New clinical study has shown that e-cigarettes may lead to significant reductions in exposure to harmful chemicals found in tobacco-cigarettes. This in turn helps in cutting the risks of tobacco-related illnesses that are thought to be caused by smoking real cigarettes. Smokers, who shift to smoking only e-cigarette, may find the effects quite similar to complete smoking cessation.
Marijuana legalisation may have had a positive impact with a reduction in prescription drug use among the disabled and the elderly, a new US study has revealed. Savings from reduced prescription drug use in areas where cannabis is legal was approximately US$165.2 million (AU$217 million) over the full year.
Experts at Adelaide’s Flinders University have made an Alzheimer’s breakthrough that may result in world’s first dementia vaccine. Developed by Australian and US scientists, this vaccine may not only prevent but also reverse early stages of Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia.
New study has revealed how certain birds like sparrows and finches have the ability to see a visual world hidden to human eyes. The ones that can live in a sensory world apart are able to receive and transmit signals between each other in a way invisible to species.
Researchers recently discovered flowers of a new orchid species that resembles the devil’s head. A close look at the flowers’ heart revealed the demonic patterns. The devilish orchid is a Critically Endangered species in the International Union for Conservation (IUCN) Red List.
Pokemon Go Australian players can now charge their phones for free at Virgin Mobile stores and kiosks around the country. The fourth largest telco in the country is the first to take advantage of the augmented reality mobile game craze.
Astronomers have discovered a new dwarf planet beyond Neptune and it circles our sun in a wide orbit. The scientists have made the discovery via a telescope at the top of Mauna Kea, Hawaii.
After a leaked image of what appears to be a Crates System, Psyonix confirmed that it will be introducing unlockable crates to the game.
A gigantic earthquake may be lurking under South Asia. A mega-thrust fault under Bangladesh, Myanmar and India may expose millions to the risk of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake that could claim 140 million lives.
Scientists have revealed in a new study that a “Frankenstein” galaxy, formed from parts of other galaxies, is younger on its inside than the outside. UGC 1382 is situated about 250 million light years away and is seven times wider than out galaxy Milky Way.
“Pokemon Go” has been seen as a runaway success by all measures as a mobile gaming. And Niantic Labs and Nintendo are just getting started for the new app craze.
“Pokemon Go” may be the biggest thing to hit mobile gaming—and it’s about to hit even harder once it gets released to other countries. But it seems that there is also a catch when using the app.
Get ready to say goodbye to a few of the G36’s power and destruction. “The Division” servers will go down in time for a maintenance period. This will introduce a new patch that will nerf the G36 weapon.
Sufferers of temporary hearing damage may find it difficult to recover if they consume caffeine daily. Highly-caffeinated drinks may cause persistent hearing impairment after noise exposure.
The creepy-looking fish found in the sands of Virginia Beach that prompted a surfing group to warn beachgoers is not a real threat to humans, said an East Coast Surfing Championships (ECSC) Facebook post. However, visitors are still advised to be cautious and be on the lookout of the strange-looking fish that was spotted near the shoreline.
Just like the Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching, vast areas of mangrove in Australia’s north are dead. Scientists believe that climate change may have been responsible for the staggering deaths. The die-off occurred over a single month.
A breakthrough cancer therapy has destroyed drug-resistant superbugs. The experimental drug killed not only the superbugs but also a range of deadly viruses from Ebola to HIV.
The PlayStation VR component of “Final Fantasy XV” has received mixed views from different people. While it adds a layer of what can be done in “Final Fantasy XV,” the experience doesn’t seem to jive with what has been seen in the base game.
“Call of Duty Infinite Warfare” is going fully into science and space territory. Developer Infinity Ward has shared a few insights on how this will be reflected in the type of weapons that it will feature.
Following the teaser from Blizzard of a new weapon and fan speculation that came right after, Blizzard has now indirectly teased that a new hero will be introduced.
“My Kitchen Rules” judge Pete Evans recently cooked up a controversy on social media due to his comments about sunscreen. His remarks have angered cancer research experts as Evans, during a Q&A session on Facebook, said that sunscreen is full of poisonous chemicals.
It seems that there’s no way another delay for “No Man’s Sky” will happen. Hello Games’ Sean Murray has just posed in his Twitter the announcement alongside a photo of the team celebrating the fact that “No Man’s Sky” has gone gold.
While “Destiny” Rise of Iron may be the biggest anticipated release for the game, some may be wondering how it will work for single-player gamers. Given the title of the expansion, the new DLC will be placing more emphasis on the Iron Banner.
“Titanfall” has been a relatively successful title when it was released. However, its lack of a single-player narrative and campaign had been felt by players afterwards.
UK researchers have found that cannabis smokers who put tobacco in their joints are more likely to get addicted. Likewise, those who do not mix tobacco are far more likely to quit, if they want. Thus, it is way better to smoke marijuana on its own to reduce harm.
New study has revealed that volcanic glass tools, at least 3,000 years old, were used in the South Pacific in prehistoric times for tattooing.
Queensland researchers have made a breakthrough in better understanding a deadly bacterium prevalent in Northern Australia that can kill within 24 hours by causing melioidosis.
It’s quite the busy day for “Final Fantasy XV” fans. Apart from the release of the third episode of “Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV,” there’s also a new “FFXV” trailer, seen below.
Scientists have found a link between women’s unexplained infertility and a mysterious virus that is transmitted via kissing. HHV-6A virus multiplies in salivary glands and can be transferred via kissing and sex.
Researchers have developed a miniature device that may be capable of producing an endless supply of wine with the help of strategically-placed yeast and fermenting plane old grape juice. American and Swiss scientists are currently trialling the micro winery that can turn grape juice into alcoholic wine in just an hour. Conventional winemakers sometimes take weeks to produce the alcoholic wine.
