Articles by Katrina Pascual
Some Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Via Mammogram Are Treated Unnecessarily, Study Warns
Sparking controversy around the breast cancer screening anew, a Danish study has found that one in three women with breast cancer detected through mammograms is given unnecessary treatment.
Flu Season Is In Full Swing: Here Are The Big 3 For Prevention, According To The CDC
The CDC highlights three actions to fight the bug this flu season: get the flu shot, implement preventive measures, and explore doctor-prescribed antiviral drugs.
Will This Alzheimer’s Drug Help Regrow Damaged Teeth and Put An End To Tooth Fillings?
Researchers from King's College London have found in a mice study that one could facilitate the natural repair of teeth using a sponge soaked in a potential Alzheimer's drug and possibly eliminate the need for tooth fillings.
Spooky Clouds Swirling Around Venus Atmosphere Prompt Alien Probe By US, Russian Scientists
Called Venera-D, the joint mission by NASA and Roscosmos is poised to send an uncrewed aerial vehicle to the heart of Venus’ atmosphere to investigate the possibility of microbial life.
Stephen Hawking Turns 75: Facts And Trivia On The Genius Physicist
As renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking celebrates his 75th birthday, we look back at his astounding battle with ALS and his genius life in the sciences.
Great Barrier Reef Almost Destroyed 125,000 Years Ago, According to New Astonishing Discovery
Rapidly rising seas resulting from melting glaciers as well as polar ice sheet nearly wiped out the Great Barrier Reef some 125,000 years earlier, according to University of Sydney researchers.
Line Up The Shots: Tequila Helps Revive Embattled Bat Species
Lesser long-nosed bats are proposed to be removed from the edangered species list - and improved agave harvest and cultivation practices in the Mexican tequila industry are deemed key in this development.
Airpocalypse In Beijing and Even US Cities: The Dangers of Smog And Precautions You Should Take
The Chinese capital is currently rolling in smog so bad that some areas of daily life are disrupted. What are the dangers of smog and how will one stay safe?
Iceberg The Size Of Delaware Set To Break Off From Antarctica, Potentially Affects Global Sea Levels
A long-running rift in Larsen C ice shelf suddenly grew in December, becoming almost as huge as Delaware and now poised to break off from Antarctica anytime soon.
How To Safely Heat Your Home As Temperatures Drop
As temperatures begin to drop, homeowners increasingly rely on space heaters to provide warmth. Here are expert tips to avoid the potential dangers of space heaters, and to safely heat your home amid frigid temperatures.
Fewer Americans Dying Of Cancer Since 1991, With Obamacare Seen Helpful In Driving Mortalities Down
The annual report from the American Cancer Society shows a 25 percent drop in deaths from cancer since 1991, considered the peak year for cancer mortalities. Obamacare is also seen a major factor in the death reduction.
China Aims For Record 30 Space Missions In 2017
China is shooting for the moon and planning to launch some 30 space missions in 2017, including its planned probe on the far side of the moon and its projected Mars mission by 2020.
Is It Vitamin D Deficiency That Gives You Frequent Headaches?
A new Finnish study shows that men who maintain low vitamin D levels may be at a higher risk of chronic headache, with subjects that are most deficient suffering a two-fold increased risk.
Earth-Like Icy Ridges Found On Pluto: What We Know About This Bladed Terrain So Far
Those icy ridges found on the Tartarus Dorsa region of Pluto are similar to the so-called penitentes on Earth, making it possible for the same features to exist elsewhere in the solar system, a new study has found.
NASA Books More Astronaut Flights From SpaceX and Boeing: Here’s A Short History Of US Reliance On Russian Space Vehicles
Here’s a quick look at when NASA started relying on Russia to send its astronauts to the ISS, and its blooming arrangements with private space taxi providers like SpaceX and Boeing.
All French Citizens Are Automatic Organ Donors Now
France is now automatically assigning all its citizens as organ donors upon their death, unless they join an official register for opting out. This opt-out system is already being practiced in other countries around the world, including Spain and Austria.
Forget About Global Warming Pause: Oceans Are Steadily Warming, Scientists Warn
A new study that revisits NOAA dataset of global temperatures shows that a climate change hiatus hasn't really happened: the oceans have been warming steadily without a pronounced slowdown.
New Software Simplifies CRISPR Methodology For Gene Editing
Researchers at the Karolinska Institutet and University of Gothenburg in Sweden recently generated the software called Green Listed to facilitate the use of CRISPR-Cas9, making information texts and films available for free non-profit and academic use.
NASA Probes Black Holes And Cosmic X-rays In New Mission
NASA has chosen the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer mission to launch a space telescope that will observe patterns in the X-ray radiation from black holes and neutron stars. The IXPE mission is one of three finalists in the space agency's Astrophysics Explorers Program.
L’Oreal’s Smart Hairbrush Unveiled At CES 2017, Offers Clues Of Hair Damage And Breakage
The Kerastase Hair Coach, developed by French cosmetics and beauty company L'Oreal and consumer electronics firm Withings, is a connected smart hairbrush launched recently at CES 2017.
Here Are The US States With The Worst Bed Bug Infestations
Baltimore comes in at number one in a pest control company's annual list of U.S. states with the worst bed bug infestations. Ten percent more people nationwide, too, are now affected by these crawlies.
Put The Q-Tip Down: Doctors Release New Guidelines For Earwax Removal
Updated clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Otolaryngology released last Jan. 3 warned about the dangers of using cotton swabs on one’s ears, urging people to let their earwax naturally protect their ears.
Omega-3s Can Reduce Childhood Asthma Risk: Study
A new study from the University of Waterloo shows that taking certain omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy can slash the risk of childhood asthma by almost one-third.
It’s OK To Ignore After-Hours Work Emails, Says New French Law
A new French law supports workers’ 'right to disconnect' from their work email during off-hours, obliging companies of more than 50 workers to start negotiations with employees to promote their rights against after-hours email checking.
What Are The Prospects For Space Travel in 2017?
Here are some likely highlights for space travel and exploration this year according to NBC News, including Earth science probes, new SpaceX launches, and space-based internet.
Dino Eggs Took Six Or More Months To Hatch: Is This A Factor In Their Extinction?
New research finds that dinosaur eggs took considerably longer to hatch: a critical factor that likely hurt the creatures' survival in a post-exinction event marked by competitiveness and meager resources.
Pakistani City Launches New Anti-Polio Drive As Rare Strain Surfaces
The Southwestern city of Quetta in Pakistan launches a special anti-polio drive as the rare Type 2 polio virus surfaced in sewage samples. Officials have recruited religious leaders for the mission amid resistance of extremists to immunization campaigns.
American Red Cross Issues Emergency Call For Blood Donations This Summer
Blood and platelet donations in the country are falling short of hospital needs this summer, warned the American Red Cross. The strain on the supply has led the organization to issue an emergency call for blood donors.
Artificial Pancreas For Type 1 Diabetics Hopefully Ready In 2 Years
The first artificial pancreas in the world could hit the market as soon as 2018, concluded UK researchers in a new review. Note, however, that this device that could vastly benefit type 1 diabetes patients is still facing several challenges.
Evolution Follows Least Resistant Path, Leads To Suboptimal Physical Traits
A new study found that evolution appears to follow the path of least resistance, which can lead to suboptimal physical traits that do not typically match functional needs.
