Articles by Angela Laguipo
7 Minutes Of Meditation Can Reduce Racial Prejudice: Study
A popular Buddhist meditation technique has shown to reduce feelings of racial prejudice. Seven minutes of this meditation technique could reduce racial bias.
Americans Do Not Think Global Warming Is Real: Why?
Yale Project on Climate Change Communication reports that one in five Americans do not believe global warming is happening. The survey reveals that the reason behind this is, Americans are simply not hearing or talking about the issue.
NASA's Orion Crew Vehicle Gets New Metallic Look: Thermal Coating Designed To Reduce Heat Loss
NASA's Orion spacecraft sports its new metallic look. Beyond its sleek design is a new feature that can reduce heat loss when Orion is going toward deep space and protect the spacecraft's occupants from extreme heat when facing the sun on its way home.
Artificial Pancreas Therapy Shows Promise In Pilot Study
Is there a potential cure for diabetes? Maybe, after researchers developed an artificial pancreas that can produce insulin in patients with diabetes and other pancreatic diseases.
New Web-Based Tool May Help Reduce Suicidal Thoughts
Overwhelming and stressful tasks often drive people, like young doctors, to have suicidal thoughts. Installed on smartphones and computers, a new web tool was made to provide mental health support to help reduce depression and suicide rates.
The Top Places To Work If You Are LGBT
A new report by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation says that more businesses are respecting the LGBT community by providing equality in the workplace. The Corporate Equality Index for 2016 is now out and the list for all companies who got the perfect score listed.
Graphene Can Now Be Produced At Cheaper Costs: How Wonder Material Could Impact Industries
A team of researchers found a cheaper way of producing the wonder material, graphene. The discovery can pave way for the mass production and use of the material in manufacturing various commercial goods, such as electronics.
Homelessness Drops 2 Percent In The US But More Than 500,000 Remain Living In Streets, Shelters
Homelessness decreased by 2 percent in the United States, but more than 500,000 are still homeless. Low wages and lack of affordable homes are seen as the main culprits in this nationwide problem.
ISS Astronaut Tweets Image Of UFO-Like Object: Is It Evidence Of Aliens?
A photo uploaded on U.S. astronaut Scott Kelly's Twitter account went viral as science buffs spotted a cigar-like object in the upper part of the photo. Many believe this object is a UFO.
Vitamin D Deficiency May Impact Efficacy Of HIV Treatment
Vitamin D deficiency may limit the effects of current HIV treatment. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive patients with adequate levels of vitamin D are more likely to respond to anti-retroviral therapy.
Shrinking Of Antarctic Glaciers Causes Adelie Penguin Population Explosion
In recent years, the population of Adélie penguins is continuously increasing. A new study said that the retreating and shrinking Antarctic Glaciers caused this population explosion.
One In Five Britons With HIV Do Not Know They Are Infected
In a new report by Public Health England, one in five Britons is unaware that they are infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Overall, the number of people living with HIV in the United Kingdom continues to rise and the number living with undiagnosed HIV remains high.
Climate Change Could Cut Polar Bear Population By 30 Percent
In the 2015 Red List of Threatened Species report, released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, climate change could cut polar bear population by 30 percent. Retreating glaciers could affect their food source and reproductive ability.
Study Of Blood Sucking Kissing Bugs Could Help Control Chagas Disease
Researchers study the vector mostly linked to Chagas disease. Kissing bugs carry the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and the study aims to determine certain characteristics these bugs have to develop effective insect control methods in the future.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases On The Rise: CDC Reports Spike In Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia Rates Since 2006
Cases of sexually transmitted diseases have increased record high since 2006. In last year's report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are rampant among younger people aged 15 to 24 years old.
This Amazing Video Recreates Philae Probe Landing On Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
The European Space Agency's scientists recreated the historic landing of their Philae probe on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko one year ago. They wanted to explore the possibilities of what might have caused the unfortunate landing.
Alcoholism Drug May Pave Way For HIV Cure
A new study made the world closer to finding the cure for HIV. Researchers found that disulfiram, a drug used for alcoholism, could wake up dormant HIV hiding from the body's immune system.
Astronauts To Grow Flowers On The International Space Station
NASA announced that on Nov. 16, the plant system was activated by U.S. astronaut Kjell Lindgren to grow the first flower in space. Quick-sprouting Zinnia flowers will be monitored for 60 days with its own water and nutrient system.
Snowstorm Forces Authorities To Cancel More Than 100 Flights In Colorado
Denver International Airport cancels over 100 flights as a massive snow storm covered mountains and turned visibility to less than 1/4 of a mile. Strong winds of up to 60 mph were also felt overnight.
Atlantic Philanthropies Of Charles Feeney Donates $177 Million For Establishment Of Brain Health Institute
Atlantic Philanthropies, a group Charles Feeney established, gave away $177 million to universities for the establishment of a brain health institute. This grant, the largest one the group donated to a single program, aims to train global leaders to stem the growing predicament of dementia.
Vitamin D Can Help Lower Risk Of Heart Diseases: Here's How Much You Need
Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to cardiac events. A new study sheds light on the minimum amount of vitamin D levels in the body that will keep people safe from heart diseases.
US Astronaut Scott Kelly Shares Amazing Image Of South India On Twitter
US astronaut Scott Kelly, is on board the International Space Station where he posts his view from above. In his recent post, he uploaded a stunning photo of South India that immediately went viral.
Military Deployment Linked To Increased Risk Of Child Abuse And Neglect
A new study explores the prevalence of abuse and neglect in military families. They found that toddlers of soldiers deployed once were at heightened risk of maltreatment.
Genetic Tests Establish How Exposure To Sunlight Mutates Moles To Melanoma
A new study clarifies the fact that sunlight exposure can turn non-cancerous moles into malignant ones. Genetic testing provided information on genetic mutations that happen on benign skin lesions as it progresses into melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Thank Tinder For This Kidney Donation: Here's A Miracle That Happened While Swiping Right
Is it luck at first swipe? Tinder, a famous dating app, became the answer to a lifelong prayer of Erika Bragan, a mother who is suffering from polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and is in dire need of a kidney. Her friend's date volunteered to donate her kidneys.
Women With Apple-Shaped Body More Prone To Binge Eating: Study
A new study found that apple-shaped women are more likely to binge eat or lose control when eating. This study sheds light in biological factors that contribute to the occurrence of eating disorders.
Leonid Meteor Shower Peaks Nov. 18: Here's How And When To Watch
The Leonid meteor shower happens every year during the month of November. In this year's shower, spectators are advised to view its peak on Nov. 18 between midnight and dawn to prevent city lights from interfering with the view.
Diabetes: Early Signs You Should Look Out For
Diabetes is a growing concern worldwide as it also increases a person's risk for cardiovascular disease. Being wary of the symptoms of this disease can pave way for early detection and treatment.
Delmarva Fox Squirrel No Longer At Risk Of Extinction
Once listed in the endangered species list, Delmarva fox squirrels have recovered in terms of their population. Efforts on their conservation have paved the way for these animals to be removed from the list by the end of the year.
Magnitude 7 Earthquake Rattles Southern Coast Of Japan
A magnitude-7 earthquake struck off northwest of Japan's Ryukyu Islands. Small tsunamis measuring one meter in height were observed in the country's small islands.
