Articles by Angela Laguipo
Zuckerberg May Give Away 99 Percent Of Facebook Shares For Charity But Stock Scheme To Keep Him In Control
Mark Zuckerberg plans to donate 99 percent of his Facebook shares for charity, but a new scheme will help him lead the company in the future. The new scheme will allow him to take control of the company and focus on long-term sustainability.
Early Retirement May Increase Your Risk Of Dying Early
A new study sheds light on the strong link between work and longevity. People who retire early may have an increased chance of dying early, a new study suggests.
Denmark Mulls Taxing Beef, Other Red Meats To Fight Climate Change
The Danes have an ethical obligation to lower the impact of climate change and one way to achieve this is to reduce their red meat consumption. Animal agriculture is one of the key drivers of increased greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
Here's Why Having A Pet Lemur Is Never A Good Idea
A viral video of a lemur has been circulating online, but a conservationist says there is nothing cute about the clip. The video might spur increased demand for the already endangered species.
House Unanimously Passes Bill To Prevent Government Agents From Reading Old Emails
The House unanimously passed a bill, the Email Privacy Act (EPA) or H.R. 699 . The bill regulates the release of important communications and texts stored online.
SpaceX Announces Plan To Land Spacecraft On Mars As Soon As 2018
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, revealed that the company is planning to launch an unmanned spacecraft to Mars as soon as 2018. Called the Red Dragon, it will gather important data on landing large payloads on the planet without aerodynamic decelerators.
House Votes To Adopt American Bison As National Mammal
The American bison may become the first national mammal of the United States after its population has recovered dramatically over the past decades. The massive mammal once faced near extinction with just about 1,000 left in North America.
Study Of Wrestler Chyna's Brain May Shed Light On Physical Effects Of Pro Wrestling
Former pro wrestler Joanie 'Chyna' Laurer died on April 20 due to a possible drug overdose. Her representative said they are planning to donate her brain to Dr. Bennet Omalu to study if she suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
Two Baby Bald Eagles At National Arboretum Get Patriotic Names
The two baby bald eagles being watched by millions of people since they hatched have been named 'Freedom' and 'Liberty'. The voting was made through a social media campaign garnering about 36,000 votes from the public.
Mitsubishi Admits Using Misleading Fuel Tests Since 1991
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) faces a scandal after revealing that it used misleading fuel tests for the past 25 years. The company's president issued an apology in a recently concluded press conference.
FDA Panel Gives Thumbs Down To Sarepta Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Drug Eteplirsen
Sarepta, a pharmaceutical company that develops RNA-based treatments, fell short of providing substantial evidence that eteplirsen is effective in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The gruelling 11-hour session was attended by patients, their families and drug advocacy groups.
Science Reveals Why You Always Lose Your Socks In The Laundry
Why do people lose scores of socks during laundry? A pair of scientists may have discovered the answer and computed the average number of socks each person loses in a lifetime.
CERN Releases 300 TB Of Large Hadron Collider Data Online
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) has uploaded 300 terabytes of data from the Large Hadron Collider for the public to use. This could help guide scientists and serve as educational tools for students.
Eating Disorder Anorexia May Be Caused By Bacteria
One of the most common eating disorder, anorexia, may be caused by a bacteria. The physical infection triggers an immune response, but the antibodies attack the brain, causing feelings of personal disgust.
Black Holes May Be Possible Portals To Another Universe: Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking has another theory about the most mysterious objects in the cosmos. He said that black holes may be possible portals to another universe.
China May Become World Leader In Self-Driving Car Industry
China has been leading the race in the development of self-driving cars. Chinese carmakers are set to showcase their progress in the latest trends in electric cars, offering a snapshot of the new trends in the world's largest auto market.
Zoo Employee Fatally Attacked By Tiger Broke Safety Rules
Stacey Konwiser, the zookeeper who was mauled to death by a Malayan Tiger on April 15, broke the zoo's safety protocol. She went inside a restricted area.
Solar Energy Becomes Mainstream As Capacity Grows 10-Fold Within Seven Years
The solar energy industry is one of the fast growing industries across the world. Experts expect that solar energy will become mainstream as the capacity grows 10-fold in the next seven years.
FAA Orders Urgent Fix For Icing Problems In Boeing 787 Jets
Government officials have ordered airlines flying Boeing 787 Dreamliners to to repair the jets' engines immediately. The General Electric engines in these planes are prone to shutting down suddenly because of ice buildup.
US First Lady Michelle Obama To Appear In 'NCIS' In May
Michelle Obama will be appearing on 'NCIS' in May. The U.S. First Lady will be on the show to promote the Joining Forces initiative to help veterans, service men and their families.
Scientists Discover Nanotechnology Coating That Can Kill 99.9 Percent Of Superbugs
A new water-based coating could be added to the production process of metals, ceramics or glass. This will prevent the spread of the deadly supergbugs and could also kill disease-causing pathogens.
Sears To Close 78 Stores Across US Amid Financial Woes
Sears Holdings announced the closure of 78 stores across the country amid financial problems. The company said they hope the move to close unprofitable stores could help ease its predicament.
Drink And Get Rid Of Wrinkles: Anti-Aging Gin Infused With Collagen Now Available
A new gin could make you look younger by reducing wrinkles and other premature signs of aging. It's a drink infused with collagen, a protein that makes the skin elastic and supple.
Pop Music Superstar Prince Dies At 57
Prince was found dead at his Paisley Park compound home. Authorities have initiated an investigation on the circumstances surrounding the legendary music icon's death.
Vegetarianism May Hold Key To Feeding World Population With Least Ecological Cost
The growing population has taken a toll on much of the world's forests. In order to meet the demands for food, forests are turned into farmlands but a new study has found that if everyone would go vegan, trees won't need to be cut anymore.
Bacon And Alcohol Up Stomach Cancer Risk
A new study found that eating processed food like bacon, drinking alcoholic drinks and being overweight may increase the risk of stomach cancer. For every 50 grams of processed meat eaten each day, the risk increases by 18 percent.
April's Pink Moon Set To Rise Thursday Night
Skywatchers expect to see the moon in a tint of pink on early April 22, but they might be disappointed. Native Americans only named the full moon of April as a "Pink Moon."
Magic Mushroom Psilocybin May Reduce Pain Of Social Exclusion
The potent ingredient in the 'magic mushroom' called psilocybin could help people suffering from social exclusion. It reduces the feeling of distress and patients taking it could experience social rejection as less stressful.
These Are The Top 25 Highest Paying Companies In The US
Glassdoor, an employment services website, released its list of highest paying companies in the United States this year. Tech companies account for most of the 25 highest paying companies while consulting companies come in second with four firms included.
Health Insurer UnitedHealth To Exit Most ObamaCare Exchanges
The nation's biggest health insurer, UnitedHealth, plans to exit most Obamacare exchanges due to feared financial losses. In both 2015 and 2016 alone, the company estimates about $1 billion losses.
