Radiation Levels in Fukushima Reach New Heights, Scientists Claim

April 2, 2017
TheMerkle Fukushima Radiation
The nuclear disaster that hit Fukushima a few years ago is still a very dangerous threat to this very day. Several years after the incident, there is still a high degree of contamination to take into account. In fact, tainted water inside a reactor containment vessel shows increased levels of radiation. It is evident there is still a long way to go before this disaster can be put behind us. …
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6 Best Performing Currencies of Q1 2017

April 2, 2017
TheMerkle Best Currencies Q1 2017
It is always interesting to see how currencies and other assets perform during the year. The first quarter of 2017 has been quite positive for a lot of currencies. It is anything but surprising to find bitcoin is in the top 5, although there is still a long way to go until it can claim the title of the best performing asset once again. 6. Gold Ever since Donald Trump …
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Top 4 Bitcoin OTC Trading Platforms

April 2, 2017
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Bitcoin investors do not rely on regular exchanges like the rest of the world does. Large-scale investors who want to be part of the bitcoin ecosystem often engage in OTC trading. Several companies and platforms facilitate such trades, which is why bitcoin is slowly gaining some mainstream traction. Now that OKCoin is shutting down its OTC trading market, it is good to have a list of alternative solutions. 4. Bitcoin-OTC …
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World Health Organization Classifies Video Gaming as a Mental Disorder

April 2, 2017
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Video gaming is often regarded to as an excellent way to pass the time or even engage in social activities. Online communities connect gamers from all over the world. The World Health Organization doesn’t see things the same way, as their new revisions classify gaming behavior as a mental disorder. A highly controversial decision that is met with a lot of opposition. Gaming Is Not A Traditional Mental Disorder It …
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