Articles by Diane Samson
Magnetic Teeth From Mollusk Could Help Advance Nanotech Used For Energy Generation
The mollusk chiton is one of the few creatures that can produce a valuable mineral called magnetite. In a study, researchers analyzed the teeth of gumboot chitons to figure out how they produce their magnetic teeth.
Iconic Periodic Table Now Turning 150 Years Old This Year
It has been 150 years since Dmitri Mendeleev first published the Periodic Table of Elements that contain the ingredients of everything in the universe. To celebrate this occasion, UNESCO declared 2019 as the Year of the Periodic Table.
NASA Curiosity Team Teaches An Old Rover New Tricks For Measuring Martian Gravity
A team of researchers used accelerometers onboard NASA's Curiosity rover to track subtle changes in the gravity on Mars. They measured the pull on Mount Sharp in Gale Crater, coming up with new questions on how it was formed.
Indulging In Alcohol Can Trigger DNA Change That Leads To Craving Even More Alcohol
Researchers found that heavy drinkers have altered their DNA. They hope that the new findings could one day help develop a treatment for excessive drinking, which continues to kill millions around the world.
American Lung Association Says The FDA Isn't Doing Enough To Keep E-Cigs Away From Children
American Lung Association issued a report that reviews the efforts of the federal government to restrict children's access to e-cigarettes. The FDA received a failing mark for allowing e-cigarette use among youths to rise in 2018.
Asteroid Defense Telescope Spots 'Empty Trash Bag' Orbiting Earth
Observatories tracking near-Earth objects spotted a space junk that looks like a plastic bag. While the object does not pose a threat to the planet, astronomers said its orbit is quite odd.
Researchers Uncover Secret To Lager Yeast's Effectiveness
Researchers identified the aspects that give lager beer its cold and crisp traits that many people around the world love. In two papers, they demonstrated how modern lager yeast became accustomed to the cold and sugar-hungry.
Climate Change Is Causing Higher Birth Defect Rates, Warns Study
The extreme heat caused by climate change will lead to more cases of congenital heart disease in the United States, according to researchers. Between 2025 and 2035, as many as 7,000 new cases will be reported, especially in the Midwest.
California Coast Massive Starfish Die-Off Caused By Global Warming
Researchers revealed that sunflower sea stars in the Pacific Coast of North America are rapidly disappearing due to an infectious wasting disease. They warned that global warming is influencing the massive die-off.
Study Links Mental Health Problems With Body Clock
People who wake up early are more likely to have better mental health than night owls who stay up too late. In a massive new study, researchers identified genes responsible for the body clock.
NASA Back In Business But Still Reeling From Shutdown
After the 35-day government shutdown, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine welcomed back employees at the Washington, DC headquarters. The space agency will take time to recover from the effects of the record-breaking government shutdown.
Takeda Dengue Vaccine Showing Promising Results In Phase 3 Of Testing
In a press release, the company revealed that the experimental drug, TAK-003, was proven to be effective and safe. The upcoming vaccine showed immunity against four strains of dengue fever.
Canadian Glacial Melt Uncovers Ancient Landscapes Hidden For 40,000 Years
Researchers said that the melting glaciers in the Arctic are exposing landscapes that have never been seen in over 40,000 years. From Baffin Island, they collected samples of ancient plants preserved in ice in the region.
Curiosity Rover Takes Quick Selfie Before Heading Off To Martian Landscape
After it had finished collecting its final sample, Curiosity rover took a selfie from its location in Vera Rubin Ridge. Its next destination is to the clay region of Mount Sharp. Its next destination is to the clay region of Mount Sharp.
3 Most Dangerous Pandemics Threatening Humanity Share Alarming Link, Says Report
Researchers blamed Big Food, the entities that have vested commercial interest, for the three pandemics that threaten humanity: obesity, undernutrition, and climate change. They call for political intervention to address the issues.
New Guidelines Steer Doctors Away From Prescribing Warfarin For Atrial Fibrillation
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued a new guideline that encourages the use of novel oral anticoagulants for patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation. The drug warfarin should only be prescribed to some patients.
Start-Up Wants To Use Heat From Spacecraft Reentering Atmosphere To Roast Coffee Beans
Space Roasters said that by 2020, they hope to offer the first space roasted coffee beans to the public. The company is already in talks with providers to launch their technology to outer space before it reenters the atmosphere.
New Treatment Programs In US Aim To Treat 'Internet Addiction'
Reboot, a program in a mental health center in Ohio, targets 'internet addiction' in children. It is only one of the programs in the United States that offers treatment for people who might be addicted to the internet and electronic devices.
Nanomaterials That Can Assemble Themselves Could Advance Solar Panel Tech
The world is moving toward clean and renewable energy, but the ways to harvest them remain expensive and inefficient. New research developed self-assembling nanomaterials that solve the issues that come with current methods of collecting energy.
Experimental Procedure Could Help Cure Sickle Cell Disease
Researchers reported that a patient who has gone through gene therapy to cure sickle cell disease no longer experiences symptoms and has an increased level of fetal hemoglobin. The researchers will continue clinical trials before offering it to the public.
Mars Opportunity Rover May Have Perished 'Honorably' During Dust Storm, Says NASA
NASA might soon be ending its efforts to recover Opportunity. The principal investigator behind the mission said that while they have not given up hope yet, it might also be the end of the 15-year-old explorer.
'GO' Kneadable Dough Makes Graphene Malleable And Easy To Work With
A team of scientists developed GO dough that aims to revolutionize the graphene manufacturing industry. The material is kneadable and moldable, easy to use without the issues that come with handling graphene oxide.
NASA Team Sends New Set Of Commands To Opportunity Rover On Mars
NASA continued its attempt to recover Opportunity months after the rover had gone silent because of June's dust storm. Engineers at JPL started sending new commands in the hopes of addressing the issues preventing the rover from contacting Earth.
Laser Used To Shoot Audio Signals Directly Into Human Ear From A Distance
A team of researchers developed a technique that can transmit any kind of audio, including music and messages, to a person's ear using laser. The technique does not require a special device to receive audio.
Exposure To Lead During Childhood Linked To Mental Health Issues Later In Life
A study claimed a link between exposure to high levels of lead in childhood and mental health issues in adulthood. The researchers warned that the negative effects of the toxic metal might show up to three or four decades later.
European Chemical Society Releases Periodic Table Showing Diminishing Availability Of Elements On Earth
The new periodic table was presented on Tuesday to highlight the natural elements that are in danger of disappearing forever. The organization hopes to raise awareness and encourage the public to support sustainable development and proper recycling.
Research Shows Climate Change May Be Causing Groundwater 'Time Bomb'
A new study warned that climate change is endangering the groundwater system. The planet heating up means stronger storms and longer droughts, disrupting the overall balance of the largest freshwater supply in the world.
Study Links Body Size And Exercise To Longer Lifespans In Women
New research found that weight and height are indicators on whether a woman will reach 90 years old. According to data, tall and lean women have significantly higher chances of having a longer lifespan than short and heavier women.
Eating Fried Chicken Daily Increases Risk Of Death By Over 10 Percent
For longer life, eat less fried chicken or fish. New research linked eating one to two servings of fried food to a higher risk of death from any cause except cancer.
Scientists Take A Peek At Earliest Massive Black Holes In The Universe
Researchers questioned a long-standing belief that the first supermassive black holes were formed due to powerful ultraviolet radiation. Through computer simulations, dark matter halos were a major factor in the creation of supermassive black holes during the early universe
