Science

Traditional Chinese Medicines for Skin Disease Are Effective and Safe Despite Advancement

Phenny Lynn Palec‏   | Jun 28, 2015 10:54 AM EDT

Now that weather is constantly changing skin allergies are arising. Hence, many people are looking for the best remedy that they can use. Others would go to dermatologists, while others would settle on traditional Chinese medicines. read more

Traditional Chinese Medicines for Skin Disease Are Effective and Safe Despite Advancement

Phenny Lynn Palec‏   | Jun 28, 2015 10:54 AM EDT

Now that weather is constantly changing skin allergies are arising. Hence, many people are looking for the best remedy that they can use. Others would go to dermatologists, while others would settle on traditional Chinese medicines. read more

SpaceX Mission: Unmanned Rocket Carrying Cargo For ISS Attempts To Make Landing

Roguero Caler   | Jun 28, 2015 10:40 AM EDT

Hopefully, it’s third times the charm for Elon Musk’s space company as SpaceX attempts to realize its plan of launching a reusable rocket to carry the cargo to the International Space Station and safely return home after two failed attempts in the past. read more

Alberta Releases Advisory Against Blue-green Algae Bloom

KJ Belonio   | Jun 27, 2015 11:06 PM EDT

This summer, blue-green algae or cyanobacteria blooms are once again invading Alberta lakes. And since they’re known to cause some harmful effects, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has issued an advisory for residents living near the area to take necessary precautions. The agency is warning the public to stay out of the water where the algae are visible. AHS also warned the residents and any visitors of the lake to consider limiting their consumption of fish and fish trimmings from the lake since fish may store toxins in their liver. In addition, the agency cautioned the residents not to feed their pet with the fishes or fish trimmings from the lake. read more

Photo-Toxic Plants Towering Toronto Parks

KJ Belonio   | Jun 27, 2015 10:06 PM EDT

Recently, photo-toxic plants such as Wild Parsnip and its native cousin, the Cow Parsnip, have been found towering Toronto parks. These toxic plants are actually dangerous especially when their clear and watery sap, which contains the chemicals called furanocoumarins, touches the human skin. The sap can cause photodermatitis, a reaction that causes the affected skin to become hyper-sensitive to sunlight. read more

50,000 Chinese Protesters Continue Fight Against Paraxylene Plant

Roguero Caler   | Jun 27, 2015 08:03 PM EDT

At least 50,000 Shanghai protesters have gathered Friday for the fifth day of their disapproval over a paraxylene plant that is said to be in the cards for the Jinshan District. read more

Scientists Uncover Truth About Wernicke’s Area

KJ Belonio   | Jun 27, 2015 05:58 PM EDT

Scientists discovered a different language map by comparing two different models of a disease. One is based on strokes that destroy an entire region of the brain, cortex and the primary pathway, while the other is based on a neurodegenerative disease that mostly attacks brain cells in the cortex instead of the region as a whole. read more

Why Alberta Wildlife Experts Warn Not To Flush Live Goldfish Down Toilet

Quadey Humile   | Jun 27, 2015 05:52 PM EDT

Wildlife experts in Alberta are cautioning residents from flushing their live goldfish pets down the toilet as they can pose a threat to Canada’s aquatic life. read more

E-cigarettes Study Finds Unclear Stand Of Smokers In Using Device

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jun 27, 2015 10:31 AM EDT

E-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes are battery-operated devices designed to turn nicotine into vapor. Upon its introduction in the market, many are skeptical of its potential effects to smokers. A new study has attempted to gather the thoughts of e-cigarette smokers in hopes of thoroughly understanding whether or not these smoking devices are helpful to smokers, who want to quit the vice. read more

Spaceflight Taking A Toll On Astronauts; Research Probes Effects Of Space Stress

KJ Belonio   | Jun 27, 2015 10:34 AM EDT

A recent study aims to give an insight on how stress affects astronauts in space and several Human Research Program probes have been conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS). During NASA’s 1YM, five Behavioral Health investigations were conducted to further learn and understand the brain’s activity once it is exposed to stress and fatigue in outer space. Since NASA prepares for future missions to asteroids, Mars and other celestial bodies, the space agency deemed it vital to fully understanding these stresses and how space crewmembers respond to them. And through the investigation, researchers hope they can reduce the negative impact that stress can cause to astronauts read more

Solar Storm To Send Billions Of Solar Atmospheric Material To Earth Over The Weekend

KJ Belonio   | Jun 27, 2015 07:07 AM EDT

As the sun continues throwing a fit, the coronal mass ejections have sent billions of tons of solar atmospheric materials spurting through the solar system toward the Earth. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), the massive chunks are expected to reach the planet Saturday afternoon. read more

Study Claims Material Objects Will Not Make You Happy

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jun 27, 2015 06:12 AM EDT

A new study has found that material things do not actually make ma happy. Scientists even claim that while many people enjoy buying things that make them happy, the feeling of satisfaction wears off once the novelty of the material objects fades read more

Holy Grail Found: Stolen Chalice Believed To Be Christ’s Last Supper Cup Retrieved by Police

Quadey Humile   | Jun 27, 2015 05:05 AM EDT

A wooden chalice, believed to be the one used by Jesus Christ during his Last Supper, has finally been recovered by cops after it was stolen from a Herefordshire home last year. read more

Chinese Scientists Say It Is Possible To Develop Fuel-Free Spacecraft

Roguero Caler   | Jun 26, 2015 07:46 PM EDT

Is it really possible to create a spacecraft that does not run on fuel? This is the question Chinese scientists are facing in their yet another ambitious goal of expanding their horizons in deep space. Chinese scientists have said that developing a fuel-free spacecraft will be possible with the help of sunlight to power it. read more

2015 National Chinese Science Festival To Showcase 1001 Inventions

Roguero Caler   | Jun 26, 2015 05:59 PM EDT

For the first time, China will be unveiling the creations of Arab philosopher Ibn Al-Haytham to the world on its biggest national Science Festival on July 17 until August 2 at the Beijing Exhibition Center. read more

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