Articles by Alyssa Navarro
Flashing Lights, Music Turn Rats Into Problem Gamblers With Riskier Choices
A new rat study in Canada revealed that adding flashing lights and noises to gambling can encourage risky decision-making. Experts also said it was no accident that casinos are noisy and filled with too many lights.
Number Of American Centenarians Up By 44 Percent
The number of centenarians or people who live up to 100 years old and above in the United States has been increasing, the CDC reported. At the same time, the causes of death for this age group have changed as well.
Largest Prime Number Takes More Than 100 Days To Pronounce: Other Fun Facts About Numbers
Want a challenge? You may want to try this: experts say that it would take more than four months for a person to pronounce the largest Mersenne prime number ever found, which has over 22 million digits.
Water Dispensers In Schools Help Kids Lose Weight: This Is How Water Can Help Combat Obesity
Installing water dispensers in cafeterias has been found to help reduce cases of obesity in New York City. These electronically powered devices are inexpensive and effective, experts said.
Conservationists Unearth Century-Old Artifacts Left By Early Explorers In Antarctic Outpost
A group of conservationists dug away century-old ice and snow at Australia's Antarctic outpost to unearth several artifacts from Sir Douglas Mawson's past expeditions. The team found several interesting items.
Nine In 10 Toddlers Not Getting Enough Exercise: Tips To Get Kids Moving
Nine out of 10 toddlers in the United Kingdom are not getting enough exercise, a new report revealed. With that, health experts are calling on the Government to develop policies that involve exercising for kids aged five and below.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes May End Zika Virus Woes In Brazil
Genetically modified mosquitoes developed by a British biotech company may be an effective method in combating the Zika virus in Brazil. Test results released on Jan. 19 revealed positive outcomes, experts said.
DNA Analysis Of Decapitated Romans Sheds Light On Ancient Gladiator Burials
Through a state-of-the-art genome analysis, archeologists in the United Kingdom unraveled the mystery behind the burial of ancient gladiators. The technology used in the study would be helpful in future investigations of the origins of skeletons, experts said.
Should You Use Antibiotics For Cold And Flu? Doctors Say No
It's cold season once again, and some people are seeking relief from the cough or common colds that have been bothering them for weeks by using antibiotics. However, health experts actually advise against this.
Your Home Likely Hosts About 100 Insects And Lice: Here Are Some Of Them
You need not call pest control, but a new study in the United States found that the average American home contains an average of 100 arthropods. Luckily, some of them are somehow harmless.
Cancer Evolution Follows Natural Laws, Study Suggests
The laws of nature that govern the luminosity of stars or the flow of the Nile River are the same forces behind the mutation of tumors, a new study in London revealed. Experts believe this could someday help predict how cancers grow and develop in individual patients.
Visualizing Flow Of Energy May Make Nuclear Fusion Possible
Controlled nuclear fusion is a dream for scientists and advocates of clean energy. Now, a new method has been developed in San Diego and may just be the first step needed to turn the dream into a reality.
USDA Recommends Only 10 Teaspoons Of Sugar A Day: Should You Switch To Artificial Sweeteners?
The USDA suggests that people limit their intake of added sugar or natural sweeteners to only 10 teaspoons per day. With that, most people switch to artificial sweeteners, but is it safe to do so?
Excessive Exercise May Harm The Heart: Are You Exercising Too Much?
Is vigorous exercise bad for your heart health? Studies have shown that somehow it actually is harmful. However, the benefits of exercising still outweigh the harms, experts said.
Can Smoking Pot Make You Stupid? Study Questions Link Between Marijuana Use And IQ Drop In Teens
Experts believed that smoking pot can cause reduced intelligence in teenagers. However, a new study revealed that this notion may not be as definite as we think we know.
SpaceX Launches Jason-3 Satellite Deployed To Monitor Global Warming, Sea Level Rise
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket successfully blasted off and boosted the Jason-3 satellite into orbit on Sunday. The science satellite is tasked to monitor the condition of the world’s oceans.
