Science

Alligator Snapping Turtles Close To Extinction?

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 03, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

The alligator snapping turtle is the heaviest freshwater turtle in the world.But, the said turtle is in danger of disappearing from the planet after the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service said that three amphibian species, and seven reptiles, including the hard-biting, spiky shelled alligator snapping turtle are in dire need federal protection. read more

Secret Of Hermaphrodite Flatworms To Reproduction Revealed

Quadey Humile   | Jul 03, 2015 07:14 AM EDT

Reproduction is an essential process among animals as it assures the proliferation of species. In some cases though, mating between a male and a female seems impossible due to scarcity of mates. Lucky for some organisms they can propagate all by themselves. read more

Bearded Dragon: 3 Amazing Facts About This Gender-Bending Lizard

KJ Belonio   | Jul 03, 2015 07:12 AM EDT

Scientists have recently documented a shocking discovery. In a study published in the journal Nature, a particular species of lizard known as the Australian bearded dragons are found to exhibit sex reversal in the wild. A team of researchers from the University of Canberra have determined that sex chromosomes are not always the determinants of a reptile’s gender. They also observed that at high temperatures, bearded dragons in the wild that have male chromosomes, exhibited outwardly female characteristics. read more

Are You Ready For NASA’s Pluto Flyby? 5 Facts About Distant Dwarf Planet

KJ Belonio   | Jul 03, 2015 04:23 AM EDT

NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft will gather information about the mysterious dwarf planet, Pluto. Excitement is now escalating as the probe makes its closest approach of the dwarf planet on July 16. While we’re practically learning more about Pluto every day, the flyby will give us more detailed and far-superior images of this diminutive member of the solar system. read more

The Magic Mike XXL Workout: How Channing Tatum and the Crew Got Ripped

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 03, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

There is no stopping Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello and the rest of the shirtless wonders of Magic Mike XXL in the box office as the movie made a titillating opening with $9.3 million last Wednesday, making ladies scream and cheer in 3,355 screens. read more

The Magic Mike XXL Workout: How Channing Tatum and the Crew Got Ripped

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 03, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

There is no stopping Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello and the rest of the shirtless wonders of Magic Mike XXL in the box office as the movie made a titillating opening with $9.3 million last Wednesday, making ladies scream and cheer in 3,355 screens. read more

Hades Centipede: 3 Things You Should Know About This Arthropod From Hell

Quadey Humile   | Jul 02, 2015 10:40 PM EDT

A new breed of centipede, commonly called Hades centipede, has been discovered deep down a cave by members of the Croatian Biospeleological Society. Listed below are the three interesting things you should know about this so called “arthropod from hell.” read more

Polar Bears Endangered? Why Climate Change Is To Blame

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 02, 2015 09:19 PM EDT

The polar bear is a creamy-white, carnivorous bear found largely within the Arctic Circle and its neighboring seas and land masses. The Polar bear's survival depends on sea ice, and if global gas emissions continue at current rates, people will witness a big crash on the number of endangered polar bears in most parts of Arctic Ocean read more

Here Are the Top-Selling Drugs in the US

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 02, 2015 06:52 PM EDT

With almost 70% of the population taking at least one prescription drug, and 20% take at least five, there is no doubt that America is still a prescription nation. read more

Here Are the Top-Selling Drugs in the US

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 02, 2015 06:52 PM EDT

With almost 70% of the population taking at least one prescription drug, and 20% take at least five, there is no doubt that America is still a prescription nation. read more

To be, or not to be generic? Should you buy generic cereals, cheese, and spices?

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 03, 2015 03:38 AM EDT

There has always been a debate in selecting between the generic and famously branded products in the grocery store. Generic products are labelled as more affordable prices, with less quality, while the branded ones are said to be the exact opposite. However, continuous reviews and studies prove otherwise. read more

To be, or not to be generic? Should you buy generic cereals, cheese, and spices?

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 03, 2015 03:38 AM EDT

There has always been a debate in selecting between the generic and famously branded products in the grocery store. Generic products are labelled as more affordable prices, with less quality, while the branded ones are said to be the exact opposite. However, continuous reviews and studies prove otherwise. read more

Jersey Shore Nightmare: Portuguese Man-of-War; 5 Facts About This Venomous Creature

KJ Belonio   | Jul 02, 2015 10:34 AM EDT

A venomous creature has descended upon the Jersey Shore in increasing numbers. These poisonous critters known as the Portuguese Man-of-War, which are related to jellyfish,have come ashore the island. The first reported sighting about these venomous Portuguese Man-of-War was documented on June 21 in Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island. However, more sightings were recently reported in Ocean, Cape May counties and Surf City, where more than two dozen jellyfish-like creatures were found on Saturday. read more

China Continues Its Battle Against Malnutrition

Phenny Lynn Palec‏   | Jul 02, 2015 07:59 AM EDT

The National Health and Family Planning Commission or the NHFPC released the report about the 2015 Chinese nutrition as well as chronic diseases during the press conference. read more

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