Articles by Alyssa Navarro
Taking Dietary Supplements May Prevent Loss Of Brain Cells: Mice Study
Nutritional supplements have been proven to be beneficial in many ways. Now, new research suggests that taking a special combination of these supplements may prevent brain cell loss.
Huge Magma Chamber Under New Zealand Town With No Volcano To Blame For Earthquakes
A huge magma chamber discovered beneath a town in New Zealand may have caused hundreds of tiny earthquakes in the area, a new report suggests. The magma chamber also has the potential to grow into a volcano.
Chile Gives Away Electricity For Free Because It Produces Too Much
Thanks to a booming mining industry and economic growth, Chile is facing such an overwhelming surge in its solar energy industry that it has given away free electricity. The country continues to struggle toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy source.
More Kids Mistake Detergent Tabs For Sweets: How To Keep Your Child Safe
Each day, one child is mistaking laundry tabs for sweets and eating them, a new report has revealed. We list down a few simple tips to keep your child safe from poison.
As Your 'Beer Belly' Increases, So Does The Risk For Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Men with beer bellies and higher body mass index are at higher risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer than their counterparts, new research suggests. Researchers say maintaining a healthy weight is the best way to avoid acquiring the disease.
Tiny 'ChipSats' Could Help Mankind Reach Alpha Centauri
Tiny, floppy disk-sized satellites may soon lead mankind into deep, interstellar space. In late August, the satellites will be dispatched at the ISS for testing.
For Black Americans, Stroke In Middle Age Is Deadlier Than For Whites: Study
Middle-aged Black Americans are more likely to die from stroke than their white counterparts, new research suggests. It's not because of difference in care, but because of higher stroke rates.
Scientists Test Quantum Satellite Device In Space: What This Means For The Future
Scientists from Singapore and the United Kingdom have successfully tested a quantum satellite device that could open doors for a global quantum network. What does it mean for the future?
Two Rare 'Dragon Babies' Emerge In Slovenia's Postojna Cave
After a long wait, two rare 'baby dragons' have finally hatched in Slovenia's Postojna cave. Tourists and scientists alike are in awe of the pale, slithering creatures.
SpaceX Could Launch Manned Mission To Mars By 2025: Elon Musk
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has some big plans for the spaceflight to Mars. At a conference this week, Musk said SpaceX may be able to achieve a manned mission to the red planet by 2025.
Cosmic Blade: King Tut's Dagger Was Made From Meteorite's Iron
Nearly a century after the discovery of King Tut's tomb, scientists are still learning new things about his life and burial. New research suggests that the boy king's dagger was from 'extraterrestrial origin.'
US Wildlife Officials Team Up To Save Populations Of Salamanders
Wildlife officials and biologists in the United States are working together to protect and preserve the population of salamanders in the country. A deadly fungus that has devastated Europe's salamander species is threatening to arrive.
Fish With Human-like Teeth Caught In San Francisco: How Invasive Species Affect Ecosystems
A non-native, invasive fish species with human-like teeth was recently pulled out of a pond in San Francisco. How do invasive species such as this affect ecosystems?
New Brain Cancer Treatment Leads To Extended Survival Of Patients
A new modified virus designed to treat an aggressive form of brain tumor has been found to extend the survival of patients for years. The clinical trial has finished its phase 1 and will move on to the next phase.
Scientists 'Iron Out' Phenomenon That Sustains Magnetic Field Of Earth
Scientists have solved the mystery behind the earth's magnetic field and the phenomenon that sustains it. The research may also provide answers to a puzzle called 'geodynamo paradox.'
Largest Math Proof In The World Solved In 2 Days, 200 Terabytes In Size
A trio of brilliant mathematicians just solved a decade-old puzzle, producing the world's largest mathematical proof ever. Here is how they accomplished this feat.
Decline In Milkweed Availability May Or May Not Explain Drop In Monarch Butterfly Population
The decline in monarch butterfly populations may or may not be caused by the decreasing availability of milkweed. Researchers from different parts of the world investigated the matter.
Orbital ATK's Upgraded Antares Rocket Completes 'Hot Fire' Test
Weeks before the Antares rocket returns to flight, Orbital ATK on Tuesday completed its hot fire testing of the upgraded engine. The company announced the test as a success.
Exposure To Air Pollutants Linked To High Blood Pressure Levels
The association between air pollution and hypertension has long been proposed by experts. Now, a new meta-analysis suggests a linear link between exposure to air pollutants and high blood pressure levels.
ISRO To Dispatch 22 Satellites Into Space In Solitary June Mission
India's space agency is preparing to achieve another milestone. By the end of June, the organization will dispatch as many as 22 satellites into space in a solitary mission.
After Tragic Incident At Cincinnati Zoo, 146,000 People And Counting Sign Petition For 'Harambe's Law'
Following the tragic incident at Cincinnati Zoo, more than 146,000 people have signed the Change.org petition that calls for the creation of 'Harambe's law.' Activists want to impose penalties on 'negligent visitors.'
Stephen Hawking Can Understand And Explain Astrophysics But Not Donald Trump's Popularity
'A Brief History of Time' author Stephen Hawking can school us on all things astrophysics, but he admits there is one thing he can neither explain nor understand: the rise of demagogue candidate Donald Trump.
Fuzzy Little Bumblebees Can Sense Weak Electric Fields From Flowers
Bumblebees are fuzzy for a reason: researchers say the blanket of hair that covers these little insects actually help them detect weak electric fields from flowers. This is very crucial in pollination.
Can Narcotic Painkillers Actually Worsen And Lengthen Chronic Pain?
Opioids are used to treat and offer relief from chronic pain. However, new research suggests that opioid treatments among lab rats may actually worsen chronic pain.
40000-Year-Old Juvenile Mammoth Named Lyuba Gets Featured In Canadian Museum
The world's only fully preserved mammoth has visited Canada for a very special exhibit this June. Its appearance in the country is a triumph of Canadian scientists' diplomatic and scientific efforts.
Dinosaur Post Stamp Series Depicts Beasts From Canada's Geological Past
A new stamp series from Canada Post depicts five prehistoric beasts from the country's geological past. Each stamp tells a story through the eyes of either the creature's prey or predator.
Memorial Day 2016: How To Avoid Mosquito And Tick Bites This Summer
Memorial Day weekend is upon us and summertime is about to begin. Officials are reminding the public to be extra careful and avoid mosquito or tick bites. We've listed a few tips here.
Your Clever Friends, Intelligent Spouse Can Help Boost Your IQ
Being surrounded by relatives and workmates who are smarter than you can help boost your IQ, a renowned psychologist has revealed. His research contrasts the notion that intelligence is static.
Scientists Design 3D-Printed Pills For Personalized Medicine: How It Works
A breakthrough fabrication method developed by scientists in Singapore can be adjusted to suit every patient's personalized medication. This invention is in the form of 3D-printed pills.
Bad Weather May Have Saved Europe From Being Conquered By The Mongols
At its peak, the nomadic Mongol empire ravaged cities and conquered nations. Just as it was setting its sights on Austria, the ferocious warriors retreated. What happened?
