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El Nino Could Make 2016 the Hottest Year, But Europe Prepares for Colder Weather

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 15, 2015 07:37 AM EDT

British meteorologists announced on Monday that global warming could make 2016 the hottest year recorded for many countries around the world - except in Europe. Experts believe that the El Nino weather phenomenon is responsible for the heat wave, although greenhouse gasses being released in the atmosphere are also to blamed. read more

Study Finds That The Ancient Earth Was Hit By Two Meteors At The Same Time

Vlad Tverdohleb   | Sep 15, 2015 03:23 AM EDT

A new study suggests that the ancient Earth has been hit simultaneously by two meteors. read more

Chinese Turtles Sighted in Boston; Experts Warn of Possible Threat to Local Environment

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 14, 2015 12:24 PM EDT

Two marsh turtles, native to China, have been spotted in Boston in recent weeks. Experts have warned that the turtle species can thrive in the area and can cause havoc to the environment. read more

Snake Bite Cases Expected to Rise During El Nino, According to Study

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 14, 2015 08:50 AM EDT

The number of snakes bites cases around the world is expected to increased during times of El Nino according to a study published in the Science Advances journal on Friday. The authors estimate that this deadly problem will greatly affect the poorer populations living in rural areas. read more

Snake Bite Cases Expected to Rise During El Nino, According to Study

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 14, 2015 08:50 AM EDT

The number of snakes bites cases around the world is expected to increased during times of El Nino according to a study published in the Science Advances journal on Friday. The authors estimate that this deadly problem will greatly affect the poorer populations living in rural areas. read more

Kazakhstan's Space Mission Declared A Success After The Safe Landing Of The Three ISS Astronauts

Vlad Tverdohleb   | Sep 14, 2015 02:00 AM EDT

Three astronauts in space mission on the International Space Station (ISS) returned to Earth on Friday evening, Sept. 11. read more

China's Space Program: China to Land on the Dark Side of the Moon

Victor Wachanga   | Sep 14, 2015 12:18 PM EDT

In consistence with the latest updates, China has big plans to embark on an exploration on the far side of the moon. read more

SpaceX Presents The Inside Of Its Crew Dragon Spacecraft

Vlad Tverdohleb   | Sep 14, 2015 12:41 AM EDT

The design of the next-generation Crew Dragon spacecraft is finally reveled by SpaceX. read more

30,000-Year-Old Virus Frozen Virus From Siberia Revived

Claire Baguio   | Sep 13, 2015 10:30 PM EDT

A 30,000 year old frozen virus frozen in the Siberian permafrost since the Ice Age has been reawakened. read more

Chinese and Italian Doctors to Perform First Human Head Transplant in China in 2017

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 13, 2015 06:09 AM EDT

The world's first ever human head transplant is scheduled to be performed in China in December 2017. Chinese surgeon Ren Xiaoping and Italian doctor Sergio Canavero will conduct the historic transplant on a 30-year-old Russian man suffering from a rare medical condition. read more

Chinese and Italian Doctors to Perform First Human Head Transplant in China in 2017

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 13, 2015 06:09 AM EDT

The world's first ever human head transplant is scheduled to be performed in China in December 2017. Chinese surgeon Ren Xiaoping and Italian doctor Sergio Canavero will conduct the historic transplant on a 30-year-old Russian man suffering from a rare medical condition. read more

Salmonella Outbreak in Minnesota Allegedly Traced to Chipotle Restaurants

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 12, 2015 12:39 PM EDT

Health officials in the American state of Minnesota are currently tracing the source of several salmonella cases that started occurring in first week of September. Food being served in Chipotle restaurants in the state is suspected to be the source of the bacteria. read more

Salmonella Outbreak in Minnesota Allegedly Traced to Chipotle Restaurants

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 12, 2015 12:39 PM EDT

Health officials in the American state of Minnesota are currently tracing the source of several salmonella cases that started occurring in first week of September. Food being served in Chipotle restaurants in the state is suspected to be the source of the bacteria. read more

Sea Levels Could Rise Drastically if All Fossil Fuel on Eath is Consumed

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 12, 2015 12:28 PM EDT

A article in the Science Advances journal this week warned that the world's sea level could rise by as much as 50 to 60 meters if the all fossils fuels on the earth is used up. Such scenario would mean that all of the ice in Antarctica would melt. read more

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