Articles by Milafel Dacanay
Thousands Of Workers Fight For $15 Minimum Wage Raise Across US
A few days before tax day, low-wage workers trooped to the streets to demand for $15 increase. And this revolution is happening all over the country.
John Kerry On Simulated Attack Of Russian Jets: Reckless, Provocative, Dangerous
Tension arose in the Baltic Sea when two Russian jets flew past an American destroyer. Secretary John Kerry has called it reckless, provocative, and dangerous.
Squeaky, Stuttering Mice May Offer Insight To Common Speech Impediments
When it comes to stuttering, not much is actually known. A new study involving genetically modified mice, however, may change that.
Racial Bias Still Plagues Chicago Police: Task Force Report
A new police task force report painted a disturbing picture of Chicago Police District. It practices racial bias, which is growing in an alarming rate.
Depression May Cause Type 2 Diabetes, New Research Shows
Here's more proof of the mind-body connection. A new Canadian study suggested that depression and metabolic conditions significantly increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Talk To The Hand: Gloves That Convert Sign Language Into Speech Win Prestigious Award
Two undergraduate students have won a prestigious award for creating hand gloves that can convert sign language into speech. It may also be customized for health care.
6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar, Tremors Shake India
A strong earthquake shook Myanmar and nearby Asian countries on April 13. Although some were injured as a result of stampede, there are no reported fatalities.
America's Most Endangered Rivers Of 2016: ACF River Basin, San Joaquin, Susquehanna Top List
Is your river in serious condition? A group has listed down the most endangered rivers in the United States for 2016.
Researchers Witness Thousands Of Red Crabs Swarming Off Panama Coast: Climate Change Or Escaping From Predators?
Many marine researchers are currently awed and confused about the presence of red crab swarm in Hannibal Seamount in Panama. How come they are here?
Panama Papers: Offices Of Mossack Fonseca Law Firm Raided
Police and prosecutors raided the headquarters of Mossack Fonseca Law Firm on April 12. The firm is currently the center of the Panama Papers scandal.
Boko Haram Kidnaps More Children And Forces Them To Carry Out Suicide Bombings
Boko Haram does not only kidnap children, it also makes them carry out deadly attacks including suicide bombings, according to a new UNICEF report.
Climate Change Helps Forests In British Columbia Recover From Mountain Pine Beetle Outbreak
There is hope for the millions of trees in the BC forests destroyed by the mountain pine beetle outbreak. Because of climate change, they’re growing bigger and at a much faster rate.
A Good Night's Sleep Lowers Risk Of Catching Cold, Other Common Infections
A new study has revealed results that we might have known all along. A good night’s sleep is a secret to lowering risk of diseases including common colds.
Minnesota Reports Increasing Rates Of STDs: Chlamydia Makes Almost 80 Percent Of Cases
Minnesota is facing an STD crisis with cases making up nearly 70 percent of all reported infectious diseases, and chlamydia takes the first lead. The reported cases are a cause for worry as they reflect the condition's harmful effects on women's reproductive health.
Play Date Video Of Koala And Zookeeper In Australia Goes Viral
How does a baby koala spend its day in a wildlife park? Getting plenty of kisses, belly rubs, and tickles, of course!
DARPA Wants Shape-Shifting Vaccines That Adapt Real-Time When Fighting Killer Viruses: Here's The Plan
How do you resolve a quick-changing viral strain that can kill hundreds of people? DARPA wants to create vaccines that can shape-shift and adapt real-time.
CIA Says No More Waterboarding, Not Even With Orders From US President
None other than the CIA says no to waterboarding as a form of interrogation technique. The agency said that it intends to veer from the practice, even if the future president has ordered it.
More Than 1,000 Women Across UK Subjected To Barbaric Ritual Of Breast Ironing
Although an African practice, breast ironing is becoming more prevalent in the UK. Not only are the police unaware, but the act itself is not deemed a criminal offense.
What's All The Fuss About Planet Nine: Just Another Planet Or Something Scientists Are Worried About?
Heard about Planet Nine? The theoretical planet is getting many astronomers all fired up trying to know what, where, and how it is, so here’s a guide for you.
IBM TrueNorth-Based Computer Chip Monitors Brain Activity And May Help Predict Seizures
The TrueNorth technology of IBM may go beyond speech and facial recognition. The technology may also be used to monitor brain activity and predict seizures early.
Not Just A Big Heart: Pluto Reveals 'Giant Spider' On Its Icy Surface
After the heart and the snake, what else can you expect from Pluto? New Horizons' latest images suggest a spider and red deposits on its surface.
When And How To See Jupiter, Mars And Mercury This April
Forget NASA. Here is how you can watch the planets of Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn on the night sky this April 2016.
Combo Of Chemotherapy And Radiation Therapy Helps Increase Chances Of Survival Of Brain Cancer Patients
A study on treatments for patients with grade 2 glioma, a type of brain cancer, is promising. A combo of chemotherapy and radiation therapy may boost life expectancy.
Chinese-Made Ivanka Trump Scarves Recalled For Burn Risk
The U.S. recall of China-made Ivanka Trump scarves for possible burn risk may be more than about safety. It may be in direct contrast to Donald Trump's criticism against outsourcing.
China Successfully Launches Retrievable SJ-10 Satellite: It's Carrying Crude Oil And Here's Why
Oil companies are partnering with international space agencies for a very important and interesting mission. They hope to learn more about how crude oil behaves on Earth by bringing it to space.
Scientists Trace Fast Radio Burst Afterglow To A Supermassive Black Hole
Was it really a fast radio burst (FRB) that had been detected in early February? A follow-up study said no, but its origin is nonetheless surprising.
Breakfasts With Whey Protein May Help You Lose Weight
Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day. To avoid messing it up and to lose weight in the process, eat some whey protein, experts say.
Singing In A Choir Helps Boost Immune System Of Cancer Patients
Music is more than just the language of the soul. It may also increase the chances of survival among cancer patients, a new study revealed.
Forget Donald Trump And Hillary Clinton, M&M Needs You To Vote For Newest Peanut M&M's Flavor
M&M’s has some an amazing treat for all its fans. They can now pick the newest Peanut M&M’s flavor and at the same time get the chance to win $100,000.
Pfizer Kills $160 Billion Deal With Allergan Amid Crackdown On Corporate Inversions
The multibillion dollar deal between Pfizer and Allergan is off the table. The new corporate inversion rules of the IRS and the Treasury Department may have a hand on it.
