider. read more

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