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Phelia Cantara |

5 Good Things That Occurred Last Year That Should Cheer You Up

So much happened this past year that is was almost enough to send you hiding in a corner, curled up in a fetal position,..

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..

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..

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..

Michal Wagner |

Beautiful Abandoned Places

There are many places that were once thriving or areas of interest that have since been destroyed or abandoned, and we are..

Health

David Ralph Retuya |

Why We Wake Up At Night And How to Make it Stop

Studies show that 35 percent of the world's population experience middle-of-the-night..

David Ralph Retuya |

How To Know If You’re Getting Too Much Protein

Protein is an essential macronutrient that provides energy, builds muscles, stimulate..

Phelia Cantara |

Feeling Depressed? It May Be Triggered by These Foods

Many people turn to food when they feel lonely or need comfort. Some automatically reach..

Phelia Cantara |

When is the Best Time to Shower: Morning or Night?

Throughout the years, we have established bathroom routines that determine when we take..

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..

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..

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..

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..

Nature

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..

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..

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,..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

Marty Shtrubel |

The World`s Most Ferocious Special Forces

Action heroes are common in Hollywood, hunky men and hot babes seeing off baddies and..

Jen Aguilar |

The Japanese Government Will Hack Its Citizens

In preparation for the 2020 Summer Olympics, Japan government is set to test more than..

Discovery

Phelia Cantara |

Eugene Shoemaker: The First and Only Human Buried on the Moon

Several human beings (12 men so far) have already made it to the Moon. However, all the people who made it there were alive..

Phelia Cantara |

Narwhals: Mysterious Sea Unicorns With Tusks That Can Do Powerful Things

Although it has been while since they were discovered, narwhals have remained a fascinating mystery to a lot of people. And..

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...

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..

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”...

Latest Posts

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..

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, who works at the University of California San Francisco’s..

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! Most residents in these hurricane-prone spots typically..

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..

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..

Gene Paul Lim |

Discover The Most Distant Planet Of Our Solar System
Ever since we were a child, teachers have always taught us that Pluto is the outermost heavenly body in our solar system. Today, we no longer hold on to such a belief. Although..

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...

Krystle Richardson |

Your Neurons Work As A Team Every Time You Move
While the movements it took for you to find yourself reading these words were so basic you barely even paid attention to them, deep within your brain, a host of tiny neurons were..

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 strings of beads serve as a treat to the huge audiences,..