Articles by Katrina Pascual
Harvard Physicists Say Hydrogen Finally Turns Into Metal, But Not Everyone Is Convinced
Squeezed between two pieces of man-made diamond in the laboratory, hydrogen has finally been transformed into a metallic form that is believed to exist inside planets such as Jupiter, Harvard physicists announce. Some scientists, however, remain skeptical.
Lesbianism Listed As Condition On North Carolina Woman’s Medical Record
A mother from Indian Trail in North Carolina has discovered something shocking written on her medical chart. The record notes "lesbianism" as a medical condition, prompting her to cry foul.
New 1,000-Watt 'Super Laser' Considered World’s Most Powerful Today
British and Czech scientists claim that their DiPOLE 100 laser or 'Bivoj' is 10 times more powerful than any other laser on Earth. Called a high peak power laser, the device boasts of 1,000 watts in average power output.
Methane Bursts May Have Warmed Planet Mars In Its Youth
Methane found in the ancient Martian atmosphere, along with hydrogen and carbon dioxide, may have led to a greenhouse effect on the Red Planet about 3.5 to 4.5 billion years ago. See how the interactions among these gases may have led to warm periods.
First Look At Boeing's Sleek Blue Astronaut Suit For Travel To ISS
Boeing has unveiled the new 'Boeing Blue' suits for the Starliner spacecraft. The astronaut suits weigh about 20 pounds each with their accessories.
Intrigued By Ice Storms, Scientists Create Their Own
Ice storms are known to reshape forests, damage infrastructure, and disrupt lives. But they remain unpredictable and difficult to study, so scientists have ventured to create their own ice storm in an experimental forest.
Smartphones Could Soon Be The First Step To Diagnosing Skin Cancer
Computer scientists from Stanford University set out to produce an AI-driven algorithm for skin cancer, making a database of almost 130,000 skin disease images. They trained the algorithm to visually diagnose cancers like melanoma.
Martin Shkreli Hits Back At Drug Lobbying Group's PR Campaign With 'Pharma Skeletons'
Former pharma CEO Martin Shkreli fires back at the newest PR campaign of PhRMA. His weapon of choice: his website "Pharma Skeletons," which exposes how other drug companies supposedly jack up drug prices as well.
Forests ‘Held Their Breath’ During Global Warming Pause
A new study has found that forests around the world, widely deemed the lungs of the planet, 'held their breath' during the most recent episode of a so-called climate change hiatus. These ecosystems were shown to have been a strong carbon sink from 1998 to 2012.
Flint Water Falls Below Federal Lead Limits, But Remains Unsafe To Drink
The lead content of Flint, Michigan’s water no longer exceeds the federal limit, government officials announced on Jan. 24. But the city is not out of the woods yet, as lead exposure and poisoning remain an immediate threat.
Mindfulness Meditation Helps Slash Stress, Anxiety Disorder
Working with 89 patients of anxiety disorder, researchers have found that those who took mindfulness meditation training sharply reduced their stress hormone and inflammatory responses to stressful situations. This emerges as another evidence of the benefits of meditation training on different conditions.
‘Designer Life’ Soon? Scientists Create First Stable Semi-Synthetic Organism
Scientists have announced the development of the first semi-synthetic organism using an expanded genetic code. The modified E. coli bacterium has been able to maintain an unnatural base pair, fueling hopes of new drug applications in the future.
Can This Molecule Stop Superbugs In Their Tracks?
Scientists from Oregon State University have developed a new potential weapon in the fight against antibiotic-resistant germs. The key: the PPMO molecule for neutralizing the bacteria’s ability to evade antibiotics.
This Is How Silicon Valley’s Super-Rich Gear Up For The Apocalypse
The survivalism movement can count the ultra-wealthy from Silicon Valley to Wall Street among its staunch members. Know the various doomsday preparations of some of today's leading tech executives.
