Articles by Charmagne Nojas
Odd Star Unveils Lonely Black Hole Hiding In Globular Cluster
Astronomers in Chile spotted a star that was behaving unusually. It seemed like it was orbiting an invisible object with a mass more massive than the Earth’s Sun.
Climate Change Linked To Massive Die-Off Of Endangered Saiga Antelopes
In 2015, a deadly disease wiped out half of the entire saiga population in Kazakhstan. Scientists suspected that environmental changes triggered such event, and a new study confirmed this theory.
High-Fat Diet Could Worsen Prostate Cancer: Study
A high-fat diet brings more than just extra weight. It has been found to accelerate the progression of serious conditions such as prostate cancer, turning it into a lethal disease.
Model Sues New York For Identifying Her As HIV Patient In AIDS Campaign Photo
After a state agency illegally used her stock photo for an HIV campaign, the NY court ruled in favor of Avril Nolan. The model can now pursue a lawsuit demanding payment for the emotional distress caused by the ad.
Advisory Panel Recommends Reducing Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit To Prevent Traffic-Related Deaths
Alcohol-impaired driving fatalities have been a problem in the United States since the early 1980s. As a solution, the National Academies advisory committee recommended policy reforms, including a reduced BAC limit.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Captures Image Of Largest And Hottest Galaxy Ever Found
In 2012, astronomers discovered a cluster of twin galaxies colliding at an unimaginable speed. It was so massive that it earned the nickname El Gordo or “the Fat One.
Havre Volcano: Details Of Largest Underwater Eruption Revealed By Scientists
In 2012, the Havre Volcano erupted underwater, creating a large pumice raft the size of the entire state of Philadelphia. Scientists studied its seafloor products and discovered information that challenged their previous beliefs.
WHO Prequalifies Affordable Typhoid Vaccine For Infants By Bharat Biotech
An Indian pharmaceutical company formulated a typhoid vaccine that could provide long-lasting immunity for infants older than 6 months. WHO announced that it will be in distribution in developing countries by 2019.
Measles Patient Possibly Exposed Hundreds Of Airport Passengers To Contagious Disease
On Wednesday morning, a passenger with a confirmed case of measles landed at the Chicago O’Hare Airport. Now, hundreds of travelers are at risk of contracting the contagious and deadly disease.
Japanese Astronaut Claiming To Grow Over 3 Inches In Space Apologizes For Measurement Error
On Monday, JAXA astronaut Norishige Kanai announced growing 3.5 inches taller after three weeks on the ISS. After double checking his measurement, it turns out that he made an error.
Induced Spawning And In-Vitro Fertilization Could Save World's Dying Corals
Coral reefs have been found starving to death in various locations around the world. To save the species, an institution in the UK developed two cutting-edge methods to help corals reproduce faster.
Pet Owners Worry Amid Rising Number Of Dog Flu Cases
From South Korea to the United States and now Canada, the H3N2 traveled a long way to reach Canadian shores With two dogs already infected and several more showing signs of respiratory distress, how can pet owners prevent further transmission?
SIDS: CDC Says Sleep-Related Deaths Still Persist Among U.S. Babies
Despite government warning, a number of U.S. mothers still observe unsafe sleep practices. This resulted in thousands of sleep-related deaths each year among American babies.
NASA's Juno Captures Close-Up Image Of Jupiter's Colorful Clouds
A striking image of Jupiter's brilliant clouds was captured by the Juno probe. Unlike previous photos, it features the gas planet's northern hemisphere for the first time.
Green Turtles In Great Barrier Reef Turning Female Because Of Climate Change
Almost all green sea turtles in the Great Barrier Reef have been found to be female. Scientists discovered that in a significant population, the sex ratio is at 116 females to one male. What could be causing this feminization?
AHA Study Proves Regular Exercise Can Reverse Heart Damage
For two years, researchers at the American Heart Association asked a group of middle-aged male adults to perform moderate to high-intensity exercise routines for four to five days a week. What they discovered could save millions of lives.
American Tourist Who Overdosed On Viagra Walks Naked, Throws Poo In Thai Airport
A 27-year-old New Yorker went on a rampage in Phuket International Airport. While high on Viagra, he screamed at scared onlookers and even threw his own feces at airport staff.
Cancer Patient Holly Butcher Pens Dying Letter To Encourage Blood Donation: 'Help Each Other More'
A 27-year-old dying of Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of cancer, spent her last days writing an inspiring letter. On the day she died, her family shared her message on social media and is now touching thousands of hearts across the globe.
SpaceX Cuts Live Broadcast Of Falcon 9 Launch To Protect Zuma Mission Secret
The Zuma mission was always kept under covers, with only limited details revealed to the public. So far, its payload was only classified as restricted and was commissioned by an unknown U.S. agency.
Deadly Flu Season In California: ERs Packed, Pharmacies Run Out Of Medicines
In less than four months, California's major counties experienced medicine and emergency service shortage as influenza spread throughout the state. All regions were severely affected with a particular strain that is known to be deadly.
Overabundance Of Massive Stars Could Explain Evolution Of The Universe
Massive stars up to 300 times larger than the Sun were proven to actually exist and more than a thousand of them were recently found along the Tarantula Nebula. With this discovery, astronomers could be one step closer to discovering the origin of the Universe.
NOAA Study Reveals Why Coral Reefs Are Dying
Coral reefs are starving at a faster rate than in the 1980s, with 70 percent of the world's reefs severely bleached. What could have caused such ecologic catastrophe?
Silicon Valley’s Raw Water Trend Is Dangerous And Stupid: Expert
Silicon Valley was hooked by another health craze called raw water. Live Water, the company that markets the product, claimed it is the key to balancing good gut bacteria.
Quadrantids To Peak This Week: When To See The First Meteor Shower Of 2018
Astronomers forecasted 2018 to open with a display of the Quadrantids, an annual meteor shower peaking this week. When and where is the best time to view this celestial event?
SpaceX Starts 2018 With Falcon 9 Rocket Launch For Classified Zuma Mission
SpaceX had once again delayed the launch of the Falcon 9 for the Zuma mission. While they explained the reason for the recent postponement, the company remains silent about the mission’s details. What will the rocket carry?
Autism Spectrum Disorder Plateaus In US Kids After 20 Years
New data showed that prevalence of ASD leveled off among American children and teenagers for the first time in decades. Which ethnicity could be more prone to the disease?
Zoo Hypothesis: MIT Study Suggests Aliens Are Silently Studying Humans
An MIT astronomer theorized that humans are not alone in the universe. Among the 10 theories he proposed, the zoo hypothesis has spawned the most reactions, as it asserts that aliens are quietly but carefully observing mankind.
Construction Workers Discover 130-Million-Year-Old Perfectly Preserved Dinosaur Eggs In China
About 20 to 30 perfectly preserved dinosaur eggs were unearthed from Ganzhou. This city was granted the title of 'hometown of dinosaurs in China' as it served as the breeding ground for a specific type of dinosaur.
Diabetes Drug May Reverse Effects Of Alzheimer's Disease
A Type 2 diabetes drug presented new hope in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Containing three growth factors, it proved to be effective in reducing brain inflammation, and much more.
Pain-Free Patch Stimulates Insulin Production To Manage Type 2 Diabetes
A research group developed a skin patch that regulates blood sugar level without inducing any pain. It contained an innovative formula that acts unlike any other existing treatment for Type 2 diabetes.
