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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 […]

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The International DOTA 2 prize pools (TI1 to TI11)

Among the esports games out there, Dota 2 is the biggest and most popular. Its annual professional circuit culminates in the concluding tournament called The International (TI), which not only offers prestige to the champion but also a lion’s share of a multimillion-dollar prize pool. EVENT PRIZE POOL The International 2022 (TI11) $18,930,775 The International […]