Articles by Alyssa Navarro
This 520 Million-Year-Old Fossilized Nervous System Is Among Oldest, Most Detailed Ever Found
One of the most intricate and oldest fossilized nervous systems has been unearthed in Southern China by a team of international scientists. The fossil is exceptional because fossilized soft tissues are quite hard to find.
90-Year-Old Woman With Cancer Opts To Travel Across America Over Getting Treatment
A 90-year-old woman from Northern Michigan was diagnosed with cancer but refused treatment. Six months later, she is now traveling across the United States with her family, documenting her journey on Facebook.
Double Amputee Who Lost Legs To Flesh-Eating Bug Starts Modeling Career
A multi-talented student who lost both her legs to a rare disease has begun forging her own modeling career. She is campaigning for the representation of people with disabilities in the modeling industry as part of Models of Diversity.
Mindfulness Could Be Beneficial For Adults With Back Pain: Study
A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that supports the benefits of mindfulness meditation. This time, the technique is found to improve the condition of adults with chronic pain.
Tech Titans Rallying For Apple Against FBI Also Want Your Data
Amid the encryption battle between Apple and the FBI, tech companies have expressed their support for Apple’s refusal to create backdoor software to unlock its iPhones. But the very same companies that are rallying behind Apple right now also want your user information, a New York Times report suggests.
Living Closer To Grocery Store May Change The Way You Eat
Living nearer supermarkets may change the way you eat, a new study suggests. It’s not because you eat more, but because it prompts you to make healthier food choices.
3D-Printed Diagnostic Device Can Detect Anemia In Less Than 60 Seconds
Detecting anemia may be as easy as pricking your finger and running the blood sample under a smartphone. Scientists from Kansas are testing a new 3D-printed device that runs exactly like that, and can identify anemia in less than a minute.
New Tetraquark Particle Can Shed Light On How Quarks Work
Evidence of a pentaquark was discovered last year. Now, physicists at Fermilab detected a new elementary particle believed to be part of the exotic species known as tetraquarks.
Mass Extinction Of Insect Pollinators Threatens Global Food Crops: How Science Saves Dwindling Bee, Butterfly Populations
Insect pollinators are crucial to the world's food production, but they are currently facing near-extinction. Despite the dwindling numbers of bees and butterflies, experts believe that these insect species can be saved.
7-Month-Old Infant Gets Heart Transplant After Going Into Cardiac Arrest
A 7-month-old baby in Seattle was revived through a successful heart transplant after going into cardiac arrest. The little boy's family hopes to raise awareness about organ donation.
This Stunning 187-Million-Pixel Map Of The Milky Way Shows Us The Places Where Stars Are Born
All of us have dreamed of reaching for the stars. A breathtaking map of the Milky Way shows how beautiful our home galaxy is, and at the same time, points us to the regions where stars are born.
Canada Confirms Three New Cases Of Zika Virus
Health officials in Canada have confirmed three new cases of Zika virus in its three provinces. One of the infected patients had traveled to Colombia and returned home, the health ministry said.
Climate Of Jupiter, Saturn Offers Clues To Earth's Past And Future Weather
You won’t need a Police Box to determine what ancient Earth’s atmosphere was like billions of years ago. A team of scientists led by an associate professor at the University of Houston said the climate data in Jupiter, Saturn and Titan offer clues to our planet's weather conditions.
NASA Awards SpaceX With Five More ISS Cargo Missions Worth $700 Million
NASA has ordered five additional resupply missions through Elon Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX. The contract is estimated to be worth $700 million.
Children With Asthma May Not Actually Have Asthma: Study Points To Over-Diagnosis And Over-Prescription
Tens of thousands of children diagnosed with asthma may not actually have the condition, a new report suggests. Researchers have pointed to over-diagnosis and over-prescription.
Facebook Addiction Affects Brain Like Cocaine, Gambling: Study
If you find yourself absent-mindedly scrolling your Facebook feed out of habit, then you might be too addicted. A new study revealed that addiction to social media sites affects the brain in a similar way that cocaine does.
Controlling Cancer With Low-Dose Chemo Better Than Killing It: Study
Current cancer treatments are designed to aggressively destroy cancer cells, but their side effects are destructive to the body as well. Researchers found evidence that controlling cancer is better than completely killing it.
Dozens Of London Hospital Patients May Have Been Exposed To Tuberculosis
A health care provider had unknowingly exposed dozens of patients and staff at two London hospitals to tuberculosis, health officials said. The patients and staff are now being tracked down for testing.
Exercise During Math, Spelling Lessons Boosts Learning In Schoolchildren
Integrating physical activities into math and spelling lessons may boost learning among middle-schoolers, a new Dutch study revealed. The findings add to the growing body of evidence that support the benefits of exercise.
Impatient People Likely To Age Faster Because Of Shorter Telomeres
Watching the hands of the clock tick by won't do you any good, as a new study revealed that people who are impatient are more likely to age prematurely. Researchers found a link between impatience and the tips of DNA called telomeres.
Natural Sugar Trehalose Could Be New Weapon Against Fatty Liver Disease Linked To Fructose
A natural sugar called trehalose could be the new weapon against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a new study revealed. Researchers figured out how trehalose affects fructose, which is linked to the development of the liver disease.
Humans Speed Up Evolution By Encouraging Disappearance Of Younger Species
Introducing new species into an ecosystem speeds up the naturally slow process of evolution. However, this has several consequences for the ecology of the ecosystem, scientists said.
Dodo Birds Not As Stupid As Previously Believed: Study
Dodo birds have become the symbol for stupidity in pop culture because of their supposed lack of survival instincts. But new research suggests that dodo birds might actually have been intelligent, at least as smart as pigeons.
Canadians Split Over Role Of Humans On Climate Change
The Earth is getting warmer and warmer by the minute. Most Canadians are aware of the issues of climate change, but they still have nuanced opinions, a new study revealed.
Artificial Skin Made From Recyclable Materials May Transform Medicine And Robotics
Engineers in Saudi Arabia have fashioned an artificial sensor using everyday, recyclable materials. The device can possibly revolutionize the field of medicine and robotics.
Stress Caused By Money Worries May Cause Physical Pain
An empty wallet is certainly upsetting, and it may even be causing you physical pain. New research suggests that economic insecurity is strongly linked to physical pain.
Cuba Deploys Army To Keep Zika Virus Out Of Country
President Raul Castro on Monday deployed 9,000 soldiers to begin efforts to keep Zika virus out of the country. As of today, there is no confirmed case of the mosquito-borne virus in Cuba.
Review Recommends Giving Pregnant Women Budget To Spend On Birth Of Choice
A new maternity review proposed that pregnant women in the United Kingdom receive an NHS budget that would allow them to choose how and where they give birth. The plan is similar to personal health budgets for people with long-term conditions.
Weight Loss Pills, Protein Powder Shake Afflict Australian Man With Liver Failure
Supplements are considered 'miracle-workers' that can help a person reach his or her weight loss goals or gain muscle. However, a man from Australia was recently diagnosed with liver failure after taking these supplements.
LA Hospital Hit By Ransomware Pays Hackers $17,000: Is It The Right Choice?
The Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has decided to pay a ransom of $17,000 to get its systems back, but is it the right choice?
