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Deadly heatwaves likely to be a daily occurrence in the tropics by 2100

Killer heatwaves in recent times could become a regular phenomenon, or up to half of the year, by 2100. In a recent study, Harvard University climate researcher and lead author Lucas Vargas Zeppetello described a dreadful future with “nightmarish” conditions, with millions of peoples in tropical countries having to deal with extreme heatwaves. Zeppetello and […]

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Scientists discover safe method to dispose of “forever chemicals”

Scientists have made a breakthrough in destroying a class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS. While these substances are widely used for nonstick pans, sweatproof cosmetics, and waterproof apparel, PFAS have also been linked to serious health effects, including cancer, thyroid disease, and obesity. Worse, PFAS degrade slowly in the environment, which is why […]

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3 out of 4 Filipinos spend more than 5 hours on the phone every day — report

Filipinos are heavy mobile phone users who spend at least 90 percent of their day hooked on their devices, a report has found. Multinational communications company Telenor Asia recently published its “Digital Lives Decoded” report, or the first in a three-part study that analyzes the impact of mobile usage across eight markets in Asia, including […]