Articles by Katherine Derla
Two Baby Boys Vie For Title Of NYC's First Newborn In 2016
Two baby boys were born in New York at midnight on Jan. 1 - one in Brooklyn, the other in Queens. Which one will win the city's coveted title of First Newborn for 2016?
Seaweed Capsules May Help Diabetes Patients Lead Insulin Injection-Free Life
A breakthrough hydrogel seaweed capsule may spare diabetes patients from insulin injections. The new cryopreservation method removes the possibility of ice damage, requires no major surgery and eliminates the need for immunosuppressant drugs.
People Who Use More Emojis Think More About Sex: Survey
A survey found that people who frequently use emojis also think about sex more often. People who use emojis more have more sex compared to people who just use words.
No Wi-Fi, Having Runny Nose Among Top First World Problems, Survey Reveals
Animal charity group SPANA found 30 million adults in Britain experience first world problems daily. Their biggest complaint: a runny nose. The SPANA survey also found 85 percent of adults in Britain like to complaint about something.
800-Year-Old Mobile Phone Left Behind By Aliens Dug Up In Austria: UFO Hunters
YouTuber Paranormal Crucible uploaded a video showing an 800-year-old ancient mobile phone. The artifact, which was found in Austria, resembled a modern day mobile phone with a screen, a set of control keys and 12 keys with Cuneiform symbols.
Irvine Regional Park Bat Tests Positive For Rabies
A bat found in Orange County's Irvine Regional Park tested positive for rabies. Health officials urged people who may have come in contact with the animal to call the Orange County Health Care Agency.
Warmer Temperature Threatens World's Busiest Ice Road
Canada's Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road is running late this year due to warm temperatures. As a result, seasonal supply transport to mining companies in Northwest Territories has been disrupted.
Quantum Quirk Allows Atoms To Exist In Two Places At Once
Stanford researchers used a quantum quirk to make a cloud of atoms exist in two places at a single time. The findings raised the possibility of sending data, tangible objects and even persons across distances with the aid of physical links.
Anxiety Acts Like A Sixth Sense That Can Save Your Life
French scientists found that anxiety is like the sixth sense that could save one's life, giving anxious people an advantage during dangerous situations. Anxiety shifts the brain's threat signals from the sensory circuit (facial recognition) to the motor circuit (fight or flight response).
Architect Designs Oceanic City 3D Printed From Algae, Plastic Waste
Belgium-based architect Vincent Callebaut launched the plans for a futuristic, self-sufficient ocean village called Aequorea. Each village will be home to various "oceanscrapers" submerged 1,000 meters into the oceans, housing up to 20,000 people.
Chinese Cloning Factory Can Clone Humans But Boss Says It Won't Make Frankensteins
Boyalife Group's chief executive Dr. Xu Xiaochun said they will not use the cloning technology to replicate humans, at least not until the society is ready to embrace human cloning. The Chinese biotech firm is set to open in 2016 and will focus on the production of prime beef.
Zoo Attempts To Save Rare Indonesian Bird Species From Extinction
Rare Javan green magpies were flown from Indonesia to the Chester Zoo in the UK. Experts believe there are less 100 left of them in the wild due to bird trade and Indonesia's culture of keeping songbirds for status symbol.
Smoker's Cough Could Be Early Symptom Of Serious Disease
UK's health agency said many disregard the early symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as smoker's cough. To raise awareness, Public Health England launched a short film featuring Olympian Iwan Thomas whose mother was recently diagnosed with COPD.
Wildlife Agency Mulls Tighter Rules For Owning Venomous Snakes
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is deliberating on tighter rules and even a complete ban for pet snake ownerships. The move followed after two incidents wherein venomous pet snakes slithered out of their owners' homes.
This Is How The Human Brain Manages Large Amounts Of Data
The human brain uses 0.15 percent of the original information to process data. Researchers developed an algorithm that explains how the human brain can process large amounts of data all at the same time.
Light Sensor Helps Plants To 'See': Study
Plants versus plants. Researchers found plants wage wars against each other to compete for sunlight. Plants rely on built-in, molecular light sensors that give off warnings when blue light is low, which pushes the plant towards accelerated cell growth to beat its rivals.
