Articles by Alyssa Navarro
Astronomers May Have Found Elusive Planet X Using ALMA Telescope
The search for the elusive Planet X continues. Two new scientific papers revealed discoveries of not just one but two massive space objects that may very well be Planet X. However, other scientists dispute the findings.
Three ISS Astronauts Return To Earth After Spending 141 Days In Orbit: Highlights Of Their Time In Space
While aboard the ISS, astronaut Kjell Lindgren, astronaut Kimiya Yui, and cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko participated in several scientific investigations. The three-member crew has now returned to Earth after a 141-day mission.
Study Finds Link Between Obesity And Poverty: Poorer Children Three Times As Likely To Be Fat
A new study in the United Kingdom revealed that poorer children are more likely to be as obese as their richer counterparts. Researchers said the issue needs to be directly addressed by early intervention.
Children Age 2 And Below Being Prescribed Psychiatric Drugs For Adult Neurological Disorders
Cases of children aged two years old and younger who are being subjected to adult psychiatric drug treatment are rapidly rising, experts said. The medical community is becoming increasingly alarmed.
DJI, FLIR Systems Team Up To Develop Drones That See In The Dark
DJI Innovations and FLIR Systems teamed up to develop drones that can see even in complete darkness. Combining thermal imaging with micro-gimbal technology, the two companies will create their joint product called Zenmuse XT.
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer Gives Birth To Twin Girls
After Yahoo's big announcement on Wednesday, the company's CEO Marissa Mayer has huge news of her own: she has given birth to healthy twin girls on Thursday. Mayer is expected to take a 'limited maternal leave' before going back to work.
Lie-Detecting Software Detects Deceit Using Speaker's Words, Gestures
Scientists at the University of Michigan are building a new lie-detecting software that can detect deception by considering a person’s gestures and words. Unlike a polygraph, the new software need not touch the subject to examine them.
Women With PCOS More Likely To Have Children With Autism
A new study revealed that children born to women with PCOS are 59 percent more at risk of developing autism than children of women without the disorder. Researchers said soon-to-be moms with PCOS have no reason to panic.
Dogs And Other Animals May Also Have Conscience
Your furry friend is known as 'man's best friend' for a reason: a new study revealed that dogs and other animals actually possess self-consciousness. Through a sniff test, an expert in Russia tested how self-aware dogs really are.
Cassini Captures Image Of Saturn's 'Potato' Moon Prometheus From 23,000 Miles
NASA's Cassini has captured another high-resolution image of Saturn's "potato moon" Prometheus at a distance of 23,000 miles. The spacecraft has previously taken high-res photos of the potato moon.
US Intelligence Agency Awards Grant To Advance IBM Quantum Computer Research
The field of quantum computing may involve shrinking properties into atom-sized components, but its future sure is larger than life. This week, IARPA awarded IBM a multi-year grant that will allow scientists to work on advanced quantum computer research.
No Obamacare? Fine For Not Getting Health Insurance To Increase 47 Percent In 2016
The Affordable Care Act may have its drawback for individuals who are without health insurance: in 2016, the Obamacare penalty for being uninsured will increase to about 47 percent. Experts said this may drive uninsured Americans to sign up for health insurance.
FDA Gives Approval To Alexion Drug As Treatment For Ultra Rare Genetic Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Alexion drug Kanuma in treatment for a rare genetic disease known as lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D). The FDA’s approval marks the first ever enzyme replacement treatment for the disease.
First Ibuprofen Patch Provides 12 Hours Of Pain Relief Through Skin
Experts at the University of Warwick invented the first ever ibuprofen patch which can be directly plastered on the skin to provide pain relief. The drug is delivered through the skin for up to 12 hours, scientists said.
Focusing On A Task May Leave You Temporarily Deaf: Study
Concentrating on a demanding visual task can make a person momentarily deaf, as revealed in a new UK study. Researchers at the University College London called this deficit "inattentional deafness."
Russia Loses Military Satellite Due To Launch Failure
Russia reportedly lost contact with one of its military satellites called Kanopus ST after a failed launch on Saturday. The loss of the Kanopus ST is another setback for the Russian space industry, experts said.
