Articles by Catherine Cabral-Isabedra
Feeling Sleepy? High-fat Meals Could Make You Experience Daytime Drowsiness
University of Adelaide researchers reported that high fat intake causes daytime sleepiness. Further sleep study revealed that a large percentage of those who consume high-fat foods have sleep apnea.
Non-Invasive Light Therapy May Be Used To Treat Chronic Pain Sufferers
Chronic pain sufferers may soon benefit from a non-invasive light therapy. The mice study, according to the researchers, can be translated into humans using viral expression.
Atlantis Spacecraft Mice Detected With Liver Damage: What This Means For Space Travel
Mice aboard Atlantis spacecraft returned home with liver damage after a two-week space travel. The finding would significantly affect future space travel, as scientists believe human live damage could also occur.
New Breakthrough Method CRISPRainbow Tracks DNA Rather Than Edit Genes
Researchers from University of Massachusetts Medical School has used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing tool to track and label chromosomes in live cells. The breakthrough modification of CRISPR technology can become an invaluable tool in studying treatment effects on cells.
Giant Fossilized Tooth From Ancient Killer Whale Found In Australia's Beaumaris Bay
Local fossil enthusiast Murray Orr stumbled upon a giant fossilized tooth along the beach of Beaumaris Bay in Australia. The tooth belongs to an ancient killer whale and is believed to be about 5 million years old.
Nanowire-Based Battery With Off-The-Charts Charging Power: Is This The Future Of Electronics?
Researchers from University of California, Irvine were able to develop a nanowire-based battery that can be charged and discharged for 200,000 times. If developed further, nanowire batteries can become the future of electronics.
Genes That Defend Against Cognitive Decline Linked To Healthy Aging: Wellderly Study
The Wellderly study, which included adults aged 80 to 105 years old, has found that genetic variants preventing cognitive decline is associated with overall healthy aging. The study is still ongoing and aims to find clues on what makes individuals live longer.
Free-floating Brown Dwarf In Deep Space Could Provide Clues On How Lone Planets Form
NASA spotted a brown dwarf free-floating in deep space. With no host star, astronomers aim to study its weather patterns and compositions to better understand its formation.
Scientists Want To Understand How Climate Change Affects Polar Bears' Diet
U.S. Geological Survey researchers are studying the diet of polar bears in Oregon zoo to see understand the effects of climate change. The International Union for Conservation of Nature said that polar bear starvation can affect the bears’ reproductive abilities.
Women's Survival Rate For 13 Cancers Is Higher Than Men: Statistics Canada
In a report by Statistics Canada, women have better survival rates than men in 13 of 18 cancers investigated. It was postulated that female hormones and better health practices contribute to more positive cancer prognosis.
93 Percent Of Great Barrier Reef Severely Struck By Coral Bleaching
A comprehensive survey showed that 93 percent of the Great Barrier Reef is affected by coral bleaching. Its northern portion is the most affected, with 81 percent of its 522 reefs severely bleached.
You Could Influence Other People Through Your Vocal Pitch
A University of Illinois study has revealed that vocal pitch can be used to influence other people. Those who have a lower vocal pitch are seen as more dominant and influential.
Your Location-Aware Smartphone Is Eroding Your Personal Privacy: Study
A Tel Aviv University study shows that individuals willingly give out personal information through their social networks. Researchers believe that the presence of dynamic visibility is compromising overall privacy of individuals.
Australia Launches First Nanoscience Hub: What This Means For The Future
Australia launched its first nanoscience hub, which has advanced research and training facilities that allow nanoscale studies. The building is host to University of Sydney's partnership with Microsoft in its research on quantum computing.
Wild Animals Thrive 30 Years After Chernobyl Nuclear Accident: Scientists
Researchers from University of Georgia's Savannah River Ecology Laboratory conducted a camera study in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The team was able to document 14 species of mammals, including gray wolf and red foxes, thriving despite radiation contamination.
