Articles by Catherine Cabral-Isabedra
World's First Marijuana-Friendly Gym To Open In San Francisco
420 Games founder Jim McAlpine is partnering with former NFL player Ricky Williams to open a marijuana-friendly gym in San Francisco. The gym is set to open this fall.
Great Barrier Reef Not Included In New UN Climate Change Report: Here's Why
The Great Barrier Reef was excluded in the recent UN report on climate change. The Environment Department of Australia said the report may have negative effects on tourism.
FDA OKs Probuphine Implant To Treat Opioid Dependence
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Probuphine as an opioid treatment alternative. The drug is the first implant form of buprenorphine.
New Alzheimer's Disease Theory: Infections May Trigger Build-Up Of Amyloid Plaques In The Brain
A new study has found that amyloid-beta plaques, which cause Alzheimer's disease, is triggered by an ensuing infection. Researchers theorized that the pathogen passes through the blood-brain barrier.
Oil Sands Operation In Canada Is A Major Source Of Air Pollution In North America
Oil sands operation in Canada is causing air pollution, according to a new study. Researchers said the operation emits secondary organic aerosols that harm the environment.
Scott Kelly After 2 Months On Earth: Still Nursing Stiff Legs, Sore Feet And Fatigue
Scott Kelly is still on his road to recovery. Two months on Earth and the former NASA astronaut is still suffering from stiff legs, sore feet and fatigue.
London To Become A Megacity By 2024 As Population Continues To Surge
London is predicted to become a megacity with more than 9 million in population by 2024. The data also showed that the UK population is aging as well.
Stalagmite Rings Likely Made By Neanderthals In French Cave Predate Arrival Of Homo Sapiens
Stalagmite rings found in a French cave suggest Neanderthals had the ability to conceive complex patterns. While the purpose of the rings are still in question, scientists say the discovery predates the arrival of Homo sapiens.
Inverse Phenomenon: Scientists Determine Why Antarctic Sea Ice Rises As Arctic Sea Ice Melts
Scientists have finally figured out why Antarctica sea ice continue to rise as Arctic sea ice melts. The team used QuikScat satellite data to study the physical process in the continent.
Mixed Reality Tool By NASA And Microsoft Allows You To Wander Around Mars
Experiencing Mars is now just a matter of donning a mixed reality tool developed by Microsoft and Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists. The tool will allow guests to experience the surroundings of the Red Planet in the new exhibit 'Destination: Mars.'
Utah Baby Born With Incomplete Skull Defies All Odds
A baby boy born in Utah was diagnosed in-utero to have encephalocele and has low chances of surviving. The baby survived, but is now diagnosed to have cutis aplasia.
JM Smucker Reduces Price Of Folgers, Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Package By Another 6 Percent
J.M. Smucker coffee products will become cheaper as the company announced a price cut of 6 percent. Lower raw coffee products pushed the commercial coffee prices down.
Drink Spiking Is Prevalent Among US University Students: Study
Drink spiking is not a myth. In fact, students in U.S. universities often fall victim to drug lacing while out partying with friends.
Loss Of Y Chromosome Linked To Onset Of Alzheimer's Disease In Males
Men who lose their Y chromosome as they age are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe that LOY testing, when done on the general population, can significantly reduce male mortality rates.
New Solar Cells Transform Heat Into Usable Energy
Researchers from MIT have developed a device that allows solar cells to transform heat into electricity. Since the device depends on heat emissions rather than direct sunlight, the method can produce continuous flow of electricity.
These Nanoparticle Catalysts Can Reduce Need For Expensive Metals
Researchers were able to develop a technology that would allow the use of precious metals in minimal amounts. The use of carbide coated with a precious metal was found to be more effective than conventional precious metal catalysts.
Pregnant Smokers Increase Their Baby's Risk Of Developing Schizophrenia
Mothers who continue to smoke during pregnancy are putting their child's health in jeopardy. Researchers have found that aside from neurologic and immunologic health problems, children born from mothers who smoke are more likely to develop schizophrenia.
NASA To Expand Inflatable Space Module To Full Size
NASA will inflate the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM) on Thursday. The deployment will start the technological development of BEAM that will last for two years.
Only 5 Percent Of Patients With Advanced Cancer Understand Their Prognosis
A new study highlighted the need for doctors to effectively communicate with their patients the status of their health, treatment process and term of prognosis. Patients, first and foremost, must have an active role in making decisions regarding their health.
Attractive, Well-Groomed Women Earn More Money Than Average-Looking Counterparts: Study
Attractive women have higher income compared with average-looking individuals. Beautiful women are perceived to have better personalities as well.
Patients With HIV Face Limited Access To Cancer Treatment
HIV-infected patients with concurrent cancers are not getting the necessary treatment for their malignancies. Researchers are calling for the creation of a national treatment guideline for HIV patients with cancer.
A Third Of North America's Birds At Risk Of Extinction
North America's migratory birds are facing extinction. Scientists are calling for joint international efforts to save the animals while still possible.
Scientists Detect Faintest, Furthest Galaxy 13 Billion Light Years Away
Scientists from UC Davis were able to see a faint galaxy 13 billion years away. The galaxy is believed to shed light on the life of early stars and their reionization process.
Regulators Approve Sale Of Genetically Modified Salmon In Canada
A biotechnology company gained the approval of Health Canada to sell its genetically modified salmon. The regulators found that the nutritional value of the modified fish products is the same as farmed salmons.
True Random Numbers Could Be Key To Improved Cybersecurity
Computer scientists were able to come up with a random number extractor that could be used to improve cybersecurity. The method will be presented at the annual Symposium on Theory of Computing in Massachusetts this June.
Up To 40 Percent Of US Cancer Cases Due To Bad Habits
A new study has found that most cancers can be prevented by sticking to a healthy lifestyle. Researchers are calling on more individuals to use healthy living as a means of cancer prevention.
Scotty The T. Rex Is Saskatchewan's New Fossil Emblem
Saskatchewan will have a dinosaur fossil as its official provincial emblem. Scotty the T. rex got the most online votes and will be officially inducted later this year.
Newly Discovered Light Form Could Transform Fiber Optics
Physicists have discovered a new light form that challenges established theories of angular momentum. If proven to truly exist, the new light form could pave the way for improving fiber optic technology.
Iron Fertilization In The Pacific Will Not Solve Climate Change
A new study showed that the purposeful addition of iron dust in the Pacific will not result to significant algae productivity. Algae absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sink it down to the ocean floor resulting to lower greenhouse gases.
Astrophysicist David Saint-Jacques Is Set To Become Next Canadian Astronaut In Space In 2018
David Saint-Jacques will be the first of the two Canadian astronauts to go into space. Spaceflight aboard the Russian Soyuz rocket is scheduled in November 2018.
