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INFOGRAPHICS: Know more about Aortic Diseases

Last October 23, 2017, the Division of Vascular Medicine, of the Philippine Medical Center conducted a media and lay forum entitled “Ugat ng Buhay” The forum aims to spread awareness and information regarding aortic diseases. Also known as “vascular emergencies”, 3% out of 100, 000 persons die because of aortic diseases. About 1% of deaths related to cardiovascular disorders is because of these vascular emergencies. It is the number one cause of death in the […]

One small doorstep for man: Cosmic mat welcomes aliens

by Glenda Kwek Agence France-Presse ADELAIDE, Australia (AFP) — It may look like an ordinary door mat, but its creators insist the conceptual art piece could encourage alien life to visit Earth — and help create a new kind of space archaeology. Dubbed the “Cosmic Welcome Mat” it features swirls of red, sky blue, and violet against a black border, and is meant to convey a warm reception to all sentient life in the universe. […]

Maliit na seahorse na may bitbit na maliliit na basura sa karagatan, nag-viral sa social media

(Eagle News) — Kumakalat sa social media ngayon ang larawan ng isang maliit na seahorse na may bitbit na maliliit na plastik ng basura sa karagatan. Kuha ito ng isang batikang photographer na si Justin Hofman sa isang karagatan sa Indonesia. Ayon kay Hofman, hindi niya inaasahan ang pangyayaring ito, dahil nung araw na iyon ay kagagaling niya lamang sa isang expedition at sa sobrang pagod at nainitan siya ay lumangoy siya kasama ng kaibigan […]

Solar car to recharge its batteries from sun’s rays

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands (Reuters) — The Dutch team behind the Stella solar-powered electric cars has come up with a concept for a self-charging version with room for all the family. The Lightyear is still in its design phase, but the developers say it will have a range of between 400 kilometers and 800 km, depending on its battery configuration. The electric vehicle will be four-wheel drive and able to carry four people comfortably, according to its […]

WATCH: Saving Indonesia’s birds-of-paradise one village at a time

by Kiki Siregar Agence France-Presse SORONG, Indonesia (AFP) — Deep in Indonesia’s easternmost province, a group of birdwatchers wait in earnest hoping to glimpse the renowned birds-of-paradise. Once plentiful in Papua’s jungles, rampant poaching and deforestation have devastated populations. The tourists are in luck, their patience is rewarded: Perched on the branch of a tall tree near the remote village of Malagufuk, a red king bird-of-paradise can be seen darting between the leaves. Agricultural plantations, […]

YOUNG VOICES SPEAK: Standing break

(Young Voices Speak is eaglenews.ph’s blank space for the youth to share their opinions, views, and perspective on any topic, issue, or matter)   By Precious Joshua Corpuz Young Voices contributor   Ever heard of a standing break? Businesses tend to have a fast-paced environment. Employees have little time to take breaks, and when they do, they sometimes don’t get to enjoy it. This can be a hazardous practice. Employee breaks are important for various reasons. By now, many […]

Tokyo concept car fends off dents with external airbags

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — A concept car equipped with external airbags to protect against fender benders is raising eyebrows at the Tokyo Motor Show. The body panels of the Flesby II ultra-compact vehicle are covered by a soft, next-generation rubber that can absorb the impact of a collision. “We put airbags, which are mainly employed inside the car, on its exterior, such as its hood or fender, to protect the entire body,” Takashi Ishikawa, managing […]

Twitter increase ad transparency to foil politics meddling

  SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Twitter on Tuesday announced steps to make it easier to see who is behind political ads and who they are targeting as social media giants try to thwart skullduggery. The moves include launching an online center with details about advertisers and their messages, according to general manager of revenue and product engineering Bruce Falck. Twitter also plans to adopt stricter ad policies and improve controls, amid heightened scrutiny […]

Five things to see at the Tokyo Motor Show

by Hiroshi Hiyama Agence France-Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — From a car that wants to be your friend to another that burns off the fat: here are five hot vehicles on display at the Tokyo Motor Show. The biennial event opens for a media preview on Wednesday, before throwing its doors open to the public until November 5. The event will feature concept vehicles from top Japanese manufacturers, as well as fresh offerings from major […]

Anti-stroke drugs also protect against dementia: study

  by Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — People with heart trouble who take blood-thinning medication to avoid strokes may also significantly reduce their risk of dementia, a study published Wednesday said. Researchers found that of 444,106 patients in Sweden who had atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart condition that can provoke strokes, those taking drugs to prevent blood clots had a 29 percent lower risk of developing dementia. The risk further decreased […]

Mystery ancient stone structures found in Saudi desert

  SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) – Nearly 400 mysterious ancient stone structures have been identified in the Saudi Arabian desert by an Australian researcher using Google Earth. David Kennedy, whose team has spent decades recording thousands of archaeological sites in the Middle East, said the man-made edifices, known as “gates”, are thought to have been constructed between 2,000 to 9,000 years ago. But their purpose and function are a mystery. “You can’t see them in any […]

Floods could hit New York every five years: study

NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — New York, America’s financial capital and most populous city, could be hit every five years by the kind of floods that once occurred every 500 years, a new study predicts. The report was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ahead of the fifth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, which paralyzed New York in October 2012 and killed more than 150 people across the eastern seaboard. Sandy […]