Articles by Andrew Norman
Fond Of Eating Sushi And Other Undercooked Seafood? It Could Cause Anisakiasis Caused By Parasites
Scientists cautioned people about a particular dangerous strain of parasite, which infests raw fish and seafood. The parasite infested food when consumed and caused severe stomach pain, vomiting, and many other digestive problems.
Buzz Aldrin Wants NASA To Retire ISS At The Earliest: Here's Why
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin recommended that NASA scrap the ISS as soon as possible. NASA allots $3.5 billion annually to maintain the International Space Station and is currently funded through 2024.
Researchers Spot Bright Volcanic Crater On Jupiter's Moon Io
Scientists discovered lava waves across the surface of Jupiter's moon Io. These waves caused some regions of the Loki Patera to be brighter than others and astronomers posited the temperatures also differed between these locations.
Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs Existed Even Before The Dinosaur Age
A study indicated that drug resistant enterococci or Superbugs existed even before the dawn of the dinosaurs. The research conducted also isolated the genes responsible for the superior resistance in these bacterial strains.
You Can Eat Cheese To Your Heart's Content Without Increasing Risk Of Heart Diseases
A study revealed that consuming high fat dairy products did not increase the risk of heart disease. However, other experts claimed that these products introduced salts and saturated fats, both of which are harmful for the heart.
SpaceX Tests World's Most Powerful Rocket Falcon Heavy
SpaceX tested the main core engine of its Falcon Heavy rocket at its facility in McGregor, Texas. The Falcon Heavy rocket will likely be launched toward the end of summer 2017.
Amazon Echo Owners Can Now Make Free Voice Calls And Send Messages To Other Alexa Devices
Amazon revealed that its new update would let Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Alexa app users make and receive free voice calls. Users will also be able to leave messages in case the dialed contact does not answer.
Google Working On A Brand New Smartphone OS Called Fuchsia
Google is reportedly working on a new operating system for smartphones dubbed Fuchsia. The details pertaining to the UI of the OS have leaked and it is reportedly called Armadillo.
Activision Releases A New Trailer Of 'Call Of Duty Black Ops III: Zombies Chronicles' Ahead Of May 16 Release
Activision released a trailer for the upcoming Zombie Chronicles DLC for 'Call of Duty: Black Ops III.' This expansion will feature eight maps from previous games of the franchise and will be available on PS4 from May 16.
Study Reveals How Bad Man-Made Noise Pollution Is For Protected Natural Areas In The US
Scientists discovered that human noise was almost double the amount of natural sounds in most national parks and animal reserves. This noise was harmful for the wildlife and disrupted their normal activities.
How To Beat Cancer? CRISPR Stares Into Its Eyes Then Snips Out The Bad Genes
Scientists used the CRISPR tool to replace cancer-causing fusion genes with cancer-fighting genes in mice. This experiment could pave the way for the gene-editing tool to be used against cancer in the future.
Antarctic Ice Shelf Crack Has A New Branch: Why This Worries Scientists
Scientists discovered that the main crack on Larsen C Ice Shelf branched into a second rift. This branched crack was reportedly 9.3 miles long and was progressing toward the ice front where the shelf meets the sea.
SpaceX Aims To Launch Over 4,000 Broadband Satellites Starting 2019
SpaceX stated that it would launch 4,425 broadband satellites by 2024 and the first one would be launched as early as 2019. These satellites would reduce latency and increase the speeds of broadband internet across the globe.
Playing Video Games Can Help Boost Memory And Prevent Dementia In Elderly People: Study
A study revealed that physically intensive video games helped increase memory and brain functions among the elderly. It was reported that physical activity through these games was more beneficial than ordinary exercise and activity among elderly.
Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Set To Peak This Week: Here's How To Watch The Celestial Event
The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which takes place between April and May, is set to reach its peak on May 6. People would be able to view as many as 30 meteors per hour during the peak stage.
