FDA approves Spinraza to treat spinal muscular atrophy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medicine to treat children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).…
Vera Rubin, who proved the existence of black matter, died at 88
Vera Rubin, one of the most emblematic astronomers, died at 88 on Christmas day. Vera was known to be a…
From Vulnerable to Endangered: Cheetah numbers decrease globally
Cheetahs could be facing extinction if their numbers continue to fall. Landscape-wide conservation action is needed to save the species…
Snapchat enters the augmented reality market as it purchases Cimagine Media
According to Calcalist News, Snapchat has acquired the augmented reality company Cimagine Media located in Israel for around $30-$40 billion. This…
Cancer patient donates one year’s worth pizza to local food bank
A man from Pennsylvania, diagnosed with colorectal cancer, surprised everyone when he donated one year’s worth pizza to the local…
Annual bird count gathers thousands of volunteers across America and the world
The annual bird-spotting event, promoted by the National Audubon Society, started last week and will go on until January 5,…
Carrie Fisher in ‘stable condition’ after suffering heart attack
Carrie Fisher’s mother said via Twitter that her daughter is in “stable condition” after suffering a massive heart attack on…
Are female doctors better than men? Understanding Harvard’s findings
The controversial study made by Harvard researchers states that according to their findings, female doctor's patients live longer than those…
Astronauts explain what it is like to celebrate the Holidays aboard the ISS
Expedition 50 Commander Shane Kimbrough and crew members Peggy Whitson and Thomas Pesquet recorded a video from the International Space…
Social media reacts to RNC’s apparent comparison of Trump with Jesus
Social media erupted after the Republican National Committee Christmas message allegedly used biblical reference in a political context. Some people interpreted that…