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E-cigarettes: The Answer To Quit Smoking?

07.29.2017 10:11 AM

Many people believe that using e-cigarette instead of smoking regular cigarettes is less harmful. After 15 years of holding off, the rate among Americans who quit smoking has dramatically increased to 6 percent in 2014 to 2015.

OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T OxygenOS Open Beta Includes Ambient Display 2.0, Lift Up Display

06.02.2017 05:10 AM

Under the OxygenOS Open Beta, OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will experience new features like Ambient display 2.0 and Lift Up display.

Oppo R11, Oppo R11 Plus Press Renders, Specs Leaked On The Internet; Available In Pink, Black, Gold

06.02.2017 05:07 AM

The press renders and specs of the highly-anticipated Oppo R11 recently leaked on the internet days before its official launch on June 10.

Trump Has Decided: US Will Withdraw From Paris Climate Pact

06.02.2017 05:06 AM

US President Donald Trump has announced his controversial decision on pulling out of the Paris climate pact.

NASA To Have Its Neutron Star Mission For The First Time

06.02.2017 05:04 AM

NASA has announced its plans of launching a mission that aims to study neutron stars. American space agency National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) announced that they will launch its first-ever mission devoted to studying neutron stars.

Alzheimer's Disease Could Be Detected Through Cognitive Tests Before Symptoms Emerge

06.02.2017 05:01 AM

A new study shows that Alzheimer's disease could already be detected through a series of cognitive tests even before the symptoms show.

OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T To Receive Android O Update; Company Promises Updates Despite OnePlus 5 Focus

06.01.2017 04:12 AM

OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T will receive an Android O update after a huge demand from the users, according to CEO Pete Lau.

OnePlus 2 Android 7.0 Nougat Update Not Coming, Customer Email Says

06.01.2017 03:16 AM

A user of OnePlus 2 has confirmed through an exchange with a company representative that the device would not receive an Android 7.0 Nougat update.

Obesity Could Lead To More Severe Hot Flashes, Other Menopause Symptoms

06.01.2017 03:13 AM

A new study has proven that women with obesity show more suffering signs of menopause like hot flashes and joint problems.

China, EU Plans To Have Free Trade, Uphold Paris Climate Pact In Response To Trump's Possible Withdrawal

06.01.2017 02:48 AM

China and EU said in a joint draft statement that they will continue the Paris Climate Pact despite Trump's possible withdrawal from the climate-change pact.

Elon Musk Warns Leaving White House Council If Trump Leaves Paris Climate Accord

05.31.2017 23:56 PM

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has warned US President Donald Trump to leave the White House advisory council if he decided to withdraw from the Paris climate accord.

People Can Now Purchase An IPhone 7 & 7 Plus Case With Built-In Fidget Spinner

05.31.2017 12:30 PM

A company has released a case for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with an attached fidget spinner on it. The fidget spinner craze has taken to a new level that would be thought as a joke when one would hear the news about it.

Is Raw Milk Really Beneficial For The Health? Scientists, Pro-Raw Food Advocates Weigh In

05.31.2017 03:37 AM

Drinking raw milk is a fad among people right now but what are its benefits and harms? Drinking raw milk is now a trend because of the "benefits" it could have from being natural and from the endorsement from celebrities like Martin Sheen and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Scientists Have Discovered An Effective Antioxidant To Slow Down Aging Process Of The Human Skin

05.31.2017 03:17 AM

Researchers from the University of Maryland has concluded that a chemical antioxidant called methylene blue is an effective on in slowing down or reversing the aging process of the human skin.

Drinking Two To Five Cups Of Coffee A Day May Reduce Cancer Risks, Study Says

05.31.2017 02:48 AM

A new study shows that a person who drinks two to five cups of coffee has a greater protection against having hepatocellular cancer.

Researchers Discovered A Brain Disorder That Act Outs Violence While Having Dreams

05.31.2017 02:35 AM

A new study has found out a brain disease that makes people act out of violence while dreaming. People have always wondered where do dreams exactly come from? A new research reveals that it comes from a group of cells in the brainstem responsible for dreaming sleep which is called the Rapid Eye Movement (REM).

New Species of Glass Frog Found In Ecuador; Heart Of The Frog Could Be Seen

05.30.2017 11:42 AM

A new species of glass frog was discovered by scientists in Amazonian Ecuador. A recently discovered new species of frogs, particularly from a group called grass frogs, were found in the Amazonian Ecuador.

Disgusted of Maggots? China Use Them To Finish Plates & Food Waste

05.30.2017 07:32 AM

Maggots are always considered disgusting. However, a farm in southwestern China uses maggots in order to finish plates and food waste.

Climate Change Effects On 'Urban Heat Island' Could Double Costs For World's Biggest Cities

05.30.2017 06:19 AM

A study shows that climate change could have an economic effect on the world's biggest cities. A new study shows that overheated cities facing climate change would cost at least twice as big as the rest of the world.

Lawmakers In Congress, Senate Seeking Repeal On Internet Privacy

05.30.2017 05:15 AM

Lawmakers are now looking for ways to repeal the Internet privacy regulation that was set during the Obama administration.

Court Overturns Decision In Hopes To Protect Elephants At LA Zoo

05.30.2017 05:15 AM

The LA Court has overturned their decision on the LA Zoo case in hopes to save the elephants from animal cruelty.

Young People Could Still Get Cardiovascular Disease From Obesity

05.29.2017 04:17 AM

A study shows that young people who are obese could still have a cardiovascular disease. A new study shows that a bad case of cardiovascular health disease caused by obesity is more likely to happen to people as young as 17 years old.

Trump Makes The World Wait On His Decision Over Paris Agreement

05.29.2017 04:13 AM

Trump has said that he will give his decision on US' membership on the Paris Agreement next week.

Nuclear Power Project Still Idle After Facing Bankruptcy, Controversies

05.29.2017 04:11 AM

Turkey's Point is originally aiming to be one of the US's biggest nuclear plants a decade ago but with some controversies and backruptcy, their plans of making nuclear the "next fossil fuel" is still waiting to happen.

Kabwe, Zambia: The Most Toxic Town In The World? Residents Reported To Suffer From Lead Poisoning

05.29.2017 03:31 AM

The town of Kabwe, Zambia is still plagued with cases of lead poisoning not only to adults but also to children.

Ocean Warming Causes Continuation Of Marine Species Distribution

05.29.2017 02:29 AM

A new research shows that the shifting of habitats by the marine species is going to continue because of ocean warming.

NASA Budget Request Of Trump Chops Five Earth Science Mission

05.25.2017 17:38 PM

Trump administration's budget proposal for NASA saw a cut for five Earth Science Mission and the closing down of the education office.

Wildlife of South Sudan At Risk Due To Rising Poaching, Trafficking Threats

05.25.2017 17:31 PM

Despite surviving the civil war, the wildlife of South Sudan is still facing problems due to the rise of illegal activities such as mining and poaching.

Fiber-Rich Diet Helps Lower Risks Of Osteoarthritis, Study Shows

05.25.2017 08:38 AM

A study shows a diet focused on fiber will help lower the risks of osteoarthritis on the knees. A study shows that a fiber-rich diet is linked to a lower risk of painful knee osteoarthritis.

Magic Mushrooms Are The Safest Recreational Drug, Survey Says

05.25.2017 08:24 AM

Magic Mushrooms beat marijuana and alcohol as the safest substance for people. A lot of marijuana advocates and alcohol enthusiasts are debating and defending their choice as the safest and most commonly used recreational drugs in the world.