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Environment

David Ralph Retuya |

The Modern Day Challenge: How To Deal With Daylight Savings

As clocks march ahead of time and daylight saving time begins, there is a lot of anxiety around losing that precious hour..

Jen Aguilar |

Traditional Plastic Mardi Gras Beads are Getting an Eco-Friendly Makeover

In New Orleans, there is no Mardi Gras without beads. As part of a nearly 200-year-old tradition for parade marchers, these..

Jen Aguilar |

Ocean’s “Chronic Fever” Threatens Biodiversity

Scientists discovered that the increasing number of heat waves has been hugely affecting the planet’s oceans and killing..

Gene Paul Lim |

Dutch Innovator Starts Campaign to Clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Each year, the entire human race disposes mountains of plastic materials enough to circumnavigate the planet four times...

Krystle Richardson |

Extreme Weather Has Already Started Breaking Records Around The World

Before 2019 had even had the chance to shake off its holiday season hangover and realize it was never going to follow through..

David Ralph Retuya |

Indian Minister Suggests Human Urine Be Harvested as Fertilizer

In the hopes of helping his country’s agriculture industry, a high-ranking Indian minister, Nitin Gadkari, proposed..

Mark Villanueva |

Cigarette Filters Are Useless And The Top Plastic Pollutant In The World

Whatever gave us the idea that cigarette filters are biodegradable had misled us for years. According to Elizabeth Smith,..

Health

Mark Villanueva |

Ways to Get an Energy Boost Without Caffeine

It’s the most common routines- you wake up each day, drowsy, so you head straight to the kitchen to make a pot of coffee. Over time, too much caffeine can have adverse effects..

Mark Villanueva |

7 Reasons Why You Should Start Your Morning with a Cup of Water

Many of us are fond of juices and colored drinks, but we really should be drinking water more often. For most Japanese, for example, having water when they wake up in the morning..

David Ralph Retuya |

Countries Facing Outbreaks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases – Part II

Serbia A country that borders Romania, Serbia placed sixth in the biggest measles outbreak in the world. Four thousand reported cases had been published between 2017 and 2018. Poland Poland..

David Ralph Retuya |

Five Signs That Say You’re Probably Working Too Much

When you're aiming for that raise, a promotion or you just want to be the person to lift your company to success, working hard is imminent. However, overworking yourself might..

David Ralph Retuya |

Countries Facing Outbreaks of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases – Part I

An alarming number of anti-vaxxers in America continue to question the legitimacy of vaccines. Devastating results have followed, with 159 cases of measles reported within the..

David Ralph Retuya |

Why Do We Need Sleep And What Happens When We Do?

Reflections on why we need sleep date back from ancient times. While people back then had a lot of absurd theories surrounding the phenomena, modern-day science confirms that it..

David Ralph Retuya |

The Ramifications of Yo-Yo Dieting on Women’s Heart

A cross-sectional study on 485 women done by the American Heart Association revealed that women who undergo yo-yo dieting or weight cycling risks damaging their heart health. Losing..

Mark Villanueva |

Understanding Blood Types and What They Mean

We’ve come a long way from infusing lamb’s blood and cow’s milk. Almost 7 million people donate blood in the US annually. The process is the easiest way a person can save another’s..

Nature

Phelia Cantara |

Parrots Are Raiding India’s Poppy Fields In Search for Opium

Farmers are struggling to counter the avian theft. In Madhya Pradesh, the parrots are going crazy for opium. Madhya Pradesh,..

Alissa Laderer Castleton |

Reduce Stress and Anxiety by Getting Physical

It is pretty well-known that exercise can help with depression, anxiety and even stress. Studies have shown that exercises..

Krystle Richardson |

Discover The Location of The Fabled Tree of Life

The Tree of Life, has come to bear many different shades of meaning. According to the Bible, it grew in the Garden of Eden..

Gene Paul Lim |

7 Facts About Water That May Surprise You

Water comprises the majority of our planet. Regions with a scarcity of water are helped with special systems that address..

Gene Paul Lim |

The World’s Most Aggressive Sharks

If you’re a big fan of Shark Week, then you’re in for a pleasant surprise because the show is returning to your TV screen..

David Ralph Retuya |

Diver Nearly Gets Swallowed By A Whale and Lives to Tell the Story

51-year-old dive tour operator, Rainer Schimpf, described the heart-stopping moment of nearly being swallowed by a Bryde’s..

Alissa Laderer Castleton |

5 Hot Spots Around The World For Catching Unique Fish

Fishing has become a very popular sport among both men and women in the United States, as well in many other countries around..

Technology

Mark Villanueva |

Mahindra Eyes Electric Car Revolution with On-Track Success

Mahindra Racing may not yet be at par with major racing teams like Ferrari, nor do they expect to win a Formula 1 grand prix title very soon, but they are on-track for something..

David Ralph Retuya |

Flying Taxis? We’re Here for It!

The newest passenger air vehicle or PAV is upon us. Boeing has recently tested a rather strange-looking aircraft that you may have caught hovering above the Manassas Regional Airport..

