Jeans for Over $1,200, Shredded by Zoo Animals [Video]
Mineko Club are throwing tires wrapped with denim to lions, tigers and bears at the Kamine Zoo in Hitachi City in Japan to raise money for conservation.
Cycling Does Not Cause Infertility, But Raises Prostate Cancer Risk
Cycling does not cause infertility, contrary to age-old belief. However, it does raise risk of prostate cancer, say scientists at the University College London
Man Dies of Heart Attack After Ice Challenge, Drinking
Forty-year-old Willis Tepania, a father from Kaitaia, reportedly died of a cardiac arrest, five hours after participating in the ice challenge, which also included consuming nearly a liter of bourbon.
Fireball Spotted Over Australia, Object Determined as Ejected Part of Russian Rocket Used in Launching a Weather Satellite
On Thursday evening, July 10, a fireball that was spotted over Australia was explained to be an ejected part of a Russian rocket used to launch a weather satellite. It has been initially claimed that the object could be a meteorite but it turns out to be the third stage of the Soyuz rocket that launched Russia’s second Meteor-M weather satellite on Tuesday, July 8.
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Americans Prefer Surgeries, Drugs for Weight Loss
Americans prefer to consume weight loss medications drugs and weight loss surgery in comparison to self-modification, which includes a healthy diet and exercise, reveals a study published in the Science Daily. However, previous studies have shown that weight loss medications drugs and weight loss surgery have extreme side effects and is not recommended by most doctors.
Saskatchewan Health-Care Workers Advised to Immunize or Wear Mask to Fight Flu
Saskatchewan health-care workers have been advised to wear mask or get influenza vaccination to avoid the spread of flu. The Ministry of Health announced the "immunize-or-mask" ultimatum after recommendation from the Saskatchewan's medical health officers and other professionals in the health industry.
Beautiful Tropical Fish: A Threat to Lobsters
A new study shows that tropical fish migrating due to ocean warming pose a threat to the kelp forest and seagrass meadows. They were found to be overgrazing the kelp forests.
Fukushima Nuclear Plant in Tokyo on Alert as Typhoon Neoguri Nears (PHOTOS)
Japan's capital of Tokyo is now on high alert in anticipation of Typhoon Neoguri which is expected to reach areas near the tsunami-crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant on Friday.
Canada Invents Ice-Cream that Does NOT Melt at Room Temperature
Canadian students have invented a kind of ice cream that does not melt in room temperature.
Climate Change Deals Signed Between U.S., China; China Vowed to Cooperate But ‘Compromise’ Still Far Away
The United States and China on Tuesday entered into a deal, vowing to reduce their respective greenhouse gas emissions, even as China reiterated it should not be subjected to the full implementation and extent of the rules.
US, China Inks Climate Change Deals; China Vows to Cooperate But Compromise Still Far Away
The United States and China on Tuesday entered into a deal vowing to reduce their respective greenhouse gas emissions, even as China reiterated it should not be subjected to the full implementation and extent of the rules.
Arctic LNG Route Soon to Launch; China, Japan 1st Shippers
The Arctic Ocean will soon be seeing more and more liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping carriers plying its waters. Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. on Wednesday announced it targets to use the unchartered territory to move its LNG Russia to its clientele in Europe and Asia.
Doping in Junior Athletes 'a Matter of Concern' - Study
Junior athletes, as young as 12, are reportedly using performance-enhancing drugs.
Canadian Aboriginals Group in Vancouver Island Supports $30B LNG Project
Huu-ay-aht First Nations (HFN), a Canadian aboriginals group, has allowed the development of a $30 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant project in Vancouver Island.
Airline Black Box, Now in Operation Theatre
Researchers at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Hospital have come up with a Black Box, to be used in operation theatres, similar to the one used in the airline industry. This, the researchers claim, will help identify the errors being made by the surgeons in the operation theatre (OT) and assist in teaching them how to avoid them.
