Articles by Cez Verzosa
Fishermen nets rare goblin shark in Gulf of Mexico
It was a typical day for a group of shrimp fishers at the Gulf of Mexico when an extremely rare catch caught them off guard. Something other than the shrimps was trapped in their nets. Their haul from 2,000 feet below contained a hideous primeval-looking goblin shark.
How do you win rock-paper-scissors all the time? Here's the formula
That winning streak in the game rock-paper-scissors is, in fact, backed by science. Researchers say that there is a formula to winning this game of "chance."
66 percent of Ivy League students use ADHD drugs to prepare for exams. Isn't that cheating?
One in five of the surveyed students in Ivy League College admitted using ADHD drugs as a "study drug" during college to perform better academically. Most of them do not consider it cheating.
Amesbury is UK's oldest town with settlers since 8,820 BC
Another rewriting of history takes place in Britain. The Wiltshire town of Amesbury now holds the title as the oldest and the longest continuous settlement in the United Kingdom.
Scientists produce sperms from human skin. Here's how they did it.
In a startling scientific breakthrough, infertile men can now produce sperms, allowing them finally to have children they can call their own. What’s the magic behind the new hope? Simple. Their own human skin.
Sleep apnea implant by Inspire Medical Systems receives FDA nod
No more sleepless nights for most Americans experiencing sleep apnea as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently gave its nod to the solution for their nighttime breathing woes.
Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere at highest level in 800,000 years
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography of the University of California in San Diego has reported that carbon dioxide levels reached its record high of 401.33 parts per million (ppm), the highest rate in the last 800,000 years.
Sinking coastal cities, more immediate problem than rising sea levels: Study
Scientists bared that the ground, especially in coastal areas, is dipping ten times faster than the rising sea levels experienced worldwide. Will there be a new Atlantis soon?
NASA astronauts will wear a 'Tron' Z2 spacesuit to Mars
Few weeks ago, NASA has called for the public's help in choosing which concept would suit best in the Z-2 Suit, the newest version of NASA's Z-spacesuits. Now, the public has spoken.
Acidic ocean kills marine snails in West Coast. Here's why it matters
Acidic ocean waters have dissolved sea butterflies' shells. It's not long before it affects the marine ecosystem and the food chain.
Extreme wet and dry spells ups risk of flooding, drought in central India
Researchers have found out a significant change in the wet and dry seasons in central India, a huge jump from the patterns recorded in the last 60 years. This means people will have to brace themselves for extreme wet and dry spells in the years to come.
Metamagnets may power refrigerators, heat pumps in the near future
Magnets can be soon used to cool our fridges. This is according to a recent study by a team of researchers at the University of Virginia.
Mount St. Helens builds up magma, no imminent eruption: USGS
Mount St. Helens is acting up, scientists say Wednesday, but it showed no signs that it will likely to erupt soon.
Want an office space at the ISS? NASA opens Space Station for commercial opportunities
The International Space Station (ISS) as we know it is taking its chances in the commercial sector, opening its doors for companies interested in using microgravity to develop a strong commercial market as well as assisting the agency with its future space explorations.
60-ton carcass of a blue whale worries New Foundland residents
Locals in a small town in Newfoundland are distressed over a washed up dead blue whale in their shore, as it could "explode" any time. Worse, it seems that they are left alone to deal with it.
Mars Curiosity Rover starts drilling at Windjana
After the past two drilling since its arrival on Mars in 2012, National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Curiosity Mars rover is off to another drilling escapade. Its next target? A slab of sandstone in the Gale Crater.
Tuna in Oregon, Washington show higher radiation levels following Fukushima meltdown
High radiation levels have been found in albacore tuna hauled in Oregon and Washington. The numbers even tripled since the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station meltdown, but scientists are confident these tunas are still safe to eat.
California spares private aerospace companies from property taxes
No more property tax to space flight companies in California for the next ten years. Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance), who authored the bill, said that this move is “one giant leap forward” not only for the aerospace industries but for California as well.
UK is worried about Icelandic supervolcanoes: Here's why
The UK is facing a ticking time bomb far worse than the human-induced catastrophes of nuclear warfare and terrorism to its locals. With the revelation of a latest study, the authorities are preparing for the worst.
A cheap, 3D-printed droplet lens turns smartphone into high-resolution microscope
Researchers at the Australian National University found a much cheaper alternative in transforming smartphones to equally powerful microscopes by curing droplets of polymer in an oven.
Minke whales quack in the Southern Ocean. Nope, not ducks.
A recent study revealed that strange quacking noises heard in the oceans that have baffled scientists for 50 years are made by the Antarctic minke whales.
Bronx Zoo welcomes two baby gorillas, infant primates ready to welcome visitors this spring
Two adorable baby gorillas arrived at the Bronx Zoo in New York this spring, becoming the newest additions to the largest band of western lowland gorillas in the North America.
Have you seen a zonkey? Meet Khumba, a zebra-donkey cross born in Mexico zoo
A crossbreed of a zebra and donkey was born in a Mexican zoo. Named Khumba, it is one of the few zonkeys existing today.
Rubik's Cube turns 40: Here's its colorful history and evolution
Rubik's Cube is celebrating its 40 years with an exhibit titled "Beyond Rubik's Cube." The $5 million exhibit is set to go around the globe after its New Jersey run.
Rising sea levels, storm tides make NYC more prone to big floods every four years: Study
A new study revealed that New York City is 20 times more likely to flood than it was 170 years ago and researchers point to the drastic sea level rise and the storm tide's current maximum height.
There are 176 million mobile addicts, claims survey. Are you one of them?
The number of Mobile Addicts, or those people who use apps six times more than the average consumer who only uses apps 10 times in a day, continue to rise in an alarming rate, a mobile analytics company reports.
New born baby in Massachusetts tips the scales at 14 pounds
Carisa Ruscak, who was delivered via Caesarean section at the Massachusetts General Hospital, weighed a whopping 14.5 pounds and was 22 inches long -- a weight almost similar to that of an average six-month-old infant, and she is by far the biggest newborn delivered at the hospital in more than a decade.
Hot and spicy story: Scientists trace origin of chili peppers to Central-East Mexico
A recent study sheds light on the chili peppers' origin. Evidence suggests the peppers were first cultivated in Central-East Mexico before spreading worldwide through trade. Curry, anyone?
Aspirin intake may lower colon cancer risks but it all depends on your DNA
People with the gene that produces a particular type of enzyme known to keep colon cancer at bay may benefit far more from aspirin than those without the gene, a study shows. Aspirin inhibits the growth of prostaglandins, or the lipid linked to colon cancer.
Two new migraine drugs show promising results in early trial
Two new drugs for treating migraine were discovered to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks among people who suffer from migraines after being tested from a pair of clinical tests. The drugs work by blocking the attacks from developing.
