Articles by Diane Samson
Mosquitoes And Other Flying Insects Can Spread Microplastics, Says Study
A new research found that microplastic is eaten by mosquito larva and stay in the insect's body until adulthood. Scientists express concerned that similar flying insects might be helping spread microplastics.
New Research Challenges Myers-Briggs Personality Types With 4 New Personality Groupings
A group of researchers identified four distinct personality types from over 1.5 million volunteers who took online quizzes in a major new study. The four personality types include average, reserved, role-model, and self-centered.
Scientists Find Real-Life Version Of 'Star Trek' Planet Vulcan
Could a real Spock be hiding in a planet 16 light-years away from Earth? A group of scientists has discovered a super-Earth orbiting a star similar to the Sun and where life can spring and thrive.
Scientists Find Mysterious 'White Shark Cafe' Where White Sharks Congregate
A team of researchers followed the great white sharks earlier this year to a patch of open sea in the Pacific. Every winter, the sharks swim toward what is now known as the 'white shark cafe.'
Over 2 Million Middle And High School Students In The US Have Vaped Marijuana, According To Study
A new study found that vaping marijuana is prevalent among children in middle school and high school in the United States. Up to 2 million children across the country have admitted to using e-cigarettes to smoke marijuana at least once.
NASA's Planet Hunting TESS Beams Back 'First Light' Image
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite or TESS sent back its "first light," the first official photograph captured a few months after launch. The space telescope replaced Kepler which is expected to retire this year.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Says Smoking Weed In Space Is Not A Good Idea
Neil deGrasse Tyson said that it would be dangerous if an astronaut decides to use weed while on a mission in space. In an interview, he also defended Elon Musk.
How To Stay Alchohol-Free This Coming 'Sober October'
For 'Sober October,' people are encouraged to quit drinking for 31 days for charity and to reduce health risks associated with alcohol. Here are three ways to help make abstaining for one whole month easier.
Common Household Cleaners Can Make Your Children Fatter: Study
A study found that those common cleaning products such as home disinfectants can affect a child's gut microbiome and increase the risk of obesity later in life. However, ecologically friendly products have opposite results.
Miner Digs Up 50,000-Year-Old Mummified Wolf Puppy In Canada
A miner discovered the perfectly mummified carcass of a wolf pup in the Yukon region. After radiocarbon dating, researchers found that the animal lived through the Ice Age over 50,000 years ago.
Landmark Australian Study Shows Aspirin Not Effective In Preventing Cardiovascular Problems In Elderly Patients
A study found that there is no benefit to be reaped from taking a low-dose aspirin every day. In fact, the practice might even increase the risk of hemorrhage in elderly people.
Elon Musk Teases New Images Of Ambitious BFR Spacecraft On Twitter
SpaceX CEO and founder Elon Musk tweeted renders of the BIg Falcon Rocket or the BFR that will bring a private passenger on a trip around the Moon. The ship will eventually carry humans to Mars.
NASA Just Tested An Umbrella-Shaped Heatshield That May Soon Be Used On Mars
NASA tested an aeroshell that will be used in future space missions. The device opens like an umbrella, protects its cargo from heat, and slow the descent of the spacecraft to the ground.
Japan Space Agency Delays Vital Cargo Launch To Space Station For The Second Time
The launch of the cargo resupply ship from Japan was canceled on Saturday morning because of equipment flaws. The HTV-7 was supposed to deliver batteries, water, and other equipment to the crew onboard the ISS.
FBI Investigates Mysterious Evacuated Solar Observatory In New Mexico
The FBI reportedly shut down and evacuated the Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico. No reason was divulged to the public, but the site has remained close and deserted for over a week.
NASA And Roscosmos Issue Joint Statement Addressing ISS Air Leak
NASA and Roscosmos discussed the recent air pressure leak onboard the International Space Station during a teleconference. A committee to investigate the source of the mysterious hole has been created.
Stunning Hubble Snapshot Showcases Ancient And Far-Off Galaxies
The Hubble Space Telescope used the technique called gravitational lensing to see distant galaxies that otherwise would not be detected by its sensitive lenses. The image was part of the new project dubbed BUFFALO.
New Research Reveals Surprising Geological Link Between England And France
Some hundred million years ago, the ancient continents of Armorica collided with Avalonia and Laurentia creating what would become modern England. For the study, researchers looked at minerals found in Devon and Cornwall.
Marshmallow Test Pioneer Walter Mischel Passes Away At 88
Walter Mischel, known for the Marshmallow Test, died in his home in Manhattan this week. The psychologist and author published an infamous study on delayed gratification and its correlation to success later in life.
FDA Findings Show Yet Another Impurity In Heart Drug Valsartan
The FDA has found NDEA, another known carcinogen, in some batches of valsartan drugs used for treating heart conditions and high blood pressure. The drugs have been added to the recalled list.
SpaceX Signs First Private Space Tourist To Fly To The Moon And Back
In a tweet, SpaceX revealed that the first person who will be sent on a trip around the Moon has already been found. More details will be revealed by Monday.
Stephen Colbert Pokes Fun At NASA Advertising Concept
Stephen Colbert criticized the proposal to sell naming rights for future NASA missions to private corporations to earn money. The late-night show host mused what the Moon landing would have looked if it had advertisements.
NOAA Considering Capture Of Sick Orca As Last Resort Treatment
NOAA said that it might have to capture J50, a sick orca, in order to perform a physical examination and determine an effective treatment. The health of the marine mammal has been declining in the past few weeks.
Europeans Are Living Longer But Certain Health Issues Can Reverse The Trend, Says WHO
Europeans can expect to live up to 77 years thanks to the ongoing health initiative overseen by the World Health Organization. However, certain lifestyle factors like drinking and smoking are prohibiting progress.
ISS Commander Says Crew Had Nothing To Do With Space Station Air Leak
The commander of the ISS, Drew Feustel, responded to the theory that a recent leak was caused by one of his crew. In August, astronauts found a hole in a Soyuz capsule that had caused pressure within the lab to drop.
One Specific Gene Mutation Helped Turn Humans Into Excellent Long-Distance Runners
A gene mutation that took place millions of years ago had changed the way modern human ancestors lived. The same broken gene made mice run faster and for a longer period of time in a new experiment.
How Do You Spot Prostate Cancer Early On?
Thousands of men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, but the disease is curable especially if detected early. Men aged 55 and older should watch out for these symptoms.
UCLA's Michael Grunstein Awarded Prestigious 2018 Lasker Price For Research In Genetics
Michael Grunstein is being recognized by the Lasker Foundation for his work on the histone protein and its role in gene expression. He shares the award with C. Davis Allis.
State Of Emergency Declared In Zimbabwe Due To Cholera Outbreak
Zimbabwe declared a state of emergency after a recent cholera outbreak had killed 20 people in the capital city of Harare. An additional 2,000 people have been infected by the bacterial disease.
SETI Deploys AI To Help Search For Alien Life
SETI used artificial intelligence inspired by the same algorithm used by internet companies to sort through a massive trove of space data. In a recent study, researchers analyzed a mysterious signal coming from far away.
