Articles by Diane Samson
Scientists Pinpoint Gum Disease Pathogen As Possible Cause Of Alzheimer's
New research identified the bacteria responsible for gum disease, as the possible culprit behind Alzheimer's disease. In mice, they found that the oral infection led to brain colonization of the bacteria as well as increased production of amyloid beta.
Immunity To Dengue Could Also Help Prevent Zika Infection
Children who have had dengue infection are less likely to be sick from Zika virus, new research found. Both diseases are spread through the bite of the mosquito Aedes aegypti.
NASA To Replace Crew Member On Boeing Starliner Flight Test
Astronaut E. Michael 'Mike' Fincke will join Nicole Aunapu Mann and Chris Ferguson onboard the Boeing CST-100 Starliner later this year. He replaced Eric Boe who was assigned to the mission in August last year.
Avian Cholera Kills Thousands Of Birds In Salton Sea
An avian cholera outbreak has been declared in California and Indiana. Thousands of dead birds tested positive with the highly contagious viral disease have been found and collected by the authorities.
Splitting Images Of Quasars Helps Researchers Understand Expansion Of The Universe
Researchers claimed that the redshift of split images of a quasar can help scientists produce a new estimate of the Hubble Constant. The new technique might help settle the debate on how fast the universe is expanding.
Forest Soil Affected By Fire Or Logging Can Take Almost A Century To Recover
Researchers have warned that logging and fire can cause serious damage to forest soil, which determine plant growth and survival. They hope that the findings could lead to long-term and sustainable care for forests.
ESA Wants To Start Drilling On Moon In Search Of Oxygen And Water
The European Space Agency signed a contract with ArianeGroup to begin studying and preparing for the plan to mine resources on the moon by 2025. The space agency hopes to collect oxygen, water, and fuel for future permanent lunar base and colony.
Researchers Devise Method To Measure Temperature Of Atoms During Supernovae
Researchers used data from S1987A to create a model that can help scientists measure the temperature of atoms during a supernova. The model improves the understanding of the physics behind the resulting shock process of the massive explosion.
Simple Blood Test Could Be Used To Diagnose Alzheimer's A Decade Before It Manifests
The researchers found that detecting the concentration of a protein in the blood can lead to early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers hope that the new discovery can lead to better therapy and treatment for the neurodegenerative disease.
Women Can Skip The Placebos And Take Birth Control Pills Every Day, Says NHS
The NHS finally recognized that the inactive pills in a packet of oral contraceptives are not necessary. In the new guidelines, the agency noted that there is no harm in taking birth control pills continuously without a seven-day break.
Glaciers In North America Now Melting 4 Times Faster
New research found that the glaciers in North America are losing more ice on average in the past decade compared to the early 2000s. From 2010 to 2018, glaciers were losing 12.3 gigatons every year.
Study Says Brain Training App Can Help Improve Focus And Concentration
A science-backed app has improved the focus of participants in a new study by the researchers of the University of Cambridge. Decoder, which has recently been released on the Apple App Store, promises to help users perform tasks with better attention.
Research Team Wants To Send Drone To Saturnian Moon Titan
Scientists at Johns Hopkins University are hoping to send a probe to Titan by 2025. The Dragonfly mission will provide scientists with a unique opportunity to study prebiotics chemistry as well as examine the Saturnian moon's potential habitability.
Researchers Narrow Down Specific Cells Responsible For Pain In Human Brain
Scientists from Stanford temporarily disabled the brain cells responsible for the emotional experience of pain in mice. They hope this could lead to the future treatment of chronic pain in humans.
Scientists Say Pair Of Ancient Hominin Skeletons Found In South Africa Are From Same Species
Malapa Hominin 1 (male) and Malapa Hominin 2 (female) were found to be from the same hominin species. After a decade of analysis, scientists concluded that the skeletons unearthed in South Africa were both Australopithecus sediba.
Study Shows Significant Number Of Antibiotic Prescriptions Are Not Necessary
Researchers found that 23 percent of prescription antibiotics were handed to patients who might not need them. They warned that the high rate of antibiotics prescription is contributing to the rise of superbugs.
NASA's Hubble Spacecraft Back In Business After Camera Malfunction
The Hubble Space Telescope experienced another malfunction this month after its Wide Field Camera 3 automatically had shut down due to hardware issues. On Thursday, however, the instrument was already fully operational.
Report Details Possible Link Between Birth Defect And Opioid Use
The number of children born with the birth defect gastroschisis doubled between 1995 and 2005. After the investigation, the CDC found that the number of new cases rose in counties where the number of opioid prescription is high.
Viral 10-Year Challenge Sparks Wave Of Climate Change Posts On Social Media
The 10-year challenge showed how bad the rising temperature is impacting the environment around the world. Glaciers and ice sheets are melting because of global warming, threatening a rapid rise in sea level.
Wearing Zebra-Like Stripes May Protect Your From Insect Bites
Tribal communities in areas where horseflies are abundant paint themselves in black and white stripes for cultural purposes. However, scientists found that the monochromatic tones also repel insects, protecting these people from diseases.
Scientists Study Possible Rainfall On Saturnian Moon Titan
The summer season has officially started in the northern hemisphere of Titan. Scientists finally spotted the first evidence of methane rainfall along the north pole of the Saturnian moon.
Diet With More Beans And Less Beef Better For Planet And Health, Says Study
A diet that is rich in beans, vegetables, and fruits could be the way to fight global warming. However, to significantly reduce greenhouse gases emission, everyone around the world should switch to a mostly plant-based diet with less red meat.
Citizen Science Project Wants To Clean New York Harbor With 1 Billion Oysters
A nonprofit organization is rehabilitating the New York Harbor using oysters, nature's water purifiers. The group works with restaurants and public schools to cultivate the oysters that will one day populate the New York coastline.
Experimental Stroke Treatment Prevents Alzheimer's In New Study
A team of scientists revealed that an experimental drug developed for stroke has significantly reduced Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice. The drug, they believe, has the potential to stall the progression of the disease in its early stage.
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise Against Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
A new study found that hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is more effective in treating some cases of multiple sclerosis than currently available drugs. After the procedure, the progression of the autoimmune disease significantly slowed down in the majority of patients.
CERN Reveals Plans For 100-Kilometer Future Circular Collider
Scientists at CERN proposed a new particle accelerator on Tuesday. The planned machine will be four times bigger than the Large Hadron Collider that discovered the Higgs boson in 2012.
Scientists Develop 'Calculator' That Can Predict Breast Cancer Risk
Scientists in the United Kingdom developed a tool that can predict breast cancer risk in women. The team believes that the still-unreleased tool will lead to early detection and increase survival rate.
Astronomers Find Unusual Quadruple Star System With Unique Planet Forming Disc
Scientists found a binary system in which a protoplanetary disk lined up in the stars' poles. According to researchers, this would see planets formed and eventually orbit in a right angle.
Microneedle Contraceptive Patch Can Give 1 Month Protection Minus The Hassle Of Pills
Scientists developed a contraceptive patch that only needs to be administered once a month. It works by injecting microneedles under the skin that will release a contraceptive hormone into the body over time.
Cutting Down On Sitting Effective At Boosting Longevity, Says Study
Even 30 minutes of light exercise per day can reduce a person's risk of early death. A new study found that swapping periods of sitting with physical activity can improve the chances of living a long life.
