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Here's Why the Antarctic Ocean Has Not Warmed Yet Despite Climate Change

By Jenn Loro - Jun 01, 2016 12:14 PM EDT

The ocean water in the cold south off the coast of Antarctica is one of the few places on the planet where the effects of climate change is seemingly absent. Ocean currents push surface water northward up the Arctic causing centuries-old cold deep water to move all the way to the surface off the coast of Antarctica.

Want to Lose Weight? Drink Water Before Meals, Says Study

By Kanika Gupta - May 05, 2016 04:06 PM EDT

A recent study suggests that drinking two cups of water 30 minutes before your meal will help increase weight loss.

Earth-Like Planets Discovered and Eyed For Possible Presence of Water and Life

By Jenn Loro - May 04, 2016 12:01 PM EDT

An international group of astronomers has just spotted three planets with seemingly Earth-like attributes that appear to be revolving around an ‘ultracool dwarf star’. Scientists think that the next step of their discovery is to uncover the possibility of life on these other worlds.

U.S. Advises Iraqi Citizens to Prepare to Leave if Mosul Dam Collapses

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 29, 2016 04:24 PM EST

The United States has advised Iraqi citizens to be prepared to leave the country if the Mosul dam collapses.

Flint Water Crisis May Have Increased Miscarriage Rate Among Women In Town

By Jenn Loro - Feb 15, 2016 02:23 AM EST

Health probe into the possible connection between lead poisoning and miscarriages in Flint is underway as the economically depressed city struggles with water crisis.

Flint Water Crisis Prompts Class Action Lawsuits Vs City

By Jenn Loro - Jan 29, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Flint’s ongoing water crisis has got angry residents teaming up with advocacy groups in class action lawsuits against the city government for incompetent handling of the situation and mismanagement.

Pearl Jam And Friends Donate $3000,000 Aid For Flint Water Crisis

By Jenn Loro - Jan 25, 2016 01:02 PM EST

Pearl Jam and other musicians started out their donations this week to help people from Flint, Michigan with their recent water crisis.

Super-Absorbent 3D Printed Bikini Can Clean Oceans

By Peter R - Oct 19, 2015 09:30 AM EDT

The bathing suit is made from a porous material called Sponge, developed at UC Riverside.

Martian Monday: NASA Claims Big Mars Mystery Solved, Details Today

By Peter R - Sep 27, 2015 08:27 PM EDT

Speculation is rife that NASA could announce discovery of water while are hoping the space agency announces discovery of Martian life.

Global Warming Blamed for California's Worst Drought in 500 Years

By Peter R - Sep 15, 2015 03:44 PM EDT

Researchers found that the levels were at the lowest in 500 years.

If You Do Not Want a Hangover, Drink Less Alcohol, Study Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Aug 31, 2015 02:16 PM EDT

Researchers concluded that eating food or drinking water does not get rid of hangovers.

How To Prevent Hangover? Drink Less Advise Scientists

By Peter R - Aug 31, 2015 09:31 AM EDT

A new study found that food and water do not help in curing hangovers. Instead those who consumed less alcohol were found to experience less severe or no hangovers at all.

NYC Legionnaire’s Disease Update: What to Know about the Outbreak that has Killed 8 People

By Cheri Cheng - Aug 06, 2015 03:21 PM EDT

The death toll from the Legionnaire's disease outbreak in New York City has risen to 8.

Legionnaire’s Disease Death Toll Rises to 7 in NYC

By Cheri Cheng - Aug 04, 2015 10:36 AM EDT

The Legionnaire's disease outbreak in the South Bronx has killed three more people, New York City officials announced on Monday.

China's Biggest Desert Hides A Massive Ocean Underneath

By Peter R - Aug 01, 2015 07:42 PM EDT

By tracing unaccounted carbon in the region, researchers found that the ocean is bigger than all five Great Lakes of North America put together

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