Science

Space News: Earth Is Being Watched By UFO’s; Alien Trying to Save Human Race?

Elena G.   | Aug 16, 2015 10:14 AM EDT

NASA's International Space Station was reportedly being watched and monitored by the Unidentified Flying Objects. Last week's report shows a video of a Martian woman taken by NASA's Curiosity Rover. Another footage of the said "alien" was rumored taken by NASA camera was showing a pinkish-white object flying across space around the ISS. read more

Bioengineers Successfully Convert Sugar into Painkillers with Specially Created Yeast

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 14, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Stanford University published a report on Thursday detailing their success in converting sugar into painkillers using genetically modified yeasts. If feasible, this new concoction could be the painkiller of choice for many patients in pain. read more

Authorities Assure Tianjin Residents that Air, Seawater Uncontaminated by Dangerous Chemicals from Explosion

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 14, 2015 09:34 AM EDT

Chinese authorities have assured Tianjin residents that the air and seawater in the city has not been contaminated by dangerous chemicals after a large warehouse filled with hazardous chemicals blew up on Wednesday. read more

Authorities Assure Tianjin Residents that Air, Seawater Uncontaminated by Dangerous Chemicals from Explosion

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 14, 2015 09:34 AM EDT

Chinese authorities have assured Tianjin residents that the air and seawater in the city has not been contaminated by dangerous chemicals after a large warehouse filled with hazardous chemicals blew up on Wednesday. read more

Researchers Uncover Brain Network that Enables us Determine if Something is New or Familiar

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 13, 2015 10:55 AM EDT

Researchers in a U.S. university have uncovered a previously unknown pathway in the brain that enables us determine if a certain data is familiar or a new - such as discerning whether an individual is a friend, an acquaintance or a total stranger. The brain study is set to be published in the Trends in Cognitive Science journal this September. read more

Study Shows Middle Age People Drink Alcohol Before Having Sex

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 13, 2015 09:51 AM EDT

Contrary to expectations, the practice of getting drunk before having sex is still prevalent in middle-aged people, according to a study from the University of Otago in New Zealand. read more

Study Shows Middle Age People Drink Alcohol Before Having Sex

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 13, 2015 09:51 AM EDT

Contrary to expectations, the practice of getting drunk before having sex is still prevalent in middle-aged people, according to a study from the University of Otago in New Zealand. read more

FDA Assures Americans that Maggi Instant Noodle is Safe for Human Consumption Despite Lead Content

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 12, 2015 09:23 AM EDT

The American Food and Drug Administration declared this week that the lead content in Maggi instant noodles is not high enough to pose danger to humans. However, the same product has been banned in India and its manufacturer, Nestle, is being sued by the Indian government. read more

FDA Assures Americans that Maggi Instant Noodle is Safe for Human Consumption Despite Lead Content

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 12, 2015 09:23 AM EDT

The American Food and Drug Administration declared this week that the lead content in Maggi instant noodles is not high enough to pose danger to humans. However, the same product has been banned in India and its manufacturer, Nestle, is being sued by the Indian government. read more

Scientific Study Tackles How the Human Brain Visualizes Dreams

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 12, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

A research study released on Tuesday has revealed that certain nerve cells may assist people "see" dreams while asleep. read more

From the Big Bang to a Whimper: Scientists Confirm the Universe is Slowly Fading Away

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 12, 2015 07:41 AM EDT

An astronomical study presented in Hawaii on Monday confirmed that the universe is slowly fading away by comparing the amount of energy present during its early years against the current time line. read more

Canada Hit by Cyclospora Intestinal Parasite, Ontario Worst Affected

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 11, 2015 10:33 AM EDT

Canadian health authorities have issued a warning to the general public on Monday after more than 80 people, mostly from Ontario, were infected with Cyclospora, an intestinal parasite. It is suspected that the parasite came from imported farm produce and may not be removed completely with simple washing. read more

Canada Hit by Cyclospora Intestinal Parasite, Ontario Worst Affected

Benjie Batanes   | Aug 11, 2015 10:33 AM EDT

Canadian health authorities have issued a warning to the general public on Monday after more than 80 people, mostly from Ontario, were infected with Cyclospora, an intestinal parasite. It is suspected that the parasite came from imported farm produce and may not be removed completely with simple washing. read more

China Vows to Support African Countries' Post-Ebola Recovery

Kwao Peppeh   | Aug 11, 2015 09:57 AM EDT

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday completed a three-day tour of West African countries most affected by the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus. During his short trip, Wang assessed the state of the national healthcare systems of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. He said China is willing to support the post-Ebola recovery of these nations as she had readily provided support during the fight against the deadly virus. read more

China Vows to Support African Countries' Post-Ebola Recovery

Kwao Peppeh   | Aug 11, 2015 09:57 AM EDT

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday completed a three-day tour of West African countries most affected by the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus. During his short trip, Wang assessed the state of the national healthcare systems of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. He said China is willing to support the post-Ebola recovery of these nations as she had readily provided support during the fight against the deadly virus. read more

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