Articles by Catherine Cabral-Isabedra
Worst Jobs In America: Newspaper Reporter, Logger, Broadcaster Top The List
For three years straight, newspaper reporters top the list of CareerCast.com’s worst jobs, closely followed by loggers and broadcasters. Declining job growth, low pay, and shrinking job opportunities are seen as the reasons behind the inclusion of the said jobs.
6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Japan: Death Toll Rises To Nine, Hundreds Injured
A 6.4 magnitude quake struck Japan, killing nine people and injuring hundreds of individuals. Thousands are displaced in shelters, as relief and rescue operations continue.
Mom Of Twins Wants Other Parents To Know About Safety Risks of Side-By-Side Cribs: Here's Her Story
To raise awareness, Arizona mom shared on her Facebook account a terrifying experience of Caleb, his twin son, who tried to climb out of his crib. The post has gone viral and now has more than 50,000 shares.
US Drug Spending Hits $425 Billion In 2015
The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics has reported that Americans spent $425 billion on drugs from 2014 to 2015, a meager 12 percent increase. Despite the reduced growth from last year, the firm is expecting drug spending to rise continually in the next five years.
Bed Bugs Develop Thicker Skin To Beat Common Insecticides, Study Says
A University of Sydney study has revealed that bed bugs' thicker skin is their protection against common insecticides. Biologist David Lilly aims to understand the biological mechanisms of bed bugs to help in development of effective insecticides.
Sound Of Laughter Reveals More About Relationship Status, Research Suggests
A University of California, Los Angeles study has revealed that the sound of laughter can gauge if two persons are friends or strangers. Experts said that laughter provides an important insight into how humans have developed social interactions and cooperation.
Bono Wants US To Do More To Address Extremism And Global Refugee Crisis
U2 lead singer and ONE founder Bono calls on U.S. and other developed countries to address extremism and refugee crisis. He points out that that it is a global concern that needs immediate and concrete actions such as the Marshall Plan.
Jeff Bezos Wants To See Millions Of People Living And Working In Space
Jeff Bezos addressed the audience in the 32nd Space Symposium in Colorado and shared his plans of bringing affordable commercial space tourism that would enable millions of people to work and live in space. Blue Origin, Bezos' investment in space exploration, was able to relaunch for the third time its reusable rocket, New Shepard last week.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Evacuated Amid Bomb Scare
The Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam was evacuated around 9 p.m. Tuesday night, as military officers received a report of a suspicious activity. The 4-hour lockdown resulted in the arrest of one man.
80 Percent Of Water From Underground Wells In China Not Fit To Drink
80 percent of China's underground water is heavily contaminated by fluoride, manganese and some heavy metals. The Chinese government is currently working on plans to improve groundwater monitoring and sanitation.
Napster Founder Sean Parker Backs Cancer Immunotherapy Consortium With $250 Million Funding
Napster founder and Facebook co-founder Sean Parker makes a historic $250 million donation for cancer immunotherapy. The funding will bring together 300 experts and 40 laboratories from six different cancer research centers.
Scientists Need Volunteers To Look At Pictures Of Penguins: Here's What The Project Is All About
Oxford University scientists are looking for volunteers to help them track, monitor, and analyze penguins in Antarctica and Sub-Antarctica Islands. The research aims to understand the lives of penguins and their interactions with other animals.
Holiday In Space? Bigelow Aerospace And ULA Team Up To Make It Possible
Bigelow Aerospace teams up with United Launch Alliance to develop a habitable volume in space. The companies are planning to offer the space habitat on a timeshare basis.
Texas School District Fires Cop Who Body-Slammed A 12-Year-Old Girl
Texas police officer Joshua Kehm was fired after a video of him body slamming a 12-year-old student went viral. The police and school administration are investigating the case.
Flirting With Danger: Teens As Young As 13 Using Dating App Tinder
More teens, as young as 13, are using the Tinder dating app compared to adults aged 35 and older, one survey shows. This finding has raised concerns about teenagers' exposure to online sexual predators.
Is That You Master Splinter? Monster Rat The Size Of A Human Baby Caught In England
Another large rat, measuring 2 feet, was caught in a Grimsby, Lincolnshire home. Rodents, according to experts, have developed a taste for pest control poisons that they are already feeding off the pesticides.
