Articles by Alyssa Navarro
If Trump Withdraws US From Paris Climate Change Accord, What Will Happen?
The Paris climate agreement is now officially part of international law, but uncertainty looms. With President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on climate change, will the United States reach its climate goals?
What A Trump Presidency Means For Space Exploration And Earth Science
How will Donald J. Trump's election as the 45th President of the United States affect NASA's ongoing space projects? Trump's space advisor explains in an op-ed the administration's proposed policies.
Paralyzed Monkeys Regain Leg Movement With Wireless Brain Implant
A brain implant developed by Swiss scientists helped several partially paralyzed monkeys regain leg movement, a new study revealed. Experts hope the device can be used in rehabilitation of spinal injury patients.
Frequent Vaping By Teens May Lead To Heavy Smoking Later In Life
The use of e-cigarettes is considered as a roadblock to prevent the use of conventional cigarette smoking. However, a new report suggests that teenagers who use e-cigarettes frequently are highly likely to develop a heavy smoking habit later in life.
Missing Nuke Found? 1950s Nuclear Weapon May Have Been Discovered Off Canada
A man who went on a diving trip may have found the 'lost nuke' near Banks Island in British Columbia, Canada, reports say. The Royal Canadian Navy will investigate the area to confirm the suspicion.
New Antibody Protects Pregnant Women, Fetuses Against Zika Virus
Researchers in the United States have identified a human antibody that can potentially protect pregnant women and their fetus from Zika virus infection. Experts hope the antiviral can lead to development of effective treatments.
Illegal Ivory Trade: Carbon Dating Suggests Illegal Ivory Taken From Elephants Killed In Past 3 Years
Most of the seized ivory tusks in Africa are derived from recently killed elephants, not from antique tusks, comprehensive forensics analysis revealed. The finding indicates that the rising ivory trade is taking a toll on existing elephant populations.
Bayer Seeks FDA Approval For Regorafenib As Liver Cancer Treatment
German drugmaker Bayer on Monday submitted an sNDA proposal to the FDA for the extension of its drug Regorafenib as a second-line treatment for liver cancer. The drug is currently used to treat colorectal cancer.
Australia's Hottest Year On Record Might Become New Normal By 2035
Australian scientists have found that record-breaking temperatures in 2015 might become the new normal by 2025 if carbon emission levels continue to rise. What's more, Australia's hottest summer on record might become average by 2035.
WHO Urges To Stop Online Junk Food Ads On Kids' Apps
The World Health Organization has released a report that warns parents to protect their kids from pervasive junk food ads on mobile apps. Experts believe stricter regulations must be put in place to prevent ballooning obesity rates.
Why Is A NASA Advisory Panel Concerned About SpaceX's Falcon 9 Fueling Process?
A NASA advisory board has raised strong warnings regarding SpaceX’s unconventional fueling process, saying that the method may be at risk of future hazards. The spaceflight company reaffirms the method’s design.
Search For Life On Mars: Scientists Simulate Two-Week Mars Mission Around Hawaii's Mauna Ulu
A team of scientists will begin training around Hawaii’s Mauna Ulu this week as part of NASA’s search for Martian life. The two-week experiment is set in Hawaii because of the region’s ideal conditions for research.
Comet Strike May Have Triggered Ancient Climate Change On Earth
A massive comet may have slammed into Earth about 56 million years ago and triggered an instantaneous global warming, a new study suggests. Evidence from rock sediments indicate the possibility of such cosmic impact.
These Large US Cities Lead In Healthy, Active Living: Here's Why
When it comes to active living, large cities in the United States outrank smaller communities, a new study revealed. Researchers explain how the surroundings -- particularly opportunities for recreation -- affect the overall lifestyle of residents.
NASA Checks Up On Damage At Kennedy Space Center After Hurricane Matthew
After Hurricane Matthew ploughed through Florida this weekend, NASA announced that the Kennedy Space Center appears to have suffered relatively minor damages. An official said the space center 'has dodged a bullet.'
Hubble Space Telescope Detects 'Cannonballs' Ejected Near Dying Star
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has detected superhot blobs of plasma being ejected nearby a dying star. The problem is that scientists have yet to determine where these cannonballs are coming from.
New Source Of Greenhouse Gas: How Do Water Reservoirs Accelerate Global Warming?
Hydroelectricity is considered as an invaluable source of clean and renewable energy, but a new study suggests it may not be so clean after all. Researchers discovered that hydropower can actually accelerate global warming.
Florida Water Polluted: Giant Sinkhole Leaks Dirty Water Into State Aquifer
More than 200 million gallons of water contaminated by low-level radiation and pollutants has leaked into the main drinking aquifer in Florida, reports revealed. Residents are worried about the safety of the water.
Spectacular Northern Lights Glow Around Iceland's Capital Reykjavik
It's one of Nature's spectacular light shows. Iceland's capital city Reykjavik went dark Wednesday in order to get a better view of the stunning display of Northern Lights that night.
CDC Issues Zika Advisory For Pregnant Women Traveling To 11 Southeast Asian Countries
The CDC issued on Thursday a travel advisory for pregnant women traveling to 11 Southeast Asian countries amid the risk of Zika virus infection. Officials say that although local residents may be immune, travelers from the United States may not be.
Our Home Arm In The Milky Way May Be Bigger Than What Scientists Thought
Our 'little' corner in the Milky Way galaxy may actually be much grander than what scientists previously calculated, a new study has revealed. The discovery may change the way experts view the galaxy's major arms.
Exercise Can Help Seniors Recover Quickly From Disability
Older adults who regularly engage in physical exercise, especially walking, are most likely to recover quickly from a disability, a new study suggests. Researchers say it is not too late for seniors to begin exercising.
US Might Not Reach Its 2025 Carbon Emission Goals
The United States may potentially fall short of the goals it set under the Paris climate accord unless something is done, a new report suggested. Researchers say further action must be done to achieve the 2025 goal.
More Cancer-Related Talcum Powder Lawsuits Filed Against Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is facing a new lawsuit from a woman in California who claims the company's talcum powder has given her ovarian cancer. The company argues there is no scientific evidence to support the link.
Thrilling Cure: A Roller Coaster Ride Can Help Get Rid Of Kidney Stones
A team of experts in Michigan attempted to find out whether a thrilling roller coaster ride could help patients pass kidney stones. Researchers say the success rates for kidney stone passage were quite high.
Rusty-Patched Bumblebees May Soon Join List Of Endangered Species
Wildlife officials in the United States have proposed to place the rusty-patched bumblebee under the protection of the Endangered Species Act. If it happens, the bumblebee will be the first bee species to achieve this status.
US Cities Reconsider LED Streetlights After AMA Warning
Cities in the United States are likely to reevaluate their use of high-intensity LED lights after a warning in June linked the bulbs to several health conditions. Others, however, are not convinced of the light's negative effects.
Worst Status In 25 Years: African Elephants Suffer Major Decline In Population
A new report confirms a grim outlook for the population of African elephants: the species has suffered a major decline in the last 10 years. Experts are seeking out proposals to strengthen the conservation of the species.
World's Largest Radio Telescope Now Operates In China
China has begun operating the world's largest radio telescope on Sunday, Sept. 25 after five years of construction. The radio telescope is expected to lead the country in the search for alien life.
Hangover-Free Alcohol? 'Alcosynth' May Someday Replace Normal Liquor
A British scientist claims to have designed a non-toxic synthetic alcohol that mimics the effects of normal liquor without the hangover. Advocates believe such a drink would be beneficial to public health.
