Science

China Wants Sri Lanka's Science, Technology Sector To Progress

Staff Reporter   | Jun 16, 2015 08:13 PM EDT

China is providing Sri Lanka assistance in improving its science and technology sector, according to Sri Lanka Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama, who currently attended the China-South Asia Technology Transfer and Collaborative Forum in Kunming, China. read more

South Korea Takes On Plasma Treatment To Fight MERS; Will It Work?

Althea Serad   | Jun 16, 2015 08:17 AM EDT

In its effort to curb the spread of MERS in the country, South Korea is taking on trials of experimental plasma treatment. The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has now claimed the lives of 19 people in the country and infected over 150 people. read more

South Korea Takes On Plasma Treatment To Fight MERS; Will It Work?

Althea Serad   | Jun 16, 2015 08:17 AM EDT

In its effort to curb the spread of MERS in the country, South Korea is taking on trials of experimental plasma treatment. The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome has now claimed the lives of 19 people in the country and infected over 150 people. read more

Mystery Of Why Dinosaurs Avoided The Tropics Solved; A Warning To Humans?

Althea Serad   | Jun 16, 2015 08:13 AM EDT

Dinosaurs have populated most of the Earth over 200 million years ago, however something has kept the species from colonizing regions along the Equator. This mystery has baffled scientists for a long time, but now it’s a mystery no longer. read more

Climate Change on Mars? Scientists Say Red Planet Was Icy Planet Billions of Years Ago

Ina Ariola   | Jun 16, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Scientists revealed a new study showing that 3 to 4 billion years ago, Mars was an icy planet—contrary to early studies claiming it was a warm and wet planet. read more

Why Elusive Magic Rabbit’s Fame Could Signal Its Extinction [PHOTOS]

KJ Belonio   | Jun 16, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

After photos and news reports about the Ili pika went viral earlier this year, China's magic rabbit is now facing threats of extinction. With factors including the desires of humans to have them as pets and climate change, experts feared that the population of these endagered animals are rapidly diminishing. read more

Is The World’s ‘Thinnest’ Graphene Light Bulb Economical?

Quadey Humile   | Jun 16, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Graphene light bulbs are not a thing of the future anymore since scientists have already started working with the fullerene after learning that it is capable of emitting light at the atomic level. read more

PornHub Raising $3.4M to Learn How Intercourse Works Outside Earth; Johnny Sins, Eva Lovia Gracing First Outer Space Porn?

Ina Ariola   | Jun 16, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

PornHub is raising $3.4 million for its project to send veteran adult film stars, Johnny Sins and Eva Lovia, to make the first ever porn video shot in outer space. read more

Hot Ash Tumbles Down Indonesian Volcano After Eruption; Number of Evacuees Spikes to Thousands

KJ Belonio   | Jun 16, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

An active volcano in the Sumatra Island, Indonesia has sent thousands of villagers to evacuate from their homes after it continued to spew hot ash avalanches. Mount Sinabung erupted over the weekend and Indonesian authorities are closely monitoring its unstable condition. As of the moment, evacuees are moved to safer settlements located south of the volcano. read more

What Happens When Molecules Are Superchilled to Near Absolute Zero Temp?

KJ Belonio   | Jun 15, 2015 09:19 PM EDT

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have managed to chill molecules to almost absolute zero temperature. The team found that the superchilled molecules still weren't as stable as everyday chemicals, but were only quite stable to not react with other molecules around them. They stick together for only 2.5 seconds before breaking up. And it is a long time when dealing with extreme conditions similar to the one in the experiment. read more

Warmer Ocean Temperatures Bring Thousands of Red Tuna Crabs Ashore: Experts

Roguero Caler   | Jun 15, 2015 06:29 PM EDT

In an interesting turn of events, thousands of tiny red tuna crabs have come ashore to enjoy the sun rays hitting Southern Calif., beaches. The bizarre phenomenon happened on Sunday, and according to experts this occurrence is not too strange at all because there is an explanation for this. read more

Saudi Arabia Confirms 5 MERS Cases As 16th Death Reported In South Korea

Althea Serad   | Jun 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Over the past week, there have been five cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome confirmed in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement from its Ministry of Health. Of the cases, one is the death of a man, 73, in Turaba City. The elderly man reportedly had a preexisting illness prior to contracting MERS. read more

Saudi Arabia Confirms 5 MERS Cases As 16th Death Reported In South Korea

Althea Serad   | Jun 15, 2015 08:57 AM EDT

Over the past week, there have been five cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome confirmed in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement from its Ministry of Health. Of the cases, one is the death of a man, 73, in Turaba City. The elderly man reportedly had a preexisting illness prior to contracting MERS. read more

Florida Flesh-Eating Bacteria: 2 Dead, 8 Infected; Beach Lovers Warned

Althea Serad   | Jun 15, 2015 07:36 AM EDT

A flesh-eating bacteria is invading Florida waters, killing two people and infecting eight, according to The Florida Department of Health. The flesh-eating bacteria, also called vibro vulnificus, is reportedly a bacteria thriving in warm seawater. read more

Florida Flesh-Eating Bacteria: 2 Dead, 8 Infected; Beach Lovers Warned

Althea Serad   | Jun 15, 2015 07:36 AM EDT

A flesh-eating bacteria is invading Florida waters, killing two people and infecting eight, according to The Florida Department of Health. The flesh-eating bacteria, also called vibro vulnificus, is reportedly a bacteria thriving in warm seawater. read more

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