Articles by Katherine Derla
China Capital Beijing To Implement World's Strictest Vehicle Emission Standards By 2017
Beijing will roll out the world's strictest vehicle emission standards by next year to help solve the worsening air pollution crisis. The goal is to reduce hydrocarbon emissions by 5 percent.
Artificial Sweeteners May Help Cut Calories But Up Type 2 Diabetes Risk
What's hiding behind the sweetness? Findings show that while artificial sweeteners, especially aspartame, can help people cut down on calories, these sugar substitutes can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes.
High Sodium Intake Linked To Increased Heart Disease Risk In Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
People with chronic kidney disease might want to start cutting down on salt. A new study linked high sodium intake with increased clinical cardiovascular disease risk.
High-Speed Camera Captures Lightning Striking Earth In Slow Motion [Video]
Lightning strikes were captured in slow motion by folks at the Florida Institute of Technology. Scientists used a high-speed camera to record a lightning show at 7,000 frames per second.
Bloodsucking Vampire Fish On The Rise In UK Rivers
It's too early for Halloween, but swimmers in the UK are on the lookout for bloodsucking vampire fish in the rivers. The lampreys are back and they're out to suck blood.
Air Pollution Heightens Risk Of Stillbirth During Third Trimester
The plot (and air) thickens. A recent analysis strengthens the alleged link between air pollution and increased stillbirth risks during the 28th week of pregnancy or even later.
It's OK To Let Babies Cry Themselves To Sleep: Study
Let them cry it out. A new study suggests that letting babies cry themselves to sleep might be a good sleep training method that will not cause long-term emotional problems for both babies and parents.
France Tightens Rules After Fatal Clinical Drug Trial
French regional authorities will inspect medical centers across the country to ensure they meet the standards for clinical trials. This follows the aftermath of a clinical drug study that went horribly wrong in January wherein one participant died.
Biodegradable Plastics Break Down Extremely Slow In Marine Environments: UN Report
Biodegradable plastics are not simple solutions to the growing plastic waste crisis. A United Nations report shows that they break down extremely slowly in marine environments.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg To Bulldoze Houses Surrounding Palo Alto Home
What is the price of privacy in Silicon Valley? Mark Zuckerberg is planning to bulldoze four houses that surround his home in Palo Alto and build four smaller houses instead.
New Study Supports Lawsuit Claims Of Fitbit Inaccuracy
New claims about Fitbit trackers' inaccuracy could raise some pulses and fuel the class-action lawsuit to court. A new study found a 20-beats-per-minute average difference between Fitbit devices and a conventional electrocardiogram.
Here Are The Top 10 New Species Of Plants And Animals Of 2016
A flower, a tree, a beetle, an ancient human, an ugly fish and more. Check out this top 10 list of new species of plants and animals and marvel at how much more we have yet to find.
Extremely Premature Babies Likely To Have Poorer Health, Wealth Later In Life
Premature babies born with extremely low birth weights have higher chances of developing lifelong health and socioeconomic issues. According to a research these preemies are also more likely to earn less and remain single.
More Than 1,100 Sign Up For Trial Of New HIV Drug In Australia
A clinical trial in Australia for the new HIV drug recruits over 1,100 participants. According to doctors, the PrEP drug called Truvada could help in significantly reducing the rates of infection.
Amazon Agrees To Stop Selling Animal Specimen And Hunting Equipment
A wildlife group's petition has urged Amazon to stop the trade of animal specimen and hunting equipment that further endangers animals in the wild. Amazon India confirms the removal of 400 items from its website.
New Study Finds GMOs Safe: Why Skeptics Are Not Convinced
A major study has confirmed that GMOs are safe for consumption for both humans and animals. However, skeptics are not easily convinced, with some saying that the recent findings are influenced by biotech companies.
Girl Barred From Prom For Wearing Suit Attends Another School's Dance
Aniya Wolf, a junior student at a Catholic high school, was kicked out of her own prom for wearing a tuxedo. Wolf, who considers herself a lesbian, got an invitation from another school and finally attended prom on May 21.
Man Filmed Swallowing Live Goldfish Banned From Owning A Fish
A young man in the UK was banned from owning a fish after swallowing a whole goldfish at a fair while drunk. Apart from issuing a fine, the court also told him to control his drinking.
Person Infected With Measles Attends Northern Illinois University Graduation Ceremony
A relative of a graduating student might have exposed other people to measles during the Northern Illinois University graduation ceremony on May 14. The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed it as northern Illinois's first measles case.
Five Tech Firms Hold More Than A Third Of Cash In Corporate America
More than a third of cash in Corporate America is in the hands of five tech companies — that's $1.68 trillion in cash or marketable securities. In the cash race, Apple, Alphabet, Cisco Systems, Oracle and Microsoft are leading.
This Is How New Overtime Rule Could Affect Millions Of US Workers
Will the Obama administration's new overtime rule hurt the workforce? Here's how the new regulations could potentially affect millions of middle-class U.S. workers, and it doesn't look too promising.
Dinosaur Study Reveals Strength Of Stegosaurus Bite
A stegosaurus' bite force is stronger than what was previously assumed. The findings from the first detailed analysis of a stegosaurus skull have debunked many assumptions about this group of herbivores.
Cigarettes In UK To Be Sold In Plain Standardized Packaging
It's a huge win for all anti-smoking groups worldwide. A new law in the United Kingdom will have all cigarettes sold in plain, standardized packaging to discourage the purchase of tobacco products and reduce the country's smoking rates.
Alcohol Intervention Programs Unsuccessful On Fraternity, Sorority Members
Some kids are not all right. A study revealed that alcohol interventions among college fraternity and sorority members were unsuccessful in reducing alcohol consumption rates and its consequences.
Startup To Create Man-Made Meteor Shower For 2020 Olympics
For some big events, a massive pyrotechnic display would do, but not Japan. A startup company wants to create a man-made meteor shower for the 2020 Olympics.
Obama Honors America's Leading Scientists And Innovators
Obama presented the National Medal of Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science to 17 individuals on May 19. The awards honor the achievements and contributions made in the fields of science and technology.
This Smartphone App Will Tell You If Beer Has Gone Stale
Here's good news to beer drinkers: a group of chemists has developed a smartphone app that can tell if your cold brew has gone stale. After all, no one likes stale beer.
Water In Lake Mead Shrinks To Lowest Level In History
Lake Mead's water level continues to shrink. On May 18, the water level reached another historic low. Federal water officials expect the Colorado River reservoir to shrink even further as a result of the ongoing drought.
Theranos Voids Thousands Of Edison Blood-Test Results
It's another miss for Theranos, as the Silicon Valley start-up has voided the results of its 2014 to 2015 blood tests conducted on the Edison machines. What are the implications on patients’ health decisions in the last two years?
Mark Zuckerberg Meets With Conservatives Amid Claims Of Facebook Political Bias
Following a report that accused Facebook of suppressing online stories targeted toward conservative readers under its 'trending' news section, CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with conservative commentators. Is Facebook showing political bias?
