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PARIS, France (AFP) – Daily aspirin use — known to reduce the risk of colon cancer — could also make the disease harder to treat if it does occur, researchers reported Wednesday. The new findings based on mathematical modeling, If confirmed statistically and in the lab, would mean that aspirin’s ability to ward off colon cancer may come at an unacceptably high cost, they cautioned. Taking aspirin regularly “has been shown to reduce the […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — From the court sidelines to the glamorous world stage, this Filipina beauty did not just spice up basketball reporting but also ignited the hearts of many. Laura Victioria Lehmann, a 24-year-old Filipino-American, conquered the top spot, besting 35 beauties in the most recent Miss World Philippines 2017 held on Sunday, September 3 at SM Mall of Asia Arena. Lehmann will represent the country at the Miss World competition to […]
LA SERENA, Chile (AFP) — Along with a marine park that already exists, the new area will cover 720,000 square kilometers (280,000 square miles) around the island, which sits 3,500 kilometers (2,200 miles) off the Chilean coast. The waters around the island are a spawning ground for tuna, shark, marlin and swordfish, and they also host shallow-water coral reefs that are home to unique marine species. The seas around the island are under threat from over-fishing, rising […]
With the recent news about North Korea developing a hyrdrogen bomb, and that it had even recently detonated one, curiosity about what exactly is an H-bomb followed. Hydrogen bombs have a destructive power to dwarf even the nuclear weapons dropped on Japan in 1945. Unlike atomic or A-bombs, where the explosion comes from the splitting or fission of a heavy atomic nucleus, hydrogen or H-bombs work on the principle of nuclear fusion, when two […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (Reuters) — Britain’s Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting a third child, their office said on Monday (September 4, 2017). “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child,” Kensington Palace said in a statement. “The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news,” it said. Kate was suffering from extreme morning […]
by Nick Perry Agence France Presse GANDHINAGAR, India (AFP) — Air pollution is diminishing India’s capacity to harness power from the sun, experts say, undermining billions being invested in renewables as the energy-hungry giant emerges as a solar superpower. New research has found the smog and dust that sickens millions across India every year is also sapping solar power generation by more than 25 percent, far beyond levels previously thought. In the first study of […]
PARIS, France (AFP) — Scientists have pinpointed a part of the brain where “voices” torment schizophrenia sufferers, and partially muted them with magnetic pulse treatment, a team reported on Tuesday. More than a third of sufferers treated with magnetic pulses in a patient trial experienced “significant” relief, the scientists said in a statement. “We can now say with some certainty that we have found a specific anatomical area of the brain associated with auditory verbal […]
Reuters — An autonomous robotic parasol that tracks the sun and charges itself with integrated solar panels was demonstrated this week at the IFA consumer electronics fair in Berlin. Developed by United States-based company Shadecraft, the Sunflower’s main purpose is to provide shade just like a regular parasol. But it is also packed with connected technology including a built-in security camera, a microphone, speakers, and lights. Throughout the day the Sunflower follows the sun – […]
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Microsoft on Friday announced that a major update to its Windows operating system will be released globally on October 17. Release of Windows 10 “Fall Creators Update” will come the same day that Windows Mixed Reality headsets powered by the software hits the market, Microsoft executive vice president of operating systems Terry Myerson said in a blog post. Unlike virtual reality gear already available, Windows headsets made by partners […]
MIAMI, United States (AFP) — Tennis superstar Serena Williams gave birth to a baby girl on Friday, US media reported, prompting an outpouring of delight from fellow professionals, celebrities and fans of the sporting icon. Williams, who will turn 36 later this month, was admitted to the St Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Wednesday before going into labor overnight. There was no immediate confirmation of the birth from Williams’ representatives. […]
(Eagle News) — Nasa ika-tatlumpung pwesto ang Puerto Princesa Subterranean River sa “50 natural wonders” ng CNN Travel. Kinilala ng CNN Travel ang Subterranean River na perpektong lugar para sa cruising– hindi raw dapat palampasin na makita ang mga cute na hayop doon. Ikinalugod naman ng Department of Tourism ang naging pagkilala ng CNN Travel at sinabi na marami pang natural wonder sa Palawan na dapat makita ng mga turista. Kinilala din ang Palawan bilang […]
Isinasagawa ngayon ang 3rd integrated waste management expo and environmental summit sa SMX Aura Taguig City sa pangunguna ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources- Environmental Management Bureau (EMB). Ibat-ibang produktong gawa sa mga eco materials at recycled materials ang makikita sa bawat booth mula sa local government units ng Metro Manila at karatig probinsya, government agencies. Kasama rin sa expo ang ilang private sectors at negosyante na kaisa sa pagsusulong ng adbokasiya sa tamang […]
