Science

Persian Gulf Cities Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Mecca Will be Too Hot for Humans

Desiree Sison   | Oct 28, 2015 08:55 AM EDT

Environment and health experts warn that metropolitan areas in the Persian Gulf will soon be uninhabitable unless drastic measures will be taken to arrest the situation. read more

Life Expectancy has Increased Across China Since 1990 - Study

Kwao Peppeh   | Oct 27, 2015 07:09 AM EDT

Life expectancy at birth has increased substantially across China as the main causes of fatalities in the country have changed over the past two decades, according to a new study published in the Lancet journal. read more

An Eerie Coincidence: Asteroid Will Fly by the Earth This Halloween

Charissa Echavez   | Oct 21, 2015 08:14 AM EDT

An eerie but totally coincidental event will take place this Halloween as an asteroid that was spotted about two weeks ago will fly-by our planet. The last nearby brush Earth had with a big rock took place almost a decade ago. read more

Artificial Intelligence May Soon be Able to Predict Human Behavior

Charissa Echavez   | Oct 19, 2015 09:47 AM EDT

Can computers work beyond calculating and analyzing data faster than humans? Well, the latest research into artificial intelligence shows that machines may soon be able to analyze patterns of large data better than humans. read more

NASA Images Show Dark Hole in Sun Big Enough to Fit 50 Earths

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 17, 2015 10:46 AM EDT

Images of the Sun taken by NASA on Saturday, Oct. 10 reveals that its top layer features a hole big enough to fit 50 Earths. The hole is currently unleashing solar winds at incredible speed towards the Earth. read more

Thomas Jefferson's Chemical Laboratory Found in UVA's Rotunda

Charissa Echavez   | Oct 16, 2015 11:00 AM EDT

In the course of repairing and restoring the University of Virignia's Rotunda, workers found an interesting chemical laboratory that was designed by Thomas Jefferson dating back to the 19th century. read more

Engineers Develop a More Responsive 'Digital Skin' for Prosthetic Limbs

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 16, 2015 07:40 AM EDT

A team of Engineers from Stanford University have successfully developed a "digital skin," which is equipped with a sensor that sends electrical signals to the brain once it comes into contact with an object. read more

Ancient Human Teeth Discovered in Asia Challenges 'Out of Africa ' Theory

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 15, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

A team of researchers on Wednesday announced the discovery of ancient human teeth in a Chinese cave that is believed to be around 80,000 years old. The study contradicts a widely held belief that modern humans only spread to the rest of the world from Africa 60,000 years ago. read more

Paris Summit on Climate Change May Lead Nowhere, Says Scientists

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 12, 2015 07:13 AM EDT

Scientists from all over the world on Monday noted that the Paris summit to tackle carbon pollution will lead nowhere if each country pushes their own agenda instead of cooperating with one another to reduce global carbon emissions. read more

Recently Discovered Ancient African Genome May Prove Back to Africa Migration Theory

Benjie Batanes   | Oct 09, 2015 08:24 AM EDT

A team of scientists in Ethiopia have successfully obtained the DNA of an ancient man, who lived in the area more than 4,500 years ago. The scientists, who published their findings on Thursday, said that the man's genome proves that there was great back to Africa migration that occurred approximately 3,000 years ago. read more

DNA Nanomachines Detect HIV Rapidly

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Oct 08, 2015 10:27 AM EDT

Researchers have found a new revolutionary DNA machine that can rapidly detect antibodies that include HIV and rheumatoid arthritis. read more

Fishes Are Better Athletes!

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Oct 08, 2015 09:37 AM EDT

Researchers have found out that fishes are the best athletes in the entire world when compared to humans or other animals. read more

Scientists Develop Human Mini-Kidney from Stem Cells [Video]

Myraine Policarpio   | Oct 08, 2015 08:19 AM EDT

Researchers in Melbourne and Brisbane have successfully grown a human 'mini-kidney' from stem cells. read more

Life Hacks: Five Cool Things You Never Thought Eggshells Can Do

Vlad Tverdohleb   | Oct 08, 2015 12:39 AM EDT

Think you're good at throwing eggshells away after making eggs? These five lifehacks let you think again. read more

Easy And Natural Home Remedies For Allergies

Vlad Tverdohleb   | Oct 08, 2015 01:07 AM EDT

Here are some easy, affordable and natural home remedies for allergies. read more

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