Articles by Angela Laguipo
New Beetle Species Found In Australian Rain Forests
Museum experts identified 24 new species of beetles after 30 years. Most of the specimens, collected from rain forests in Australia in the '80s and '90s, stayed in museums until two scientists had the opportunity to study them.
Watch The SpaceX Dragon 2 Capsule In Latest Hover Test Video
A video shows SpaceX's Crew Dragon during its hover test. The 5-second hover test shows that the company is on its way to achieving propulsive landing which means that when astronauts would ride the capsule, they wouldn't need parachutes to land.
CVS Agrees To Pay $450,000 Consumer Protection Settlement Over Expired Products
CVS Pharmacy is facing penalty over expired products it sold in Pennsylvania. This comes after an investigation by the Attorney General's Office in six stores.
Firefighting Drones Can Help Diminish Fires In Tall Buildings
A team of Korean researchers has developed a firefighting drone that can withstand heat. It can assist firefighters access and navigate in skyscrapers during a fire.
Drug Makers Call For New Economic Models To Help Develop New Antibiotics In Bid To Fight Drug Resistant Superbugs
Pharmaceutical companies have called for new economic models to stem the needless use of antibiotics. They urged governments to help in a joint effort to battle drug-resistant superbugs.
Blood Test May Tell If You Need Antibiotics For An Infection
A team of researchers developed a new blood test that can determine if the respiratory illness is caused by a bacteria or a virus. This will help reduce the incidents of antibiotic resistance.
Biologists Capture Photos Of Elusive Bush Dogs In Panama
Biologists captured photos of elusive and rare bush dogs in Panama. This mysterious species are rarely spotted throughout South and Central America.
Playing Fetch Not Good For Dogs: Throwing Sticks May Cause Life-Threatening Injuries, Vets Warn
Dogs face potentially life-threatening injuries when playing fetch. Lead veterinarians warn dog owners about the dangers of the game as an increasing number of dog injuries were reported.
Phthalates Found In Popular Foods: Regulators Said Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Leached From Plastic Packaging
Food Standards Australia New Zealand found small amounts of phthalates in some samples of popular foods. Two types of the hormone-disrupting chemical were found to have migrated from the packaging into the food.
Frozen Man Who Was Found With No Pulse Now A Living Medical Miracle
Justin Smith was found frozen with no pulse on a side walk last winter. His miraculous tale shed light on the dangers of being exposed to extremely cold temperatures.
Alien Species To Replace Humans By 2100, Says SETI Research Head
By 2100, humans may be replaced by 'alien species'. Seth Shostak of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute said that three things might happen in the next century.
NY To Extend Price Cut For Heroin Overdose Antidote Naloxone
New York's Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the extension for Naloxone's price cut. It is hoped that the nearly 20 percent price reduction for the antidote to heroin overdose will save even more lives.
Seven Ancient Buddhist Caves Discovered In Mumbai National Park
Kanheri caves are found in Mumbai National Park. A team of experts found seven more caves which are speculated to be older than Kanheri caves.
These Fashionable Glasses Block Blue Light To Give You Better Sleep
Sleep is an important way for the body to rejuvinate. Sleeping with artificial light disrupts the natural sleep cycle and the amount of sleep hormones produced in the body.
Air Pollution Is One Of World's Biggest Public Health Issues: WHO
Air pollution causes drastic effects on not only the environment but also human health. The World Health Organization reports this is now one of the world's biggest public health problems.
Space Watchers Claim NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover Captured Photo Of Martian Gorilla And Camel
A YouTube video shows a martian gorilla and camel based on NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover photos. Are these animals on Mars claimed by space watchers for real?
Non-Profit Group Builds Tiny House For The Homeless
A non-profit group aims to build a one-man tiny house for the homeless. The Facebook project gained a lot of volunteers and homeless people to build the first prototype of a temporary shelter for homeless people.
Baby Who Only Fed On Almond Milk Develops Scurvy
An 11-month-old infant developed a rare case of scurvy. The condition emerged as a result of the infant being fed only with almond milk.
Report Shows Fewer Incidence Of Early Death Among Dialysis, Kidney Transplant Patients
The number of kidney disease-related early deaths has decreased. However, the number of those being diagnosed with end stage renal disease continues to rise.
YouTube Music Videos May Entice Young Girls To Smoke: How to Prevent Teens From Smoking
Music videos shown on YouTube may entice teens, specifically girls, to try smoking. What can parents do to prevent this?
Training Taste Buds To Be More Sensitive To Fat May Help Combat Obesity
A team of sensory scientists from Australia discovered that training the taste buds could help curb the growing problem of obesity. The researchers found that diet is key to changing an individual's sensitivity to the taste of fat.
Rats Carry Antibiotic Resistant Strains Of Salmonella, E.Coli Bacteria
Rats have been known as vectors of diseases because they carry pathogens. This new study sheds light in the ability of rats to act like a sponge by absorbing pathogens in their environment.
Water Ice On Surface Sheds Light On Comet 67P Evolution
The European Space Agency's Rosetta orbiter detected water ice on the surface of Comet 67P. What does this mean in terms of the comet's evolution?
This Is How NASA's Planetary Defense Office Will Protect Planet Earth From Asteroid Collisions
In case an asteroid threatens the Earth, NASA now has a department committed solely on detecting potential impacts. This is how the Planetary Defense Coordination Office would work during potential collisions.
Scented Candles, Other Perfumed Products Contain Ingredient That Could Give You Cancer
Perfumes, scented candles and air freshener products may contain cancer-causing ingredients. Using houseplants may help reduce these harmful substances.
Warning Labels Showing Health Risks May Stop Parents From Buying Sugary Drinks
The smoking rate in the U.S. declined after health warning labels were placed on cigarette packaging. Researchers wanted to explore if employing the same strategy on sweet drinks would affect sugar consumption.
Chipotle To Close All Stores on Feb. 8 For Meeting On Food Safety
Chipotle Mexican Grill restaurants will be closed on Feb. 8 for a company meeting on food safety. The action taken by the company may be linked to E.coli outbreaks last year.
Flint Kids May See Effects Of Lead In Five Years: What Happens To Lead-Poisoned Children?
The water contamination in Flint may cause various health effects including lead poisoning among kids. What happens to kids exposed to lead poisoning?
Museum Of Natural History Unveils Massive Skeleton Of Titanosaur: Dinosaur Among Biggest Ever Found
American Museum of Natural History unveiled a dinosaur simply called Titanosaur. Considered one of the biggest dinosaurs ever discovered, it stretches at 122 feet and said to weigh 140,000 pounds – almost as heavy as 10 African elephants.
Health Officials Mull On Warning Pregnant Women Against Travel To Countries With Zika Virus
Health officials may issue a warning to pregnant women traveling to countries struck with the Zika virus. The United States' first case was recorded from a traveler who visited Latin America.
