Articles by Antonio Manaytay
Bad Dog! Research Shows Dogs Mirror Owner's Traits
Bad dog? Research has shown that the dog and its owner could mirror each other's traits, which means that canine with neurotic tendencies are likely to behave according to what they see in their owners.
Does Rice Contain Dangerous Levels Of Arsenic? BBC Takes A Closer Look
Rice takes a center stage after reports said it contains dangerous levels of arsenic. Experts, however, said it is tricky to answer the question on how much rice should be eaten because other food products also contain arsenic and doing away with rice is not wise.
Myopia In Children May Be Linked To Amount Of Time Spent Indoors
The amount of time spent by children indoors may cause myopia, according to a study. Scientists have discovered that myopia is developed when the retinal cell does not function properly. The new finding will hopefully lead to new treatment.
BEWARE: Pet Medicines Pose Serious Harm To Children
Pet medicines must be kept out of reach of children. In Central Ohio, 88 percent of accidental poising cases among children involved medicine for dogs.
Lab On A Chip Can Detect Disease Early But Costs Only A Penny To Make
The lab on a chip technology promises early detection of cancers and other diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV. This new device, which costs only less than a penny to make, will advance the cause of healthcare and accelerate research in the field of biomedicine.
How West Nile Virus Transmission Is Higher During Drought
It has been thought in the past that West Nile virus epidemics spread in most ideal temperatures of transmission. The new study, however, shows us how West Nile virus transmission is higher during drought.
Disease Threatens To Wipe Out Critically Endangered Population Of Saiga Antelope
The critically endangered population of saiga antelope is threatened to be wiped out with the outbreak of a disease that comes from sheep and goats. To save the saiga population from extinction, Wildlife Conservation Society scientists said there is a need for further immunization to include the unaffected population.
Queen Elizabeth II Celebrates 65 Years As Monarch: Look Back At Britain's Longest Reign
Queen Elizabeth II has become an enduring symbol of tireless devotion to her country. She is widely considered as the most-photographed and most-traveled leader and the world's longest-reigning living monarch.
Solar-Powered Water Purifier Offers Hope Against Global Drinking Water Shortages
Solar-powered water purifier offers a ray of hope to combat global drinking water shortages. Developed by University at Buffalo academics, the new device will make access to safe drinking water cheaper and better.
What Is Misophonia? Scientists Discover Why Some People Lash Out Over Sounds Of Eating Or Breathing
Scientists uncover the reason why some people get excessively angry over sounds of someone chewing or dripping water. The condition, known as misophonia, is traced on the brain's anterior insular cortex -- the part of the brain that connects senses and emotions.
Ohio Coroner Running Out Of Room For Bodies Amid Spike In Overdose Deaths
The spike in overdose deaths in Ohio has put pressure on the state's capacity to respond in terms of facilities and medicine. The Montgomery County coroner plans to rent spaces at funeral homes because the 12 new spaces in the refrigerator are 'not enough.'
NASA Builds Origami-Inspired Radiator To Cool Down Or Warm Up Satellites
A radiator inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding is being built to cool down or warm up satellites. NASA researchers believe the new radiator will be a game-changer in thermal design.
