Articles by Catherine Isabedra
NASA Timelapse Reveals How Earth Changed Over The Past 20 Years
NASA released a time-lapse animation showing how Earth changed in a span of 20 years. The remarkable collection of images shows that Earth is indeed a unique living planet.
Astronaut Captures Video Of Fireball Falling To Earth
ESA astronaut shared a time-lapse video of a fireball as it enters the Earth's atmosphere. Could it be a fireball or a leftover space debris?
Doctors Claim Pediatric Death Is Not Due To Marijuana Overdose
The so-called first marijuana-associated death of an 11-month-old child turns out to be a misinterpretation of the case report. Is the report baseless or cannabis can indeed cause overdose and death?
Controversial Neurosurgeon Completes Successful Head Transplant On A Corpse
Italian Neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero announced his team have completed a successful head transplant on a corpse. The surgeon said they will release a detailed report of the procedure on a surgical journal.
Rapid Extinction Of Passenger Pigeon May Be Due to Lack Of Genetic Diversity
Evolutionary biologists found that passenger pigeons became extinct as a result of natural selections. The loss of genetic diversity did not allow them to adapt well to sparse groups when their number started to decline.
Arecibo Observatory, Home To World’s Second-Largest Radio Telescope, Will Remain Functional But With Lower Funding
The 54-year-old Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico will continue its operations after the NSF announced its decision that it will only reduce the observatory's funding. The world's second-largest radio telescope suffered minimal damage from Hurricane Maria last September.
American Heart Association President Suffers From Mild Heart Attack During Scientific Conference
The American Heart Association president John Warner suffered a mild heart attack hours after delivering his speech at the organization's Scientific Sessions. The interventional cardiologist is now recovering post-coronary stenting.
Dream Chaser Inches Closer To Space Station Cargo Runs With Successful Glide Test
Sierra Nevada's Dream Chaser completed a successful glide test at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center. The reusable spacecraft now advances its mission of delivering cargo to the ISS.
FDA Warns About Deadly Risk Associated With Using Kratom As Opioid Painkiller Alternative
The FDA issued a statement warning consumers about the opioid-like effects of kratom. The Southeast Asian herbal supplement has the potential to cause addiction and death.
Gravitational Waves Generated By Collision Of Two Supermassive Black Holes To Be Detected Within 10 Years
Researchers said collision of two supermassive black holes will produce powerful gravitational waves. Within the next ten years, it is possible for pulsar stars to record rhythmic changes suggesting the presence of cosmic ripples.
New Health Guidelines Say Millions Of Americans May Need To Lower Blood Pressure
Medical experts released a new set of guidelines for diagnosing and treating patients with high blood pressure. The lowered blood pressure criteria will increase the number of Americans with high blood pressure by as much as 32 percent.
Study Reveals What Influences Bug Diversity In Our Home
More species of bugs prefer to live in high-traffic, ground-level areas. The type of outdoor environment surrounding each household affects the diversity of bug species.
Baby Monkey Crashes From Caffeine Overload After Stealing Tourist's Coffee
A 6-month-old baby monkey passed out after binge-drinking a strong brew coffee. The animal, treated in a veterinary hospital, has been released back to its troop.
St. Louis Zoo Elephant Treated For Tuberculosis
Ellie, a 46-year-old elephant living in St. Louis Zoo, is undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. Zoo officials claim the elephant will not have any complications following treatment.
Old Donor Lungs May Be Good For Transplant: Study
Five-year survival rate of patients who received double-lung transplantation from older lung donors do not differ much from younger donors. Scientists urge the use of older lungs to increase lung donor pool.
Giant Coconut Crab Attacks And Eats Sleeping Seabird
A video shows a giant coconut crab pinched and eventually ate a sleeping seabird. These crabs have a pinch force comparable to a lion's bite force.
IUDs Linked To Lower Cervical Cancer Risk: Contraceptive Device Also 99 Percent Effective For Birth Control
Aside from conferring protection against cervical cancer, IUD is also an effective birth control device. IUDs can offer long-term protection lasting from three to 12 years.
Asgardia: World's First Space Nation Set For Saturday Launch
The virtual nation, dubbed as the first space nation, will launch on Saturday aboard the Cygnus spacecraft. The space kingdom contained in a cubesat contains several of Asgardia's data.
Is There Life On Mars? Man Claims Of Past Life On Red Planet
A man claimed to be a Martian in his past life. A new paper revealed microorganisms can live for several millions of years underneath Mars' surface. Suggesting the presence of extraterrestrial life on the Red Planet seems to support his statements.
Facebook Warning Says You Can Overdose From Touching Fentanyl On Shopping Carts: Is This True?
Facebook warns the public about the dangers of fentanyl overdose while using shopping carts. Experts, however, debunked the possibility of topical absorption of fentanyl in powder form.
California Marijuana Tax May Drive Up Prices By 70 Percent
California's cannabis industry is already facing challenges before sales begin in January. Legalizing pot resulted in a bevy of taxes that may force prices to rise by 70 percent.
Planets May Be Orbiting Earth's Neighboring Star Proxima Centauri
Astronomers from the Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia in Spain, using the ALMA network of telescopes, discovered a dust belt material surrounding Proxima Centauri. This proposes that exoplanet Proxima B is not the lone alien planet near the sun.
Prescribing Basic Painkillers May Curb Growing Opioid Crisis: Study
A recent study showed that managing ER pains is possible through a combination of simple painkillers. Rather than haphazardly prescribing opioids, doctors should first consider using non-prescription medications as the first line of treatment.
New Ebola Virus On The Rise: Marburg Virus Kills 3 In Uganda
The WHO confirmed three Marburg virus casualties. The organization closely coordinated with the Uganda government to address the illness and prevent possible catastrophic outbreaks similar to Ebola virus.
Here Are The Most Obese States In America
The report conducted by WalletHub revealed the states with the highest obese and overweight individuals. The findings provide a more local perspective on the prevalence of obesity in the United States.
Flu Vaccines May Not Work Because They Grow In Chicken Eggs
Flu vaccines, when allowed to grow in chicken eggs, undergo mutations that renders the vaccine ineffective. While not as effective as intended, experts still encourage the public to still get their flu shots.
One In Eight Women Will Develop Breast Cancer: Here Are The Steps To Cut Your Risk
Despite recent advancements in treatment options, one in eight women is still at great risk of developing breast cancer. To prevent invasive malignancies to progress, doctors encourage more women to embrace positive lifestyle changes and early screening tests.
Sleep Deprivation May Disrupt Brain Cells And Change How We See The World
Not having enough sleep affects brain cell functions, resulting to poorer visual perception and delayed reaction times. The way a person sees the world changes drastically when the brain cells fire poorly.
Stephen Hawking Warns That Artificial Intelligence Will Replace Humans
British physicist Stephen Hawking stressed his warning: mankind may become obsolete as a result of advancements in artificial intelligence. He encouraged everyone to take an active participation in regulating AIs.
Animals Came Out Of The Dark When Dinosaurs Went Extinct
A new study reveals that a number of animals increased their daytime activity as dinosaurs faced extinction. Over the course of several million years, more mammals gave up their nocturnal existence and developed their visual acuity and color perception.
