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NASA's Kepler spacecraft spots 234 possible Earth-like planets in our own cosmic backyard
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Kepler spacecraft is opening this year with the revelation of a trove of new possible planets in our own cosmic backyard.
Contraceptive pills now available over-the-counter in Oregon, soon in California
Women, who are 18 years old and above, can already purchase contraceptive pills without requiring a doctor's prescription.
Not so sweet news: High sugar intake may increase risk of breast cancer, says study
Attention all sweet tooth, especially women: a recent study conducted at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center revealed that high intake of sugar may increase risk of breast cancer.
Lenovo Thinkpad 13 and Yoga X1 news: Specs, features, pricing, and release date revealed
Lenovo unveils various laptop models ahead of the 2016 CES.
Livestream Movi camera news: Specs, features, price, and release date
The camera's lens allows users to shoot videos from a 150-degree field of view. To compare, a GoPro camera offers a 170-degree field of view.
God saves 22-member Christian family from powerful EF4 tornado that tore apart roof of their Texas home
A Christian university dean is thanking God for saving the lives of 22 members of his family whose house in Texas was one of those directly hit by a killer tornado last weekend.
5 winter warmers that are caffeine-free
If one of your new year's resolutions is to ditch the caffeine, then read on!
E-cigarettes good or bad? New study finds vaping is not a better alternative to tobacco smoking
The debate on whether or not e-cigarettes are considered safe to use goes on and on. There are mixed views from different organizations with regard to how safe the device and its chemicals are.
Meet Nadine: The human-like robot with personality, moods and emotions
At Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, researchers have developed a human-like robot that can remarkably show personality, mood and emotions. The humanoid, nicknamed "Nadine," was unveiled last week during a new media showcase at the university.
Armed man enters North Carolina church to do harm but ends up embracing pastor and asking for his prayer
A pastor from North Carolina was just about ready to pounce on a dangerous-looking man who walked into his church wielding a rifle near midnight on New Year's Eve.
The world was supposed to end not once but twice in 2015 â it's OK, those were just some of many failed prophecies
The world should have ended, twice over, in 2015âif the two doomsday predictions last year actually happened.
Volcanic eruptions that can kill thousands, poison atmosphere feared as Earth enters 'volcano season'
After studying volcanic activity over the last three centuries, researchers from the European Science Foundation warned that the Earth is currently in "volcano season." This means that the planet will experience more volcanic eruptions in the coming years--some of which can have devastating effects to mankind.
More American teens risk mental defects, addiction due to increased marijuana use
A recent survey from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) revealed a seemingly pleasant but alarming finding: for the first time ever, more high school students are using marijuana daily compared to cigarettes.
Distant but gigantic comets pose greater threat to Earth than asteroids, can wipe out mankind, scientists warn
A team of astronomers from Armagh Observatory and the University of Buckingham warn that these massive comets called "centaurs," measuring 50 to 100 kilometres, seriously threaten life on Earth, and are capable of wiping out the entire human race.
Millions may face hunger, water shortages in 2016 due to possibly most destructive El Niño to hit world
The NASA has warned that the most destructive El Niño may be experienced around the world next year, and millions may face hunger, water shortages due to droughts and diseases that come with the warm temperature.
'Absolutely terrifying': Temperature climbs to 33 degrees Fahrenheit in North Pole
The temperature in the High Arctic, known for its freezing cold and intense blizzards, may even become higher compared to areas in the United States such as Oklahoma City, El Paso, and southern California.