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Scientists warned that the rate of global sea level rise has been overestimated. This means ocean levels are rising at a much faster rate over the past two decades compared to the previous predictions by scientific organizations. READ MORE
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Taiwan’s ongoing battle with avian flu has led to the slaughter of around 160,000 birds. This figure is expected to increase as Taiwan’s Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine reported on Tuesday that 47 more farms may have been infected by the disease. READ MORE
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Wendy’s has joined other top fast food chains in the U.S. such as McDonald’s and Subway in pulling out its soda beverages in the menu for children, Consumerist reported. The move is in response to calls from various parenting and health organizations urging fast food chains to adopt healthier food choices for their customers. READ MORE
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Cases of mass extinctions of animals and plants and the ongoing effects of climate change indicate that humans have pushed Earth’s boundaries and have entered a danger zone, according to the findings of scientists. The recent study shows that four out of nine planetary boundaries have already been breached due to human activities. These boundaries indicate the planet’s safety limitations for human use. READ MORE
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Ecologists from the Pennsylvania State University and University of Georgia predict that the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in Liberia could end in June of this year. However, the experts warned that this could only happen if current preventive practices in the region are maintained. READ MORE
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A new study claims that zebras developed stripes on their bodies as a way of coping with the climate conditions of their environment. According to biologist Brenda Larison of the University of California, Los Angeles, the general climate of a region is correlated to the number of stripes on a zebra. READ MORE
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The lava flow in Hawaii from the Kilauea Volcano’s eruption continues to move and could possibly enter a highway leading to Pahoa Village,. According to a recent update from the Hawaii County Civil Defense and U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the front end of the flow is within 75 yards of a drainage ditch. READ MORE
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Moving the schedule of recess and lunch in elementary schools can prompt students to eat more servings of fruits and vegetables, a new study claims. According to a report by researchers from Cornell University and Brigham Young University, moving recess before lunch is a more effective way in making kids follow a healthy diet. READ MORE
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A new study conducted by medical researchers revealed that the lack of mobility or physical exercise can be more detrimental to a person’s health than being overweight or obese. According to the researchers, physical inactivity can increase the risk of an early death. READ MORE
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Researchers from Germany’s University of Sheffield and Ruhr University discovered how naps boost the cognitive abilities of babies. Based on the study, toddlers who take naps have better chances of learning new things than those who don’t. READ MORE
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The New York City Health Department confirmed on Tuesday that the Co-Op City residential complex in Bronx has been contaminated by the bacteria that cause Legionnaire’s Disease. According to health officials, traces of legionella bacteria were discovered in the buildings’ towers used to cool their electrical and heating systems. READ MORE
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A recent study conducted by marine researchers revealed that people tend to exaggerate the actual sizes of some of the ocean’s largest animals. The researchers noted that the sizes of sharks, giant squids and whales reported through popular media outlets are larger compared to actual scientific data. READ MORE
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Scientists from the City College of New York and the University of California, Los Angeles, discovered that a secret network of rivers and streams in Greenland is contributing to the global rise in ocean levels. The scientists explained that these flowing bodies of water were formed by melting glaciers. READ MORE
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Martin Pistorius of South Africa was able to wake up after being in a coma for 12 years. Pistorius said that even though he was in a vegetative state and people thought he was unconscious, he was fully aware of what was going on around him at that time. READ MORE
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A study conducted on mollusk fossils revealed that a type of parasitic infection could spread among humans due to the effects of climate change. For their research, paleobiologists from the University of Missouri turned to the remains of mollusks that existed during the Holocene Epoch, a period which began almost 12,000 years ago. READ MORE
The Sunday Assembly, also known as the “Atheist Church”, based in the United Kingdom is scheduled to have its first global assembly. The “church” is also known to have a branch and ...
World May 06, 2014 02:34 AM EDTThe leaders of the DPRK have been making very strong statements regarding human rights. A representative from the North Korean government has stated in a speech that the U.S. is a ‘living ...
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