Articles by Katrina Pascual
How Did The First Animals Appear On Earth? Algae Blooms May Have The Answer
How did the first animals appeared on Earth and paved the way for the existence of complex life and humans? Algae blooms that followed the melting of snowball Earth may hold the answer.
‘Frankenstein Dinosaur’ Emerges As Missing Link In Dino Evolution
The Chilesaurus dinosaur, dubbed the Frankenstein dinosaur, is considered the missing piece of the puzzle of dinosaur evolution. Learn how it establishes the link between plant-eating dinos and carnivorous ones.
You’re Likely Hurting Yourself When Grooming Your Pubic Hair: Study
In a new study, one out of four individuals has reported getting injured while doing pubic hair removal and trimming. Find out the range of pubic hair grooming injuries in this research on nearly 7,600 American adults.
This 100-Year-Old Antarctic Fruitcake Still Looks ‘Like New’ And Edible
A 100-year-old fruitcake that still looks excellent is among the latest Antarctic artifacts discovered and conserved by experts. Learn more about this interesting piece of history from the Terra Nova expedition from 1910 to 1913.
China’s Quantum Satellite Sends Hack-Proof Signals Through Space
A Chinese quantum satellite is believed to pave the way in forming an unhackable global quantum communication network. Learn more about this recent feat in quantum key distribution and its potential applications.
Your Instagram Photos May Be Able To Tell If You Are Depressed
Your Instagram feed could lend important insight on depression and mental health. This is the finding of a new study that used a computer program to analyze thousands of Instagram photos from 166 users.
Biggest Known Dinosaur To Walk Earth Just Got Named
Researchers just officially described and named the largest dinosaur on Earth to have ever lived: the Patagotitan mayorum. Learn more about the biggest member of the sauropod dinosaur family.
Africa Enters Space Race With Ghana’s First Satellite Now Orbiting Our Planet
GhanaSat-1, Ghana’s first satellite, has recently started to orbit around Earth. Learn more about the launch of the satellite technology funded by the Japan space agency and which is heralding Africa's entry to the space race.
NASA’s Voyager Reaches 40th Year: Why It’s An Important Solar System Probe
Revisit the feats and accomplishments of the twin probe on the 40th anniversary of the Voyager mission. See how long they are likely to survive interstellar space and send valuable data back to Earth.
Australian Teen Attacked By Marine Flesh Eater: What Are Those Mysterious Sea Critters?
What seemed like an ordinary trip to the beach ended up as a medical emergency for 16-year-old Sam Kanizay of Australia. What caused his wound that led to profuse bleeding and lots of skin marks: sea lice or sea fleas?
Yoga Could Ease Symptoms Of Depression, New Studies Reveal
A number of new studies have revealed that doing yoga may ease depression, and the practice could complement traditional therapies to lessen the symptoms. Find out more about its benefits for mental health.
Is Loneliness Already A Bigger Killer Than Obesity?
Two new meta-analyses have warned that loneliness and social isolation have become an urgent public health threat. Find out more about the health effects of loneliness and what can be done about it.
Massive Fish That Eats Prey Like Sharks Found In Nevada
The fossil of the Birgeria americana, a newly discovered fish species believed to look and eat prey like a shark, has been found in Nevada. Learn more about the findings of Swiss and U.S. researchers on the Nevada fossil.
Heart Benefits Of Mediterranean Diet May Only Be For The Rich: Study
The cardiovascular benefits of the Mediterranean diet seem to be exclusive to the rich and educated, a new study has found. Learn about the connection of this diet to socioeconomic standing based on a study of 18,000 Italians.
Global Warming By 2 Degrees Likely To Happen By 2100, And There’s Barely Anything We Can Do To Stop It
There's a 90 percent chance that temperatures will rise from 2 degrees to 4.9 degrees Celsius by 2100, a new study noted. Know what its findings say about the greenhouse gas emissions targets of the Paris climate change agreement.
FDA Targets Lower Nicotine Levels To Combat Cigarette Addiction
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief Scott Gottlieb announced Friday new measures to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes and vaping products. The federal agency made the proposal for the first time to curb cigarette addiction.
Falcon Heavy Rocket Could Launch As Soon As This Fall: Elon Musk
SpaceX will aim for a November launch for its Falcon Heavy rocket, as announced by its CEO Elon Musk. Learn more about the role of this powerful reusable rocket technology in the planned Mars mission of the spaceflight firm.
‘Burrito Of Awesomeness’: ISS Shares Captivating Photos Of Aurora
Astronauts onboard the International Space Station shared a timelapse video of the aurora borealis or northern lights last Sunday. But what is the bright light display that is an aurora and how does it form?
One Way Money Can Buy Happiness, According To Science
If you think money can't buy happiness, think again. A new study reveals the benefits of buying time, such as paying someone to do household tasks, for greater life satisfaction.
These Might Have Happened If The Apollo Space Program Continued
Since astronaut Gene Cernan stepped back into the Apollo 17 lander back in 1972, no human has set foot on the moon again. Learn what could have happened if the Apollo program continued and proceeded with its space missions.
Want To Be A Citizen Scientist For Total Solar Eclipse 2017? Here’s How
NASA urges the public to be citizen scientists for a day during the total solar eclipse 2017. All one needs is a smartphone, a thermometer, and to download the free GLOBE Observer app to be part of the initiative.
On Shark Week: How To Survive A Scary Shark Attack
On Shark Week 2017, how to survive a shark attack remains very relevant and entails the valuable trait of aggressiveness. Here are also some expert tips on how to prevent shark encounters in the first place.
3 New Toad Species Are Just Discovered In Nevada, And They Are Already Under Threat
Three new toad species emerged in Nevada’s Great Basin from a 10-year survey, and things aren't looking so good for all of them. The newly discovered Dixie Valley toad is deemed already threatened by a proposed geothermal energy project.
25 Years After Entering Endangered List, Karner Blue Butterfly Thrives And Exceeds Recovery Targets
In a successful butterfly species recovery story, the Karner blue butterfly continues to grow in numbers in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve in New York. A little more push and it could leave the endangered species list.
China Seeks Leadership In Artificial Intelligence By 2030
Last Thursday, July 20, China announced its intention to be the world leader in artificial intelligence by 2030. Learn more about this ambitious plan in the Chinese AI industry to challenge the dominance of American AI companies.
Senator John McCain Has Glioblastoma: How Doctors Treat This Aggressive Brain Cancer
80-year-old Arizona senator John McCain has been diagnosed with glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer. Learn the current standard treatment of care for this condition and hope for more effective therapies in the future.
Healthier Living Could Slash Dementia Cases By One-Third: Report
Dementia prevention techniques that involve diet, quitting smoking, and changing one's lifestyle may slash cases by one-third, experts reveal. Learn how leading a healthier life could save you from this brain disorder.
Here’s How 9-Year-Old Boy Finds Million-Year-Old Fossil In New Mexico
During a family hike, then 9-year-old Jude Sparks stumbled on an Ice Age fossil by accident: a stegomastodon skull. Learn about how the family helped identify the ancient remains, now excavated and being studied.
Genetics Unlocks Mystery Of Why Dogs Are Friendly
Why are dogs friendly? Researchers look for clues in common underlying genetics between dogs and humans to potentially explain dogs’ hyper-social behavior toward people.
100 Million Americans Are Either Diabetic Or Prediabetic: CDC
Diabetes rates in the United States paint a picture of low awareness and increasing statistics, a new CDC report has showed. Experts continue to call for optimal nutrition as key in diabetes treatment and prevention.
