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Quadey Humile | Jun 24, 2015 01:29 AM EDT
New Guinea flatworms have invaded the United States, particularly Florida, researchers announced Tuesday, adding that these planarians are actually the world’s “worst” invasive species. Yikes! But don’t fret. Below are five interesting things you need to know about New Guinea flatworms. read more
Ina Ariola | Jun 24, 2015 12:06 AM EDT
A lightning, which has a fixed start and end point, can be directed to hit a specific location using lightning rods — its path still remains unpredictable. However, a recent study reveals that scientists may have found a way to predetermine its path using a laser. read more
Roguero Caler | Jun 23, 2015 10:46 PM EDT
China is going a bit overboard in realizing an environmental goal that aims to mitigate climate change. Asia’s Sleeping Giant is set to carry out certain measures to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals, and the nation is planning on spending about $6.6 trillion for it. read more
KJ Belonio | Jun 23, 2015 06:32 PM EDT
A new study published in the journal PLOS One revealed that two different species of deep-sea sharks have the ability to remain positively buoyant, which means they will not sink if they stop moving in the water. According to a team of scientists from the University of Hawaii-Manoa (UHM) and University of Tokyo, two species of deep-sea sharks such as the prickly sharks and the bluntnose sixgill sharks exhibit positive buoyancy, which means that the sharks exert additional effort swimming down and easily glide upwards without using their tails. read more
Roguero Caler | Jun 23, 2015 12:39 PM EDT
China is strengthening its ties with the United States, particularly in the medical field, as it aims to realize research studies that can help contain cancer and many other life-threatening diseases. read more
Marie de Vera | Jun 23, 2015 08:48 AM EDT
Losing weight could be one of the many problems of men and women in any parts of the world today. Eventhough there are hundreds or even thousands of diet plans being presented, yet only few can actually follow it properly and achieve the desired weight successfully. read more
Marie de Vera | Jun 23, 2015 08:48 AM EDT
Losing weight could be one of the many problems of men and women in any parts of the world today. Eventhough there are hundreds or even thousands of diet plans being presented, yet only few can actually follow it properly and achieve the desired weight successfully. read more
Phenny Lynn Palec | Jun 23, 2015 07:31 AM EDT
May 20, when the first MERS related case was reported, its outbreak scares away tourists and domestic consumers enough to have the government to worry about its effect on their economy. read more
Phenny Lynn Palec | Jun 23, 2015 07:31 AM EDT
May 20, when the first MERS related case was reported, its outbreak scares away tourists and domestic consumers enough to have the government to worry about its effect on their economy. read more
Marie de Vera | Jun 23, 2015 07:12 AM EDT
The Department of Public Health of Chicago already started their yearly prevention of spreading mosquito viruses. Their one effective way is to put larvicle into the basins to lessen the number of mosquitoes carrying viruses and diseases. read more
Marie de Vera | Jun 23, 2015 07:12 AM EDT
The Department of Public Health of Chicago already started their yearly prevention of spreading mosquito viruses. Their one effective way is to put larvicle into the basins to lessen the number of mosquitoes carrying viruses and diseases. read more
KJ Belonio | Jun 23, 2015 08:28 AM EDT
At around 2:39 p.m. (ET) on Monday, a powerful geomagnetic storm hit the Earth. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center said that the solar storm is a “G4” on the five-point scale. The geomagnetic storm could last a day or longer. Though a powerful storm can affect the power grid, the geomagnetic storm has one noticeable positive effect: It could create a beautiful and colorful sky show known as Aurora Borealis or the Northern Lights, which may be seen Tuesday night in as far south as Iowa or Pennsylvania. read more
KJ Belonio | Jun 23, 2015 05:05 AM EDT
In a recent study published in the journal Nature, an international team of researchers suggests that modern humans and Neanderthals interbred in Europe. The new results revealed that the ancient man was found more closely related to Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) than any other modern human (Homo sapiens) who has previously analyzed. read more
Ina Ariola | Jun 23, 2015 05:01 AM EDT
Recent studies reveal that kangaroos use their left hands in doing common tasks like grooming, feeding and picking up things. Plus, take a look at the five other interesting facts about this marsupial. read more
Phenny Lynn Palec | Jun 23, 2015 03:10 AM EDT
Did you know that fasting is more healthful compared to intentionally reducing weight? Well, for some reasons the answer is yes! Chronic ailments can be prevented by practicing fasting on its regular intervals. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
