Articles by Katrina Pascual
Grizzly Bears To Be Removed From List Of Endangered Species
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a draft rule in March to remove grizzly bears from the endangered species list. Is the time right for a delisting, or do grave challenges to grizzly populations still exist?
NOAA Live Video Streams Reveal Secrets Of Mariana Trench
A livestream of the NOAA's Mariana Trench exploration reveals never-before-seen happenings in the deep ocean from April 20 to July 10. The new species hydromedusa jellyfish is just one of so many fascinating finds.
Munchkin Issues Recall Of Pacifiers And Clips Over Choking Hazards
Product recalls in the US this week include a recall of Munchkin pacifiers and clips (sold as a set) due to choking hazards. Learn more information from a recall announcement posted by the CPSC.
Black Hole In Nearby Galaxy 660 Million Times More Massive Than The Sun
A supermassive black hole found in Galaxy NGC 1332 has a staggering mass of about 660 million times that of the sun and has a giant disc of cold gas circling it. What is the importance of exploring these black holes in the vast universe?
CDC Announces Listeria Outbreak Likely Caused By Frozen Fruits And Vegetables
The CDC announced an ongoing multi-state listeria outbreak that sickened eight people and prompted a nationwide recall. The outbreak was recently traced to 358 frozen vegetables and fruit products under 40 different brand names.
Biotech Company Gets Approval To Bring People Back From The Dead: Here's How Bioquark Plans To Reverse Death
How does U.S. biotech company BioQuark intend to offer proof of concept that brain death can be reversed in humans? Find out the combination treatments - including stem cell therapy - that will make this possible for the project.
San Andreas Fault 'Locked, Loaded And Ready To Go': Scientist Warns Looming Massive Earthquake In California
Earthquake scientist Thomas Jordan warned that the San Andreas fault is ripe for a big Southern California earthquake. Learn more about the projected damages in this potentially big California earthquake.
FDA Issues Much Tougher Rules For E-Cigarettes, Tobacco Products
The FDA slapped tighter regulations on e-cigarettes and related products, including an e-cigarette ban for minors. E-cigarette use in youth is seen to rise 900 percent between 2010 to 2015, according to government data.
Refugees Who End Up In Poor Neighborhoods Face Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Type 2 diabetes emerged in a new study as more prevalent among refugees who settled in high-deprivation communities. The findings are deemed important in tackling the current European refugee crisis and its health consequences.
A 7-Year-Old Tricks Teacher With Misspelled Handwritten Note To Go Home Early From School
A 7-year-old pupil from Sheldon Elementary in Texas managed to excuse herself from an after-school program by writing a fake parental note. See how the plan worked out and how her father reacted.
Biologist Criticized For Snatching Eggs From Nest Of World's Rarest Bird Wins Conservation's 'Nobel Prize'
Welsh biologist Carl Jones received the 2016 Indianapolis Prize, deemed the 'Nobel Prize' of conservationism. He saved at least nine species from extinction, yet employed controversial techniques such as captive breeding.
Majority Of Donald Trump Supporters Believe In Man-Made Climate Change
Contrary to the GOP's likely nominee's stand on global warming, most Donald Trump voters believe that man-made climate change is real and happening. Trump, however, maintains that matters like nuclear weapons are a bigger threat than current warming trends.
Blue Bell Recalls Some Rocky Road Ice Cream Pints Due To Labelling Errors
A Blue Bell ice cream recall is underway as some Rocky Road ice cream pints have been mistakenly filled with a Cookies ‘n Cream flavor. Consumption could trigger soy and wheat allergies in sensitive individuals, the company noted.
Hepatitis C-Related Deaths Reach All-Time High In US
Hepatitis C infections are now killing more people in the US than other infections combined, according to a new CDC report. The data pointed to hepatitis C in baby boomers as well as new worrisome virus transmission routes.
One In Three Antibiotic Prescriptions In US Are Unnecessary
Nearly 30 percent of antibiotic prescriptions in the U.S. are unnecessary, warned a new CDC study. Such antibiotic overuse is seen as the primary driver behind antibiotic resistance or superbugs, which kill 23,000 every year.
