Articles by Diane Samson
NASA Planning To Build Outpost On Moon In Next Half Decade
NASA has started constructing a lunar outpost that will enable research to be conducted around and on the Moon. The project is expected to be fully operational and host its first human crew in mid-2022.
Geochemist Erik Hauri Who Discovered Water On The Moon Passes Away At 52
Carnegie Institute announced that award-winning researcher and geochemist Erik Hauri has passed away. He made great contributions to the scientific community by discovering that there is water on the moon.
Is Alzheimer's An Infectious Disease? 'Germ' Theory Of Alzheimer's Regaining Momentum
Leslie Norins wanted to prove that Alzheimer's is caused by a germ. Earlier this year, he launched a challenge for the scientific community to find the virus or bacteria that causes dementia in millions of people around the world.
One-Third Of All Opioid Prescriptions Lack Proper Reason, Says Study
Doctors and clinics might have contributed to the worsening opioid crisis across the United States. A study found that an alarming number of patients were given an opioid prescription to treat pain not related to cancer.
SpaceX Falcon 9 Delivers Satellite Into Orbit And Safely Lands On Drone Landing Ship
The threat of heavy rains and thunder delayed the launch of the Falcon 9 from Florida for over an hour. Several minutes after midnight, the rocket finally blasted off to send Telstar 18 VANTAGE (18V) satellite to orbit.
NASA's Curiosity Rover Beams Back Beautiful Martian Panorama Shot
Curiosity sent a panoramic photo from his location on Vera Rubin Ridge this week showing important landmarks such as Yellowknife Bay and Peace Vallis where it made important discoveries about water on Mars. Its mission continues to Clay Unit.
Scientists Unveil The Most Complete And Accurate Map Of Antarctica Ever Made
Reference Elevation Model of Antarctica or REMA was born out of the partnership between researchers from University of Minnesota and The Ohio State University. It is the most detailed map of the continent to date.
Building Large Wind And Solar Farms In The Sahara Could Help Green The Desert, Says Study
A new research found that installing wind turbines and solar panels across the Sahara Desert could supply energy for the entire world and turn the arid land into fertile soil. The renewable energy farm could increase precipitation across the landscape.
News Anchor Who Reported On Opioid Abuse Loses Daughter To Fentanyl Overdose
A journalist who has been covering the opioid crisis in the United States for 10 years lost her daughter to fentanyl overdose. Angela Kennecke hopes that her family's tragedy could save the lives of people addicted to the drug.
Tsunami That Hit Alaska 3 Years Ago Was Caused By Melting Glacier
A new study assessed the debris left by the massive tsunami that hit Alaska three years ago. Researchers warned that more tsunamis might happen as global warming causes a glacial retreat, rising bodies of water, and permafrost thawing.
Superpod With Hundreds Of Dolphins Spotted In Monterey Bay
A superpod made out of several hundred dolphins were spotted near the shore in Monterey Bay, California. The marine mammals have been hanging out in the area since Labor Day, Monday, to catch fish.
Marijuana Use Becoming More Prevalent With Baby Boomers
More baby boomers aged 50 and above have started using marijuana for various reasons, including medicinal purposes. Researchers attribute the increase to the changing attitude toward pot across the country.
Study Shows Hooved Animals Learn How To Migrate From Their Parents
Bighorn sheep herds had taken decades before they learned when and where to go. A new study has confirmed that ungulate migration is collective information passed down from the older to the younger generation.
NASA Planet Hunter Satellite Kepler Wakes Up From Its Slumber
Kepler woke up from slumber after it went to sleep mode last month. The space telescope, which has discovered over 2,000 exoplanets, has begun its 19th and possibly final campaign as it runs out of fuel.
Researchers Find 7,200-Year-Old Cheese In Ancient Pottery From Dalmatian Coast
Researchers found the earliest evidence of milk production in the Mediterranean. From pottery, they analyzed fatty residue dating back to 7,200 years ago or 4,000 years earlier than previously believed.
Trays Used By Airport Security Contain More Germs Than Airport Toilets, Says Study
A study has revealed a dirty truth: airports are teeming with viruses that cause respiratory diseases. Researchers found influenza A and other viruses on surfaces inside of the airport, most commonly on plastic trays at the security checkpoint.
New Study Sheds Light On Sickle Cell Behavior In Blood Vessels
Scientists at MIT might have paved the way to predicting and, eventually, preventing vaso-occlusive pain crisis. A new study sheds light to the mechanisms that make sickle cells stick together and block blood vessels.
FWC Says More Time Needed To Analyze Tropical Storm Gordon's Effect On Red Tide Bloom
The recent tropical storm Gordon might have slightly moved the algae bloom that has been pestering the west coast since November. The FWC said that that they are still investigating whether the recent storm disrupted the red tide.
How To Prepare Your Family For The Flu Season
The CDC has issued a guideline to prevent contracting and spreading the flu this fall and winter. The first line of defense is to get vaccinated by September or October before flu season begins.
Swarms Of Tiny Magnetic Nanobots Could Be Used To Treat Blood Clots In The Near Future
Scientists have found a way to control swarms of nanobots that will be used to treat blood clots in humans. They expect to enter clinical trials with human patients in five years.
Inspirational YouTuber Claire Wineland Passes Away After Lung Transplant
Claire Wineland, the young woman who was an advocate for patients with cystic fibrosis, passed away earlier this month. The news came a week after she undergone a double lung transplant to help her breathing problems.
US Geological Survey Sets Sights On Mining In Space
US Geological Survey started a large-scale mapping of available resources from the outer space, specifically asteroids, the moon, and Mars. The effort could help future space missions into deep space and supply resources to Earth.
Scientists Discover The Secret Behind Blowing The Perfect Bubble
Researchers from New Yorn University found two methods that will create bubbles using oil and water. The findings can be applied into products that use bubbles or droplets including sprays or emulsions.
Federal Wildlife Officials Step In To Investigate Red Tide Dolphin Deaths In Florida
NOAA has conducted tests and confirmed that the dolphin deaths in the Southwest Florida area in the past few weeks were because of the red tide. Federal wildlife officials encourage the public to report stranded or dead marine mammals.
NASA Launches New Competition To Turn CO2 Into Energy
NASA has launched a contest aiming to crowdsource a design that can convert carbon dioxide into glucose as an energy source. The effort is part of the space agency's plan to send humans to Mars by 2030.
FDA Announces Approval For 2 New HIV Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two new drugs for patients diagnosed with HIV-1. Delstrigo and Pifeltro will be widely available across the country in the coming months.
Harvard Researchers Develop Special Printer That Uses Sound To Print With Tiny Droplets
Harvard University researchers found a way to use sound waves to manipulate and control high-viscous liquids such as honey and stem cell inks. The new technology will enable manufacturing of more products in many different industries.
NASA Announces Survival Deadline For Mars Rover Opportunity
Mars has started to get clearer skies after a planet-wide dust storm covered it with a crimson-hued haze. NASA revealed plans to communicate to Opportunity, which has remained silent in the past several weeks.
Air Pollution Can Cause Cognitive Impairment In Brains Of The Elderly
Scientists have found a link to air pollution and cognitive impairment in a recent study. Experts in China tested thousands of people over four years to find out if the poor air quality can affect brain function.
Dog Gene Editing Study Could Lead To Future Treatment For Human Muscular Dystrophy
Scientists were able to make improvements to four dogs that were suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Scientists used CRISPR gene-editing to restore dystrophin into the muscle and heart cells.