Hazardous Beijing Smog Prompts Burglar To Turn Himself In
Beijing's worsening air pollution triggered a burglar's bronchitis, prompting him to confess in order to receive treatment. Following the Central Urban Work Conference, China vowed to make "livable" cities their goal in urban development.
Only Human Brain Is Capable Of Mental Time Travel: Study
Researchers discovered that mental time travel is a capability exclusive to humans. A new theoretical model shows that unlike animals, human beings can mentally go back and forward in time.
Exxon Not The Only Oil Company Aware Of Global Warming In The 1970s
An investigative report showed Exxon and major U.S. and multinational gas and oil companies knew about CO2's effects and impending consequences as early as the 1970s. Obtained internal documents proved efforts to curb CO2 emissions and plans for energy revolution away from fossil fuels were discussed even then.
Lioness Mmamoriri Has Mane And Roars Like A Male
BBC's new documentary 'World's Sneakiest Animals' kicked off on Christmas Day. The three-part documentary features sneaky survival skills that include a genetic mutation that led some lionesses to grow mane and roar like males to ward off predators and enlarge territorial area.
Emotional Contagion: Dogs Mimic Their Pals' Emotions, New Study Suggests
Italian researchers found dogs engage in an emotional contagion with their playmates and are capable of rapid mimicry or copycatting. Findings suggest dogs may also be capable of empathy.
Precision Weight Loss Plan Could Be Next Big Thing In War Against Obesity And It Will Use Your Genetic Data
The war against obesity gets a new ally. Researchers predict genome-based diets will help overweight and obese people lose weight effectively. The DNA diet could be available by 2020 and may help in the war against obesity.
Blame Some Gnarly Bugs: Harmonix To Reset 'Rock Band 4' Leaderboards
Bummer! Game developer Harmonix announced the January reset of 'Rock Band 4' online per-song leaderboards due to some gnarly bugs, which is part of the game's bigger update. Harmonix said they will fix Rock Band 4's code to enable them to make targeted changes and bug fixes in the future easier and faster without tweaking the songs as a whole.
Landslide Safety Tips: What To Do Before, During And After A Landslide
What would you do if you were in a landslide-prone area, such as Oso in Washington which experienced a massive landslide in 2014 that left 43 people dead? Here's what to do to keep you and your family safe before, during and after a landslide.
South Korean Lab Clones UK Couple's Dead Boxer Dog For $100,000
South Korean company Sooam Biotech successfully cloned two puppies from a British couple's deceased pet boxer. The couple flew to South Korea to await the birth of the two puppies for the price of $100,000.
FDA Approval Could Make Free Autoimmune Disorder Drug Pricey
Autoimmune disorder drug Firdapse could get an FDA approval soon, which will make the experimental LEMS medication available via a doctor's prescription. However, health officials said this could make the drug's price surge and make it even more difficult for patients to access.
Over The Counter Codeine Cough Syrup Induced Acute Confusion In Teen
For the first time, codeine intoxication induced acute confusion in a 14-year-old girl. As a general rule, GPs shouldn't recommend codeine medication to adolescents or children unless absolutely necessary or other alternative drugs showed no effect.
Brazil Urges Couples To Hold Off Pregnancy Due To Spreading Mosquito-Borne Virus
Couples in Brazil are encouraged to hold off pregnancy plans due to a surge in the mosquito-borne virus Zika. The virus has been linked to the rise of newborn microcephaly, a neurological condition that can lead to incomplete brain development and even infant death.
Computer Program Aims To Rapidly Detect Antibiotic Resistance From Bacterial Genomes
Researchers in the UK developed the Mykrobe Predictor, a software that can analyze drug-resistant bacteria and predict antibiotic effectivity. Tests showed it can produce accurate results similar to conventional drug susceptibility testing but at a much faster rate.
Public Health Experts Call For Regulating Thin Models In US Fashion Industry
Two Harvard researchers called for a regulation in the U.S. fashion industry. Following France's lead in banning excessively thin models will result in worker protection and a stronger stance against anorexia nervosa, the deadliest of all mental illnesses in the U.S.
