Articles by Diane Samson
Interval Training Better At Promoting Weight Loss Than Cycling And Running
To lose weight, high-intensity interval training might be the way to go. Researchers analyzed over 40 studies that probed whether interval training or moderate intensity continuous programs like jogging and cycling will yield better results.
SpaceX Starman And Tesla Roadster Could Crash Back Into Earth
There is a 6 percent chance that Starman and its Tesla Roadster will crash into Earth, according to a study. However, it will not happen until 1 million years later.
Too Much 'Ultraprocessed' Food Can Lead To Early Grave
Researchers warned that ultraprocessed food increase the risk of early death. In a massive new study, they also found that adults who have a lower income, live alone, and have a sedentary lifestyle are more likely to consume ultraprocessed food.
CDC Report Says 3.6 Million US Teens Vaped In 2018
A study by the CDC, FDA, and the National Cancer Institute found that the use of e-cigarettes among teens has increased significantly in 2018. Based on estimates, one in five high school students and one in 14 middle school students vape.
Mars One Is Bankrupt And Down For The Count
Nearly seven years after it first grabbed headlines, Mars One, a startup that wanted to send the first human colony to Mars, is officially dead. The news was first revealed on Reddit and was confirmed by the company's cofounder.
Massive Drop In Insect Populations Could Spell Disaster For Humans As Well
During a review of scientific literature, researchers discovered that insect populations around the world are declining fast. They warned that every insect would go extinct in just a few decades.
Researchers Come Up With Way To Build Space Stations Inside Asteroids
Researchers proposed that a space station inside an asteroid could enable humans to mine resources from the countless space rocks within the solar system. In recent years, there have been interests from governments and companies to drill in space.
Bat Showing Up At Indiana Pacers Game Triggers Rabies Scare
A bat that invaded last week's Indiana Pacers versus Los Angeles Clippers game last week might have rabies, public health officials said. The state health department is urging everyone who touched the bat to look into getting a rabies vaccination.
ISS Astronauts Discuss Health Issues They Face In Space
Current and former astronauts spoke about the hazards of space travel during the opening of Health in Space: Daring to Explore exhibition in Canada. The event showcased the science behind keeping astronauts healthy during missions.
Study Takes On 'Beer Before Wine' Drinking Myth
Will drinking wine before beer, as a popular age-old adage suggests, ease next day's hangover? A total of 90 people participated in a study that involves heavy drinking for science.
Trump's Wall Could Split SpaceX Launchpad In Half
Democratic lawmakers pointed out that the border wall will run across a SpaceX launch site in Boca Chica, Texas. The area is meant to be an exclusive launch site for the company's rockets, including Starship.
Hundreds Join Antivax Rally In Washington Following Measles Outbreak
Parents and guardians marched down to Washington to oppose a bill that will require measles vaccination for students in public school. The bill is a response to an ongoing measles outbreak in the state.
Researchers Spot New Phenomenon That Can Solve Wavelength Splitting Problem In Lasers
Researchers were able to find a simple way to address the problem of splitting wavelengths in quantum dot lasers. By simply teaming up two quantum dots, they were able to create a singular wavelength free of the defect.
Scientists Find Bone Cancer In 240-Million-Year-Old Fossil
Scientists found a mysterious mass in the fossil of the Pappochelys rosinae, the oldest known turtle, unearthed in 2015. They revealed in a recent study that the mass was a malignant tumor.
J&J First Big Pharma Company To Add Prices To Television Product Ads
Johnson & Johnson became the first company to add pricing information on pharmaceutical products being advertised on television. The anticoagulant Xarelto will soon have a list price and out-of-pocket cost in commercials.
FDA Statement Warns Of Link Between Breast Implants And Cancer
The FDA said that the number of unique cases of anaplastic large cell lymphoma associated with breast implants increased to over 400 patients. The agency also noted that the disease is more common in textured breast implants.
NASA Scientists Report Strange 'Dark Vortex' In Neptune's Atmosphere
Neptune is sporting a 'mysterious dark vortex' in the latest photograph released by NASA. According to the U.S. space agency, the spot is a storm that pulls dark materials from the deeper part of the atmosphere.
Scientists Unveil New Scale To Classify Strength Of Atmospheric River Storms
A new scale will determine whether atmospheric rivers will bring heavy rains over a long duration of time in the United States. The scale is based on the amount of water vapor pushed from the Pacific to the United States.
NASA And NOAA Both Agree That 2018 Was Fourth Hottest Year Ever Recorded
2018 is the fourth hottest year ever recorded, according to data collected by NASA. The global surface temperature was nearly 1 degree Celsius higher than average and it is because of global warming.
Marijuana Use May Cause Sperm Count To Rise According To Harvard Research
Researchers investigated the effects of marijuana on fertility, particularly in a man's sperm count. They found that those who had smoked pot have a higher sperm concentration per ejaculate than those who never had the substance at all.
Bees Are Math Geniuses According To Study
Honeybees were taught to add or subtract numbers in a new experiment by scientists at the RMIT University in Australia. They found that big brains do not necessarily mean intelligence.
Most Common Reason For Medical Marijuana Use Is To Deal With Chronic Pain
A team of researchers probed whether people who reported to using medical marijuana do so because of evidence-based reasons. They found that 85 percent of users suffer from symptoms, which, according to previous research, can be alleviated using the drug.
Dinosaur With Spiky Spine Discovered In Argentina
The newly-discovered dinosaurs called Bajadasaurus pronuspinax were unearthed in Argentina. Scientists believe that their long, thin, and sharp spikes that grew on the back of their necks might have been used for defense to fend off predators.
Mini MarCO Cube Sat Dead In Space Beyond Mars Orbit, Says NASA
The MarCO CubeSats that were launched last year have been unable to communicate with NASA. WALL-E has been silent since December while its twin EVE last sent a message in January.
Trump Puts Goal Of Eradicating AIDS Squarely In His Sights
President Donald J. Trump has joined the fight against HIV/AIDS. At his State of the Union address on Tuesday, he declared that he will ask for a budget that will go toward eradicating the epidemic in the United States.
Recent Study Strengthens Suspected Link Between Gut Microbiome And Depression
Researchers found that people who do not have a certain strain of bacteria typically found in the gut are more likely to experience depression. The findings are part of a larger study that links gut microbiome to mental health.
New Volcanic Island Near Tonga Has Mysterious Mud That's Puzzling NASA Scientists
Researchers explored one of the three youngest islands on Earth back in October. In addition to vegetation and bird life, they found that the 3-year-old volcanic island is covered in light clay mud.
Latest Galactic Map Shows That Milky Way Is 'Warped And Twisted'
A team of astronomers found that the Milky Way Galaxy is warped around the edges. Using 1,339 stars, they were able to map the real shape of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Women's Brains Are Aging Slower Compared To Men's Brains
Researchers found that on average, women's brains are three years younger than men's brains. The team believes that this explains why women tend to experience less cognitive decline in old age.
New Study Notes Rise In Obesity-Related Cancer Cases In Younger Americans
The risk of obesity-related cancers has increased among millennials in the past two decades. The researchers blame the steep rise in the prevalence of obesity in young people in the United States and around the world.