Missouri Passes Restricted Medical Marijuana Bill, Ohio May Soon Follow
Missouri House of Representatives passed House Bill 2213 that allows cancer patients in hospices to use medical marijuana as part of their pain management. Ohio House is expected to approve its version of the medical marijuana program in three weeks.
Loons Dying From Avian Malaria Infection Is A Sign Of Climate Change: Report
More than 12 percent of blood samples from loons are infected with malaria infection. Scientists believe that climate change caused the loons to die as temperature changes force migration of diseases to head northward.
Ocean-Energy Probe Prototype Made By 14-Year-Old Girl Wows President Obama
A 14-year-old teenager from Florida wowed President Barack Obama with her ocean-energy probe prototype that harvests untapped energy from the ocean currents. The ninth-grader presented her science project during the 2016 White House Science Fair hosted by Obama.
Watch Stunning Aurora Borealis As Seen From Space In NASA's New 4K Video
NASA TV released a 4K video of an Aurora Borealis taken from ISS. Also known as dancing northern lights is a phenomenon caused by the collision of electrons and protons with neutral atoms in the upper atmosphere.
Green Cosmic Spider Keeps Watch Over Stellar Nursery In NASA Image
An infrared image from Spitzer Telescope and 2MASS shows a green cosmic spider, IC 147, nursing an active star formation. The image was captured during Spitzer’s 'warm mission,' as part of NITARP in 2015.
Overall Health, Well-Being No Different Among Kids With Same-Sex Parents And Kids With Opposite-Sex Parents
A study showed that the overall health of kids raised by same-sex parents has no difference with those who were raised by opposite-sex families. The study also found that children with positive parent-child relationships have better general health.
Woman In Toronto Zoo Climbs Over Tiger Exhibit Fence Just To Retrieve Hat
A woman jumped over a tiger pen in a Toronto zoo to retrieve her hat. Now, zoo officials are investigating the incident and looking for witnesses.
North Korea Is So Afraid Of This Dangerous Sleeping Volcano It Opened Its Doors To Western Scientists
North Korea allows Western scientists to study its sleeping yet dangerous volcano. Mount Paektu showed seismic activities in 2002, which prompted researchers to conduct extensive studies.
Woman Allergic To Own Sweat, Tears: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment For Cholinergic Urticaria
Cholinergic urticaria is a rare immunological disease that affects about 10 percent of the young adult population. Its symptoms include small, itchy patches of skin lesions triggered by sweat and tears.
Space Spuds: NASA Grows Potatoes On Mars-Like Peruvian Soil
NASA researchers are working with scientists from International Potato Center in Lima to study whether or not potatoes can be cultivated on Mars. The scientists are planning to use the Mars-like soil of Pampas de La Joya Desert for farming.
Sperm Bank Faces Lawsuit As 'Perfect' Donor Turns Out To Be Schizophrenic Patient, Convicted Felon
Three families sue sperm bank over misleading donor. The lawsuit claimed that the "perfect" donor has history of criminal charges, has narcissistic personality disorder, and schizophrenia, which is not consistent with what the sperm bank promoted.
Whale Vomit Is Floating Gold: Why Ambergris Costs Thousands Of Dollars
People are cashing in thousands of dollars by selling ambergris. Experts believe that the 'floating gold' will become more valuable as the number of sperm whales continues to go down.
Homemade Mustard Relish In Canada Recalled By Health Officials Over Botulism Risk
Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall of HardyWares Preserves' homemade mustard relish after tests revealed that its Dec. 3, 2015 batch could possibly grow Clostridium botulinum. There have been no reports of illnesses from the product.
Boston Pauses To Remember Victims Of Fatal Marathon Bombings 3 Years Ago
On April 15, 2013, the Boston Marathon bombings killed three people and injured hundreds of participants. Three years later, Boston paused for a moment of silence to remember and honor the victims.
Teenage Boy Blinded In Left Eye After E-cigarette Explodes In His Face
A teenager was blinded by an e-cigarette that exploded in his hand and face. Faulty lithium-ion batteries that overheat are thought to be the cause of exploding e-cigarettes.
