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E-cigarettes good or bad? New study finds vaping is not a better alternative to tobacco smoking

The debate on whether or not e-cigarettes are considered safe to use goes on and on. There are mixed views from different organizations with regard to how safe the device and its chemicals are.

Meet Nadine: The human-like robot with personality, moods and emotions
Meet Nadine: The human-like robot with personality, moods and emotions

At Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, researchers have developed a human-like robot that can remarkably show personality, mood and emotions. The humanoid, nicknamed "Nadine," was unveiled last week during a new media showcase at the university.

Armed man enters North Carolina church to do harm but ends up embracing pastor and asking for his prayer
Armed man enters North Carolina church to do harm but ends up embracing pastor and asking for his prayer

A pastor from North Carolina was just about ready to pounce on a dangerous-looking man who walked into his church wielding a rifle near midnight on New Year's Eve.

The world was supposed to end not once but twice in 2015 — it\'s OK, those were just some of many failed prophecies
The world was supposed to end not once but twice in 2015 — it's OK, those were just some of many failed prophecies

The world should have ended, twice over, in 2015—if the two doomsday predictions last year actually happened.

Volcanic eruptions that can kill thousands, poison atmosphere feared as Earth enters \'volcano season\'
Volcanic eruptions that can kill thousands, poison atmosphere feared as Earth enters 'volcano season'

After studying volcanic activity over the last three centuries, researchers from the European Science Foundation warned that the Earth is currently in "volcano season." This means that the planet will experience more volcanic eruptions in the coming years--some of which can have devastating effects to mankind.

More American teens risk mental defects, addiction due to increased marijuana use
More American teens risk mental defects, addiction due to increased marijuana use

A recent survey from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) revealed a seemingly pleasant but alarming finding: for the first time ever, more high school students are using marijuana daily compared to cigarettes.

Distant but gigantic comets pose greater threat to Earth than asteroids, can wipe out mankind, scientists warn
Distant but gigantic comets pose greater threat to Earth than asteroids, can wipe out mankind, scientists warn

A team of astronomers from Armagh Observatory and the University of Buckingham warn that these massive comets called "centaurs," measuring 50 to 100 kilometres, seriously threaten life on Earth, and are capable of wiping out the entire human race.

Millions may face hunger, water shortages in 2016 due to possibly most destructive El Niño to hit world
Millions may face hunger, water shortages in 2016 due to possibly most destructive El Niño to hit world

The NASA has warned that the most destructive El Niño may be experienced around the world next year, and millions may face hunger, water shortages due to droughts and diseases that come with the warm temperature.

\'Absolutely terrifying\': Temperature climbs to 33 degrees Fahrenheit in North Pole
'Absolutely terrifying': Temperature climbs to 33 degrees Fahrenheit in North Pole

The temperature in the High Arctic, known for its freezing cold and intense blizzards, may even become higher compared to areas in the United States such as Oklahoma City, El Paso, and southern California.

U.S. Congress wants NASA to build deep space habitat prototype model by 2018; launching by 2030
U.S. Congress wants NASA to build deep space habitat prototype model by 2018; launching by 2030

The American legislature has directed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to build a sufficient prototype model of a deep space habitat by no later than 2018.

Seven questions to help you keep your New Year resolutions
Seven questions to help you keep your New Year resolutions

We know from bitter experience that New Year's resolutions seem to disappear faster than a cold turkey sandwich.

It\'s New Year: Time to reflect on 2015
It's New Year: Time to reflect on 2015

The act of pausing and looking back allows you to take stock and to think about all that you have to be grateful for as well as considering lessons you have learnt or would like to learn before launching into 2016.

Pavel Srnicek: A humble man with a big heart
Pavel Srnicek: A humble man with a big heart

Words fail to express my sadness at the death of my former Newcastle Utd room mate, writes ex-colleague Gavin Peacock.

Ashley Madison news: Dating site\'s number of subscribers increases
Ashley Madison news: Dating site's number of subscribers increases

Ashley Madison has yet to give an explanation for the increase, but there are also theories coming from people as to why the site is still popular among people who want to cheat on their partners.

Muslim family touched by kindness of stranger who paid their dinner bill and wished them \'Merry Christmas\'
Muslim family touched by kindness of stranger who paid their dinner bill and wished them 'Merry Christmas'

A complete stranger paying for the bill of people in a restaurant with no strings attached is not very common. But it is unmistakeably rare when a stranger, presumably a Christian, pays for the bill of a group of Muslims with a "Merry Christmas" message written on the bill to boot.

\'Uncharted 4: A Thief\'s End\' news: Game gets a new release date; check out the Nathan Drake collectible
'Uncharted 4: A Thief's End' news: Game gets a new release date; check out the Nathan Drake collectible

Some expressed their dismay on the announcement of a delayed release date for the game.