Articles by Diane Samson
Scientists Figure Out How Supermassive Black Holes Get So Massive
A team of scientists observed a new way of feeding that might explain how supermassive black holes grow to become so big. In a new paper, they revealed that black holes feed on large amounts of gas around them.
Scientists Use New Method To Find Electricity Generating Bacteria In Lab
Scientists at MIT developed a technique that can find which strain of bacteria can produce electricity in the most efficient manner. They hope that through the experiment, they can pave the way for the production of clean energy and biofuel.
Opioid-Related Deaths Now More Likely Compared To Motor Vehicle Related Deaths
Americans now have a higher odds of dying from opioid overdose than in a car crash. The latest data revealed that opioid overdose is now the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States.
Bud Light Unveils New Nutritional Labels On Beer Cans For Calorie Counters
Bud Light revealed the new package design that includes the product's ingredients and nutritional information. According to Anheuser-Busch, the move is to better inform the consumers about what they consume and help them make better choices.
Scientists Want To Grow Beans In Space As Early As 2021
Space garden. The crew of the International Space Station will soon be eating fresh beans grown while in orbit. The experiment which will begin in 2021 will inform how food will be produced for long journeys across space.
Researchers Build Light-Based 3d Printer That's 100 Times Faster Than Normal 3D Printers
A new method promises a faster, more efficient approach to 3D printing. By using two lights, researchers say that the new method can create complex shapes from vats of liquid resin.
Local Residents Of Rural Brazil Town Report 'Rain Of Spiders'
A man visiting his grandparents in Brazil woke up to hundreds of spiders floating in the sky one sunny morning. According to experts, the spiders built a giant cobweb above ground to catch mosquitos overnight.
Preeminent UK Cancer Expert Martin Gore Passed Away Unexpectedly
Martin Gore, a prominent cancer expert from the United Kingdom, reportedly passed away after he had received a vaccine for yellow fever. Investigations are still ongoing to find out whether his death was directly caused by the vaccine or unrelated factors.
Nobel Laureate James Watson Stripped Of Several Honorary Titles
Dr. James Watson got into trouble once again after he had reiterated comments widely regarded as racist. The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, in which he once served as a president, severed ties with the DNA scientist.
Getting Hooked On Social Media Very Similar To Gambling And Drug Addiction, Says Study
New research wants professionals to treat excessive social media use seriously. In a study, they found that those who spend more time logged into Facebook or Instagram performed badly in an exercise that tests decision-making skills.
Elon Musk Shows Off Fully Assembled SpaceX Starship
SpaceX has finished assembling a test hopper, an experimental spaceship that looks like the Starship. The test hopper will not be launched to orbit but will instead will be propelled 16,400-feet up in the sky.
Eating Fiber-Rich Food Can Significantly Lower Risk Of Chronic Disease, Says Study
New research provided evidence that meeting the daily recommended intake of fiber can significantly reduce the risks of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The research also found that diet high in fiber is associated with lower body weight and cholesterol.
Weather Forecasters Predict 'Weak' El Niño But It Hasn't Arrived Yet
The water of the Pacific Ocean is warming, but the atmosphere has not shifted to form an El Niño. Weather experts said that the weather phenomenon could trigger increased rainfall in parts of the United States that are experiencing drought.
Death Of Star Helps Scientists Analyze Black Hole Event Horizon
Researchers used an X-ray signal from a star being ripped apart to study a supermassive black hole. Researchers claim that this is the first time that tidal disruption flare to estimate the speed in which a black hole spins.
Jillian Michaels Hits Keto Diet Hard With Barrage Of Criticism
A popular celebrity trainer criticized the current popularity of the ketogenic diet. In an interview, she said that eating a balanced diet and regular exercise is far more effective for weight loss and overall health.
Researchers Investigate Why Milky Way-Sized Galaxy Is Missing Neighbors
Scientists used a ground-based telescope to observe the M 94 galaxy about 16 million light-years away from the Milky Way. The study found M 94 only has two satellite galaxies which question the current model on the formation of galaxies.
Scientists Find New Way Of Looking For Galactic Mergers
Scientists created a computer program that can effectively spot subtle signs of galactic merging. This could lead to the discovery of hundreds or even thousands of missing merging galaxies that scientists would otherwise miss.
Researchers Find New Way To Increase Omega 3 Fatty Acids In Brain
Researchers found that consuming LPC-EPA has dramatically raised EPA and DHA in the brains of mice. EPA and DHA have previously been linked to improvement of brain health, particularly in patients with Alzheimer's or are clinically depressed.
Researchers Discover New Type Of Complex Carbohydrate In Barley
A study by Australian researchers claimed that a new type of complex carbohydrate has been discovered in barley. The polysaccharide made up of glucose and xylose have a variety of possible applications in different industries.
Health Care Companies Use Up $30 Billion Every Year To Market Products And Services
Health care companies in the United States doubled their ad spending in the past 10 years. From $17.7 billion, companies are now spending $29.9 billion to advertise to consumers and health care professionals.
Children's Hospital Wants To Restrict Young Visitors To Keep Flu At Bay
To prevent more children from contracting the flu, a hospital is temporarily restricting children under the age of 12 from visiting. The new policy will take effect this week as the 2018-2019 flu season continues to peak.
Oceans Absorbing Global Warming At A Rate Of One Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Every Second
Researchers mapped the temperature changes of the ocean in the past 150 years. They found that the world's oceans have absorbed heat comparable to an exploding atomic bomb every second.
Tobacco Smoking In US Hits Record Low But Results Vary Across Neighborhoods
New research found that smoking continues to be popular in areas where people are more likely poor and nonwhite. In a paper, they recommend stricter regulations and higher taxes to dissuade the public from consuming tobacco products.
NASA TESS Spacecraft Finds Host Of Strange And Bizarre Worlds
TESS, the successor of Kepler has already found hundreds of possible planets outside of the solar system and identified at least eight. Among its recent discoveries is an oddball planet that has a stretched-out orbit.
Researchers Pin Down Biomarkers That Could Speed Up Detection Of Heart Problems
New research identified biomarkers that could predict atrial fibrillation or AF. Through blood testing, doctors can screen patients for the heart condition and, therefore, reduce the risk of stroke.
House Passes New Alzheimer's Bill That Gives $20 Million To Research Annually
A new law will direct funds toward the implementation of interventions focusing on early detection and risk reduction of Alzheimer's. The neurodegenerative disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
Alleged 'Sonic Attack' On US Embassy In Cuban Capital Likely Caused By Crickets, Say Experts
A recent paper analyzed audio recordings from an alleged sonic attack at the U.S. embassy in Havana, Cuba in 2016. Researchers found that the noise was made by lovelorn crickets.
SpaceX Crewed Dragon Spacecraft Nearing First Orbital Test Flight
Due to the government shutdown, the scheduled uncrewed test flight of SpaceX's Crew Dragon spaceship this month might be delayed. CEO Elon Musk tweeted that the launch will take place next month.
Breathalyzer-Like Test That Can Detect Several Types Of Cancer Cleared For Clinical Trials
A new device being tested in the United Kingdom has the potential to significantly improve the rate of cancer mortality through early detection. By simply breathing into a device, doctors can screen patients for different types of cancer.
19 US States Now Beset With High Numbers Of Flu
The number of children who have died because of the flu has risen to 1, according to the most recent report of the CDC. Public health officials encourage everyone to get their vaccines.