Meet Workhorse W-15, An Electric Pickup Truck With Extended Range
Workhorse Group unveiled its hybrid pickup truck, dubbed the W-15 at the ACT Expo event. The vehicle would feature a 60 kWh battery along with a BMW-sourced gas engine.
New York State Health Department Faces Lawsuit From Medical Marijuana Companies
Medical marijuana manufacturers filed a lawsuit against the New York State Health Department. This lawsuit challenged the health department's plan of expanding registered marijuana manufacturers in the state from 5 to 10.
Got Vitamin D Deficiency? Your Sunscreen Might Be The Culprit
Research found that over a billion people in the world suffered from vitamin D deficiency. Scientists claimed that the rate of deficiency increased due to people's propensity to use sunscreen lotion and fear of exposure to sunlight.
Cassini Finds The Gap Between Saturn And Its Rings Relatively Dust-Free
The Cassini spacecraft completed its first dive between Saturn and its rings on April 26. However, scientists were astonished to discover that the region almost had no dust particles.
SpaceX Manages To Recover Falcon 9 First Stage Rocket Used To Launch US Spy Satellite
SpaceX managed to recover the first stage rocket of Falcon 9 after the launch of the NRO's intelligence satellite on Monday, May 1. A detailed video showcased how the landing took place.
BlackBerry Releases KEYone Tutorial Videos To Help Customers Better Understand The Smartphone
BlackBerry KEYone is slated to hit the U.S. shelves in May. In anticipation of its release, the company launched a series of tutorial videos to guide new users on the phone's functionalities.
Will Google Surprise Us All With The Launch Of Pixel 2 At The Upcoming I/O Event?
Reports revealed that the Google Pixel 2 smartphone could launch soon. The device is expected to be shown off at the I/O event slated for mid-May.
FDA Approves Rydapt For Treatment Of Acute Myeloid Leukemia In Adult Patients
The FDA approved the Novartis AG's Rydapt on April 28. The drug is targeted toward AML patients and the FDA lists it for $22,500 for an average 42-day treatment.
Yellow Fever Vaccine In US To Run Out By Midsummer: CDC
CDC officials claimed that Yellow Fever vaccines in the United States would likely run out in July. However, the FDA authorized import of Stamaril, a yellow fever vaccine, which is licensed in Europe but not in the United States.
Leaked iPhone 8 Manufacturing Mold Reveals Vertically Aligned Dual Camera At The Back
Leaked mold images and design schematics of the impending iPhone 8 revealed the possible presence of vertically aligned dual cameras on the smartphone. The schematic also highlighted the lack of a Touch ID sensor on the rear of the device.
Samsung Uploads Galaxy S8 Tutorial Videos To Help Users Understand Basic Features Of The New Smartphone
Samsung uploaded a series of tutorial videos for the benefit of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ users. These videos detailed on the Bixby functionalities, as well as the iris scanner, and VR capabilities that both devices support.
SpaceX All Set To Launch US Spy Satellite Atop Falcon 9 On Sunday
SpaceX would launch its Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday, April 30. The rocket would carry a spy satellite dubbed NROL-76 for the NRO, but no other details of the payload are known.
NASA SLS Rocket First Launch Delayed To 2019 Due To Technical Problems
NASA confirmed that it would have to delay the launch of the Space Launch System rocket to 2019. The space agency has delayed the launch of the SLS rocket because of technical issues.
Minnesota Health Officials Face Opposition From Anti-Vaccine Activists Over Measles Vaccination
Minnesota health officials faced opposition from anti-vaccine activists. The activists tried to advocate the dangers of measles vaccination in kids to the Somali-Minnesotan community.
Climate Change Could Cause Sea Levels In California To Rise By 10 Feet
A study revealed that the rise in sea level is comparatively greater in California than anywhere else in the world. Scientists predicted that by 2100, the state could face a rise in sea levels by as much as 10 feet.
