Articles by Diane Samson
Study Of 250,000 Year Old Teeth Shows Neanderthal Children Exposed To Very Harsh Winters
A new study found that Neanderthal children experienced sickness and starvation during frigid cold periods in early Europe. The discovery was made after scientists studied chemical traces from 250,000-year-old teeth.
Stimulating The Spinal Cord With Pulse Generator Can Help Injured People Walk Again: Study
A new technique has given hope to people who have been paralyzed due to spinal cord injury. By sending electrical signals to parts of the spinal cord responsible for movement, three patients were able to walk again.
Russian Official Finally Reveals Details About Soyuz Rocket Mishap
Roscosmos boss Sergey Krikalev revealed the results of their investigation on the Oct. 11 Soyuz mishap. He identified a failure on the sensors onboard that caused one of the booster to crash to the rocket.
'Super Coral' Pioneer Ruth Gates Passes Away At 56
Ruth Gates, a renowned marine biologist who pioneered 'super corals' that can withstand climate change, has passed away on Thursday, Oct. 25. She was diagnosed with brain cancer five months ago.
Giant Elephant Birds Were Blind And Likely Active At Night
According to a new study, elephant birds are not only nocturnal, they might also be blind. The researchers from University of Texas at Austin digitally recreated the brains of the giant avians using two skulls and CT-imaging.
Kepler Space Telescope Officially Retired After Running Out of Fuel
NASA has announced that the planet-hunting spacecraft, Kepler, has run out of fuel after nine years in deep space. Its replacement, TESS, was launched earlier this year and will begin a new survey of the sky to find exoplanets.
Snacking On Cottage Cheese Before Bedtime Can Help People Lose Weight, Says Study
Eating cottage cheese before bedtime should be integrated into everyone's diet. A new study found that cottage cheese and, possibly, whole foods in general aid in weight loss and overall health.
Being Above Or Below Recommended Weight Could Shave 4 Years Off Life Expectancy
Having a higher body mass index has been linked to early mortality. A new study claimed that above or below the normal BMI increases a person's risk of dying from serious illnesses.
NASA Engineers Create Creepy Tech-Inspired Halloween Pumpkin Masterpieces
NASA engineers took a time off from developing spacecrafts and rovers and, instead, spent their energy making out-of-this-world pumpkin creations. This has been a yearly tradition at the NASA HQ.
Same-Sex Couple First In History To Carry Same Baby
The couple became the first to try effortless IVF, a new procedure that allowed both of them to carry the same baby. Their son, Stetson, was born this year and is now 5 months old.
NASA Solar Probe Pulls Off Closest Ever Approach To Sun By Man-Made Object
On Monday, NASA announced that the Parker Solar Probe broke the record for becoming the first man-made object to make its nearest approach to the sun. It broke the record set by the Helios 2 probe in 1976.
Mountain Birds In Increasing Danger Of Extinction Due To Climate Change
The rapid warming of the temperature around the world has been threatening local bird populations in the Peruvian Andes. A new study resurveyed the area and found that eight species of birds have gone missing.
Peanut Allergies Becoming More Prevalent: Here's What You Can Do About It
A new study found that the number of children born with a peanut allergy has increased in the past decades. In 2008, one in 70 children has peanut allergy compared to one in 250 back in 1997.
Hubble Telescope Operating Normally Following Failed Gyro Incident
NASA has reported that the Hubble Space Telescope has completed its first observation two weeks after it went into safe mode. The space observatory looked at and observed a distant star-forming galaxy.
New Genetic Study Shows More Tiger Types Than Expected
A new study identified six subspecies of tigers currently living across Asia. The researchers used whole genomes from 32 tigers to study their evolutionary history as well as their distinct differences.
Scientists Confirm Existence Of Dust 'Moon' Floating Around Earth
A team of astronomers has just proven the existence of Kordylewski clouds decades after it was proposed by Kazimierz Kordylewski. In a study, they confirmed that the dust clouds are located within the L5 between the Earth and the Moon.
Taking Green Tea Extracts Can Be Very Bad For Your Liver
Over-the-counter green tea extracts sent a man from Texas to a hospital for liver damage. According to experts, excessive intake of green tea which contains catechins might cause serious health issues.
NASA Successfully Tests Parachute That Could Be Used On Future Mars Mission
The ASPIRE parachute has been given a greenlight as it passes testing earlier this year. The parachute will be used to drop a still-unnamed Mars rover by 2020.
Scientists Explain Strange Cloud On Mars
The European Space Agency's Mars Express captured a photo of the cloud that hangs over the Arsia Mons, one of Mars' biggest volcanoes. However, scientists explained that the cloud is not coming from the volcano.
Study Sheds Light On What The Cerebellum Actually Does In Human Brains
The cerebellum is responsible for more than just movements after all. A new research revealed that the region of the brain performs quality control for human's thoughts and actions.
Waves In Shallow Waters Helped Vertebrate Animals Evolve, Says Study
A new research proposed that shallow, near-shore waters helped vertebrates diversify hundreds of millions of years ago. The environment also explained why there is a gap in the fossil record.
Russia Pulls Off First Succesful Soyuz Launch After Oct. 11 Mishap
On Thursday, Russia's Roscosmos sent a satellite in orbit in a Soyuz rocket. The event took place two weeks after a manned Soyuz launch had to make an emergency landing due to a malfunction.
Tall People More Likely To Get Cancer, Says Study
An American research that looked at more than 10,000 cancer cases linked a person's height to the risk of getting the disease. Tall women are also more likely to get cancer than tall men.
FDA Approves New Flu Treatment Drug
The U.S. FDA has approved Xofluza to relieve symptoms of flu. It is the first antiviral drug for flu to be approved by the public health body in the past 20 years.
NAS Report Says Efforts To Scrub Carbon From Atmosphere Must Be Increased
The National Academy of Sciences issued a report to address the excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. A committee led by experts also revealed technologies and techniques to reverse climate change.
Newly Found Ancient Spear Points Could Complicate Early History Of The Americas
Researchers have found weapons created some 15,000 years ago in a site in Texas. The spear points are believed to be used to hunt animals such as the now extinct mammoths.
Scientists Record Evidence Of Merging Supermassive Black Holes
Astronomers found a significant number of supermassive binary black holes which are the precursors of their merging. A new study followed the direction in which the powerful jets flow to demonstrate the presence of supermassive black holes.
Study Confirms Lavender Can Help People Relax
A new study identified the chemical that makes the smell of lavender calming. The researchers hope that their findings will pave the way for the use of lavender as treatment for anxiety.
New Report Shows Medical Crowdfunding Funds Often Go To Shady Treatments
Millions of dollars are being raised to fund treatments that are not backed by any scientific research. A new study warned that these treatments might not be effective or safe.
How Do You Fix The Multibillion-Dollar Hubble Space Telescope? By Turning It Off And On Again
NASA said that after two weeks, the malfunctioning gyroscope of the Hubble Space Telescope has returned to normal. The team of experts at ground control was able to fix the issue by turning the instrument on and off.