Kerry Visits Atomic Bombing Memorial And Museum In Japan
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited Hiroshima Peace Park along with other foreign ministers as part of the foreign ministers’ meeting with G-7 nations. Kerry is the most senior U.S. official to visit Hiroshima, sparking hopes that American President Barack Obama would tour Hiroshima when he visits Japan this May.
Forget Labels: Consumers Could Interact With Electronic Screen On Packaging In The Future
Interactive electronic screens on packaging may spell changes of how manufacturers will brand their products. The technology allows companies to uniquely brand their products, while allowing consumers to get more information about the products.
New York Proposes 2.1 Percent Water Rate Hike For Homeowners
New York city proposes 2.1 percent water rate hike for homeowners, with additional provisions for those who consume less than 100 gallons of water per day. The proposal is the lowest in 16 years and is part of the incremental phase out of the city's rental payment.
What Is Phantom Limb Pain: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Phantom limb pain is the feeling of pain in a non-existent limb caused by faulty spinal cord and brain sensory signaling. Treatment may include medications, surgery, relaxation techniques, and cryoablation.
Experts Look Into Secrets Of The Chinese Skullcap, A Traditional Chinese Medicine With Potential Cancer-Fighting Properties
The flavones present in Chinese skullcap roots, also known as Huang-Qin, may have anti-cancer properties. The biosynthesis of the said plant follows a special pathway that does not use a hydroxyl group as its building block.
Low-Dose Lithium Prolongs Life Of Fruit Fly: Anti-Aging Pill For Humans Soon?
Low-dose lithium is found to prolong cell life and increase lifespan of fruit flies by at least 16 percent. Researchers are hoping to conduct complex animal studies and eventually clinical trials to establish the effects of lithium on the aging process.
Meet 'Smokey Junior,' A Baby Bear Rescued By Firefighters From Brush Fire In Florida
A baby black bear, nicknamed Smokey Junior, was found after a wildfire hit Lake County. The cub is now under the care of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for evaluation and treatment of burns the bear sustained from the fire.
Liquid Biopsy For Lung Cancer: Simple Blood Test Can Detect Mutation In Key Genes
A prospective study showed that liquid biopsy is an effective and accurate clinical tool to identify presence of genetic mutations in patients with lung cancer. Researchers hope that the procedure would replace traditional invasive tests for NSCLC detection.
Watch How This Spider As Tiny As A Pencil Tip Can Snap Its Powerful Jaws: Trap-Jaw Spider Is Flash Of The Arachnid World
Researchers believe that constant evolution play an important factor in developing survival traits. Trap jaw spiders, for instance, are believed to have powerfully amplified their jaw-snapping abilities to catch speedy preys.
Houston We've Got A Problem: NASA's Planet-Hunting Kepler Spacecraft Is In Emergency Mode
Kepler has entered into emergency mode, or the lowest operational mode and is consuming significant amounts of fuel. The spacecraft is on a planet-hunting mission 75 million miles away from Earth.
How To Watch Live SpaceX CRS-8 Dragon Mission Launch Via SpaceX Webcast And YouTube
SpaceX is set to launch CRS-8 Dragon Spacecraft on Friday afternoon. Those who want to watch the launch can do so via SpaceX webcast and YouTube.
A Fruit A Day Significantly Lowers Risk Of Heart Attack Or Stroke
A large observational study including more than half a million Chinese showed that daily consumption of fresh fruits significantly lowers risk for cardiovascular diseases. Heart disease and stroke are the leading cause of preventable death worldwide.
Watch Lightweight Metal Foam Turn Armor-Piercing Bullet Into Dust
Lightweight composite metal foams have excellent thermal protection compared to conventional metals. The study findings show that these metals could be used in other studies involving heat sensitive materials and space exploration.
Rejoice, Would-Be Moms And Dads! San Francisco Is First US City To Approve Fully Paid Leave For New Parents
San Francisco is the first U.S. city to pass legislation providing new parents fully paid leaves. The legislation was spearheaded by city supervisor Scott Wiener.
