Science

Once-abundant Bunting Becoming Extinct As Chinese Demand for Its Flesh Soars

KJ Belonio   | Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

A recent study showed that the once-abundant yellow-breasted buntings are about to go extinct because of the eating habits of the Chinese. According to the research published in the Conservation Biology journal on Tuesday, millions of these birds and other songbirds are still being hunted by humans for food, with most of them being sold in the black market. read more

Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt’s ‘Honest Comment’ About Women Stirs Backlash; Scientist Forced to Resign from Position?

Ina Ariola   | Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Nobel Laureate Tim Haunt was forced to resign from his position following an "honest comment" he made about working with women in the lab during the World Conference of Science Journalists in South Korea. read more

Chinese Airlines Cut Flights To Korea; Seven New Cases Of MERS Confirmed In South Korea

Althea Serad   | Jun 15, 2015 06:03 AM EDT

China is strengthening its to prevent the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in the country as its first patient, a South Korean national, is recovering from one of its hospitals. read more

Chinese Airlines Cut Flights To Korea; Seven New Cases Of MERS Confirmed In South Korea

Althea Serad   | Jun 15, 2015 06:03 AM EDT

China is strengthening its to prevent the outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome in the country as its first patient, a South Korean national, is recovering from one of its hospitals. read more

Aerobic Exercise May Increase Brain Cells, Connections Between Them in Adults

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

U.S. neuroscientist, Dr. Wendy Suzuki, says the brain actually benefits from aerobic exercise and not just the body. She has also noted that aside from adults and children, people battling addictions can also benefit from exercise. read more

Are Chimpanzees Endangered Species? Why US Designates Captive Chimps Similar to Wild Pan Apes

Cecille Marie Gumban   | Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that captive chimpanzees will soon enough be under the umbrella of federal protection since they are becoming too endangered. read more

Endangered Amphibian Spared From Extinction in Jackson County

KJ Belonio   | Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Due to the depletion of their natural habitat, the population of the dusky gopher frogs are feared to go extinct. Fortunately, Mississippi Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge in Gautier established a program to help repopulate the critically endagered amphibians in their newly-found refuge in Jackson County. read more

Climate Change Scientists Believe Pope Francis’ Call to Catholics Can Help Mitigate Global Warming

Ina Ariola   | Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Scientists, who are used to presenting effects of global warming through facts and data, are now convinced that Pope Francis' call—which is based on moral values—will inspire people to take action in addressing the ongoing environmental problem. read more

2 UFO Sightings Documented in NYC, San Antonio; Expert Maps Unexplained Appearances

Quadey Humile   | Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

An expert has mapped UFO sightings in the U.S. and found out that the month of July is the peak of these still unexplained appearances. read more

Saturn Ring Textbook Dimensions Not Accurate; Astronomers Probe Phoebe Ring Real Size with NASA WISE Telescope

Quadey Humile   | Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Astronomers recently found out that their previous estimates on the size of Saturn's Phoebe ring were erroneous. Using NASA's WISE telescope, they have identified more reliable data pertaining to the dimensions of the planet's eighth ring. read more

Philae Lander, First Spacecraft to Land A Comet, Finally Communicates with Earth

KJ Belonio   | Jun 15, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

After Philae's seven-month hibernation, the European Space Agency finally reestablished communication to the Rosetta's comet lander. The 85-second burst of communication was documented by the agency on Saturday night, while the next opportunity to communicate with the comet lander is expected on Sunday night. read more

NASA Human Performance Study Ends As 6 Scientists Escape Mars-Simulating Dome

Roguero Caler   | Jun 14, 2015 07:05 AM EDT

Six NASA scientists may not have been to Mars, but they surely felt like they were living on the red planet for a couple of months when they joined the space exploration agency's human performance study. read more

Mysterious Find: Ethiopian ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Unearthed

Roguero Caler   | Jun 14, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

Archaeologists working in Ethiopia found an interesting treasure: relics of a mysterious woman now referred to as a "Sleeping Beauty." read more

5 Healthiest Celebrity Weight Loss Tips

Stephanie Crisme   | Jun 15, 2015 06:48 AM EDT

Many people idolize celebrities up to the point that they try to copy the way they look, dress, talk, pose selfies, and so much more. One of the many things fans are also very interested in is how their favorite stars maintain their healthy and sexy body and lose those extra pounds so easily. Take a peek at some of their celebrity weight loss tips. read more

5 Healthiest Celebrity Weight Loss Tips

Stephanie Crisme   | Jun 15, 2015 06:48 AM EDT

Many people idolize celebrities up to the point that they try to copy the way they look, dress, talk, pose selfies, and so much more. One of the many things fans are also very interested in is how their favorite stars maintain their healthy and sexy body and lose those extra pounds so easily. Take a peek at some of their celebrity weight loss tips. read more

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