Articles by Alyssa Navarro
Zoo Elephants Likely Find Social Life More Important Than Space: Report
A large-scale research in North America has sought to find out how captivity affects the life quality of zoo elephants. Researchers say the results were quite surprising.
Zika Outbreak Peaked In Brazil But Still Looms Over US
The Zika virus outbreak in Brazil may have already peaked and will soon fizzle out, a new study suggests. Researchers say efforts to prevent its spread are 'futile.'
Is The Newly Discovered Dinosaur With T. Rex Arms 'Cursed'?
After a long and arduous expedition, scientists from the Field Museum unearthed the fossils of a dinosaur with T. rex-like arms. During the trip, however, a few misfortunes befell the team.
NASA Visualizes How A Space Probe Would Land On Pluto [Video]
NASA is celebrating the first year anniversary of its successful New Horizons Pluto flyby with a new video released Thursday. The video allows viewers to imagine: what if a space probe touched down on the dwarf planet instead of passing by?
American Brewers To Add Beer Nutrition Labels By 2020
Major brewers in the United States will soon add nutrition labels on beer bottles and cans. The measure will help consumers make 'better and healthy decisions,' an expert said.
Here's What Scientists Uncovered By Letting Mice Watch Film Noir
How does your own brain process the overwhelming stream of visual information from the external world? A newly launched observatory in Seattle aims to understand exactly that: the inner workings of the brain.
Being Obese Or Overweight Can Lead To Premature Death: Study
Being obese or overweight can lead to a much earlier death, particularly for men, a new study suggests. The report attempts to find a definitive consensus on the effects of both medical conditions.
It Takes 300 Years To Record All Tree Species In The Amazon
It takes more than 300 years for ecologists to identify and catalog all tree species in the Amazon, a new study revealed. But ecologists have compiled a first-of-its-kind index that will help future research.
FDA Allows Juno To Resume Anticancer Treatment Study
Juno Therapeutics' cancer study has now been allowed to resume a week after its clinical trials were suspended by the FDA. The trials will continue without a certain chemotherapy drug.
Glowing DNA Origami Helps Caltech Scientists Recreate Van Gogh's Starry Night
How many DNA strands does it take to recreate Vincent van Gogh's 'The Starry Night?' Probably thousands. Caltech scientists have successfully created a monochrome image of the painting with the help of an incredible new technology.
Cycling May Help Lower Risk For Type 2 Diabetes: Study
Riding a bike to work or cycling for fun could help reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests. Researchers say it is not too late to pick up the habit.
Supernova To Blame? Nearby Explosion Might Have Caused Mass Extinction On Earth
Could a supernova explosion that occurred hundreds of light-years away cause mass extinctions on Earth? A new study provides details on such an event that happened millions of years ago.
Dinosaurs May Have Cooed Like Doves Instead Of Roaring
Some dinosaurs may have mumbled and cooed like doves instead of roaring like lions, a new study in Texas suggests. Researchers explain the science behind this possibility.
This 'Frankenstein' Galaxy Is Made From Cosmic Parts Of Other Galaxies
A rare 'Frankenstein' galaxy located 250 million light-years away may have been the result of separate entities merging together, a new study revealed. Scientists were surprised at the galaxy's bizarre characteristics.
Why Astronauts Cannot Play 'Pokémon GO' In Space
Imagine wearing a space suit and catching Pikachu aboard the International Space Station. While it seems like a double dream come true, NASA says you cannot play 'Pokémon GO' in space. Here's why.
How Warmer Body Temperatures Prevent The Spread Of Common Cold
Did you catch a cold? You may want to stay warm and bundle up. A new study suggests that warmer body temperatures prevent the spread of this pesky illness.
Hawaiian Telescope Detects New Dwarf Planet Far Beyond Neptune
A new dwarf planet situated in the disk of icy worlds beyond Neptune has been detected by an international team of scientists. The dwarf planet is designated 2015 RR245.
Pomegranates Contain Powerful Anti-Aging Ingredient: Swiss Study
A new Swiss study found that pomegranates may contain a powerful ingredient that could slow down aging. When the pomegranate ingredient comes in contact with gut bacteria, it may produce a substance called urolithin A, researchers said.
Pokémon Go Users Become Targets Of Armed Robberies: Missouri Police
In their quest to catch 'em all, 'Pokémon Go' users reportedly became targets in a series of armed robberies in Missouri, police said on July 10. Here's what happened.
Depression Hits Nearly 3 Million Teens In The US Every Year
A new government study revealed that nearly 3 million teens in the United States suffer from depression every year. The rate of depression among teens is highest in the state of Oregon.
Can Acupressure Reduce Fatigue After Breast Cancer Treatment?
A new study suggests that a therapy called acupressure can reduce fatigue after breast cancer treatment. Acupressure requires the application of pressure on several points in the body without the use of needles.
NASA's Dawn Space Probe Maps 'Cold Traps' On Ceres
Permanently shadowed regions on dwarf planet Ceres may be frigid enough to hold debris of water ice, a new study suggests. NASA's Dawn mission has helped locate these "cold traps."
Want To Stop Drinking? Scientists Pinpoint Neurons That Could Prevent Alcoholism
A new study suggests that activating a certain 'no-go' type of neurons can help prevent a person from wanting to drink alcohol. The study may offer hope in reducing the prevalence of alcoholism.
Ancient Bones Suggest Neanderthals Practiced Cannibalism 40,000 Years Ago
A new study suggests late Neanderthals not only buried their dead, but they also probably butchered and fashioned them into tools as well. The findings raise many questions about the lives of these prehistoric humans.
Seasons Last Longer: Newly Discovered Exoplanet Experiences Triple Sunsets, Sunrises
Imagine being able to watch three suns rise and set every day, or even watch as one sun sets and another rises in exactly the same moment. Such are the conditions in an exoplanet detected by University of Arizona scientists.
Mars Rover Problems? NASA's Curiosity Rover Enters Safety Mode
NASA's Curiosity rover went on a temporary stand down over the Fourth of July weekend. The space agency has yet to find out what prompted the Mars rover to enter safe mode.
Juno Therapeutics Halts Cancer Study After 3 Patient Deaths
A cancer treatment clinical trial by Juno Therapeutics has been put on hold after the death of three leukemia patients. The FDA will coordinate with Juno Therapeutics for the timing of the trial.
Biomarker For Parkinson's Disease Detected In Urine: Study
A new type of biomarker found in urine may help scientists develop treatments for Parkinson's disease, a new study revealed. This may offer hope for patients of this degenerative condition.
New Crew En Route To Space Station In Upgraded Soyuz Craft [Video]
Russia's upgraded Soyuz spacecraft successfully launched a three-member crew into space from Kazakhstan on the morning of July 7. The trio completes the Expedition 48 crew aboard the International Space Station.
Japan's Space Elevator Technology Will Be Put To Test Soon
Japanese scientists will soon test out their very own space elevator technology in the International Space Station. Although the project is still a prototype, it is expected to provide unique insights about how space elevators should work.
