This is a map depicting confirmed and suspected cases of the 2009 H1N1 outbreak, with contributors from all over the world, from a variety of backgrounds (health, journalism, technology).
 
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The Philippines’ first state-of-the-art Oceanarium and open water marine habitat.

The Oceanarium
Mon - Friday 10AM to 9PM
Sat - Sun 9AM to 9PM
Special arrangements can be made for
school or large group tours

SM has launched the first-ever highly interactive SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER in the country. The initial concept as envisioned was based around a “Technology-based” attraction with hands-on exhibits that allow visitors to be immersed in an interactive learning experience. It utilizes state-of-the-art equipment using the latest in engineering, computers and digital technology to make learning more fun and exciting!

Things you never knew about your bottled water…Read more.>>>

 
 
 
In 2006, a Chicago bar owner put up for adoption eight kittens. Because it has four ears and Halloween was coming up, the people in the bar thought it was a devil cat or had evil powers. But Ted and Valerie Rock who had lost their cat of 20 years just 6 months prior, saw something special in the kitten and decided to take him home.
First named Barfly, their Star Wars-loving son thought of naming the cat Yoda.
The cat is perfectly normal according to veterinarians but the abnormality can cause …

Asthma is a disabling lung disorder characterized by wheezing and shortness of breath that affects millions of people.
Most doctors and nurses are familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of asthma, but much less is known about exercise-induced asthma. As the name suggests, this condition is brought on only by exercise. If your child shows signs of being out of breath even after mild exertion, he should be checked out for exercise-induced asthma.
Exercise-Induced asthma tends to begin in childhood. When a child has Exercise-Induced Asthma, he soon learns that physical exertion …

Unfortunately, one size does not fit all applies when it comes to controlling asthma symptoms. Asthma sufferers experience inflammation and airway constriction but symptoms are different for each person and can change over time. Here are three steps to better asthma control according to Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research:

Track symptoms. Keep a diary where you can record asthma symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how severe your symptoms are and if they have changed since your last appointment.
Check your lung function. Use lung function tests (yes there is …

Like all liquids, gasoline expands when heated. Some people say it’s better to buy your gasoline first thing in the morning,  because gasoline will be denser in the cool of early morning, meaning you’ll get more energy per liter than later in the day.

Gasoline expand and contract a little depending on its temperature. When gasoline rises from 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, it increases in volume by 1 percent while the energy content remains the same.
Gasoline stations typically store their gasoline in underground tanks where the temperature variation during …

The famous Perseids meteor shower will be visible tonight, Tuesday, 2008 Aug 12. The meteor shower will be very visible from 10 PM Tuesday until dawn  Wednesday.
 
Expect to see 50 to 100 meteors per hour from the east-northeastern horizon. It should be visible to the naked eye if under clear skies, that is.
 
According to astronomers, the Perseids meteor showers are best seen during August 10-14 every year.
 
The Perseids meteor shower can be seen somewhere near the Perseus constellation which is located in the eastern horizon during August.
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