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Leap Second 2015: Why This Tuesday Will Be Longer Than Usual
| Staff Reporter | | Jun 29, 2015 05:08 AM EDT |
June 30 will be longer than usual as leap second will occur. In order to ensure time stays in sync with the Earth’s rotation, which is slowing down since the ocean tides are moving ahead of it, leap seconds are added once in a while to world time to significantly pull them back into proper alignment.
There Is Hope! Conservationists Address Rwanda Lion Absence Following 1994 Genocide
| Ina Ariola | | Jun 29, 2015 05:03 AM EDT |
Seven lions will be moved from South Africa to Rwanda, where lion population has been totally wiped out for 15 years. Five females and two males will have a 24-hour journey via land and air.
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture Cautions Livestock Owners: Tips to Prevent West Nile Virus
| Marie de Vera | | Jun 29, 2015 05:01 AM EDT |
Living outside the metro gives you higher possibility of being attacked by mosquitoes. The tendency could be itchy, but that's not an issue except for a threat of West Nile Virus. Aside from humans, livestock is also in danger.
How A Science Project Lead To Discovery Of New Firefly Species
| Quadey Humile | | Jun 29, 2015 05:00 AM EDT |
When 24-year-old Joshua Oliva went to do his usual insect hunting for a semester project, he never thought he’d make a significant discovery.
Top 3 Hong Kong Noodles Restaurants: Where To Get Them?
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jun 29, 2015 04:58 AM EDT |
Each country has own specialty. Paris has croissants, Naples has pizza, and New York has hotdogs. Well, Hong Kong has noodles! The noodles shops in Hong Kong have endless ways to attract customers. They offer noodles in different shape, texture, and size. The taste, it’s perfect! The flavors are really mouthwatering that suits best your mood for everyday in every strand.
SpaceX Mission UPDATE: Why SpaceX ISS Resupply Mission Failed
| KJ Belonio | | Jun 29, 2015 04:56 AM EDT |
The latest SpaceX Mission attempt, which aimed to bring supplies and scientific cargo to the International Space Station, has failed for unknown reason. On Sunday morning, the unmanned Falcon 9 rocket exploded mid-air just two and a half minutes after launching from Cape Canaveral in Florida.
Sons of Bus Driver Wins Scholarship from HKU Medical School
| Phenny Lynn Palec | | Jun 29, 2015 04:53 AM EDT |
The twin brothers namely Oasis Yip Man-yin and Kelvin Yip Man-kwan sons of bus driver for housing estate are just among the 210 students who passed the University of Hong Kong medical school last autumn. Not only that because the twin brothers were granted a scholarship money in order for them to pay their tuition. Both of them are eager and hopeful to help people in public health system.
57 Countries Lay Foundation for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing
| Kwao Peppeh | | Jun 29, 2015 04:48 AM EDT |
Representatives of 57 countries gathered in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday for the signing of the articles of agreement for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Caitlyn Jenner Attends New York's Pride March in Celebration of Gay Marriage Ruling
| Lorenze Visco | | Jun 29, 2015 04:08 AM EDT |
After the US Supreme Court ruling made gay marriage legal across all 50 states, Caitlyn Jenner celebrated by attending a Pride March held last Sunday in New York.
Why Sixth Mass Extinction is Man’s Biggest Nightmare!
| Ina Ariola | | Jun 29, 2015 02:09 AM EDT |
Sixth mass extinction is going to happen one way or another. However, experts said that human activities were accelerating the occurrence of this catastrophic event.
'Super Smash Bros. 4' Rumors: More DLC Characters Hinted; Isaac, Rayman, Banjo Kazooie, Ridley, Shovel Knight Added To The Roster!
| Miguel Paolo Togonon | | Jun 29, 2015 02:06 AM EDT |
Good news gaming fans as new details and possible rumors for "Super Smash Bros. 4" have been revealed regarding more characters being added within the game very soon.
'Batman: Arkham Knight' PC Patch Fixes Revealed; New Gameplay Mod Features Joker, Jim Gordon And Bruce Wayne As Playable Characters[VIDEO]
| Miguel Paolo Togonon | | Jun 29, 2015 01:59 AM EDT |
Good news gaming fans as Rocksteady Studios has revealed new updates for "Batman: Arkham Knight for the PC and a new game mod that features three Batman characters as playable characters.
‘Jurassic World' Continues to be Indominable; Spends Third Week at Top of Box Office
| Lorenze Visco | | Jun 29, 2015 12:05 AM EDT |
Dinosaurs continue to rule the box office as "Jurassic World" maintains its top position for a third week in a row, even managing to earn $500 million in the United States alone.
Why Scientists Put Wild Primates In Puerto Rico Island Cayo Santiago
| Ina Ariola | | Jun 28, 2015 09:23 PM EDT |
A large colony of pure-bred rhesus macaque monkeys are being kept in Cayo Santiago, Puerto Rico for decades because researchers believe that these monkeys are vital for all kinds of research.
Hawaii Bans Harvesting Sea Cucumbers
| Quadey Humile | | Jun 28, 2015 07:11 PM EDT |
A 120-day emergency ban on the picking, obtaining and selling of any species of sea cucumbers found within Hawaii’s aquatic area was passed by The State Board of Land and Natural Resources on Friday, June 26.
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