99.999 Percent Of Earth's 1 Trillion Microbial Species Remain Undiscovered: Scientists
There could be a substantial 1 trillion microbial species on Earth, but 99.999 percent probably remain undiscovered. Scientists face a herculean task ahead as they try to identify every single one of them.
US Spends Nearly $50 Million To Relocate First American Climate Refugees
A first-of-its-kind climate change grant of $48 million was allocated for Isle de Jean Charles, a low-lying island on the Gulf coast of Louisiana. The home to a Native American tribe is sinking and creating U.S. climate refugees.
Johnson & Johnson Faces More than 1,000 Lawsuits Over Talcum Powder
Johnson & Johnson is facing about 1,200 lawsuits accusing it of ignoring studies that link its baby powder to ovarian cancer. The cases highlight the talc and ovarian cancer link - and how the company allegedly failed to warn consumers.
Ban Ki-moon Nominates Former Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa As New UN Climate Chief
UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon nominated Mexican diplomat Patricia Espinosa Cantellano as new climate chief. The new UN head will help bolster the Paris climate agreement and work toward the shift to cleaner energy to meet carbon reduction goals.
Warming Climate Boosts Risks Of Heat-Related Workplace Injury
An epidemic of heat-related injuries will hit workers as climate change continues to take place, warned a new U.N. report. The paper cited how rising temperatures reduce workplace productivity and cause occupational hazards, particularly in developing nations.
Being Fat Ups Your Risk Of Getting This Skin Disease
Obesity and type 2 diabetes have both been linked to psoriasis in a recent Danish twin study. Scientists have explored a potential genetic connection between psoriasis and obesity, possibly improving the skin disease's treatment and prevention.
World's Most Powerful Particle Collider On Standby After Weasel Attack
The Large Hadron Collider briefly shut down last week because of an overactive weasel. How long will it take for the world's largest particle collider to get back online and resume its particle physics research?
Alzheimer's Is No Laughing Matter: Will Ferrell Backs Out Of Ronald Reagan Comedy
Will Ferrell has backed out of a project on Ronald Reagan's Alzheimer's disease, as confirmed by his management. The Ronald Reagan comedy drew flak from the late U.S. president's family as well as non-profit Alzheimer's groups.
These Common Hairstyles Can Cause Traction Alopecia In Women
Learn how high-risk hairstyling - such as braiding or weaving treated and processed hair - can translate to traction alopecia, or hair loss due to damage from prolonged or repeated tension on the roots.
Humans May Not Be Alone In The Universe: Ancient Alien Civilizations May Have Once Existed
A new study suggests simplifying and improving the Drake equation, which sums up questions on the likelihood of alien life in the universe, the potential length of alien civilizations, and the ability of aliens to communicate with Earth's humanity.
Belgium Residents To Get Iodine Pills In Case Of Nuclear Incident
Belgium is distributing iodine pills to its citizens to prepare them for any potential nuclear fallout. The Netherlands has followed suit, considering some of its people live near two aging Belgian nuclear plants.
GSK Reformulates Mouthwash Into Antiseptic Gel To Prevent Infection In Newborn Babies
Antiseptic chlorhexidine gel Umbipro from GlaxoSmithKline was endorsed by the European Medicines Agency for use against umbilical cord infection in newborns. The product developed from GSK's mouthwash is targeted to address omphalitis in developing countries.
Court Favors Fitbit In Patent Dispute With Jawbone
Fitbit recently won a ruling invalidating Jawbone patents at the center of a dispute. See how the Fitbit versus Jawbone saga develops, as the latter says it will pursue a separate lawsuit against its archenemy in wearable fitness devices.
Software, Human Errors Doom Mission Of Japan's Most Powerful X-Ray Satellite
A combination of software and human errors is pinpointed for the demise of the Hitomi spacecraft, Japan's ultra high-tech X-ray satellite tasked to probe black holes. Learn how one mistake led to several unfortunate events for the space observatory.
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Reverses Vision Loss In Patients With Inherited Blindness
Gene therapy fuels hope for slowing or reversing loss of vision in patients with choroideremia, a rare form of inherited blindness. The trial, a first of its kind in the world, saw sustained benefits in its patients.
