Science

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

Almost 33% of People Worldwide Lack Proper Toilet [REPORT]

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 02, 2015 08:04 AM EDT

For many people across the globe, having a good flush is still not an option. read more

Almost 33% of People Worldwide Lack Proper Toilet [REPORT]

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 02, 2015 08:04 AM EDT

For many people across the globe, having a good flush is still not an option. read more

Bee Hive Murder: Bees Sting Texas Farmer To Death

Staff Reporter   | Jul 02, 2015 07:23 AM EDT

A Texas farmer died on Sunday after he was reportedly attacked by bees. The 53-year-old victim, Rogerio Zuniga, was found lying on his field covered with bees. According to the local authorities, the victim had disturbed an enormous beehive in Lozano, Texas on Sunday. He was reportedly on his tractor when he struck an 18-inch diameter pipe, where the bees were living inside. The bees swarmed from the abandoned irrigation pipe and killed the farmer. Though he apparently tried to run back to his house to escape, he never made it. read more

Why Students Are Disappointed Over SpaceX Explosion

KJ Belonio   | Jul 02, 2015 06:58 AM EDT

The unmanned SpaceX rocket was on a resupply mission to bring a SpaceX Dragon capsule filled with 4,000 pounds of supplies, 30 student projects, two HoloLenses, as well as a docking adapter for the ISS that would allow for future commercial crewed capsules to dock with the station. Unfortunately, the rocket had broken up completely after launch Sunday, at an altitude of about 34 kilometers. Aside from the supplies, the rocket also carried scientific experiments created by students. However, the students, who spent months working on the science experiment, were disappointed because their dreams were dampened by the unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket explosion. read more

Climate Change Has A Big Impact On Pink Salmon Population – Study

Quadey Humile   | Jul 01, 2015 11:57 PM EDT

A Canadian study found that the disruption of seawater chemistry and the acidification of fresh water due to climate change pose negative impacts on fish and other marine life. read more

NASA Prepares For Mars Missions With Foldable Glider Drones

KJ Belonio   | Jul 01, 2015 09:57 PM EDT

NASA is preparing to test foldable glider drones that could conduct aerial surveillance for possible landing locations on Mars. Since drones are relatively inexpensive to build, launch and are expendable, the space agency is determined to launch them, which could be the first man-made object to take flight in the skies of Mars. Under the new program and currently under construction is the Prandtl-m (Preliminary Research Aerodynamic Design to Land on Mars), a prototype of an aircraft that could accompany the Mars 2020 rover mission carried as ballast with another lander if testing is successful. read more

Memory Loss Predicts Alzheimer’s Before Official Diagnosis

Marie de Vera   | Jul 02, 2015 06:38 AM EDT

An extensive scientific study recently announced that symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can be detected 18 years before the actual diagnosis. The study pointed that memory loss during middle age can be a manifestation of future Alzheimer’s disease. read more

Memory Loss Predicts Alzheimer’s Before Official Diagnosis

Marie de Vera   | Jul 02, 2015 06:38 AM EDT

An extensive scientific study recently announced that symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease can be detected 18 years before the actual diagnosis. The study pointed that memory loss during middle age can be a manifestation of future Alzheimer’s disease. read more

Red Cross Demands More Donations To Cope Up Incoming Shortages

Marie de Vera   | Jul 02, 2015 06:43 AM EDT

Red Cross demands people to donate more blood to support and to supply the incoming summer shortage. Recent survey of Red Cross’ blood and platelet donors supports this call showing that more than 40 percent of these donors would take vacations on before and after the Independence Day and it was concluded that many may unable to donate. read more

Red Cross Demands More Donations To Cope Up Incoming Shortages

Marie de Vera   | Jul 02, 2015 06:43 AM EDT

Red Cross demands people to donate more blood to support and to supply the incoming summer shortage. Recent survey of Red Cross’ blood and platelet donors supports this call showing that more than 40 percent of these donors would take vacations on before and after the Independence Day and it was concluded that many may unable to donate. read more

Why Mauna Kea Summit Road Will Remain Closed Until Further Notice

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jul 01, 2015 05:53 PM EDT

The University of Hawaii Office of Mauna Kea Management announced on Monday that the Mauna Kea summit road on Hawaii's Big Island is closed until maintenance and damage assessment are completed, following last week's protests that postponed the start of construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope. Pacific Business News reports. read more

4th of July News: Dangers of Fireworks to Your Health

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 01, 2015 01:06 PM EDT

As the 4th of July approaches, get ready to see a spectacle of fireworks, fireworks, and even more fireworks. In fact, the sales of your favourite sparklers and bottle-rockets have reportedly increased for the past years. read more

4th of July News: Dangers of Fireworks to Your Health

Krystine Antonio   | Jul 01, 2015 01:06 PM EDT

As the 4th of July approaches, get ready to see a spectacle of fireworks, fireworks, and even more fireworks. In fact, the sales of your favourite sparklers and bottle-rockets have reportedly increased for the past years. read more

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