Science

Chinese Sperm Bank Entices Donors with Apple's iPhone 6s

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 17, 2015 08:16 AM EDT

A number of Chinese sperm banks are offering potential donors enough cash to buy an Apple iPhone 6s. The online ads, which started circulating on Monday, are meant to encourage more males to donate their sperm to the bank. read more

Too Much Sitting Linked To Liver Dysfunction

Antara Dutta Choudhury   | Sep 17, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

A new Korean Study has revealed that too much of sitting increases the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). read more

Too Much Sitting Linked To Liver Dysfunction

Antara Dutta Choudhury   | Sep 17, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

A new Korean Study has revealed that too much of sitting increases the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). read more

Genetic Manipulation: Scientists Fear The Dire Consequence of CRISPR Editing

Claire Baguio   | Sep 16, 2015 12:54 PM EDT

Human knowledge has expanded so much that genetic manipulation had become as easy as editing a document in the computer. Chinese scientists shocked the world's scientific and academic community when they tried to manipulate the DNA of a human embryo. read more

U.S., China Leaders Agree to Implement Carbon Emission Reduction in Key Cities

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 16, 2015 12:47 PM EDT

Leaders from the U.S. and China have announced a more ambitious carbon emission reduction plan than what was expected during the summit to tackle climate change on Tuesday. Many were surprised by the accelerated target to lower greenhouse gases produced by both countries. read more

U.S., China Leaders Agree to Implement Carbon Emission Reduction in Key Cities

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 16, 2015 12:47 PM EDT

Leaders from the U.S. and China have announced a more ambitious carbon emission reduction plan than what was expected during the summit to tackle climate change on Tuesday. Many were surprised by the accelerated target to lower greenhouse gases produced by both countries. read more

Beautiful, Scenic Tuscany Hosts The euRathlon 2015 Robotics Grand Challenge

Claire Baguio   | Sep 16, 2015 12:20 PM EDT

The small but beautiful and scenic town of Piombino in Tuscany, Italy will soon be put to the center stage of the entire European community as it prepares for the upcoming robot invasion on Thursday, hosting the euRathlon 2015 Grand Challenge. read more

Latest NASA Satellite Images Show Massive Ice Loss in Arctic Sea

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 16, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Images of the Arctic Sea taken from space on September 11 by NASA satellites show massive ice loss. The ice deposits in that area helps to cool the earth's temperature by deflecting the sun's heat away from the planet. read more

Studies Reveal Smoking Will Initiate Early Tooth Loss

Antara Dutta Choudhury   | Sep 16, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

Research confirms that habitual smokers develop a remarkably higher risk of tooth loss. read more

Studies Reveal Smoking Will Initiate Early Tooth Loss

Antara Dutta Choudhury   | Sep 16, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

Research confirms that habitual smokers develop a remarkably higher risk of tooth loss. read more

China Conducts Nuclear Plants Safety Inspections Following Tragic Tianjin Port Explosions

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 15, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Chinese environmental regulators announced on Monday that they will be conducting safety inspections on the various nuclear power plants scattered across the country. The move comes after news that the massive explosion in Tianjin was caused by fire in a warehouse filled with toxic chemicals. read more

China Conducts Nuclear Plants Safety Inspections Following Tragic Tianjin Port Explosions

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 15, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Chinese environmental regulators announced on Monday that they will be conducting safety inspections on the various nuclear power plants scattered across the country. The move comes after news that the massive explosion in Tianjin was caused by fire in a warehouse filled with toxic chemicals. read more

Rare Total Supermoon Eclipse To Light Skies On September 27

Claire Baguio   | Sep 15, 2015 09:06 AM EDT

The coming lunar eclipse combined with Supermoon event is bound to be quite a spectacle this coming Sept. 27. The last time that such an occurrence was noted was in 1982. read more

Experts Claim Reducing Food Portion Could Help Obese People Lose Weight

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 15, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

Researchers in the U.K. published a study on Tuesday, claiming that reducing the amount of food served in commercial establishments and homes could help obese people lose weight. The research cited the common practice of many people, who eat everything on the plate for fear of wasting the food. read more

Experts Claim Reducing Food Portion Could Help Obese People Lose Weight

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 15, 2015 07:49 AM EDT

Researchers in the U.K. published a study on Tuesday, claiming that reducing the amount of food served in commercial establishments and homes could help obese people lose weight. The research cited the common practice of many people, who eat everything on the plate for fear of wasting the food. read more

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