Articles by Diane Samson
Ford Delves Into Science Of Memory During Testimony And Experts Mostly Agree With Statements
Christine Blasey Ford gave a lesson on memory when she gave a testimony in front of the Senate committee on Thursday. She accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault that took place when they were both teenagers.
Warm Ocean Waters May Be Responsible For Increased Hurricane Activity During 2017
A new study by NOAA revealed that the increasing temperature of the water in the Atlantic Ocean is responsible for the formation of six major hurricanes last year. Experts warned about more frequent major hurricanes in the future.
Scientists Narrow Down Possible Origins Of Mysterious Cigar-Shaped Space Rock 'Oumuamua
Astronomers believe that they have found the home star system of 'Oumuamua, the comet that visited the Solar System last year. They have pinned down four possible dwarf stars based on data collected by Gaia.
Want Your Kids To Have Better Cognition? Limit Their Screen Time, Says Study
A new study found that children who get limited access to television, smartphones/tablets, and computers every day perform better in cognitive tests. Health officials said that children's screentime should only be limited to two hours a day.
CDC Report Shows Over 80,000 Flu-Related Deaths In US Last Winter
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that 80,000 people died of flu between 2017 and 2018. For the upcoming flu season, public health officials are stressing the importance of getting vaccinated.
Number Of Babies Born With Syphilis Peaks At 20 Year High
The CDC has revealed that the number of cases of syphilis in the United States has more than doubled since 2013. Public health officials report that mothers are also passing the STD to their babies during pregnancy and delivery.
Manta Rays Use Unique Filtration Method That Could Be Used To Clean Oceans
Researchers figured out how manta rays are able to filter planktons and small fishes from a huge amount of water. The findings can be used to create filtration systems that can clean up microplastics from the ocean.
Researchers Point To Common Weedkiller As Cause For Dying Honeybees
Researchers from The University of Texas found that glyphosate might be contributing to the decline of bee population in the United States. During a test, they found that the herbicide in popular weedkillers can interfere with the honeybees' gut microbiome.
Experimental GSK Vaccine Shows Promising Results In Tuberculosis Prevention
GSK revealed that the clinical trial of M72/AS01E, a vaccine against pulmonary tuberculosis disease, has reduced new cases in volunteers from Kenya, Zambia, and South Africa. The pharmaceutical company boasted 54 percent efficacy after two years of testing.
Mars Orbiter HiRISE Sends Back Photo Of Opportunity Rover Covered In Dust
Opportunity can be seen as a black dot in the photo captured using the HiRISE. The 15-year-old rover has been silent since the Red Planet was engulfed in a red haze caused by a dust storm.
Tall People More Likely To Develop Varicose Veins: Stanford Study
A new study found a link between height and a higher risk of getting varicose veins. Scientists said that this is the largest study conducted on the disease, with over 400,000 data analyzed.
Mathematician Claims He Has Solved 160-Year-Old Math Problem: What Is The Riemann Hypothesis?
Has Sir Michael Atiyah from the University of Edinburgh discovered the proof of the 160-year-old Riemann Hypothesis? In a recent presentation, he revealed a solution to the old puzzle worth $1 million.
Human Activity Partly Responsible For Wobble Detected As Planet Earth Spins
According to a new study by NASA, the Earth has drifted about 10 meters from its axis in the past century. Scientists blamed global warming, causing a redistribution of weight on the surface of the planet, as a primary source.
Ancient Mars Had Right Conditions To Support Underground Life
A new study proposed that life might have existed underneath the surface of Mars. Researchers from Brown University claimed that the hydrogen from water molecules might have allowed microbes to thrive for billions of years.
MitraClip Heart Device Reduces Deaths Among Patients With Damaged Heart Valves
Researchers claimed that patients saw drastically improved symptoms after they had used the MitraClip during a two-year clinical trial. Fewer patients needed to be hospitalized because of severe heart failure.
Home & City Interactive Tool Shows People How NASA Tech Affects Everyday Lives
NASA launched a web app that showcases how space research has contributed to making the lives of the average American better. Over 130 spinoff technologies in the app were developed by the space agency or its partners.
New Poll Shows Sleeping Problems Are Becoming More Common In Teens
A recent poll revealed that a significant number of teenagers are having trouble sleeping due to various reasons including social media use or school activities. Teens need nine hours of sleep every night, according to experts.
Newfound Galileo Galilei Letter Shows He Toned Down Some Ideas To Avoid Church Inquisition
A letter, which has long been thought by historians as lost, was found misdated in the library of the Royal Society. In it, Galileo Galilei discussed the heliocentric model of the solar system that got him in trouble with the Catholic Church.
Prominent Cornell University Food Researcher Resigns After Academic Misconduct Scandal
The researcher and professor behind the Smarter Lunchrooms Movements, which encourages children to make healthy food choices, has resigned from Cornell University. An investigation found that he engaged in academic misconduct, including manipulating data of his own studies.
Bizarre-Looking Gulper Eel Caught On Camera By Research Vessel
The Exploration Vessel Nautilus captured a video of a gulper eel on the seafloor of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in Hawaii. Excited researchers laughed and cheered as the fish expand and deflate like a balloon.
Number Of Alzheimer's Cases Could Double By 2060, Says CDC Study
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia will double by 2060. The study also predicted an increase in cases within the Hispanic community.
Japanese Spacecraft Sends Down Tiny Robots To Explore Asteroid
JAXA confirmed that Hyabusa2 has deployed the MINERVA-II1 hopping rovers on the surface of Ryugu. Japan has already released the first few photos of the asteroid taken by the rovers upon landing.
Study Proposes Crazy Plan To 'Prop Up' Antarctica And Save The Planet
A new research looked into building structures around ice sheets in Antarctica to prevent the sea level to rise any further. The idea could prevent a major collapse for a thousand years.
Scientists Solve The Mystery Of Dickinsonia: The 'Holy Grail' Of Paleontology
A new study confirmed that the Dickinsonia, from the Ediacaran biota, is the earliest confirmed animal that walked the Earth. ANU researchers found cholesterol molecules from fossil unearthed in Russia.
Mean And Angry Canadian Crabs Are Wreaking Havoc On Coastal Ecosystems
Researchers fear that Canadian green crabs spotted in the waters of the United States might pose a threat to the local ecosystem. The migrants from Nova Scotia are more aggressive than the green crabs of Maine.
Flea And Tick Medicine Can Cause Nerve Related Side Effects, Says FDA
The FDA issued a warning against a type of anti-flea and tick medicines that might cause adverse neurological issues. Dogs and cats that have taken these veterinary products experienced muscle tremors and seizures.
Scientists Detect Aftershocks Of Near Miss Between Milky Way And Tiny Galaxy
Gaia, the space observatory of the ESA, found substructures in the Milky Way that was caused by a gravitational disturbance from 300 to 900 million years ago. Scientists hypothesized that this was caused by the Sagittarius Dwarf.
How To Keep You Family Safe From West Nile Virus
The CDC has issued a guideline to help prevent the spread of West Nile Virus. A thousand people across the United States have been infected since the summer season started.
Spiders Cover 1,000-Foot-Long Stretch Of Land In Greek Town With Spiderwebs
Residents of Aitoliko, Greece awoke to the sight of spiderwebs covering vegetation right beside a lagoon. Experts say that the scene was created by a type of spider that feeds on the mosquito population in the area.
Cheap Alternative To Lithium Could Be Used In Next Generation Of Batteries
Purdue University researchers said that sodium powder, when used in batteries, could provide a cheaper but equally effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Sodium is not as rare as lithium which is only mined in South America.
