Articles by Alyssa Navarro
ISRO Scientists Build Weather Satellite At 60 Percent Of Cost By Recycling
India is currently building a cost-effective weather satellite that would help predict cyclones. It seems nearly impossible, but by using scraps from other missions, the satellite is close to being finished.
US Southwest May Be Drying Up As Wet Weather Systems Become More Rare
What's considered a normal year of snow and rain in the Southwest is now drier than usual, a new study revealed. Droughts in the region could become more severe in the coming years.
Fighting Climate Change Is Not As Simple As Planting Trees: Some Trees Worsen Global Warming
Simply planting trees may not be completely effective in mitigating climate change issues we face today. Researchers found that some trees actually worsen the consequences of global warming.
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Statin May Help Restore Vision In Patients With Common Form Of Blindness
High doses of statin drugs may prove to be beneficial in treating patients with age-related macular degeneration. Researchers believe the drug could help restore the patients’ blurred or lost vision.
Exceptionally Hot And Dry Temperature In Northeast Brazil May Have Set Off Zika Outbreak
Extreme weather conditions in Northeast Brazil may have possibly driven the sudden surge in Zika virus cases in the country. They may have also caused the rise of the population of aedes mosquitoes, researchers said.
Ancient Wildebeest Rusingoryx Sported Duck-Billed Dinosaur Nasal Structure
Duck-billed dinosaurs and ancient wildebeest lived millions of years apart, but scientists said they do have one thing in common. These creatures both have trumpet-like nasal passages that extend to the top their heads.
Black Tarantula Named After Singer Johnny Cash Among 14 New Spider Species Found In The US
Dark, charismatic and brooding -- these are words to describe famous country singer Johnny Cash, and apparently a new spider species is as fascinating as him, too. A black tarantula found among 14 new spider species in the United States is now named after the musical icon.
5-Second Rule Is True But It Depends On What You're Eating And Where You Drop Your Food
The five-second rule is not an urban myth. Apparently, there's some serious science behind it. NASA scientists explain how and why eating your dropped cookie may or may not be okay.
Cosmonauts Collect Experiments, Toss Flash Drive Into Atmosphere During Spacewalk Outside ISS
Two Russian cosmonauts carried out a five-hour spacewalk on Feb. 3 to collect and replace experiments outside the International Space Station. At the same time, the duo tossed out a special flash drive for their homeland.
9-Foot-Long Green Anaconda Appears In Florida Neighborhood
For the second time in the past few months, a 9-foot-long green anaconda appeared in neighborhood in Florida. Officials believe the snake was illegally acquired.
Martian Cauliflower Structures Discovered By NASA's Spirit Rover Could Be Proof Of Alien Life On Mars
Two astronomers from Arizona believe that our best bet to finding life on Mars is by investigating a mineral detected on the red planet eight years ago. NASA's Spirit rover found the mineral among cauliflower-like structures on Mars.
Two Santa Clara University Students Test Positive For Meningococcal Meningitis: What To Know About This Potentially Deadly Infection
Two Santa Clara University students have contracted meningococcal meningitis, a potentially deadly disease, on Sunday. Public health officials and university administrators are urging the campus community to get vaccinated against the infection.
Smoking Ban Cuts UK Heart Attack Rates By 42 Percent
Smoking bans in the United Kingdom have resulted to a 42 percent reduction in hospital admissions related to heart attack, a new review revealed. The report provides robust evidence that smoking bans are indeed effective in preventing smoking-related diseases.
House Science Committee Thinks Landmark Paris Climate Agreement A Bad Deal For America
Politicians in Washington believe that the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement is a bad deal for America. In a hearing, witnesses questioned the legitimacy of the pact and of Pres. Barack Obama's pledge to mitigate climate change.
Ravens Spy On Each Other And Can Imagine When Other Birds Snoop On Them
Ravens are symbols for trickery and wisdom for a reason. A new study revealed that these birds actually spy on each other and can sense when other birds are snooping on them.
Humans Can Harness Mini Black Hole To Power World's Electricity: Stephen Hawking
Nothing can escape black holes, not even light. But celebrity physicist Stephen Hawking has challenged this concept. Hawking even said if humans found mini-black holes, we could potentially harness them to supply electricity on Earth.
Low Birth Rates, Aging Population Could Make South Korea World's Oldest Country By 2045
With low birth rates and a rapidly aging population, South Korea may possibly become the world's oldest country in 2045. The population imbalance in the country is attributed to social and economic factors.
Cultural Advances Of Modern Humans Drove Neanderthals To Extinction: Study
Climate change or epidemics may not have wiped out Neanderthals. A new study revealed it was possible that the cultural superiority of anatomically modern humans drove the Neanderthals to extinction.
Medical Marijuana Trial To Examine Benefits Of Synthetic Cannabis To Children With Severe Epilepsy
For the first time, Australia will administer medical marijuana to a small group of children with severe epilepsy in a clinical trial. The trial will take place starting this February.
Chances Of Extreme Flooding Up By 43 Percent Because Of Global Warming, Warn Scientists
Global warming may unleash devastating and extensive flooding, scientists warn. As levels of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions increase, the chances of extreme flooding also goes dangerously high.
This Is What Happens When You Use Marijuana Every day For Five Years
Smoking marijuana every day for five years can impair your verbal memory, a new study revealed. However, experts said marijuana use is not linked to a decline in other cognitive functions.
Chipotle E.Coli Outbreak Over: Will Customers Come Back?
Will Chipotle's customers return to its doors or will its history of contamination outbreaks prove to be troublesome? Regardless, the Mexican Grill has big plans to get its patrons back.
Huge Population Of Lions Found Hidden In Remote Ethiopia
The population of lions in Africa have been dwindling for the past couple of years. This is why the recent discovery of a hidden group of lions in Ethiopia has sparked hope for wildlife conservationists.
Effects Of Loneliness Comparable To Consequences Of Smoking, Obesity
The effects of loneliness are as costly and devastating as the consequences of smoking and obesity, experts said. Addressing the issue of loneliness is as important as treating physical conditions.
Unmanned Cargo Ship To Crash Into Coast Of France Unless Last Salvage Effort Succeeds
Unless last salvage attempts succeed, a massive cargo ship is expected to run aground into the coast of France within 48 hours. A rescuer says the event may cause 'limited' environmental impact.
Cherry-Flavored E-Cigarettes Most Dangerous To Users: Study
A new study in the United States found that cherry-flavored e-cigarettes contain the most levels of a respiratory irritant chemical called benzaldehyde. Long-term exposure to the chemical may possibly be dangerous, experts said.
Moon Phases Can Affect Amount Of Rainfall On Earth: Study
The moon's gravitational pull not only affects the ocean's tides, but also the amount of rainfall on Earth. According to a new study, the moon tugs the Earth's atmosphere closer to it.
Elon Musk Ups Investment, Converts 532K Stock Options Into Stock
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently exercised his stock options and converted them into stock, increasing his shares in the electric car company. Musk apparently used his own money to cover the taxes.
Junk Food Ads Lead Children To Eat More: Study
More and more studies are uncovering how junk food advertisements negatively affect kids' consumption of junk food. An expert says food ads contribute to the rising childhood obesity epidemic.
Mom Discovers Baby Has Rare Eye Cancer While Looking At Picture
Thanks to the flash of a camera, a mother of a 4-month-old baby in Arizona discovered that her son has a rare eye cancer. Turns out, the tumor reflected the camera flash, producing a 'white glow' on the baby's left eye.
