Articles by Angela Laguipo
NASA To Launch InSight Mars Lander In May 2018
NASA's InSight mission will make it to Mars, after all. The space agency announced that the lander will be launched by May 2018.
Stephen Hawking Pays Tribute To Teacher Who Made Him Appreciate Math
Stephen Hawking never forgot the person who inspired him to love math. Thanks to Dikran Tahta, a British mathematician, the physicist is who he is today.
Hilton Hotels Teams Up With IBM For New Robot Concierge Connie
A new concierge can answer all the answers of guests at Hilton Hotels. Developed by IBM, Connie, is an interactive-learning robot that can answer a wide array of questions.
ESA's ExoMars To Hunt For Signs Of Life On Red Planet
In a joint project by Europe and Russia, a new robotic mission is set to launch in less than a week. The ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter will hunt for signs of life on Mars.
Blackest Known Material Vantablack Gets Even Darker
Vantablack, the darkest material of the world, is now even blacker. Surrey NanoSystem (SNS) has received a world record in 2014 and now, it developed a new version even darker than before.
Chipotle Restaurant Voluntarily Closes Over Sick Workers
A Chipotle restaurant in Massachusetts branch had to shut down after four employees got sick. One of the workers tested positive for norovirus.
Government Proposes Sleep Apnea Test For Bus Drivers, Railroad Workers And Truckers
Road accidents cause fatal injuries and one of the most common cause is when the driver falls asleep. The government proposes sleep apnea tests for commercial drivers and railroad workers.
Civil War-Era Shipwreck Found Off North Carolina Coast
Archaeologists discovered a shipwreck about 150 years old off the coast of North Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean. Three blockage runners used in the Civil War - Spunkie, Agnes E. Fry and Georgianna McCaw - are known to have been lost in the area.
Teen Rugby Players Suffer Injuries Normally Seen In Car Crashes
Rugby, a full-contact sport event, results to potentially devastating injuries among young players. Doctors have seen serious pelvic fractures usually seen in vehicular accidents among teens playing in rugby matches.
Deadline Looms For Africa's Food Supply Threatened by Climate Change
Staple crops planted in some areas in Africa are in danger due to the effects of climate change. By the end of the century some areas will be useless and farmers can't use them for agricultural properties.
Eli Lilly's Ixekizumab Shows Promise As Treatment For Patients With Plaque Psoriasis
In three trials of Eli Lilly's Ixekizumab, the drug shows effectiveness in clearing plaque psoriasis. This autoimmune skin disease is hard to treat and can alter one's work productivity.
Nearly 80 Percent Of Americans Supports Use Of Mutant Mosquitoes To Combat Zika Virus: Survey
Zika virus has been spreading throughout the Americas. Experts are working double time to stem the spread of the virus, and one of the solutions they have suggested is the use of genetically modified mosquitoes.
Depressive Symptoms May Be Sign Of Alzheimer's Risk
Researchers in Finland found that antidepressant use in people with Alzheimer's disease was higher during the study period compared with that without AD. In the past, depression has been linked to increased risk of AD.
Ugly Australian Animals Attract Little Scientific Interest: Study
Australia is home to a wide array of animals. A new study reveals that cute and cuddly animals receive more attention from the scientific community than those that are deemed ugly.
China's Greenhouse Emissions May Have Already Peaked In 2014: Study
China has surpassed the United States as the top carbon gas emitter in 2007. As part of the Paris Agreement, the country agreed to take action in reducing its carbon emissions but a new report said that it might have reached its goal even before the agreement was made.
Zika Virus Linked To Fetal Death, Brain Calcification And Other Serious Birth Defects
A preliminary report says that other than microcephaly, developing babies are at higher risk of other grave health problems linked to Zika virus infection. These include fetal death, brain calcification and nervous system injury.
Health Firms Offer Apple Watch For $25 But There's A Catch
Employees can get the deal of a lifetime: an Apple watch worth $350 for only $25. Here's the catch -- they need to meet monthly wellness goals set to promote health and wellness.
German Scientists Successfully Teleport Classical Information Using Laser Beams
'Star Trek' showed a lot of technology that was deemed impossible decades ago. Today, a lot of what they have shown is used in the real world - a team of scientists even tried making teleportation possible.
Here Are The Five Most Addictive Substances On Earth
In a study, researchers have listed the top five most addictive substances in the planet. The deadly heroin tops the list.
UK Hospitals To Test New Chickenpox Vaccine
Though chicken pox is a common childhood infection, it may lead to serious health complications. In the United Kingdom, they are now trialing a new vaccine to protect both kids and adults from the disease.
Whole Foods Pulls Out Pre-Peeled Oranges In Plastic Tubs After Social Media Backlash
Whole Foods Market received social media backlash as a photo of its pre-peeled oranges in plastic tubs went viral on Twitter. The company is known to promote green ways to care for the environment.
Taking Vitamin D While Pregnant May Strengthen Bones Of Winter Babies
The use of vitamin D supplements has shown improved bone health in babies born in winter. This counteracts the effects brought on by limited sunlight exposure during the season, which could hamper bone growth in babies.
Varicose Veins, Leg Pain May Indicate More Serious Health Problem
Circulation in the lower extremities is as important as in any part of the body. Lack of venous flow could lead to a condition called varicose veins.
How Zika Causes Microcephaly: Virus Destroys Cells Crucial To Fetal Brain Development
The dreaded Zika virus that has been linked to microcephaly is spreading. Scientists in the United States may have the answer to the mechanism on how the virus leads to this birth defect.
Scientists Discover Toxic Chemicals In Hair And Nails
A team of researchers has found traces of chemicals used as flame retardants in the nails and hair of humans. These chemicals have been tagged in various health problems, including cancer.
ADHD Meds May Decrease Bone Density In Kids
Children on ADHD drugs may have lower bone density than their peers. Low bone density was seen in the patients' femur, femoral neck and lower back.
Prolonged Aspirin Use May Slash Colon Cancer Risk
Daily intake of low-dose aspirin may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. It may also help reduce the risk of gastrointestinal tumors.
Baby Hand Prints In Egypt's Cave Of Beasts Likely Belong To Lizards
The baby handprints discovered in the Cave of Beasts in Egypt 14 years ago are not from humans. Scientists have found that these handprints may belong to lizards.
Microwave Can Improve Color, Clarity And Luster Of Ruby
Scientists were able to improve the red ruby's color and luster through the use of microwaves. This method is easier than conventional heating treatments.
Best-Selling Blood Pressure App Often Gives Inaccurate Results: Study
Instant Blood Pressure by Auralife aims to provide blood pressure readings. A new study shows that it gives inaccurate results that could mask the health risks associated with increased blood pressure.
