2019-03-01
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Have We Left It Too Late To Stop The Ebola Epidemic?
September 26, 2014As the infamous Ebola virus continues to spread across the African continent, world leaders are now sending aid in an attempt to stop the virus from escalating out of control. But have they left it too late? Jonas Schmidt-Chanasit of... continued
Looking for Alien Life Forms? They Are Living Here On Earth…
September 25, 2014Astronomers continue in their quest to discover alien life forms in the cosmos, but naturalists suggest that they should look closer to home as there is still a host of undiscovered species lurking on our own planet. This month a... continued
The Dangers Of Drinking Water From Warm Plastic Bottles
September 24, 2014It's no secret that it's good to keep well-hydrated; the health benefits of drinking at least 1.5 -2 litres (half a gallon)of water daily, particularly in hot and dry conditions, are well documented. Taking a bottle of water out and... continued
New Study Reveals That Our Brains Solve Problems Whilst We Sleep
September 22, 2014A grain of truth is often to be found in age-old remedies, with science often proving concepts and advice that our forefathers have been using for centuries. When faced with a dilemma, how many times have we been advised to... continued
Weekender: Forests, The Carbon Cycle and the Sleeping Arctic Giant…
September 20, 2014This weekend, hundreds of thousands of people will take to the streets for the People’s Climate March, part of the biggest global protest ever to highlight the issue of climate change. The march will take place in New York on... continued
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September 19, 2014Unknowncountry.com is in the process of adding a mobile site to our offerings, in order to better serve users with mobile platforms. We expect to complete the process soon. In the meantime, login will remain normal. continued
Sugar or Sweeteners? The Hidden Enemies In Our Foods
September 19, 2014After years of being told that fat consumption is a dietary no-no, the latest research indicates that sugar, not fat, is the real demon in our diets. Fat was labelled the bad guy years ago in what was essentially a... continued
Is The Universe A Hologram?
September 18, 2014As the hot debate over whether the next "Miss Universe" beauty pageant will take place in 2014, 2015 or not all, the real question we should be asking ourselves is: what actually is the Universe? Is it the vast, limitless... continued
Ebola Virus: New Study Suggests It Is Out Of Control
September 17, 2014The Ebola virus appears to be rampaging unchecked across the globe, and there are predictions that the current, already significant, death toll of around 2,400 deaths could escalate into hundreds of thousands by the end of this year. A study... continued
An Unlikely New Cancer Cure…From Cat Poop!
September 15, 2014Scientists have discovered that a parasite normally found in cat faeces could help them to formulate a cancer-fighting vaccine. Though Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii), a single-celled parasite, is happiest when hanging out in a cat’s intestines, it can live in... continued