Articles by Katrina Pascual
3 Things Could Boost Female Orgasm Potential, According To Researchers
It's called the 'golden trio' of sexual moves. According to a new study, a combination of genital stimulation, deep kissing, and oral sex could boost the chances of female orgasm.
Your Fitness Regimen Could Be Killing Your Sex Life: Study
Researchers from UNC in Chapel Hill have found that men with more strenuous exercise routines had a lower libido than those with lighter workouts. What could account for this link between male exercise and libido?
Bumblebees Demonstrate Impressive Brain Power Through Soccer
Bumblebees are capable of scoring a goal and advanced learning, according to a new study from researchers in London. This can aid them in developing new behaviors amid ecological pressure.
Is Prolonged Sleep An Early Warning Sign Of Dementia?
A new study has found that seniors taking over nine hours of sleep each night may be facing a higher risk of dementia in later years. Are new long-sleepers actually getting set up for the disease?
After Claims Of Sexism, More Stories Of Uber’s Abusive Workplace Culture Surface
After former employee Susan Fowler revealed the workplace sexism she allegedly experienced at Uber, more negative stories of the company's workplace culture have surfaced, including homophobic slurs and instances of sexual harassment.
Columbia Goes On Tour: 11 Fast Facts On Apollo 11 Command Module
The Apollo 11 command module Columbia will leave the National Air and Space Museum and go on a four-city tour for the first time in almost 50 years. Learn 11 fast facts on this piece of lunar landing mission history.
Achievers In Class Are Likely To Smoke Pot And Drink: Study
New evidence points to a greater tendency for substance use during teenage years among kids who excel in class. It also seems to refute the notion that it's just a brief period of experimentation, as the patterns persisted into adulthood.
New Study Reveals Mixed Results Of Testosterone Therapy
A roster of five new studies shows that testosterone replacement therapy has resulted in both health benefits and potential risks. Health benefits include anemia, while potential setbacks include more plaque buildup in coronary arteries.
Caught On Video: Coyote Follows Doctor Into His South Carolina Office
Surveillance video has caught a coyote following a doctor in his workplace in South Carolina. The doctor has come out of it unscathed, but are coyote attacks and appearance in an urban area fairly common?
Life Expectancy Set To Increase Globally By 2030: But Is The Gender Gap Shrinking?
Average life expectancy is set to rise globally by 2030. But is the perceived gender gap in life expectancy narrowing, and what factors are potentially at play?
New Frog Species Found In India Can Sit Comfortably On A Coin Or Thumbnail
Seven new miniature species of frogs belonging to the genus Nyctibatrachus have been discovered in India. Some of them are so tiny they can sit atop a coin or thumbnail, the team that discovered them at Western Ghats has revealed.
Manatees Seen In Record Numbers In Florida: Should They Be Downlisted From Endangered To Threatened?
An annual aerial survey in Florida reveals that the number of manatees in the state is improving. This has prompted a recurring proposal: to downlist the slow-moving mammal from endangered to threatened species.
Gene Editing Can Produce Hornless Cows And Boost Livestock Production - Here’s How
An animal geneticist highlights the benefits of gene editing in complementing traditional animal breeding techniques. The move, although hampered by current regulations, is seen to produce hornless cows and disease-resistant farm animals.
Manhattan-Sized Iceberg Breaks Away From Antarctic Glacier
An iceberg the size of the island of Manhattan is poised to break off Pine Island Glacier in Antarctica. While relatively small in size, this event is not without consequences in the ongoing saga of loss of Antarctic ice.
Not La La Land After All: Los Angeles Is World’s Most Traffic-Congested City
Los Angeles has emerged in a global traffic scorecard as the city with the worst traffic congestion in the world. Find out about other U.S. cities in the top 10, and what likely fueled traffic congestion in these places.
India Can Build A Space Station, But Government Is Yet To Decide: ISRO Chief
It's only a matter of time before India decides on when to build its own space station, according to ISRO chief A.S. Kiran Kumar. The pronouncement was made hot on the heels of the country's record-breaking 104-satellite launch aboard a single rocket.
How Do You Keep The Pounds Off? New Study Explores Weight Maintenance Strategies
A new study shows that employing certain methods can help keep the pounds off. These interventions include regularly weighing one's self and planning for unfortunate weight-gain situation.
No Place Is Safe: Poachers Are Emptying Key African Reserve Of Elephants
Poaching has slaughtered many forest elephants in Minkébé National Park in Africa in only a decade, killing roughly 81 percent of the population. And it was supposed to be one of the largest and most important preserves in Central Africa.
Scientists Working On Better Flu Vaccine For Dogs
Researchers are working on improving canine flu vaccine. They are targeting the creation of the live-attenuated canine influenza vaccine, away from the killed or inactivated virus currently being used for canine shots.
Just Like Fast Food: First Drive-Through Marijuana Shop In Colorado Opens In March
The town of Parachute in Colorado is opening its marijuana drive-through called Tumbleweed Express in March. It is the first-of-its-kind dispensary to open in the state.
Bioterrorism Could Kill More Than Nuclear War: Bill Gates
Bill Gates has warned at the Munich Security Conference that bioterrorism could kill more people than nuclear warfare. The next epidemic could originate on the computer screen of a terrorist bent on using genetic engineering, he warns.
64-Year-Old Woman In Spain Gives Birth To Twins
A 64-year-old woman from Burgos in northern Spain has given birth to healthy twins, according to Recoletas Hospital in the country. It was made possible by in-vitro fertilization done on the patient in the United States.
Politics Causes Major Spike In Stress Among Americans: Study
According to a new survey from the American Psychological Association, both Democrats and Republicans are stressed out over politics in the country. They reported anxiety over politics and where the nation is heading to.
From Heat Waves To Hunger: Scientists Reveal Fatal Health Risks Of Climate Change
There's no time to waste when it comes to climate change. Heat waves, disease outbreaks, and hunger could kill more people as Earth heats up, warned scientists at the recent Climate and Health Meeting in Atlanta.
January 2017 Emerges As Third Hottest In 137 Years: NASA
January 2017 ranked as the third hottest January since modern record-keeping began in 1880. The recent finding was based on a monthly global temperature analysis by NASA scientists.
Extinct Woolly Mammoth Can Be Brought Back To Life, Scientists Reveal
Using the CRISPR-Cas9 genetic engineering technology, a team from Harvard seeks to create a hybrid embryo that can potentially resurrect the woolly mammoth. The basis will be the endangered Asian elephant, the extinct creature's closest living kin.
Banned Chemicals Continue Hounding Ocean Life: What Are PCBs And PBDEs?
Learn more about PCBs and PBDEs, two persistent organic pollutants (POPs) recently found in alarming levels in the world's two deepest marine trenches. Where do they come from and what are their toxic consequences?
Are Married People Healthier? New Study Says Yes
A new study has found that married ones maintained lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol than unmarried people. Marriage may serve as a defense against psychological stress, findings reveal.
Huge Star Database Made Public: Now You Can Discover Exoplanets At Home
An international team has released a huge dataset of astronomical observations, including over 1,600 nearby stars. With this new development, you can now search for 'alien worlds' in the comfort of your own home.
Before Taking Drugs, Try These Exercise Therapies For Back Pain First
The American College of Physicians rolled out new recommendations for treating back pain. It shifted to advising non-drug options such as mindfulness meditation and yoga for back pain before resorting to prescription or OTC pain medications.
