Articles by Katrina Pascual
Egypt Deploys Robot Submarine To Search For EgyptAir's Flight MS804
An Egyptian robot submarine is joining the underwater search for the black boxes of EgyptAir Flight MS804, which disappeared from radar on May 19 while crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
Bid Prices For Yahoo Lower Than Expected
Is the estimated range of bids for Yahoo, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, too low for the actual market value of the ailing web pioneer? Industry insiders weigh the matter.
New Urine Test Could Detect Lyme Disease Much Faster
Researchers highlight the promising results of a novel urine test for Lyme disease. The diagnostic test seeks to find trace amounts of the Lyme bacteria through a urine sample instead of the antibodies found by current tests.
Here's Why Red Birds Are More Attractive To Potential Mates
New findings on wild zebra finches explain why the color red offers greater mating success in the bird kingdom. Researchers recently identified genes responsible for red pigmentation in birds.
Uber Knows When Riders Would Be Willing To Pay Surge Pricing
Learn the role played by user phone data on Uber app in surge pricing - and the behavioral economics employed by the ride-sharing service in determing how much to charge users.
Half Grizzly, Half Polar Bear: Climate Change Could Be Behind New Hybrid In Northern Canada
Whether they're called pizzly or grolar bears, a hybrid bear species is increasingly being visible to humans, and scientists agree that they are a consequence of warming temperatures in the Arctic. Pictured above is the hybrid bear as spotted by hunter Didji Ishalook.
New Census Data Reveal Fastest-Growing Cities In America
Eleven of the fastest-growing U.S. cities are in Texas, led by Georgetown in the Austin-Round Rock metro area. Find out the most populous U.S. cities and those with the fastest-shrinking populations this year.
EPA Sets New Health Advisory For Toxic Chemical In Drinking Water
A new EPA advisory set recommended limits for chemicals like perfluorooctanoic acid in drinking water. The move came about after growing pressure from health experts and studies showing the effects of toxic chemicals in drinking water.
Tyrannosaurus Rex Likely Had Lips, Says Paleontologist
Here's why vertebrate paleontology expert Robert Reisz is convinced that the Tyrannosaurus rex and other theropod dinosaurs probably had lips covering their sharp, jagged teeth.
NASA Super Pressure Balloon Begins Journey Around The Earth
The super pressure balloon of the U.S. space agency was launched on May 17 from New Zealand, fueling hopes that it will stay up there and travel around the globe for 100 days or more. Find out its mission involving the study of black holes and gamma rays.
Teens Who Like To Eat Fatty Foods May Have Increased Risk For Breast Cancer
Teenage girls who eat high amounts of saturated fats or low amounts of unsaturated fats tend to have greater breast density, which is linked to a higher breast cancer risk later on.
Icy Comets Orbiting Sun-Like Star May Reveal Evolution Of Solar System
An icy belt of comets orbiting a nearby young, sun-like star HD 181327 could hold clues on the evolution of the solar system. What did astronomers find using the ALMA telescopes in Chile?
FDA Approves New Immunotherapy Medication For Blood, Bladder Cancers
The FDA approved on May 18 two new immunotherapy drugs, including atezolizumab for advanced bladder cancer. These medications are designed to boost the immune system's own ability to find and kill cancer cells.
Amgen Researchers Find Gene That May Reduce Heart Disease Risk
DeCODE genetics, an Amgen-owned company, claimed it has identified a new genetic variant involving the ASGR1 gene, a finding that can reduce heart disease risk by 35 percent.
Jimmy Carter's Immune Drug Keytruda Helps Cancer Patients Live Three Years Longer
Merck's Keytruda drug was shown in a new study to help about 40 percent of advanced melanoma patients stay alive for three more years. Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter used the medication after he was diagnosed with cancer last year.
NASA's New Tool Reveals When You Can See Space Station Fly Over Your City
This new NASA widget for ISS viewing will enable users to see the orbiting laboratory in the night sky from their own location. Learn how to use this Spot the Station tool.
Flyception: Researchers Develop Imaging Technique To Monitor Brain Activity of Freely Walking Fruit Fly
'Flyception' is a new brain imaging system that tracks fruit fly brain while the creature is in a state of courtship - a promising look into what goes on during mating and other neural processes in the brain.
Thailand Closes Koh Tachai Island Because Tourism Is Destroying Its Beautiful Beaches, Waters And Coral Reefs
Koh Tachai Island of Similan National Park in Thailand is closing indefinitely to give its beaches, shoreline and coral reefs time to recover from overcrowding and the negative impacts of tourism.
Spider Capture Silk Inspires Creation Of 'Liquid Wire' Material
Researchers recently used spider capture silk, the sticky silk making up the spiral of its web, to produce a liquid wire material that can potentially benefit material science.
Drinking Red Wine May Reverse Effects Of Unhealthy Diet
Red wine lovers may have another reason to celebrate. The benefits of resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in grape skins, have been revealed in a new study.
In The Age Of IoT, There's A Smart Tampon That Tells You When It's Time To Change
my.Flow is a Bluetooth sensor connected to a traditional tampon to notify a user when it's time to change. Is this smart tampon the menstruation tracking device we need, or do we need one at all?
1 In 5 Auto Title Loans End In Car Repossession: CFPB Study
A Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report found that people putting their cars up as collateral for auto title loans are suffering high repossession rates and long-term repayments. Interest rates could even be as high as 300 percent.
US Senate Approves $1.1 Billion Funding To Fight Zika, But Is It Enough?
The U.S. Senate passed a compromise $1.1 billion fund for fighting the Zika virus, with the White House originally requesting $1.9 billion in emergency funds. Is it enough and appropriate as Zika virus funding?
Rare Arctic Bowhead Whale Seen For Only The Second Time In History
Bowhead whales are seldom seen in British waters. The one that was spotted last Sunday was only the second to date in the country's territory, a rare sighting that proved to be a fascinating one.
Remains Of Massive Asteroid That Struck Ancient Earth Found In Australia
Australian researchers have found evidence of a massive asteroid colliding with Earth during our planet's early life. The proof: spherules or tiny glass beads in seafloor sediments in northwestern Australia.
Old Red Stars May Be Best Place To Hunt For Alien Life
Those looking for signs of life outside Earth may best find them in dying stars or red giants, according to a new Cornell study. The focus is on habitable zones in the universe that can give a second wind to a planetary system.
Bee Experts Dissipate Swarm Of Aggressive Bees That Killed 2 Dogs In California Town
A swarm of bees attacked Concord in Northern California and was pinpointed for the death of two dogs and the stinging of several individuals in the neighborhood. It's bee swarm season, but it was an extraordinary case, said bee experts.
Florida Woman Taken To Hospital With Shark Still Attached To Arm
A 23-year-old woman was bitten by a nurse shark on a Florida beach - but the shark wouldn't let go of her arm, according to the rescue team. Learn how the Boca Raton shark attack turned out.
Stolen World War I-Era Cannon Returns To California Veterans Hall
A stolen World War I cannon was recovered by the Richmond police after a man claimed he unknowingly bought it. The historical artifact stood undisturbed for almost 70 years at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Richmond.
India Successfully Test-Fires Supersonic Interceptor Missile
India marked its successful interceptor missile launch last Sunday, the 12th time that the missile was test-fired. The country continues to develop interceptor missiles to thwart hostile attacks.