Antarctic Winds Cause Rapid Sea Level Rise and Ocean Warming
Changes in winds blowing around Antarctica may help speed up the rise in global sea levels than previously predicted. According to a new research in Melbourne, projected changes in Antarctic winds may have a significant impact on rising ocean temperatures under the ice shelves along the coast of West and East Antarctic.
Scientists Found Indicators To Predict Teenagers Who Binge Drink
Scientists have found indicators that can help predict if a teenager is into binge drinking.
5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Japan; No Tsunami Warning Issued
As Japan's southern islands battle it out with typhoon Neoguri on Tuesday, the country's northern islands have been stricken with a 5.6-magnitude earthquake on the same day. The whiplash of the double incidents is now creating fear among the residents of Japan.
Climate Change Blamed for Heart Failure in Fish Species -- Auckland Study
New Zealand scientists blamed climate change for heart failure in fish. According to biologists from the University of Auckland, rising sea temperatures can kill fish that rely on their environment to maintain optimum body temperature.
Registered Nurse Charged With Murder of Aged-Care Patients
A registered nurse, 46 years of age, has been charged with the murder of two elderly women at an aged care facility in New South Wales.
Ebola Virus Outbreak: An "Out Of Control" Epidemic
The Ebola virus in West Africa has claimed almost 500 lives and the United Nations is struggling to control the "out of control" virus.
Pancreatic Cancer, Highest Mortality Rate: Breakthrough Found
Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers and it looks like a breakthrough has been made for its care by researchers at the University of Queensland.
Tornado Drops on Canadian Wedding Photo Shoot, Helps Create Stunning Portraits
What turned out to be the usual fanfare for a wedding photo shoot became monumentally worth remembering when a tornado zoomed and dropped down in the center enough for a Canadian photographer to capture it and put it side by side with a happy newly-wed.
Typhoon Neoguri: 2 Dead, Forces Flights Cancellation, Cuts Electricity and Water Supplies (PHOTOS)
Typhoon Neoguri, weakened from an original super typhoon category, has killed at least two people, forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights and has cut the supply of electricity and water to the people of Japan.
Digital Health Revolution Arrives At A Time When The U.S. Population Is Getting Older, Sicker And Fatter
Digital health revolution arrives at a time when the United States population is getting older, sicker and sedentary.
Ancient Dinosaur DNA May Hold Key to Cure Cancer, Other Human Diseases
The DNA of dinosaurs could unlock the key to a powerful method of healing for humans. According to reports, researchers from Manchester University have discovered evidence while examining ancient dinosaur fossils.
Two Questions in the Preliminary Screening to Determine Alcohol Abuse
Two questions in the preliminary screening are all required to determine alcohol abuse, according to study, published in the British Journal of General Practice (GP). Along with the CAGE questionnaire, which includes an additional four questions, the approach to find out hidden substance abuse achieved an accuracy of 90.9 per cent.
Celestial Events July 2014: Full Moon, New Moon, Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower and Planets to Watch Out for
July 2014 will offer some spectacular celestial events and opportunity to enjoy the summer night sky. Here is the guide to the astronomical events set to occur in the July sky. Also, learn about the planets that can be viewed in this month.
Blood Test Can Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
British scientists at the Oxford University and Kings College London have developed a blood test to detect people with failing memories, who might in future develop Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Midwife’s Advice Kills Unborn Baby
An inappropriate advice by a midwife to a pregnant woman about her unborn baby led to the birth of a stillborn baby boy in New Zealand.
Ancient Large Phalluses Gay Graffiti Become One of World’s Earliest Erotica
What could be the very first gay themed ancient graffiti is found in Greece
NASA STEREO Solar Conjunction Prepares for Upcoming Mission [Video]
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Gouddard Space Flight Center explained the overview of its Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO) solar conjunction in preparation for the upcoming mission.
Super Celebs: Celebrities Battle With Cancer
Celebrities, in terms of health, are no different from those of ordinary people.
Women Who Give Birth After 33 Likely to Live Longer Than Average Woman
A research by Thomas Perls, director of New England Centenarian Study, suggested that women who have children after the age of 33 have a bigger chance of living longer than women who gave birth to their last child before the age of 30.
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