Articles by Katrina Pascual
Climate Emergency? Northern Hemisphere Jet Stream Crosses Equator, But It's Not Mayhem
The Northern Hemisphere jet stream has crossed the equator and joined the Southern Hemisphere jet stream — is this a cause for concern and a reason to declare a global climate emergency? Careful about these viral claims, say atmospheric scientists.
Mars-Bound: Countries And Private Space Firms Raring To Go To The Red Planet
Here's a quick rundown of countries and companies with Mars exploration missions — including the India Mangalyaan probe, Europe's ExoMars program and the Elon Musk-steered Red Planet mission of SpaceX.
New FDA-Approved Drug Can Calm Anxious Dogs During Fourth Of July Fireworks
Sileo drug for dogs is the first and only FDA approved medication to help furry friends deal with noise aversion, which they could suffer from during the forthcoming July Fourth fireworks.
Future Beyond Cancer: What Makes Biden's Cancer Moonshot A Massive Breakthrough?
Cancer Moonshot 2020, a national initiative led by VP Joe Biden, aims to double the rate of progress in cancer research and ultimately put an end to the disease. But what makes it a real game changer?
A Likely Oxygen-Rich Past: Is Mars More Earth-Like Than We Think?
New data sent back from the NASA Curiosity rover showed that manganese oxides on Mars may be clues of a possible once oxygen-rich Martian atmosphere. Is the Red Planet was once more Earth-like than we thought?
This New Technology Could Deliver Drugs And Nanoparticles To Brain Injuries
A new technology based on peptides may help doctors deliver drugs to injured brains areas without invasive means. The procedure could assist patients of traumatic brain injuries such as mild concussions.
Pharma-Sponsored Meals Linked To More Prescriptions From Doctors
Drug prescription behaviors can change with free meals for doctors that cost $20 or less, reports a new study. The research is another look at how gifts from drug companies affect the rate of prescriptions for branded drugs.
Hot Climate Lead To Less Self-Control, More Violence: Study
The combination of a hot climate and less variation in temperatures result in faster life strategy and less focus. This contributes to increased aggression and violence, researchers revealed.
Is Extra-Hot Coffee Or Tea Bad News For Your Health?
Is a very hot cup of coffee or beverage a cause for concern, particularly with the links of high-temperature drinks to esophageal cancer? Here's what the IARC and other experts know so far.
Second In Two Weeks: Another Texas Man Infected With Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Barely two weeks after the right leg of Brian Parrott from Houston was amputated, a man from Buda in Texas fights for his life after contracting flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus at the beach.
Superfood Broccoli Just Got More Super: More Reasons To Eat This Veggie
Researchers from the University of Illinois have identified a large number of candidate genes controlling the accumulation of phenolic compounds in the superfood broccoli.
5 Key Issues In Robot Safety, According To Google Researchers
How does one ensure AI safety and avoid the dangerous, unintended consequences of robots' actions? Google released a new technical paper on this specific concern on artificial intelligence.
Microbes In The Body Affect Success Of Organ Transplants: Study
In a new study, gut microbiome influenced the acceptance and rejection rates in organ transplantation. Could it be one of the crucial factors in organ transplant success?
Tuberculosis Case Found At Brookline Day Care: Are The Kids Likely To Fall Ill?
Public health authorities confirmed a case of tuberculosis at a Brookline day care, believed to be an active TB infection. Is this a cause for concern, or are kids not really as contagious as expected?
New Scientific Model Predicts Which Animals Will Survive Droughts
The 'Adaptive Triquetra' model measures animal physiology, environment and other factors. This model by Australian researchers could tell how a given species would deal with severe droughts.
Man's Leg Amputated After Brush With Flesh-Eating Bacteria At Texas Beach
Flesh-eating bacteria or the Vibrio vulnificus infection ruined the family vacation of a 50-year-old man from Texas and left him fighting for his life. Doctors had to amputate the patient's right leg this week.
Apps Offer Online Birth Control To Women As Young As 14
Here's a list of birth control apps that deliver contraceptive prescription services to one's smartphone. How do these apps affect in-person doctor visits and rates of teen contraception?
War Against Lead Exposure Not Yet Over: Pediatricians Call For More Testing, Tighter Rules
A new AAP statement called for stricter regulations and increased federal resources in protecting children from the dangers of lead. The Flint water crisis serves as an indicator that the war against the neurotoxin is far from over.
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy May Cause Abnormal Brain Structure In Offspring
Cannabis use during pregnancy could lead to potential damage to an unborn child's brain, according to a new study. Researchers emphasize the importance of the findings given the rising rates of marijuana use during pregnancy.
How Does Zika Virus Affect Babies And Older Children?
The Zika virus is known to affect pregnant women and their developing fetus in the womb — but what are Zika effects on children and should they be a cause for concern? Here are tips to protect kids from the virus.
New CERN Experiment Could Shrink Particle Accelerators From Town To Tabletop Size
CERN has run the first tests on the AWAKE experiment. The new experiment is an early attempt at producing wakefield acceleration and has the potential of shrinking particle accelerators to tabletop size.
Giant Beaver Fossil Offers Intimate Look At Ancient Proteins
The fossil of an extinct giant beaver species, which has been sitting for about 170 years in a New York museum, lends new insight into the study of ancient proteins called paleoproteomics. Learn why this young discipline matters.
Supportive Parenting Linked To Richer, Happier Children Later In Life
A new Japanese study found that children who grew up with 'supportive parenting' — which focuses on giving positive attention and care — became richer, happier and smarter later in life. See the different parenting techniques assessed in the research.
Rare Eyeless Catfish Spotted For The First Time In Texas
A pair of fish belonging to the rare, eyeless Mexican blindcat species was recently found in a Texan underwater cave, offering more details into the endangered catfish species and the state of aquifers in the area.
A Single Species Of Gut Bacteria May Reverse Autism: Study
A new mice study has found that a single species of gut bacteria can reverse some autism-related behavioral deficits. Here's new evidence of the importance of gut microbiome.
Plant-Based Diet Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk By 20 Percent
A new study found that a plant-based diet significantly slashed the risk for type 2 diabetes. This makes the case for increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds and other plant-based food sources.
How To Talk To Kids About Animal Attacks
How should parents teach kids about animal behavior and potential dangers in light of the recent tragic events involving children and wildlife creatures? Here are some tips to approach the matter.
Personalized Combo Therapy Reverses Memory Loss From Alzheimer's Disease
A 36-point personalized treatment for Alzheimer's reversed memory loss and sustained improvements in a small study. This gives hope that the condition marked by cognitive decline can be prevented and cured.
Alien Contact? New Calculations Say We Should Wait It Out For 1500 Years
It will likely take another 1,500 years before we hear from alien life. This is according to Cornell astronomers who deconstructed the Fermi paradox and paired it with the mediocrity principle for a fresh equation.
Mars, The World's Biggest Candy Maker, Makes The Case Against Sugar
In a bid to encourage moderate intake of sweets, confectionery giant Mars is reportedly urging fast food chains to drop its candies from their desserts. The startling move reflects its public stance against excess sugar consumption.