Jen Aguilar |

Mark Zuckerberg to Unify Facebook’s Biggest Apps

Facebook is set to reach greater heights as Messenger can soon send messages to Instagram and Whatsapp In an attempt to connect people across the globe better, Mark Zuckerberg,..

Jen Aguilar |

U.S. Air Force Has Integrated 3D Printing In Order To Install A New Titanium Piece For The F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter

A new metallic piece with laser beams replaced an aluminum part of an F-22 Raptor. It’s no surprise that the U.S. Air Force is integrating 3D printing on their fleet.  The F-22..

Mark Villanueva |

Humanism: Don’t Lose Your Job To A Robot

What we may have only experienced in movies about robots taking over our jobs is now at the verge of becoming a reality all over the world. A study conducted by McKinsey on ten..

Mark Villanueva |

How Did They Build The World’s Longest 3D-Printed Bridge?

The Zhaozhou Bridge stands in Zhao County. It was built from A.D. 595 to A.D. 605, and is now the oldest bridge in China. But it only took 18 days to build a new bridge referenced..

Gene Paul Lim |

Your Next Six Careers of the Future

Every day you probably hear stories or hear complaints about how in 20 years, your jobs aren’t going to matter and the economy is going to go down the toilet; even more than it..

Mark Villanueva |

New Means of Communication? Translating Brain Waves into Speech

Don’t we all wish we could read each other’s minds instead of getting tangled up in a skein of misunderstood actions or words? Or, is the privacy of our own mind the final frontier..

Discovery

Jen Aguilar |

What Does Having an IQ Higher Than Einstein Mean?

Nishi Uggalle, the latest crowned champion of Channel 4’s Child Genius show, is believed to possess an IQ “higher than Einstein’s”...

Patricia Rodriguez |

5 Conspiracy Theories That Will Blow Your Mind

Regardless of whether they are backed up by factual evidence, conspiracy theories are always an interesting topic. Some theories..

Mark Villanueva |

The Challenges of Being A Long-Term Expat

As an education consultant, Helen Maffini had been traveling the world for fifteen years. She’s lived in Singapore, Japan,..

David Ralph Retuya |

A Computer Scientist is Working to Create an ‘Ethical’ Internet

Computer scientist David Magerman made a name for himself as he worked alongside a long time Trump supporter, Robert Mercer...

Erlyn Piolo |

Facts About ‘The Mummy’ Films You Need To Know

The Mummy franchise has loyal fans. However, when the movies came out, critics had conflicting opinions. From the fans’ point..

Mark Villanueva |

All You Need To Know About Aloe Vera

Not Just for Sunburns DIY beauty vlogger Farahdhukai shared on her video how aloe vera can be very beneficial to keeping..

Alissa Laderer Castleton |

Hurricanes and Surfers

The Carolina coastline in the United States has been said to have some of the best surfing conditions in all of America!..

Latest Posts

David Ralph Retuya |

Getting A Car: Should You Buy, Lease, Or Subscribe?
I have always thought that leasing is when you can't afford the car that you want to drive. I couldn't be more wrong when I met someone running a business on car equity loans...

David Ralph Retuya |

Scientists Reveal Household Chemicals Might Cause Male Infertility
Scientists claim that sperm quality among human males and even dogs has dropped significantly over the years. Some theories claim that everyday household chemicals might be one..

David Ralph Retuya |

6 Five-Minute Habits To Help You Have A Healthier 2019
We're a few months in 2019 which means that the goals we've set for this year like live healthier and become a better person are in full effect. Studies show that people make new..

David Ralph Retuya |

The 6 Healthiest Sports For Young Children
Playing sports promotes good health all while having a good time. Nutritionists advise that kids should be involved with sports since working a sweat does the body good. It also..

Erika Salen |

Women Of The 70’s Amazing Careers
Many fads from the 1970’s are no longer with us today, such as The Pet Rock and the 8-track tape. However, the 1970’s also saw many inspirational women who have remained influential..

Patricia Rodriguez |

5 Stunning Natural Wonders For Nature-Lovers
Whether you're a beach lover, a mountain climbing fanatic, or simply love nature, these five natural wonders are sure to take your breath away. So, next time you are in the mood..

Ingrid Gorospe |

Best Plants Based on Your Personality Type
Do you know your personality type? It may sound shallow to even consider that your personality and the plants you choose should go together but there is some truth to it. There..

Jen Aguilar |

5 Odd Fuels You Probably Knew Nothing About
These are fuels ypi probably knew nothing about: With the skyrocketing energy prices that breaks every consumer’s savings account, it’s high time to consider green and inexpensive..

Jen Aguilar |

The Japanese Government Will Hack Its Citizens
In preparation for the 2020 Summer Olympics, Japan government is set to test more than 200 million devices for security purposes. Despite the integrated science and technology,..

Mark Villanueva |

Americans Still Find Themselves Bored With So Many Things To Do
In spite of the advancements in our society more Americans are finding themselves bored, their lives dull and monotonous. It’s perhaps one of the greatest ironies of civilization-..