Burnt Toast And Potatoes Could Lead To Cancer, Food Scientists Warn
In its new campaign, the UK’s Food Standards Agency advised against browning starchy foods during cooking and linked it to increased levels of acrylamide. The chemical is deemed a potential carcinogen, though other experts say the link remains unclear.
Space Collision From 460 Million Years Ago Still Sends Rocks To Earth
Over 460 million years ago, a single huge collision in the solar system produced many of the meteorites that still rain down on Earth. And for the first time, scientists investigated the meteors that came before the asteroid collision and discovered that rare meteorites today were much more common before.
The Breakfast Debate: Can This Meal Of The Day Really Help Keep You Thin?
A small study raises potential issues in breakfast studies that cite the first meal of the day as a weight loss aid. It has warned that these are partly industry funded, something likely affecting the strength of the nutrition science advice.
Calorie Restriction Diet Found To Extend Monkey Life By Years: Will It Work On Humans Too?
Calorie restriction in one's diet has often been wrapped in controversy, and now a new set of findings reveal that it helps monkeys live healthier, longer lives. But do the seeming benefits actually apply to humans?
Ancient Warming Hints At Major Sea Level Rise Ahead
A new study raised worry over finding that the last time ocean temperatures were this warm, or 125,000 years ago, sea levels were up to 30 feet higher than they currently are.
NASA Eyes More Seats On Russia Spacecraft To Haul Astronauts To ISS
NASA has expressed its plan to acquire two Soyuz seats via Boeing for its ISS missions in the fall of this year and the spring of 2018, as well as options for three added seats in 2019.
FDA OKs Constipation Drug From Synergy Pharma
The FDA has approved the one-a-day tablet Trulance of Synergy Pharmaceuticals for treating chronic idiopathic constipation in adults. The one-a-day tablet is the pharma's first to obtain regulatory clearance.
Kid Lands In Hospital After YouTube Stunt Imitation Goes Wrong
An 8-year-old boy from New Hampshire suffers a bad burn after imitating a YouTube sanitizer stunt, and his mother has spoken up to warn other parents.
Scientists Start Living In Hawaii Dome That Simulates Life On Mars
As part of a human behavior study that could assist in long-term space exploration and the planned Mars mission by the 2030s, a group of scientists enters an isolated Hawaii dome under the HI-SEAS project.
What’s Causing Mysterious Fairy Circles To Appear? New Study Looks At Both Termites And Plants
Fairy circles have long intrigued scientists, but a team from Princeton has recently shown how the two dominant hypotheses involving termites and plants can jointly explain the mysterious rings.
Skin Cancer Cream Reportedly Kills 5 Dogs
The FDA has released a new advisory warning pet owners of reported dog deaths from the topical cancer drug fluorouracil, marketed under brand names such as Carac, Efudex, and Fluoroplex.
Controversial IVF Technique Produces ‘Three-Parent’ Baby In Ukraine
The pronuclear transfer technique, also called “three-person IVF,” is a world first that recently produced a baby girl for an infertile couple in Ukraine.
As Grimly Predicted, 2016 Emerges As The Hottest Year Yet
Scientists from NASA and the NOAA have reported that 2016 is the hottest year on Earth since record keeping started in 1880. It is the third consecutive year setting a new record for average global temperatures.
Asthma May Be Misdiagnosed In One Out Of Three Adults: Study
Studying over 600 adults who have been diagnosed with asthma in the last five years, a team of researchers has found that one out of three adults may not have asthma at all despite their diagnosis and continued medication.
Curiosity Rover Spots Potential Mud Cracks On Mars: Another Evidence Of Water On Red Planet?
NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars has found rock cross-hatched with ridges, which are considered mud cracks and potential evidence of water on the red planet.
Walmart Opens 10,000 New Retail Jobs In The US In 2017
Retail company Walmart has revealed plans to create 10,000 new retail jobs in the United States this year, joining large companies such as General Motors and Amazon in committing to enhancing domestic employment.
