Silvana Peters

Moon Borne Out of Its Own "Big Bang" Incident, Revealed Study

There has always been questions regarding the origins of the Earth's lone lunar orb and a recent study by German scientists strength notions about how the moon came about. Analyses on chemical compositions through precise laser-based methods were conducted on the lunar rock samples brought home by Apollo mission astronauts over four decades ago have indicated a cataclysmic event between the Earth and Mars-sized planet.

Weight Loss Secret: How Miranda Lambert Lost 45 Pounds

All eyes were on country singer Miranda Lambert as the blonde beauty flaunted her new toned physique at the 2013 CMT Music Awards Wednesday, June 4. Various reports claim that the blonde beauty dropped 45 pounds, but the question is how did she do it?

Harvard Confirms Book Bound Using Human Skin

While people aren't suppose to judge books by their cover, this might be one of those times when a reader definitely should. Experts at Harvard have confirmed that a 19th-century book housed in one the prestigious University's many libraries, specifically the Houghton Library, Harvard's rare-book repository, has indeed been bound by human flesh.

Mars Mission: It's Now or Never

The National Research Council has released a long-awaited report penned by a group of experts on the United States' human spaceflight program. The report discusses the goal for humans to reach Mars and the critical concerns regarding funding such a momentous objective.

Saudi Arabia Reports Sharp Spike in MERS Deaths, 282 Total

Saudi Arabia has revealed that it has significantly more deaths caused by the fatal Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus than earlier reported. According to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health, the new total cases of MERS stands at 282 since 2012, much higher than the previous official death toll pegged at 190.

Inside the New York City Battle on Banning Large Sugary Drinks

A State attorney argues that the city's local Board of Health has within its power to ban products that could contribute to health risks. Officials urge the Court of Appeals in Albany to reinstate the ban which has already been denied by the lower courts because it should have been adopted by the elected City Council and not the health department.

Alaska Volcano Observatory Scientists Lower Pavlof Volcano Alert Warning to Orange

Alaska's volcano - Pavlof- is one of the most active and currently showing lots of seismic activity and erupting which began late Friday, May 30th. Experts record the continuous stream and ash plume to have reached 24,000 feet above sea level with satellite imaging showing a plume extending more than 80 km southeast of the volcano, reports The USGS.

Post-Chemo Child Rearing May Be More Possible With New Drug, Study Reports

One of chemotherapy's major side effects includes infertility in both men and women of child-bearing age. This is trying and very difficult for individuals who want to be able to have children after undergoing treatment. Good news is that a new breast cancer drug may be able to prevent women from becoming infertile due to cancer treatment.

How Apple's New iOS Health Platform May Save Your Life

Apple introduced its new iOS 8 during the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday and showcased a wide range of new features and developer tools to create new applications. Included in its array of hew applications is the new Health app that gives users an easy-to-read and clear dashboard that provides an overview of one's health and fitness data.

Too Much Texting Could Blind Your Partner

A 26-year-old man from Qingdao in China has experienced a detached retina after spending hours chatting with his girlfriend throughout the day until evening over the instant messaging app We Chat.

Your Suburb Neighbor Is Probably a Heroin Addict - Shift in Heroin Users

The traditional understanding of the typical heroin addict used to be within a younger crowd with the drug proliferating in the inner city's poorer minorities. However, according to a new analysis conducted by Dr. Theodore J. Cicero, the average heroin user is no longer a male teenager usually with a race of color, it's more of a mid-20s non-urbanite, white woman.

Global Survey Indicates Australians Getting Fatter

A recent global survey involving 188 countries has provided a startling revelation on the health condition of Australians - Australians are getting fatter and fatter at a rate that is rivaling the United States of America.

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