Articles by Katherine Derla
Ancient Predators Cave Hyena And Saber-Toothed Cat Can Take Down Giant Mammoths, Other Megaherbivores
Teeth fossils revealed ancient super predators feasted on megaherbivores, effectively reducing their numbers and saving natural habitat. In ancient times, a cave hyena can take down a five-year-old, one-ton mastodon.
Scientists Create Blackest Material Ever Made: Nanostructures Absorb 99 Percent Of Light
How dark is the deepest shade of black? Just in time for Halloween, scientists have created the blackest material to date. It's so dark that it destroys all light, well almost.
Alzheimer's Drug Donepezil Could Keep Late Stage Sufferers Out Of Nursing Homes
British researchers found Donepezil can keep Alzheimer's patients in the comforts of their own homes longer but doctors are cutting short the drug's timeline use due to perceived lack of benefit in later stages.
Seniors Living In Private Nursing Homes Die Sooner Than Those In Non-Profit Facilities: Study
Researchers from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) in Canada found that senior adults who live in for-profit nursing homes have higher mortality risk compared to seniors who live in non-profit amenities.
Your Clothes May Carry Harmful Toxins That Can Make You Sick
A recent garment check revealed more than just work quality. Swedish researchers found thousands of chemical residues on garments from popular brands. The chemical cocktail stems from manufacturing and transportation processes.
Cassini Spacecraft Set To Fly Past Saturn Moon Enceladus
The quest continues towards new signs of life in the universe. NASA's Cassini spacecraft will fly deep into Enceladus' frosty spray on Oct. 28 to study its frozen ocean chemistry.
Scientists Discover New Organisms That Metabolize Methane
While their role in greenhouse gas emissions and consumption remains unknown, the discovery of the two new methane organisms led to speculations that there could be more microorganisms capable of metabolizing methane.
Researchers Hack Off-the-Shelf 3D Printer to Make Hearts, Arteries
Expanding knowledge of the human body and modern technology could move us towards a world where transplant patients will no longer wait years for new organs. Scientists developed a 3D printing process to create coronary artery structures.
Research Reveals Link Between Highly Processed Foods And Addictive Eating Behaviors
Addicted to pizza? People have long joked about their addiction to certain food and everyone takes it in stride. Researchers found that highly processed foods share common characteristics with abusive drugs.
Newly Discovered Ancient Dwarf Galaxies Shed Light On Reionization Of Early Universe
The discovery of 252 dwarf galaxies enabled astronomers to see what occured in the early universe. Scientists were able to look into the universe's early formation dating back 600 to 900 million years after the Big Bang.
Research Reveals Why Babies Babble: Infants Are Motivated To Hear The Sound They Produce
A baby’s first word is a great milestone for parents. A new study revealed that infants’ monotonous babbling is driven by the child’s ability to hear themselves.
Bulova Chronograph Watch Worn By Us Astronaut On The Moon Sells For $1.6 Million
How much are people willing to pay for space time? While we wait for commercial flights to the moon, people settle for a ‘timepiece’ instead which sold for $1.6 million.
ISS Crew Gears Up For Two Spacewalks To Get Station Ready For Commercial Crew Vehicles
Live from space: American astronauts Scott Kelly and Kjell Lindgren gear up for the spacewalks of their careers. Both teams in space and on Earth prepare for live coverage of spacewalks aimed to prepare the ISS for future commercial crew.
Oregon Attorney General Sues GNC For Selling Drug-Spiked Workout And Fat-Burner Supplements
Body builders and fitness buffs, beware. GNC was sued by Oregon's attorney general for selling 'all-natural' health supplements laced with two synthetic drugs not approved in the U.S.
Simple Test Can Detect Postpartum Type 2 Diabetes Risk
German scientists found a way to predict a woman's diabetes risk post-childbirth. Women who had gestational diabetes during pregnancy carry the highest risk.
Glowing Fingerprints Could Be The Future Of Crime Scene Investigations
When a scientist took crime investigation into his own hands, he ended up having a CSI breakthrough. CSIRO scientist came up with a glowing fingerprint technique that can produce fingerprint replicas in 30 seconds.
Blood Test Could Indicate Risks For Premature Death Due To Pneumonia Or Sepsis
A blood test can predict death by pneumonia or sepsis. Scientists found an inflammation-associated biomarker in the blood that can predict infection-related demise up to 14 years in the future.
Some Doctors Skeptical With New American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines: Here’s Why
The American Cancer Society's (ACS) updated screening guidelines do not go well with some survivors and confuse even more women. In a gist, the society is saying 'screen at a later age and less frequently.'
Healthy Beluga Whale At Georgia Aquarium Suddenly Dies
On Oct. 22, a beluga whale named Maris at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta died an unexpected death. Routine examinations showed no signs of illness.
Blood-Testing Start-Up Theranos Is In 'Pause Period', Says CEO Elizabeth Holmes
Hot Silicon Valley start-up Theranos is currently on 'pause'. But the war surrounding the controversy spurred by WSJ articles continues to draw blood.
Climate Change Could Hurt Global Economy: Study Finds Link Between Global Warming And Productivity
A new study found that global warming can slash worldwide income by 23 percent by the century's end. Emerging nations in the tropics and subtropics are at the forefront of the economic hit as climate changes.
Sunscreen Ingredient Threatens Marine Life: Here's How Oxybenzone Kills Coral Reefs
Many people are unaware that the sunscreen they slather on before snorkeling contributes to the destruction of corals and reefs they can't wait to see underwater. Researchers found that a small dollop of sunscreen is enough to launch an attack on marine life.
Bacteria Communicate With Each Other Like Brain Cells To Survive Chemicals And Antibiotics
When it comes to survival, even bacteria communicate with each other to endure chemicals and antibiotics. Scientists found bacterial cells in colonies 'talk' like neurons in the human brain.
NASA To Use Earth-Observing Satellites To Track 2015 El Niño Event From Space
NASA satellites are set to improve data on El Niño effects. WMO stated the 2015 to 2016 El Niño is already underway and appears to be at par with the 1997 to 1998 El Niño statistics, the worst recorded by far.
Yoga May Help Women Who Want To Conceive: Here's How
A woman's journey towards a successful pregnancy gets a few twists. A new study found regular yoga exercises can relieve anxieties and increase chances of pregnancy.
Botox May Prevent Abnormal Heartbeat After Bypass Surgery
Botox may soon become a routine injection for heart bypass surgeries. New study found Botox shots can keep the heart beating regularly, lowering the risk of developing post-surgery conditions.
Fukushima Nuclear Plant Worker Confirmed To Have Radiation-Related Cancer
Four years after the massive Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant incident, a plant worker was officially diagnosed with leukemia. The nuclear plant was severely damaged by the earthquake and tsunami that ravaged the prefecture in March 2011.
Scientists Discover Cells That Can Fix A Broken Heart
Do you have a broken heart? Doctors can 'science' your way out of that, at least when it comes to coronary heart disease. Researchers from Stanford University found a type of cell that can fix damaged arteries.
Losing Weight Can Significantly Reduce Your Risk For Cancer
A new study lists cancer prevention as one of the many benefits of weight loss. Every five point increase in the body mass index carries a 62 percent risk of developing uterus cancer and a 25 percent risk of developing kidney cancer.
One In Three Pregnant Women Suffers From Depression And Anxiety
"A baby fills a place in your heart that you never knew was empty," a famous pregnancy quote said. But how come you're feeling the blues lately? New poll found one in three pregnant women are depressed.
