Articles by Diane Samson
The Rise Of Microscopic Robots: Scientists Making Headway In Developing Microbots
An army of microscopic robots developed by researchers from Cornell University might one day perform medical tasks such as delivering drugs within the human body. The microbots can be injected using an ordinary hypodermic needle and can survive harsh environments.
Dead Will Outnumber Living Facebook Users By 2070
At the end of the century, there will be more than 1 billion memorial pages on Facebook than living users. Researchers from Oxford believes that their findings have implications on the legacy and history of the current generation of users.
Oxford Lecturer's Strange Theory: Invisible Aliens Breed With Humans To Save Our Species
Young-hae Chi, a Korean lecturer at Oxford, wrote a book about the invisible aliens that walk on the surface of Earth. He said that the alien race is here to save humanity from extinction caused by climate change.
Contaminants In California Tap Water Ups Risk For Cancer: Here's What You Should Know
The Environmental Working Group released a report to warn about the toxic contaminants in California's tap water. They revealed that multiple pollutants could lead to an excess of 15,500 cases of cancer over the course of a lifetime.
Soil Damage Is Accelerating Climate Change According To Report
The fight against climate change will not succeed if the world does not allow the soil to recover from deforestation and farming. The degradation of soil around the world could release more carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to warming.
Opioid Medication Must Now Come With Prominent Warning Labels
Opioid painkillers in the United States will add a warning that highlights the risk of life-threatening addictions that come with taking the drug. In England and Wales, the rate of an opioid prescription rose by 60 percent in the past decade.
Fire Breaks Out In Forest That Inspired Winnie The Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood
Ashdown Forest, the real-life inspiration behind Winnie The Pooh's Hundred Acre Wood caught on fire on Sunday evening. Authorities are currently investigating how the 50-acre blaze had started.
Doomsday Theory Says Planet X Will Flip Earth's Poles Causing Apocalypse In The Process
Another conspiracy theorist has claimed that the world is about to end with the surprise appearance of Planet X or Nibiru. He claimed that the large planet will cause global destruction and wipe out life on Earth.
Dark Matter Detector Spots Interesting Neutrino Phenomenon But Still No Sign Of Dark Matter
For the first time ever, scientists observed the decay of xenon-124. They calculated that the half-life of the particle is 1.8 x 10 to the power 22 years or a trillion times longer than the age of the universe.
Ebola Responders Considering Strike If More Effective Protection Measures Not Implemented
Congolese health workers marched to demand increased protection against armed militiamen. Dozens of doctors and nurses who are at the frontlines of the Ebola outbreak threatened to go on strike if their demands are not met by the government.
Scientists Spot Bacteria Using Viruses As Weapons To Kill Other Bacteria
A bacteria carrying the SW1 virus could attack and kill other bacteria for a food source. However, in order to harness the virus, the bacteria also have to use a virus fossil that it obtained millions of years ago.
Researchers Find Strange Quantum Phenomenon In Computer Hard Drive Metals
Researchers found a way to control the direction of electron spin and influence magnetic properties of cobalt-iron alloys in hard disk drives. Their findings could lead to the improvement of information storage.
The Secret To Better Solar Cells Could Be Hiding In A Cup Of Coffee
Researchers found that infusing caffeine to perovskite solar cells improves the technology's thermal stability and power conversion efficiency. They believe that the discovery could make perovskite solar cells more commercially viable in the future.
Study Sheds Light On Why Finches Have Such Uniquely Colored Feathers On Their Heads
Researchers found that despite the pressure of natural selection, Gouldian Finches maintained their red and black feathers due to another evolutionary process. The team also isolated the gene responsible for the birds' different colored heads.
Many Restaurant Staffers Not Well-Informed About Food Allergies
Researchers reported that only 30 percent of restaurant staff members can name three food allergens. Moreover, nearly half of them do not believe when their customers declare their own food allergies.
Young Stars Can Often Destroy Atmospheres Of Earth-Like Planets
Researchers found that exoplanets orbiting M-dwarf stars would lose their Earth-like atmosphere within less than 1 million years. The new findings suggest that Earth-like planets around M-dwarfs are less likely to harbor extraterrestrial life.
New Type Of Sensor Could Make Finding Rare Earth Metals Used In Smartphones Easier
Researchers reengineered the fluorescent sensor used to detect calcium to create a new method of finding lanthanides. The rare earth metal is used in smartphones, batteries, and other consumer electronics.
New Washington Bill Seeks To Limit Exemptions To Measles Vaccination
Lawmakers voted to limit non-medical vaccine exemptions in Washington state as the country continues to see a rise in new cases of measles. Parents are no longer allowed to opt out of vaccinating their children for personal or philosophical reasons.
China Wants To Build A Moon Base In The Lunar South Pole
China is setting its sights on the Moon. After the successful landing of its rover in the lunar far side this year, China announced that it will construct a scientific research station in the Moon's south pole.
Study Finds Link Between Body Fat Levels And Brain Shrinkage
Researchers investigated the potential link between obesity and brain shrinkage. They found that a higher percentage of body fat, especially among men, is associated with low amounts of gray matter in the brain.
Scientists Invent New Type Of Rock Skipping Called 'Water Walking'
Researchers discovered a new mode of water surface skipping. They called it "water walking" because the elastomeric sphere used in the study looked like it was walking on the surface of the water.
Scientists Are Revisiting PFAS And The Dangers They Pose To Human Health
PFAS, which have been linked to cancer, contaminated drinking water and have been found in the bloodstream. Several government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, have taken actions to protect the public from exposure to the potentially harmful chemicals.
NASA Is Testing Swarms Of Tiny Cicada-Like Drones
NASA tested CICADA drones that can monitor the weather and atmosphere. The tiny flyers have been developed by the U.S. Navy with the hopes of deploying the drones in hostile territories.
NASA Gives Go Ahead For Dragon Cargo Launch Following Accident
SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft's resupply mission will proceed next week, according to a spokesperson from NASA. The confirmation came a few days after SpaceX's Crew Dragon had experienced an "anomaly" while performing static fire tests of its abort engines.
Dart Game May Have Caused Massacre 350 Years Ago
Researchers unearthed the remains of 28 people and about 60,000 perfectly preserved artifacts from the ancient town of Agaligmiut in Alaska. The recent discovery proved a bloody part of legends passed on over centuries.
Learning-Based Particle Simulation Could Lead To Robots With Better Fine Motor Control
Researchers created a new model that can teach robots how to approach and handle different materials. In an experiment, the team used a robotic hand to create 'sushi' shapes using a deformable foam.
ISS Crew Gets Special Easter Feast Delivered By Rocket
The current crew of the International Space Station got to celebrate Easter with a special meal that was included in last week's shipment. Like everyone on Earth, the astronauts in low-orbit also celebrate special holidays onboard the laboratory.
Generic Anti-Overdose Nasal Spray Gets FDA Approval
The first generic naloxone nasal spray has been approved by the FDA. The move is a response to the increasing number of people who have died due to opioid overdose in the United States.
FDA Expands Lists Of Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled For Potentially Carcinogenic Ingredient
Torrent Pharmaceuticals has issued its fourth losartan recall since December after potentially carcinogenic impurities have been found in the high blood pressure medication. The FDA is advising patients to consult with pharmacists and physicians for alternatives.
New Research Shows Mercury Could Have Solid Metal Core Just Like Earth
NASA scientists revealed that like Earth, Mercury has a liquid outer core and a solid inner core. The team used data from the previous MESSENGER mission to figure out the secrets underneath the smallest planet in the solar system.
