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Adolescent deaths from AIDS tripled since 2000 – UNICEF

THE number of adolescent deaths from AIDS has tripled over the last 15 years, according to new data released today…

Philippine in danger of food shortage

An expert from an agricultural bio-technology firm warned that the Philippines may experience food shortage soon if the Philippine government…

Unlocking the pineapple’s secrets

Scientists say they have sequenced the genome of the pineapple, learning about the genetic underpinning of the plant's drought tolerance…

2015 to be warmest year on record: WMO

Global average temperatures in 2015 will be the warmest on record, the secretary-general of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said…

Recto asks government to fund “saltwater lamp”

Senator Ralph Recto is asking the government to fund the "saltwater lamp" invented by Filipino engineer Aisa Mijeno by using…

Turning plastic bottles into eco-friendly Cairo home

Timur al-Hadidi and his team of workmen are leaving no stone unturned. They're using discarded bricks, tyres and plastic bottles…

Caffeine exposure leaves bees buzzing

The addictive properties of caffeine are well known in humans, but research from the University of Sussex suggests the drug…

France to protect water supply from attack during climate summit

A French water and waste company has teamed up with the country's crack counter-terrorism unit to protect water systems from…

NASA introduces ball-like robot

MIAMI, Florida, United States of America - The National Aeronautics and Space Administration uploaded a video featuring a ball-like robot…

Government actions on Climate Change boost businesses—Obama

A vigorous action for climate change could generate enormous business in Asia and around the world, said United States President…

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