CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Massive Icebergs Helping in the Fight Against Global Warming by Decreasing Greenhouse Gas Levels

Jan 13, 2016

A new study about the impact of climate change revealed how melting ice from giant icebergs contribute to fighting off the effects of this global environmental issue. According to researchers, the water flowing from the melting iceberg has properties that prevent carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere.

First Korean American Health Conference to Take Place in Southern California

Jan 12, 2016

A health conference specifically catered towards the needs of Korean Americans will be taking place for the first time in Los Angeles. The “First Annual Korean American Health Conference 2016,” which will be hosted by the Korean American Graduate Medical Association, came about as a coalition of 13 organizations — including KHEIR (Korean American Health Education Information and Research) Clinic, the Korean American Coalition (KAC), Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) — saw the need for deeper research on the health concerns and needs of Korean Americans.

Astronomers Puzzled by Discovery of Naked, Star-less Black Hole

Jan 12, 2016

Scientists observing a distant galaxy are currently trying to find an explanation as to why some black holes are not surrounded by stars. One theory that they came up with is that this may have been caused by two or more galaxies colliding into one another.

Melting Arctic Ice is Uncovering Old Shipwrecks in Alaska

Jan 12, 2016

The melting of ice and glaciers is generally regarded as one of the negative effects of global warming as it contributes to rising sea levels. But for archaeologists, this phenomenon has allowed them to observe for the first time the wrecks of whaling vessels from the 1800s.

‘Final Fantasy XIV’ Voice Actress and Her Two Children Found Dead in London, Suspect Arrested in Ghana

Jan 11, 2016

Sian Blake, the voice actress who worked on 2013's "Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn," was found dead along with her two sons on London on January 6. According to reports from law enforcers, the three individuals died due to head and neck injuries.

100 New Alien Planets Discovered by NASA Kepler Mission

Jan 11, 2016

The revived Kepler space mission has helped NASA identify 100 new alien planets. Aside from these, the spacecraft was also able to monitor over 200 more that are currently awaiting confirmation.

Allergies Linked to Neanderthal DNA According to New Study

Jan 11, 2016

Sneezing and tearing up are some of the body's most common allergic reactions. Although these are natural responses, their degree vary for each person.

Washington State Adopts New Policy Regarding Transgender Bathroom Use

Jan 08, 2016

Washington state passed a new policy requiring buildings to allow transgender individuals to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of the gender that they identify with, the Associated Press reports. The policy went into effect on December 26.

NASA Scientists Watch as Black Hole ‘Burps’ Out Gases in Nearby Galaxy

Jan 08, 2016

Scientists from NASA were able to witness how a black hole from a different galaxy burped out waves of gases after ingesting nearby matter. According to them, this strange phenomenon could provide important clues regarding the formation of stars,

Government Releases Latest Dietary Guidelines with New Limits on Sugar, gets Sued Immediately

Jan 08, 2016

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services has just released the latest draft for the country's dietary guidelines. But, only less than a day after its release, a group of vegan advocates immediately sued the government over one of the revisions made in the draft.

FDA Issues Ban on Three Cancer-Causing Chemicals Used in Food Packaging like Pizza Boxes and Popcorn Bags

Jan 07, 2016

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just implemented a new ruling that will ban the use of chemicals used in the packaging material for various popular food items such as pizza and microwaveable popcorn. According to the agency, these chemicals can lead to the development of cancer and birth defects.

Korean Christian Filmmaker Sets Out to Tell Stories of 'Ex-Gays'

Jan 07, 2016

For the first time, a Korean Christian documentary film about homosexuality has been produced and released late last year: “I Am No Longer Gay.”Suffice to say, the film has been garnering much attention from the Korean public all over the world. But the director, Brian Kim, chose to have the film’s first ever screening not in South Korea, where most of the research and interviewing was completed, but in America.

Researchers Uncover Factors that Led to the Extinction of Real-Life King Kong

Jan 06, 2016

The Gigantopithecus blacki, which is currently being dubbed as the real-life King Kong, is a massive ape that roamed the Earth more than 100,000 years ago. Although little is still known about this creature, researchers have already identified the possible cause that led to its extinction.

Earthquake From North Korea's Hydrogen Bomb Alarms Public: Bible Verses on Fear and Anxiety

Jan 06, 2016

The successful testing of a miniaturized hydrogen bomb in North Korea brought about a magnitude 5.1 earthquake. According to government agencies, the effects of the earthquake was detected in the provinces near the testing site. While officials described the tremors as "artificial," the sudden movement of the earth still instilled fear and panic among the members of the public. Moreover, this experiment caused some members of the community to be anxious over the repercussions to them and the neighboring states.

Eating Sugar can Cause AND Spread Cancer According to New Study

Jan 04, 2016

A new study carried out by researchers from the University of Texas' MD Anderson Center revealed the role of sugar in the development of cancer. Based on their findings, diets high in sugar or fructose will not only cause breast cancer to grow, but these can also spread the effects of the disease