Articles by Rex Macadangdang
Little Hero: Five-Year-Old Boy Saves Life Of Diabetic Mom By Calling 911
A 5-year-old kid’s call to 911 saved the life of his diabetic mom. The mother might have been in serious danger but her little hero's determination protected her.
New Research Tags Artificial Lights In Coastal Areas As Pollutants Harmful To Marine Life
A study revealed that artificial light pollution greatly affects marine ecosystems near the coasts. With the development of LED lighting, brighter lights influence colonization of invertebrates in newly available habitats.
Wonder Why Lobsters Change Color When Cooked? Here's The Answer
When lobsters are subjected to heat via steaming or boiling, a certain type of protein in their shell is destroyed, revealing their true color.
Password Alert Extension For Google Chrome Warns You If You're In Danger Of Phishing
Google has launched Password Alert to help in keeping Google accounts safe on its Chrome browser. This extension will immediately notify to change passwords if users are in danger of phishing.
Hy-Vee Removes Salads From Stores Due To Listeria Fears
Hy-Vee has recalled a pasta salad product due to potential threat of listeriosis disease. The store offers a variety of goods in addition to this product.
Doberman That Ate Three Wristwatches Now On The Way To Recovery
Mocha, a Doberman from Boston, has fully recovered from her meal of three wristwatches. An endoscopy procedure lasting three hours was done at MSPCA-Angell to treat the dog.
Higher Potassium In Diet Can Bring About Numerous Health Benefits
A new study recommended that we should focus on higher potassium intake than low-salt diet in improving our blood pressure. One example of high potassium food is guacamole which has 900 milligrams of potassium per serving.
Tires From Flowers? Scientists Look Into How Dandelions Form Rubber
Latest study revealed that dandelions can be a possible base for rubber production. Scientists have identified specific proteins that allow dandelions to produce latex.
New York State To Turn Off Lights To Make It Easier For Migrating Birds
New York state-owned buildings plan to switch off nonessential outdoor lighting during peak bird migration periods. Fatal light attraction has caused migrating birds to become disoriented and can lead to serious injuries and deaths.
Lynx May Soon Be Introduced Into The Wild In The UK
After a positive initial survey, Lynx UK Trust has moved another step in the proposed reintroduction of wild lynx in UK. Eurasian lynx, known to be solitary and secretive, are believed to be harmless to humans according to experts.
Smiley Faces May Help Kids Eat More Health Food Says Study
Based on a recent study, smileys and happy meals of healthy foods have increased better food selection among young students. This method has produced dramatic effect with plain white milk selection.
Relay For Life Looking For More Donations And Participants
Relay For Life of American Cancer Society has been a global phenomenon that aimed to raise funds to improve cancer survival. Let us help our local community in raising awareness and funds to save lives from cancer.
Rising Levels In Halemaumau Lava Lake Attract Tourists
The rising lava lake within the Halemaumau crater continues to fascinate tourists. On Saturday, the molten lava approached within about 10 feet of the crater base, the highest it has reached since 2008.
15 Best Apps For Homeschooling: Scratch And Scratch Jr., Dragon Box, Splash Math, Khan Academy And More
Here's a list of 15 of the best apps to assist homeschooling parents in educating their kids. There are many educational apps available, but only few are enjoyable and educational at the same time.
Researchers Unveil Technique To Edit Mitochondrial DNA In Mice
Scientists develop a technique to edit mitochondrial DNA in mouse cells. The method could someday work on human diseases.
Punk'd MTV Prank Show Making A Comeback On BET
BET will revive Ashton Kutcher's MTV hidden camera prank show 'Punk'd' as one of the network's seven new shows. BET is a sister network to MTV.
Microsoft To Release 25-Megapixel Lumia 940 Later This Year
Microsoft announced a high end smartphone Lumia 940 as the successor to its current flagship Lumia 930. Lumia 940 set to release later this year will feature a 25 MP rear camera possibly equipped with Windows 10.
Gone And Back: T-Mobile Again Selling Sony Xperia Z3
T-Mobile had posted the Sony Xperia Z3 on sale before. The waterproof smartphone was gone briefly but is now back at a discounted price.
Ubuntu 15.04 Vivid Vervet Now Available: Most Tweaks Under The Hood
Ubuntu 15.04 was recently launched by Canonical with some tweaks under the hood. Vivid Vervet should be a more stable and faster OS after several updates.
Microsoft Drops Preview Tag On Outlook For Android
Microsoft dropped the Preview tag for the Microsoft Outlook app for Android phones and tablets. The company made 17 updates to ensure satisfaction for the Outlook launch.
Submission Window For IAU Pluto Naming Campaign Ends This Friday
NASA has announced that the IAU Pluto naming campaign will end until midnight Friday, April 24, 2015. All the names received can be a possible title for the features that will be revealed at Pluto or its moon Charon.
Dirty Air Can Damage The Brain Says Study
Latest study found that long-term exposure to air pollution may cause significant damage to the brain. Factory and car exhausts are common sources of air pollutants.
You Can Now Buy Intel Compute Stick: Here's How Much You Need To Spend
The Intel Compute Stick was launched for a retail price of only $150. It’s a full Windows PC that is the size of pack of gum and can be directly plugged into HDMI-capable TVs or monitors.
Sea Lion Spotted On Highway Rescued And Brought Back To Sea
A sea lion pup was rescued by patrol officers off Highway 1, near Fort Bragg and was returned back to the sea. Officials have warned civilians not to approach or rescue wandering wild mammals and to contact immediately the authority.
Mississippi Man Loses Leg After Getting Infected By Flesh-Eating Bacteria
An Ocean Springs man is struggling to stay alive after a weekend fishing trip led to an amputated leg. An infectious disease specialist warned fishermen along Gulf waters to be very cautious especially those with open wounds.
Blame Cheap Gas: Consumers Dropping Electric Cars And Hybrids For SUVs
Based on statistics, consumers have traded their electric and hybrid cars for SUVs as fuel prices have dropped. Fuel-efficient small SUVs like the Chevrolet Trax were sufficient to entice practical auto enthusiasts.
Amazon Launches Amazon Destinations: Here's What It Offers
Amazon Destinations was introduced silently by Amazon without any formal news release. It has been created to assist road-trippers who wanted short-term getaways.
ESPN Reporter Shelley Smith Returns To Work After Cancer Battle
Veteran ESPN reporter Shelley Smith is scheduled for a comeback covering the NFL draft after her breast cancer treatment for the past six months. On May 11, she is set to have five additional rounds of chemotherapy to ensure all traces of the cancer are gone.
Large Number Of Small Fish Washing Up Dead On Lake Champlain Shores
The seasonal die-off of alewives usually happens after the melting of ice at Lake Champlain. Alewives may be ill-equipped to handle the instabilities in the lake's temperatures.
Find The Loch Ness Monster Through Google Street View?
Google has empowered its users to explore the surface of Scotland's famous Loch Ness using Street View. With this application, you can safely conduct your own research into the legendary inhabitant.
