Life

The “pabebe” phenomenon

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 9) – Nowadays, it’s so easy to influence people! Any video uploaded in the social media has the potential of becoming the next viral phenomenon – and like its namesake, can infect thousands! Recently, the “pabebe” phenomenon has captured the nation’s zeitgeist, inspiring a lot of copycats as well as generating lots and lots of criticism. The netizens are divided about the pabebe – is it good or bad? We will […]

Dengue outbreak deals heavy blow to tourism in south Taiwan

SEPTEMBER 14 (CCTV) — The outbreak of dengue fever in Taiwan has dealt a heavy blow to tourism in its southern region. Latest official statistics show that dengue fever infection has now amounted to 9,103 cases across the island in southeast China. The worst-hit region Tainan alone suffered 8,022 cases. Tourism revenue in Tainan has dropped by half due to a sharp plummet in tourist arrivals, according to authorities. “My business shrunk by almost 20 […]

Over-eating instant noodles can be dangerous to your health

MANILA, Philippines, September 14 (Eagle News) — According to the latest study of the Harvard University, too much eating of instant noodles is dangerous to the health because it contains elements that increase the possibility of having heart problems and stroke. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Young man in China suffers from premature aging condition

BEIJING, China, September 11 (Eagle News) — A 30-year old man in China looks like an 80-year old due to what medical experts say is a premature aging condition. Said experts added that the said condition is incurable. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

The lion and the eagle

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 11) – For a country that has been largely left to its own fate, the sudden spike in international interest in Zimbabwe did not come from the high unemployment figures, the food shortages, the state persecution of vendors, the lack of medicines, the lack of cash – but from a lion named “Cecil” by conservationists. Here are some quick facts about Cecil the Lion: A major tourist attraction in Hwange National Park […]

A really ‘smart’ robotic monkey

Computers can figure out complex equations in a blink of an eye, but something as simple as programming a robot to pour a cup of water is incredibly difficult. Sangbae Kim, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, MIT said that giving robots the ability to complete simple tasks that humans have been perfecting through millions of years of evolution could take decades or longer. But when designing a robotic monkey that can aid in search and […]

NASA releases new images of mysterious bright spots on dwarf planet

SEPTEMBER 11 (Reuters) — NASA released new images of the dwarf planet of Ceres on Tuesday and Wednesday (September 8-9) showing a set of peculiar white spots in one of the planet’s craters. The animation and stills shown by NASA on social media are made up of images from NASA’s Dawn spacecraft and are the closest yet views of the Occator crater. The photos have a resolution of 450 feet (140 meters) per pixel and […]

Concert etiquette: The do’s and dont’s of seeing your fave band in a live performance

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 10) –  Imagine your in a concert, your favorite band performing live! You are jamming really hard with the music, waving your arms wildly, without a care. Generally, this is alright but you may not be aware that you are already ruining the concert experience of the other audience. Awkward, right? Here’s a helpful guide of proper concert etiquette so that you can keep yourself from getting kicked out! Lindsey Holder and […]

Ebola Reston virus in monkeys enter outbreak stage in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, September 10 (Eagle News) — The Department of Health (DOH) confirms that there is an outbreak of Ebola Reston virus in monkeys here in the Philippines but added that there is a small possibility of it affecting humans as said strain of the Ebola virus primarily affects animals. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)

Ocean life triggers ice particles in clouds, scientists say

SEPTEMBER 10 (Reuters) — A team of international scientists say they’ve proved that plant life in the ocean can contribute to the formation of ice particles in clouds. These particles influence how long a cloud exists and the amount rain, hail or snow it produces. The discovery, published in scientific journal Nature, could help reduce uncertainties in global climate modelling. Organic matter from microscopic phyto-plankton is launched into atmosphere along with sea spray by the […]

Apple announces iPad Pro, with 12.9 inch screen

SEPTEMBER 10 (Reuters) — Apple Inc. on Wednesday (September 9) announced a bigger iPad with a new keyboard and stylus aimed at business customers. Chief Executive Tim Cook promised a day of “monster” news on Wednesday, but shares of the company remained nearly flat as executives showed off the iPad, which will be priced starting at $799. After various announcements about the Apple Watch, he rolled out the “iPad Pro” with a 12.9 inch screen […]

“WHAT’S THAT SOUND?”

QUEZON City, Philippines (September 9) – “Music is life” that’s what they say. Almost all of what with do is connected to sounds. Anything we do creates sounds. That’s why the term “Music” was invented. Not only was the term invented but almost simultaneously, different instruments for making sound were also developed. Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Generally, a song is considered the smallest stand alone work of music, especially when […]