People Receptive To False Inspirational Quotes Have Lower Intelligence: Study
Examine the following statement carefully: “Choice is the growth of nature, and of us.” At first glance, it may seem profound, but experts in Canada revealed that such statements are actually just pseudo-profound baloney.
Basic Checks On Pregnant Women's Mental Health May Help Prevent Suicide
A new report in the United Kingdom revealed that post-partum and antenatal suicides could be avoided by better standards of prenatal care and basic checks on women’s mental health. However, researchers said the lack of resources hinder better health care.
Gene Editing Technology CRISPR-CAS9 May Not Work On Human Complex Traits Such As Intelligence
The development of the genetic editing technology CRISPR-CAS9 has led to the simple modification of human DNA for the treatment of several diseases. However, an expert says the technology may not work on complex human traits such as intelligence.
Scientists Hired By Monsanto Say Weed Killer Glyphosate Does Not Cause Cancer
A scientific panel hired by Monsanto revealed that the ingredient glyphosate commonly used in Roundup pesticide does not cause cancer. The panel’s assessment contradicts the previous report by WHO.
Experts Release Guidelines On Follow-Up Care Of Breast Cancer Survivors
The American Cancer Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology developed new follow-up care guidelines for breast cancer survivors and primary care physicians. The new guidelines are more concise and comprehensive than previous recommendations, experts said.
Madoff Ponzi Scheme Victims Getting Holiday Treat With $1.1 Million Checks
Victims of the elaborate Madoff Ponzi scheme will receive an average of $1.1 million checks as the trustee who unraveled the scandal distributes recovered funds. The payout comes out a week before the anniversary of Bernard Madoff’s arrest on Dec. 11.
Orbit ATK Successfully Launches Cygnus Spacecraft To Deliver NASA Supply To ISS
The cargo-laden Orbit ATK Cygnus spacecraft successfully lifted off towards the International Space Station on Dec. 6 after four launch attempts were delayed. The ULA Atlas V rocket-powered spacecraft will deliver supplies to the ISS.
Researchers Reveal How Much Weight You Need To Lose To Look Attractive
Researchers at the University of Toronto found a link between people’s weight and how they are perceived to be attractive. The study found that men and women need to lose or gain an exact amount of weight in order to be deemed good-looking.
More Than 17,000 Marine Species Unprotected In Natural Habitat
More than 17,000 marine species worldwide are still largely unprotected in their natural habitats, a new study revealed. Marine biologists emphasized the importance of establishing marine protected areas in order to safeguard marine biodiversity.
Archaeologists Find Biblical-Era Seal Of King Hezekiah In Jerusalem
An ancient, biblical-era seal believed to be used by King Hezekiah during 700 B.C. was deciphered by archaeologists in Jerusalem. Experts said the discovery of the seal adds further knowledge about the king.
CT Imaging, 3D Printing Helped Doctors Separate Conjoined Twins In 26-Hour Surgery
Through the use of 3D printing technology and CT imaging, specialists at Texas Children’s Hospital successfully prepared for a risky surgical procedure involving conjoined twins Faith and Hope Mata. Doctors have separated the two children without risking the life of the other.
Baby Who Dies An Hour After Birth Is Youngest Organ Donor In The UK
A baby girl named Hope, who died shortly after her birth, has become real hope to patients in need. Hope's parents decided to donate her liver and kidney cells, and she is now the youngest organ donor in the UK.
Insurance Company Pays University To Help Mitigate Climate Change Risks
Intact Financial Corp. will fund a new climate change mitigation center in cooperation with scientists at the University of Waterloo. The center will be an incubator for new measures against climate change, the company said.
Woman Behind Viral Photo Of Duct-Taped Dog Charged With Animal Cruelty: Why Some People Abuse Animals
Believe it or not, the case of the woman who post a Facebook photo of her duct-taped dog is not a rare one. Animal rights groups say the reasons why people perform acts of cruelty on animals vary significantly.
