Articles by Angela Laguipo
Everyone Thought This Dog Drowned In The Pacific Until It Was Found 5 Weeks After
Navy staff found Luna, a German shepherd who was lost at sea for five weeks, on an island by herself. She made it to shore after disappearing on a fishing boat in the Pacific Ocean.
NASA To Burn Unmanned Spacecraft To Study Fires In Space
NASA plans to launch the first experiment to test fire in space. Saffire is a Spacecraft Fire Experiment that will help scientists determine how fire will behave in space.
Study May Help Young Cancer Survivors Sleep Better
Sleep is crucial to the health of young children. Young cancer survivors are faced with disrupted sleep and a team of researchers aim to conduct a study that can hopefully help these kids.
Young Star Reveals Role Of Magnetic Field On Early Life On Earth
Scientists found a younger version of the Sun. Its activity shows that the solar system's Sun was once as violent and strong, but the Earth's magnetic field protected the planet from damage.
Drinking Alcohol Enhances Levels Of Breast Cancer Causing Gene
Alcohol intake can increase the risk of breast cancer. It enhances the levels of a cancer-causing gene, BRAF.
CDC Urges Doctors To Use Care When Prescribing Opiates For Chronic Pain
Federal health officials urge doctors to prevent prescribing highly addictive painkillers for chronic pain. This move aims to curb the growing deadly epidemic in the United States.
Pennsylvania Man Charged For Hacking Celebrities' Apple, Google Accounts
The man behind the hacking of iCloud and Google accounts of hundreds of people, including celebrities, plead guilty. The crime dubbed 'The Fappening' and 'Celebgate' led to the leakage of private photos on the Internet.
Nitrogen From Farm Fertilizers Can Pollute Drinking Water For Decades
Man-made nitrogen fertilizers have been used for decades. Researchers found that even if farmers stop using these fertilizers today, the levels of nitrates in water will remain high for decades.
Russian Billionaire Dmitry Itskov Wants To Live Forever Through Robot
Is immortality possible? Dmitry Itskov thinks so and he is developing a way for humans to live forever.
Landsat Satellite Data May Help Find Shipwrecks
Millions of shipwrecks are scattered across the globe. Scientists found a cheaper way to locate and monitor these submerged ships.
Beer Key Ingredient May Help Cure Cancer
Beer contains healthful ingredients that can fight disease. Scientists say they are closer to creating medicine out of beer hops to kill cancer cells.
Video Of Man Urinating On Kellogg Factory Assembly Line Prompts FDA Investigation
Famous cereal maker, Kellogg's said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will investigate a controversial video. The video shows a man urinating at a factory assembly line.
3-Year-Old Brain Cancer Patient Gets Postcards From Across The World
A 3-year-old girl from Washington is suffering from a deadly form of brain cancer. She is too ill to travel but people across the globe are cheering her up by sending her postcards.
Russia, Europe Successfully Launch ExoMars To Red Planet
The European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos successfully launched their joint mission, the ExoMars, to Mars on March 14 as scheduled. This aims to explore signs of life on the Red Planet.
Scientists Get Closer To Development Of Male Contraceptive Pill
A male contraceptive pill may soon become a reality as scientists claimed they are a step closer to coming up with the right formulation. The news comes 50 years after the oral contraceptive pill in women was developed.
iPads Help Doctors Discuss Surgery With Patients
Doctors found that patients prefer using iPads in learning about upcoming procedures than direct consultation. This offers an opportunity for patients to understand procedures before going through them.
Metal Detector Enthusiasts Find Untouched Bronze Age Burial Site
A pair of metal detector enthusiasts discovered an untouched Bronze Age burial site in Lancashire. The burial site is estimated to date back from 2,500 BC.
Tai Chi May Reduce Risk Of Falling In Older Adults
The ancient Chinese exercise, Tai Chi, has many health benefits. It improves balance especially among older adults to reduce the risk of falls.
Children Born In August At Increased Risk Of ADHD Diagnosis
Children born in August are at a greater risk of being diagnosed with ADHD compared to older peers. Younger children may manifest inattention, impulsive and hyperactive symptom because of immaturity, which may be mistaken to be signs of the disorder.
Zika May Pose Brain Inflammation Risks In Adults
Previously, Zika virus has been linked to paralysis and microcephaly. A new report says that it may also cause brain inflammation, which is fatal.
Rate Of Double Mastectomies Triple Among US Breast Cancer Patients In 10 Years
More women diagnosed with breast cancer on one breast are choosing to remove even their unaffected breast as well. The number of women undergoing a double mastectomy procedure called contralateral prophylactic mastectomy tripled in the last 10 years.
Egg Unboiling Machine May Revolutionize Electronics And Drugs
An egg unboiling machine developed by Australian scientists could cut carbon nanotubes with great precision. This could pave the way for potential uses in medicine and electronics.
Astronaut Scott Kelly To Leave NASA After Record-Breaking Stay At ISS
Astronaut Scott Kelly announced his retirement from NASA. The announcement came after he landed on Earth from his record-breaking 340-day space travel on the ISS.
Tiny Frog Species Thrive In India's Wasteland
A team of researchers found a new species of a narrow-mouthed frog just the size of a thumb. Measuring just 1.6 centimeters (0.63 inch), this frog could shed light on the ecological importance of India's laterite rock formations.
Bacteria That Regulates Mouth PH May Pave Way For Anti-Cavity Pill
A new probiotic pill could prevent cavities. Scientists have identified a beneficial strain of bacteria in the mouth that can kill the harmful bacteria responsible for oral cavities.
Bald Eagles Found Dead In Maryland Did Not Die Of Natural Causes: Wildlife Officials
In February, 13 dead bald eagles were found in Maryland. Laboratory tests showed that these birds did not die of natural causes.
Louisiana Black Bear Taken Off US Threatened And Endangered Species List
The Louisiana black bear that was once listed as threatened and an endangered species is now off the list. Conservation efforts by government agencies and farmers led to this success.
Taking The Stairs Can Slow Down Brain Aging: Study
People who stayed longer in school and climbed more flights of stairs may have healthier brains than those who have not. These activities may help slow down brain aging.
Women Experience Greater Neck Pain Than Men: Study
Women are more likely to report neck pain than men. Hormonal differences and the belief that men may be less willing to report pain are two factors seen that may affect gender differences on reporting pain.
Drug Duo Shrinks Breast Cancer Tumor In 11 Days
A combination of two drugs shows promise in the fight against a rare form of breast cancer. The drug duo shrunk breast cancer cells in just 11 days.
