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Rains, Floods Kill 23 in Tanzania Capital

Heavy rains and flooding since Tuesday have killed 23 people in Tanzania's capital of Dar es Salaam prompting President Jakaya Kikwete to call on residents in affected valleys and lowland areas to evacuate.
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Are We Ready to Live in Homes Designed to Counter Floods?

The changing climate has made it more difficult to predict weather patterns that could either be damaging to life and property. Some architects from the U.S. and Asia have devised the latest of designs in order for homes to withstand the wrath of Mother Nature.

Possible UFO in Kansas Mystery Solved

Cowley County, Kansas - residents took video of the military pulling a covered item on a flatbed truck down U.S. Highway 77. Then quickly, a breeze of rumor strike indicating that the thing was an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO).

China Sets 2012 Pollution Reduction Goals

China, earnest in its campaign to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions through 2015, has set a pollution reduction goal for 2012.On Wednesday, the world's second-largest economy, which happens to be also the world's biggest energy consumer, announced that for the coming year 2012, it aims to reduce by 2 per cent its sulfur dioxide (SO2) and chemical oxygen demand (COD) as well as ammonia nitrogen by 1.5 per cent, apart from maintaining zero-growth in the emission of nitrogen oxides, the...

Police Officers’ Battle with Sleep Disorders

Police officers are the day to day unsung heroes of the world; going about the wee hours of the night and making things better and safer for everyone. However, aside from the occupational hazard that comes with crime fighting, thanks to the long and shifting hours of work it seems like sleeping disorders are now considered another occupational hazard.

The Mediterranean Diet: Good Food, Long Life

When people think about the Mediterranean, two things come to mind: a great place to go to, and great food. Though only some have the opportunity to go to the region, a lot of people know about their cuisine and how it is said to prolong life.

Is the Star of Bethlehem Real?

One of the most intriguing mysteries in the Bible is the location of the Star of Bethlehem, the star that led the Three Wise Men to the manger where Jesus was born. Astronomers have proposed countless theories about what the star might have been and where it could be located in the galaxy.

NASA Discovers Two Earth-like Planets Outside Solar System

NASA's Kepler Space Telescope has discovered two small Earth-sized worlds orbiting a star in the Cygnus constellation. They're the smallest exoplanets found to date and an encouraging sign that Kepler could find planets as small as Earth.

High Blood Pressure Now, Heart Attack Later

The stressful life of today has got some people’s blood either boiling or their blood pressure shooting to the roof. However, new research might change things as those who have hypertension may need to dial it down to save their life.

5 Incredible Technologies That Will Shape Our Future

Every day scientists and inventors are discovering new technologies that will change the world in ways that we can't imagine. Here are some of the current technologies that will inevitably change the way we live in the future.

Gel in the Works to Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases

Spring time will soon come and plant life will start to bloom once more. And as sure and as pleasant as that sounds, there is also the one thing that rouses every spring - ticks. Spreading everywhere, from animals, pets, to humans, ticks can be a minor nuisance. However, a good percentage of these ticks can transmit a disease that can cause major trouble.

Soybeans Used to Fight Cancers

oybeans, widely grown and eaten around the world, are commonly used to make essentials like tofu, soy sauce, and soy milk. As good a reputation that they already have, new research findings suggest that the humble soybean can do more than just sate appetites - it can also help treat cancer.

Pains Has Got Women by the Knee

Knee pains are one of the most debilitating punishment people can take on their joints. Plaguing both sexes, but more so for women, it is to be expected as one reaches middle age. With such crippling pain, a new 12-year study done may offer insights as to how much this really affects women.

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