Obama Temporarily Halts Federal Coal Mining Leases In A Bid To Fight Climate Change
In a bid to continue the fight against climate change, President Barack Obama on Friday ordered the halt on federal coal mining leases until the Interior Department completes a comprehensive review. The move received mixed reactions from different groups and experts.
Late 19th Century Data Rule Out Comets Theory On Dimming Star System With Alien Megastructure
The star system KIC 8462852 has exuded peculiar light patterns, leaving scientists to hypothesize that the cause might be an alien megastructure or a swarm of comets. Now, however, an astrophysicist in Louisiana has completely debunked both concepts.
Second Most Massive Black Hole In Milky Way May Shed Light On Black Hole Evolution
A team of scientists in Japan may have detected the second most massive black hole within the Milky Way galaxy. The discovery may help scientists unravel the mystery behind the evolution of black holes.
Low-Fiber Diet Gradually Depletes Good Bacteria In The Gut: How This Can Affect Overall Health
Probiotics or good bacteria are very essential to our physical and mental health. Researchers have found that eating food with low fiber content actually poses a threat to the probiotics in our body.
Complete Fossil Of Baby Chasmosaurus May Help Fill Evolution Gap Of Horned Dinosaurs
Paleontologists in Alberta, Canada have completed the skeleton of a baby Chasmosaurus, one of the rarest dinosaur species to be unearthed. The discovery of this juvenile dinosaur can help fill in the gaps in the evolution of horned dinosaurs, experts said.
Low-Sugar Diet May Help Reverse Liver Damage: 5 Ways To Reduce Sugar Intake
Eating too much sugar has several negative effects on our body such as increased risks for heart disease and breast cancer. Now, a new study in Oregon found that a low-sugar diet can help reverse liver damage.
Long Term Use Of Opioid Ups Risk Of Depression
Opioids are used to treat chronic pain and improve mood, but the drug's long term effects may cause something more. A new study revealed that the long term use of opioid painkillers can increase a person's risk of depression.
E-Cigarettes Do Not Help Smokers Quit Tobacco: How To Effectively Quit Smoking
Most adult smokers turn to e-cigarette smoking in order to stop smoking conventional cigarettes. However, a new study in California revealed that e-cigarettes may not be effective in helping smokers quit the habit.
Scientists Reprogram Human Skin Cells To Produce Insulin, Spur Hope For Type-2 Diabetes Treatment
A team of scientists in California successfully changed the hardwiring of certain human skin cells to make it produce insulin. The experiment could possibly help patients with Type 2 diabetes, experts said.
Obese People Should Reduce Sitting Time To Lower Heart Disease Risk: Other Ways To Improve Cardiovascular Health
Prolonged sitting and inactivity is bad for the health, particularly for obese people. A new study suggests that obese people who spend too much time sitting in front of the TV screen should find ways to reduce the sedentary habit.
Russia Has Developed Ebola Vaccine More Powerful Than Existing Drugs, Says Vladimir Putin
Russia has reportedly developed a new Ebola vaccine that is more powerful than current drugs. This announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin has surprised medical experts from across the world.
Hope For Dementia Cure: Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Could Be Available In A Decade
Dementia is currently an incurable disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Now, an academic in the United Kingdom said new treatments for dementia, and for Alzheimer's disease in particular, may possibly be available within a decade.
You Can Make Yourself Happier By Listening To Modified Sound Of Your Own Voice: Other Ways To Improve Your Mood
Listening to a happier or sadder version of your own voice can unconsciously change your mood, as revealed by a new study. Scientists developed a new digital audio platform that could manipulate sounds.
Climate Change Effect On Humans: We May Evolve To Have Webbed Feet, Translucent Eyelids To Adapt To Sea Level Rise
Is it possible for future humans to develop webbed feet and translucent eyelids or even lose all of our teeth? Climate change may be a factor as a paleoanthropologist in the United Kingdom says that given the right conditions, these things are theoretically feasible.
