NASA Budget Under Trump Cancels Two Major Space Missions

Medicine & Technology Mar 17, 2017

This budget cut under Trump led NASA to cancel some of their missions including the Europa Clipper and the Asteroid Redirect missions.

Virus Used By Scientists To Attack Tumor Cells

Mar 17, 2017

With the newest finding by the IDIBAPS Biomedical Research Institute and at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona), a unique virus is found out to attack tumor cells without harming the healthy cells.

Astronauts To Build Colony In Mars: Rational Or Critical Thinking

Mar 15, 2017

Mars has been in the focus of several missions by different space agencies throughout the years. Now that Mars was reported to be habitable, an idea to create colonies there arises.

Trump To Drop Climate Change From Decision-Making Across US

Mar 15, 2017

Although climate change was widely seen as a main global problem, it seems that the US government would be stopping its efforts sooner. In recent news, an insider reported that US President Donald Trump is actually set to sign an order which would drop the climate change as a main proponent in the decision making process in their government.

Russia In Search For New Cosmonauts

Mar 15, 2017

For all space enthusiasts out there, this might be the perfect job! The Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities or simply Roscosmos, a Russian space agency, just announced that they are currently looking for new cosmonauts for their space explorations.

NASA Captures Tropical Cyclone 11S In An Image

Mar 10, 2017

A new tropical cyclone has been detected in the Southern Indian Ocean. Named as the Tropical Cyclone 11S, it is said to bring about heavy rainfall in its area of responsibility.

'Jumping Genes' Bring Light To The Study Of Alzheimer's

Mar 10, 2017

Alzheimer's disease has long been in the interest of medical researchers all over the globe. With the recent findings by scientists at the Duke University, a set of genes, the "jumping genes", are found to be responsible for the molecular mechanism that causes the Alzheimer's disease.

Sulforaphane In Broccoli Sprouts Can Actually Help Fight Obesity and Diabetes

Mar 10, 2017

Several foods in the market right now are containing helpful compounds to combat obesity just like the sulforaphane, a phytochemical that can be seen in the likes of broccoli sprouts.

Take A Glimpse Of The Waves Made By Saturn's Moon Daphnis

Mar 09, 2017

Daphnis, one of Saturn's ring-embedded moons, might be a small moon for Saturn, but as how poets used to call small things, Daphnis is filled with wonder. With the latest image from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Cassini probe, Daphnis proved to be incredible through a stunning photo of it making waves.

NASA Monitors The Development Of Tropical Cyclone Blanche

Mar 09, 2017

Formally forming last Sunday, Tropical Cyclone Blanche makes an appearance near Australia. The said cyclone was captured in action by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Aqua satellite where both visible and infrared images were caught.

California Will Experience Dry Weather In Mid-March

Mar 09, 2017

Rains and a mild storm hit California last weekend where periods of rain were observed in the Central and Northern parts of California. This included the cities of San Francisco, Sacramento, and Redding. However, meteorologists predict that this weather won't last that long as by mid-March, California will be dry.

New Possible Treatment For Killer Heart Disease Is On Its Way

Mar 07, 2017

Heart diseases are one of the leading causes of death all over the globe. With the newest method by researchers from the University of Manchester and the University of Hull, it seems that there's a new possible treatment for this all time silent killer.

Study Shows Effects of Zika Virus In Canadian Travelers

Mar 07, 2017

With the recent findings of a study, Zika virus in Canadian travelers showed that it was usually confirmed to be a case of dengue. However, the symptoms tend to be more severe, here's why.

A New Light To The Life In TRAPPIST-1 Surfaces

Mar 06, 2017

Just last week, NASA announced about the TRAPPIST-1 system which has seven exoplanets where three are deemed to be habitable due to the presence of liquid water. With the recent finding of the Cornell University, it seems that a fourth planet can also be livable.

ACIP Responds To The Question: Will US Get 3 MMR Shots Instead Of 2?

Mar 01, 2017

The health sector is stepping up to solve the growing mumps outbreak with the vaccine for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). However, debates are still up whether the US will get three shots instead of two.