Articles by Katherine Derla
Boeing Develops Airplane Bathroom That Cleans Itself After Every Use
Good news, you don't have to keep it in during the long haul. Boeing created a self-cleaning bathroom for planes with touchless features and sanitizing FAR UV light that kills 99.9 percent of germs in three seconds.
High School Wrestler Says He Contracted Contagious Mat Herpes During Tournament
A teenage wrestler in California said he contracted herpes gladiatorum or mat herpes during a high school tournament. The high school senior is urging other wrestlers he's faced not to participate in the state championship this weekend in Bakersfield.
Cannabis Impacts Users' Ability To Process Emotions
Is marijuana creating emotional dummies? A new study found that cannabis affects a person's ability to process emotions such as sadness, happiness and anger.
Light Pollution Can Mess Up Your Sleep
If you can't sleep at night, your the lights on your street may be at fault. A study found that the light pollution in urban areas messes up sleeping patterns and contributes to sleep disturbances.
Extinct Sea Bear Bites Like A Saber-Toothed Cat
Two extinct predators shared a bite. A new study has found that sea bears and saber-toothed cats had the same powerful jaw and bite despite difference in habitat and food preferences.
Vegan Diet May Slash Prostate Cancer Risk By 35 Percent
Men who follow a vegan diet can lower their prostate cancer risk by 35 percent. The outdated notion of 'meat is macho' must be rejected. More men should embrace more plant-based diets to help lower their risks of developing the most common cancer that affects men in the UK today.
Food Scarcity Caused By Global Warming May Lead To 500,000 deaths by 2050
A study has found that 500,000 people around the world will die due to global warming-related food scarcity by 2050. The new research focused on the climate change-related agricultural production changes and their widespread health benefits.
Sound Waves In Deep Ocean May Help Predict Tsunami
MIT researchers found a new and more reliable source of acoustic-gravity waves: surface-gravity waves. The study hopes to use the waves to predict tsunamis and potentially save lives.
Immunotherapy Trial To Test New Vaccine For Terminal Cancer
Regardless of cancer type, patients with solid tumors could potentially benefit from a new vaccine for terminal cancer. In early February, experts reported 'extraordinary' results in previous trials involving terminally ill blood cancer patients.
Here Are The Professions That Can Make You Fat And Pose Risks To Your Heart
Your job can potentially harm your heart. A large survey revealed nine jobs that can hurt your waistline and cardiovascular health.
FDA Issues Recommendation To Prevent Zika Transmission Through Donated Human Tissues, Cells
The FDA issued new recommendations on how to prevent possible Zika transmissions through donated human cells and tissues. The new advisory applies to both living and deceased donors.
Health Experts Call For Ban Of Tackling In School Rugby Matches
Health experts in the UK called for the ban of tackling in rugby matches in school. They highlighted that the sports-related collisions expose minors to high risk injuries including dislocated shoulders, fractures, spinal and head injuries and ligamentous tears.
Scientists Wait For Rare Birth Of 'Baby Dragons' In Slovenia
It's Khaleesi and her eggs. Just like Daenerys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones,' a mother olm is fiercely guarding her 55 eggs in the Postojna Cave in Slovenia. Olms are specifically blind salamanders that are also called "baby dragons."
German court Fines Facebook $109,000 Over Intellectual Property Clause
A German court fined Facebook $109,330 over an intellectual property clause in its terms and conditions for German users. This is just one of the privacy and user data issues the social networking site is dealing with throughout Europe.
Sony Discontinues PlayStation TV In US, Europe
It's goodbye PlayStation TV in U.S. and Europe. Sony confirmed that it will no longer ship the device in the two regions. Meanwhile, in Japan, sources said that the shipment of the device has also ceased.
SpaceX To Make Fourth Attempt To Launch Satellite On Tuesday
Fourth time's the charm, maybe? SpaceX will once again attempt to launch its SES-9 telecommunications satellite on Tuesday with an earlier launch window. Otherwise, 45th Weather Squadron has a back-up date set on Thursday, both with 80 percent favorable weather.
Drug Trastuzumab Found To Significantly Reduce Breast Cancer Tumors
A study found that a single dose of trastuzumab drug can significantly reduce HER2-positive breast cancer tumors. When trastuzumab is taken with pertuzumab or other HER2-targetting treatments, about 60 percent of the participants will have a complete response.
Hedgehog Population May Have Dropped By 30 Percent Since 2003
Hedgehog populations suffered major losses since 2003, a survey from BBC Gardeners' World magazine found. Since 2003, the overall hedgehog population in the UK is less than 1 million. Sadly, the numbers continue to drop steadily.
Virtual Reality May Help Fight Obesity Epidemic
Virtual reality can offer new treatment approaches to weight-associated disorders. It may also help analyze how a person perceives his or her body and improve discipline to physical activity.
Polar Bear Encounters With People On The Rise
Documented cases of polar bear encounters in Canada are on the rise. Climate change affects the winter hunting activities of bears which lead them to look for other food sources while they stay on dry land.
Nurse Assisted With Surgery After Downing Four To Five Beers
A drunken nurse in Pennsylvania assisted in surgery after drinking four to five beers. The 59-year-old male nurse staggered into the hospital, helped prepare the patient and had difficulty logging into the hospital's computer system.
China Prepares To Launch Second Space Lab Tiangong-2 Into Orbit In 2016
China is preparing to launch their second space lab Tiangong-2 into space in 2016 followed by a cargo ship in mid-2017. By 2022, China aims to have a permanent, manned space station in service.
Biological Supercomputer Can Solve Complex Problems Using Less Energy
Scientists have developed a new biological supercomputer model powered by adenosine triphosphate or ATP - a biochemical that enables internal energy transfers among cells. It uses less energy and doesn't heat up unlike conventional supercomputers.
Leap Day Babies Prepare For Their Rare Birthdays
This year, leap day babies can have their cakes and eat it too! Here's how leap day babies prepare for their rare birthdays on Feb. 29.
Antidepressants Boost Decision-Making, Suppress Inflammation In HIV Patients
Popular antidepressant paroxetine can suppress inflammation and improve decision-making and reaction time in patients with HIV-related cognitive damage. A small, controlled trial tested the effects of paroxetine and yielded promising results that can lead to better treatments.
This Solar Cell Is Incredibly Thin And Lightweight It Can Rest On Top Of Soap Bubble
Scientists invented an ultra-thin solar cell so lightweight it can lay on top of a soap bubble without popping it. The research team said the breakthrough is in the process, not in the materials used.
Aboriginal Australians Were Isolated For 50,000 Years: Study
A new study found that Aboriginal Australians were in isolation for 50,000 years. The new DNA sequencing study disprove previous ones that suggested a mixing of Aboriginal Australian groups with Indian populations.
Popcorn Time, The Netflix For Torrents, Officially Relaunches With Hail Hydra Update
Popcorn Time relaunches with the Hail Hydra update. After the legal action ignited by the Motion Picture Association of America, Popcorn Time's anonymous developers announced on their blog that they are indeed back, with "Butter" on top.
Blue-Tailed Monitor Lizard Has Been Lurking Undiscovered For 2 Million Years On A Remote Pacific Island
Researchers have discovered a new lizard species that has been ruling the Mussau Island in Papua New Guinea for almost 2 million years. The elusive blue-tailed, yellow-tongued monitor lizard managed to evade the scientific community for a long time.
Desert Beetles, Cactus And Pitcher Plant Inspire Scientists To Create Material That Can Collect Water Out Of Thin Air
Researchers developed a new bio-inspired material that can collect water from thin air. The new design can aid in drought-riddled regions and improve energy efficiency of many industries.
