Science

McCormick Oregano Recalled Due to Salmonella

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 16, 2014 07:53 AM EDT

A routine US FDA testing of the company's factory and products revealed that the oregano contained salmonella.A routine US FDA testing of the company's factory and products revealed that the oregano contained salmonella. read more

Dissolvable 'Tampon' May Prevent HIV in Women

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 16, 2014 12:36 AM EDT

The new tampon has an anti-HIV microbicide electrically spun into its fabric. read more

Instant Ramen Linked to Heart Attacks and Diabetes

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 16, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

Instant noodles may be the go-to food of this busy, on-the-move generation, but scientists are warning consumers that this convenience may cost them their lives. read more

Electricity Jolts to the Brain Improve Function

Dino Lirios   | Aug 15, 2014 02:00 PM EDT

Scientists believe that the Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) is a new process that sends electricity to the brain that boosts memory, focus, energy, and vigilance. read more

Venus and Jupiter Align on Monday Night

Nikki Alfonso   | Aug 16, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

One of the highlights of this year's astronomical calendar is happening on Monday night. The planets Venus and Jupiter will be aligning and, the occurence will be visible from earth before sunrise at 5 am on the north-east horizon. read more

Interstellar Dust from Another Solar System Found in Stardust Spacecraft

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 15, 2014 01:51 PM EDT

Scientists have collected rare microscopic interstellar dust from Stardust, a spacecraft that's been delivering aerogel and aluminum foil dust from space to Earth. read more

Plants Communicate with Each Other, Says New Study

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 15, 2014 01:20 PM EDT

A new study discovered a new form of communication among plants that allows them to share extraordinary amount of genetic information with one another. read more

'“Holy Grail' of Stem Cell Biology can Cure Blood Disorders

Paula Marie Navarra   | Aug 15, 2014 01:17 PM EDT

Australian scientists have discovered mechanism that triggers Hematopoietic Stem Cell (HSC) production which can cure blood disorders and immune diseases. read more

Too Much Salt Could Kill You

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 15, 2014 11:58 PM EDT

Researchers computed a total of 1.65 million annual deaths from heart and blood vessel diseases. read more

Lethal Injection Cocktails Inadequate Due to Low Dosages

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 15, 2014 11:08 AM EDT

Papers published in the recent years reported that inadequate dosages of the drugs used in the current execution procedure, the three-drug lethal injection method, used on death-row inmates across the United States lead to complications when the sentence is carried out. read more

Humans Cause Majority of Melting Glaciers

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 15, 2014 10:56 AM EDT

A new study finds that humans have contributed to more than two-thirds of the rapid melting of the Earth's glaciers. Thursday climate scientist Ben Marzeion from the University of Innsbruck in Austria. read more

NASA Explains 'Man on the Moon' Mystery Photo Captured on Google Moon

Ana Verayo   | Aug 15, 2014 10:48 AM EDT

A video went viral this week where an "alien" was spotted on Google Moon but NASA debunks this mystery with a valid explanation. read more

Man and Animals Make Similar Parents

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 15, 2014 10:28 AM EDT

Researchers from the Yerkes National Primate Research Center published a study on Thursday that said animal and human parenting share numerous nervous system mechanisms. A better understanding of the systems could result in better social development that would benefit the future generations of animals and man to come. read more

Vampire Plant Sucks Vital Juices of Unfortunate Hosts

Marc Maligalig   | Aug 15, 2014 12:47 PM EDT

A study published on Thursday brings new information about how plants communicate giving scientists data that may help them ward off parasitic vegetation from crops. read more

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