Teachers have a hard time getting students to show up to class, much less on time, especially in underserved communities. Now there's an app that helps educators keep kids on track, by taking a new approach to the old ritual of taking attendance.
Amid Chipotle’s E. coli and norovirus outbreaks, lawyer Bill Marler recently revealed six foods that should be avoided to prevent food-poisoning. He also explained why these foods are not worth the risks.
Fenretinide, a drug initially designed as a cure to breast cancer, could improve the lives of billions of people who are suffering with type-2 diabetes and obesity, researchers at the University of Aberdeen shared.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates and British Chancellor George Osborne have pledge $4.3 billion (£3 billion) to fund a five year research to eradicate malaria.
People worldwide are familiar with superheroes that were popularized by Marvel’s DC comics. Most of the stories were also adapted into films and they have always been box office hits around the world. But do you know that Latin America also has its own set of superheroes that can rival the likes of Batman, Superman and Spiderman?
Previously, it was widely believed that the humans sacrificed at the Great Temple of Tenochtitlan were prisoners of wars -- foreigners taken from conquered areas.
Single on Valentine’s Day? There’s a whole world out there waiting for you. Celebrate being free with a trip somewhere far from the happy couples. After all, hitting the road is an adventure, alone or not, and sometimes it’s even more rewarding to travel solo. Here are the top five destinations that will make travelers fall in love with the world.
The capital of Baja is also home to the largest “Chinatown” in all of Mexico –- a fact that may surprise not a few people in the country and even abroad.
The magic of J.K. Rowling hasn't ceased as the author is set to receive the 2016 PEN/Allen Foundation Literary Service Award from the free-speech organization PEN American Center.
Mexican foods are naturally known to be high in carbs, fats and calories. These delicacies might be like heaven sent for its creativity and flavor but these are still not good enough to make anyone healthier. So in order for Latinos to stay fit, most of them would sacrifice and deprive themselves with these delicious and mouth-watering treats.
The foreign leaders from the member countries of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) were gathered Sunday to discuss and prepare for the 4th upcoming summit in Ecuador Wednesday next week.
This year heralds a new phase in fashion, although a not too different one from that of the past year. However, some of the trends that have been predicted to get even bigger in 2016 have Latin influences.
Eight museum employees are facing disciplinary charges for damaging King Tutankhamun's mask that left scratches on the 3,300-year-old artifact. Prosecutors said in a statement on Sunday that they will also persecute the former head of the Egyptian Museum and the restoration department for failing to properly repair the Pharaoh's mask back in 2014.
There are many misconceptions and stereotypes about Latin America. While there may be truths in some, most of these mistaken beliefs are totally wrong.
The beautiful and colorful Galveston Mardi Gras! tradition will return to the island for two weeks this Feb. Its 105th celebration will be highlighted with 22 parades, five legant masked balls, 20 balcony parties and more than 30 concerts. The third largest Mardi Gras! celebration in the U.S. which will be on Jan. 29 until Feb. 9, 2016 is expected to gather 300,000 attendees who will hit Galveston's road to grab some beads.
Have you ever wondered why we haven’t seen evidence of alien life? In a new research published in the journal Astrobiology, experts from The Australian National University explained why alien life might have become extinct very quickly.
One of the main problems in Santiago, Chile is where to buy budget-friendly food. This problem is what urged Jose Manuel Moller and his three friends' to build a business like Algramo.
