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Algae: Waste To Sustainable Biofuels

04.26.2017 03:24 AM

Algae, sourced from brackish water, is being eyed as the future source of biofuel. Algae could provide a more sustainable alternative source of biofuel according to a study made by researchers from the Kobe University Graduate School of Science, Technology, and Innovation.

Heligoland Island Becomes Tourism Destination Despite Britain’s Revenge

04.26.2017 03:23 AM

German island Heligoland was flattened by Britain but it has recovered and is now a must-see tourist destination.

Cannabidiol Medicine With Cannabis To Minimize Severe Epilepsy Seizures

04.25.2017 14:05 PM

Patients whose epilepsy seizures are not responding well to medications can look forward to a possible treatment as a new study shows the effectivity of cannabidiol in treatment-resistant patients.

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Not An Autism Risk

04.24.2017 11:33 AM

Research shows that when all other factors are considered such as genetics and lifestyle, antidepressants taken by pregnant women do not really increase the risk of autism for the unborn child.

Research Links Diet Sodas To Stroke, Dementia

04.24.2017 02:51 AM

New research shows an association between daily consumption of diet sodas with stroke and dementia. Diet sodas are prescriptions for stroke and dementia, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the School of Medicine of Boston University.

Crowdsourced Eve V Windows 10 Tablet In Production Stage

04.24.2017 01:58 AM

A crowdsourced device known as the Eve V Windows 10 Tablet is set to start production and shipment by next month as it eyes a slice of the market from competitors like Microsoft Surface 4.

Fishy Secrets: How Fish Survive Even In Freezing Water

04.24.2017 01:07 AM

Scientists wondered for years how fish can survive freezing water but a new research showed how glycoproteins in fish blood functioned as anti-freezing.

Bacteriophages To Solve Antibiotic-Resistant Bacterial Infections

04.21.2017 02:51 AM

More bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics but a recent study shows how bacteriophages could be used to fight bacteria.

Cannabis-Laced Gourmet Food Becoming A Fad

04.20.2017 11:48 AM

Marijuana enthusiasts can now take their pick from gourmet edibles with the flavor of cannabis, or those that supposedly contains its flavor but without the psychoactive component of marijuana.

Duet Dancing Is Mating Signal For Java Sparrows

04.20.2017 01:28 AM

The Java sparrows make use of singing to start their courtship but it is the duet-dancing that determines the success of the mating process.

Rare Giant Shipworm Found In Philippines Solve Shell Mystery

04.19.2017 10:53 AM

Scientists from the United States, France, and the Philippines found a rare giant shipworm in a lagoon in Mindanao, Philippines.

LG To Supply iPhone 8 OLED Screens

04.19.2017 10:24 AM

LG Display, Inc. is reportedly set to venture into the production of small and mid-sized OLEDs for the Apple iPhone 8 starting 2018.

Saudi Arabia Eyes Increased Green Energy In Six Years

04.19.2017 01:57 AM

Saudi Arabia wants to go green by veering away from crude oil and investing in renewable energy. Saudi Arabia, a country known for its rich oil resources with the largest petroleum reserves at 18 percent, is looking at sourcing at least 10 percent of its energy from renewable sources six years from now.

Electronic Cigarettes, Vaping Accessories Banned Aboard U.S. Navy Vessels

04.18.2017 11:59 AM

The U.S. Navy has barred electronic cigarettes or e-cigars and other vaping accessories from its ships, submarine, and aircraft due to safety reasons.

Vegetarian Company Beyond Meat Recalls Snacks With Peanut Traces

04.18.2017 01:52 AM

Beyond Meat, a company producing plant-based products voluntarily recalled one of its snacks product said to have traces of peanuts.

Air Pollution Reduces Good Cholesterol, Increases Cardiovascular Risk

04.17.2017 17:07 PM

Increased levels of air pollution are responsible for lowering the HDL level which in turn could increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

United States Total Solar Eclipse: Safety Tips When The Skies Turn Dark In August 2017

04.17.2017 03:21 AM

Americans to witness the first total solar eclipse from coast to coast for the first time since 1918.

Solar-Powered Uvolt Watch For People On The Go

04.14.2017 16:06 PM

Uvolt watch capable of charging phones through solar energy seeks more funding on Kickstarter but will ship to customers beginning December 2017.

Ketamine Illegal Party Drug Shows Promise As Depression Aid

04.12.2017 17:36 PM

Ketamine may have a bad reputation as an illegal party drug but trials show that it can also be a possible treatment for those suffering from depression.

Potassium Effective In Fighting Hypertension, Reducing Kidney Stones

04.12.2017 06:01 AM

Too much sodium intake can lead to hypertension but potassium can help lower blood pressure. Potassium intake is seen as an important factor in the diet of a person suffering from hypertension.

Fresh Express Recall Walmart Salads Found Contanimated With Bats

04.12.2017 02:45 AM

Fresh Express recalled the Organic Marketside Spring Mix brand of salad distributed by Walmart stores after it was found contaminated by bats.

Greece Eyes Improved Recycling After Being Fined By European Union

04.12.2017 02:41 AM

Greece has failed to implement its recycling strategy for decades now despite the continuous warning and fines from the EU.

France Issues Decree Officially Closing Fessenheim Nuclear Plant

04.11.2017 13:21 PM

French President Francoise Hollande fulfilled his 2012 election promise to reduce the country's reliance on nuclear energy after he issued a decree closing down the Fessenheim Nuclear Plant.

'Sleep Martian' Genetic Mutation Linked To Night Owls

04.10.2017 18:20 PM

Researchers found out that people who sleep late at night closely follow the schedule in Mars as they have the "Sleep Martian" genetic mutation.

Uncovering The Secrets Of The Aztec Ancient Civilization

04.10.2017 11:11 AM

The ancient civilization of the Aztecs holds many secrets but archaeologist Matos Moctezuma is slowly uncovering the myth.

California Court Favors Fees For Polluters Who Exceed Limits Under Cap And Trade

04.09.2017 14:08 PM

The California Appeals Court said the auction for carbon emission credits is constitutional. The Third District Court of Appeals in Sacramento, California gave environmentalists another victory after it ruled the constitutionality of requiring polluting companies that exceed their limits to buy credits.

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