Sep 18, 2016 09:42 AM EDT Marijuana mistakenly blamed for fetal defects of tobacco during pregnancy By Patrick Cube

Marijuana's bad reputation was lifted after a review of a research revealed that Tobacco is to blame for fetal birth defects during pregnancy.

Sep 18, 2016 06:04 AM EDT Human language could be biologically inherited, study says By Patrick Cube

Similar sounding words pertaining to similar meaning was found in different languages across the world. This suggests that language could be biologically inherited.

Sep 10, 2016 06:48 PM EDT New parasite discovered, given the honor to be named after President Barack Obama By Migs Casas

A new parasite that infects turtles has been discovered, and has been named after President Barack Obama.

Sep 10, 2016 06:52 PM EDT New blood fluke species named after US President: Obama; Doesn't mean he's a parasite By Maureen Blas

Scientist discovered a new species of blood flukes that inhabit freshwater turttles found in Malaysia. The new species of parasite. Baracktrema obamai was named in honor of US President Barack Obama. Scientist explained that it is not mockery but still an honor in scientific community which is a lasting tribute.

Sep 09, 2016 06:08 AM EDT Giant Pandas no longer part of Endangered Species list; precautions still needed to preserve them even more By Migs Casas

Pandas are no longer endangered, according to IUCN but extra care is still needed to help these species reestablish themselves completely.

Sep 02, 2016 07:56 AM EDT Americans on marijuana: More consume weed; Find it less dangerous By Maureen Blas

As many US states started to legalize both medical and recreational marijuana, more Americans began consuming them citing the substance as less harmful.

Aug 28, 2016 09:21 AM EDT Drug monopoly: Main reason for soaring prices of prescription drugs, study By Maureen Blas

Ever wonder why prescription drugs are costly and generic drugs are only few? There are many factors that make prescriotion drugs much more expensive, with monopoly as being the top culprit study says.

Aug 24, 2016 12:45 PM EDT The American Total Solar Eclipse will occur in 2017 By Alisha Dale

The "Great American Total Solar Eclipse" to take place within a year.

Aug 23, 2016 12:52 PM EDT KFC launches the fried chicken-smelling KFC® Extra Crispy™ Sunscreen; Gives away 3,000 bottles of samples By Maureen Blas

It's unbelievable but it's true. KFC has just launched a sunscreen that smells like fried chicken. But beware because you can only slather them on your body and not to be eaten, so don't be tempted.

Aug 18, 2016 09:36 AM EDT Adorable goldfishes released in the wild become monstrous pests By Maureen Blas

Goldfishes are usually kept as pets in an aquarium or in a fishbowl. When released in the wild, these magnificent fishes of different shades become a devastating species, invading the habitats of native fishes.