Articles by Katrina Pascual
Abortion In The US Falls To Historic Low
A new survey by the Guttmacher Institute has found that in 2014, there were 14.6 abortions for every 1,000 women of childbearing age, reflecting the biggest recorded drop since abortion was legalized by a Supreme Court ruling.
81 False Killer Whales Dead In The Largest Recorded Stranding Of The Species in Florida
More than 80 false killer whales have been found dead after a mass stranding along the remote coast of Southwest Florida in Everglades, the NOAA has reported.
Milk Money: You Might Be Eligible For Cash Payout Under This Dairy Lawsuit Settlement
If you bought milk or another dairy product from 2003 to 2011 in one of the 16 affected locations, you may be eligible for a cash payout from a recently settled antitrust class-action lawsuit against dairy producers.
Blue Monday: Is It Really The Most Depressing Day Of The Year?
“Blue Monday” this year in the United Kingdom has been predicted to be the bluest of all with events such as Brexit and deaths of well-loved celebrities, but is it scientifically the gloomiest day all year long?
Giant Gravity Wave Spotted On Venus: What It Reveals About The Mysterious Planet
For the first time, a huge bow-shaped wave was seen in the highest regions of the Venusian atmosphere and considered a gravity wave, another source of wonder and insight into the planet's thick atmosphere.
Tennessee Bill Bans Access To Junk Food Using Food Stamps
Republican Columbia representative Sheila Butt has filed a bill in Tennessee to prohibit low-income families from using their food stamps to buy junk food and processed food items, which can include candy, ice cream and other sweets.
Did Humans Arrive In North America 10,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought?
Based on new carbon aging tests on ancient bones from the Bluefish Caves in Yukon, humans may have been living in North America 10,000 years earlier than previously believed.
Here Are The Potential Dangers Of Tapeworm In Your Sushi
Given that experts have recently identified the presence of the Japanese broad tapeworm in wild pink salmon caught in Hawaii, is there an immediate danger of infection for salmon and sushi lovers in the country?
Wealth Gap: These 8 Men Have As Much Money As Half The World’s Population
The eight richest persons in the world, six of which are American entrepreneurs, hold as much wealth as the poorer half of the global population, an analysis of global think tank Oxfam has revealed.
UK Scientists Urge British PM: Push Trump To Act On Climate Change
In a letter to UK prime minister Theresa May, top UK researchers have warned that the incoming Trump administration may hamper the world-class climate research now being performed in the United States.
Japan Fails Bid To Launch Satellite-Carrying Mini-Rocket Shortly After Liftoff
Carrying a mini Earth-observation satellite, No. 4 vehicle of the SS-520 rocket series managed to lift off Sunday at 8:33 a.m. in Japan when a communications malfunction forced the abortion of the rocket’s second stage.
Millennials Fare Better Than Their Parents In Paying For Unexpected Expense With Savings: Study
In a new Bankrate report, millennials have been found to be better prepared to pay for financial emergencies with the savings than their parents, instead of dealing with the situation by borrowing or using their credit card.
Light Activates ‘Kill Switch’ In Mice, Turns Them Into Predators
In a new experiment, laser activation has turned on hunting instincts in mice and led them to pounce on potential prey and display a range of predatory acts.
Rural America More Likely To Die From Five Leading Death Causes
Those who live in rural areas have a higher risk of dying from the five leading causes of death than people who are in urban locations, a new CDC study reveals.
Is Planet Nine A Rogue Planet Caught By The Solar System?
A new study proposes that Planet Nine could previously be a 'rogue planet,' a free-moving body not bound to any host star, which eventually got snatched into the solar system through the sun’s gravitational pull.
Most Comprehensive Report To Date Confirms Marijuana Relieves Pain, But Seeks More Evidence On Other Benefits
A new 400-page analysis gathers data from more than 10,000 scientific studies and makes over 100 conclusions on the benefits and risks of marijuana use, including potential treatment of chronic pain.
Nutella Can Cause Cancer, Study Warns: What’s In The Sweet Spread Anyway?
Here are the ingredients of well-loved chocolate and hazelnut spread Nutella, including palm oil, recently warned to be potentially cancer-causing when processed at high temperatures.
That's Not Really Halibut: Almost Half Of Sushi Served In LA Restaurants Mislabeled
A four-year study found that 47 percent of sushi served at 26 restaurants in Los Angles from 2012 to 2015 was mislabeled. The study also suggests that environmental regulations governing endangered species have also been violated.
Salmonella Used To Attack Fatal Brain Tumors In Rats
Scientists from Duke University have detoxified salmonella to help scour and destroy tumors, a development that can potentially help in the difficult fight against glioblastoma or aggressive brain cancer.
United Retires Jumbo-Jet Icon Boeing 747 Ahead Of Time
In a memo to its workers, United Airlines announces the accelerated retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet, called the "Queen of the Skies," once symbolizing what's edgy and advanced in air travel.
Two New Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Found In Florida: Is Another Zika Underway?
University of Florida researchers discover two new tropical disease-carrying mosquitoes for the first time in their state, warning about the possibility of a new virus and the role of global warming in the arrival of the exotic species.
Man With Tree Branch-Like Hands Undergoes Surgery: What Causes This Rare Condition?
The “tree man” from Bangladesh, 27-year-old Abul Bajandar, can now see his hands and feet after undergoing 16 surgical operations. What causes his rare skin disorder, and how will it be treated?
Holiday Twinkies Voluntarily Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns
Hostess voluntarily recalls its holiday-edition White Peppermint Twinkies over potential salmonella contamination, due to a confectionary coating on the cakes that contains recalled milk powder.
Rendezvous Between Monkey And Deer Renders Interspecies Sex Possible: Study
Researchers cite mate deprivation as the most likely reason for the unusual site of a male snow monkey attempting to have intercourse with female sika deer on Yukushima Island in Japan.
Asteroid’s Close Brush With Earth: Is The Planet Ready For Incoming Space Rocks?
An asteroid made its closest approach to Earth last Monday morning, and while it's no killer space rock, how prepared are we for these near-Earth objects?
First Time In The US: Bumblebee Species Enters Endangered Species List
For the first time in American history, a bumblebee species, namely the rusty patched bumblebee, has been added to the endangered species list with an astonishing decline over the years.
Why Do Parents Buy Processed Foods? It’s More Than Just Convenience, Study Reveals
When parents buy prepackaged, processed meals, they believe their families really like the ready to eat meals, and not just simply because they lack the time to cook or plan family dinners, according to a new study.
Giant Telescope Joins Breakthrough Hunt For Planets In Alpha Centauri
Breakthrough Initiatives of Russian billionaire Yuri Milner will fund an upgrade to an instrument on the ESO’s Very Large Telescope, equipping it in its search for planets at Alpha Centauri.
Warmer Waters Mean More Killer Shellfish Toxins: Study
A new study links warmer ocean to increased and potentially more dangerous levels of domoic acid, a potent neurotoxin found in shellfish and other marine creatures that can spell illness and even death.
2016 Is The Second Warmest Year On Record For US, Scope Deemed ‘Unparalleled’
In records since 1895, 2016 ranked second warmest in the United States, with every single state and city in the Lower 48 states showing to be warmer than usual last year.
