Articles by Katrina Pascual
South Korea Culls 11,604 Ducks Amid Efforts To Control New Case Of Bird Flu
More than 11,000 ducks were slaughtered in Incheon, South Korea, following a confirmed case of bird flu at a Seoul poultry farm. The country, declared avian flu-free just a month ago, has employed preventive measures to contain the H5N8 strain.
Siberian Unicorn May Have Existed At The Same Time As Humans: Study
Unicorns may have actually lived and roamed Earth the same time humans did. A fossilized skull led paleontologists to rewrite the timeline of the Siberian unicorn, which may possibly have found its last refuge only 29,000 years ago.
Depleted Fish Population Could Recover Within A Decade: Study
Earth's fisheries could recover within just a decade with improved fishing practices, according to a new study. Experts echoed the catch share system, with catch limits based on science, as part of the solution to the world's plummeting fish populations.
NASA Observes Historic Comet Flyby With Radar And Infrared
Thanks to radar and infrared technology, NASA was able to image and track the historic flyby of the comet PanSTARRS last March 22. The space agency was able to obtain clues on cometary history and evolution.
ISS Astronauts Get Early Easter Treat With Arrival Of Cygnus Cargo Ship
Last March 26, the ISS' robotic arm successfully captured the Cygnus cargo ship, which was then bolted into place at the station soon afterward. The resupply mission served as an Easter treat to the ISS crew with its fresh batch of food and supplies.
Geysers On Enceladus Hint Saturn's Moons, Rings Are Cosmic Toddlers
New findings speculated that Saturn's moons and rings may have formed only about 100 million years ago - or younger than when dinosaurs first roamed Earth. They pointed to the ice geysers of Enceladus and their activity to trace the birth of the spectacular rings the giant planet is known for.
McDonald's Trademarking New Slogan Focused On Simplicity
McDonald's has filed to register a trademark for a new slogan echoing its movement toward simplicity. The new tagline appears to echo efforts to streamline its operations and menu, following years of decline.
Bruno And Mars: British-Made Robot To Find Signs Of Life On Red Planet
A British-made robot will try to beat NASA in the search for life on Mars. Named Bruno, this state-of-the-art device is equipped with the unique ability to build its own 3D map of the landscape and outline its own path.
Lunar Pole May Have Shifted More Than Three Billion Years Ago
Thanks to ancient lunar ice, scientists discovered that the lunar pole may have shifted by 6 degrees over a billion-year span about 3 billion years ago. It would be as if Earth's own axis relocated from Antarctica to Australia, scientists said.
Egypt's Queen Nefertiti May Have Been Buried Behind King Tut's Tomb
Scans of King Tutankhamun's tomb indicated a hidden chamber that could possibly be the crypt of Queen Nefertiti. This was revealed on Thursday by Egypt's antiquities minister, stirring international interest yet again on one of ancient Egypt's foremost figures.
Terminator-Style Morphing Robots May Soon Become Reality
In the near future, one could see soft robots altering their shape and morphing into another vehicle or structure for a separate mission. The key, according to Cornell researchers, is a hybrid material combining stiff metal with soft, porous rubber foam.
Extreme Anger Issues Linked To Common Cat Parasite
A study linked toxoplasmosis - an infection with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite - with Intermittent Explosive Disorder and increased aggression. While the exact underlying mechanism remains unknown, inflammation could play a role in this link.
Secret Cross-Border Tunnel In California Desert Runs Length Of Four Football Fields
U.S. authorities discovered a secret cross-border tunnel in the California desert, built to link the city of Calexico in California to Mexicali in Mexico in an elaborate drug trafficking scheme.
Ammonia Leak At Boston Seafood Warehouse Leaves One Worker Dead
A worker at a Stavis Seafoods warehouse in Boston died Wednesday night during an ammonia leak incident. Authorities are still investigating the matter and any previous safety issues at the facility.
Cygnus Cargo Ship Blasts Off Tuesday Night For ISS Resupply Mission
Orbital ATK's Cygnus cargo ship blasted off on resupply mission to the ISS last March 22, Tuesday. The company's fifth out of 10 missions with NASA, the successful launch marked another record breaker as the ship carried 7.5 pounds of supplies and science data and equipment.
New York Bans Smokeless Tobacco At Sporting Events
The New York City Council passed a ban last Tuesday on smokeless tobacco and all tobacco products at all ticketed sporting locations. The rules and exact penalties remain unclear, yet players are not expressing outrage at the moment.
Climate Change, Lack Of Sanitation Contaminate Water Sources: UNICEF
While already a tough job ahead, bringing safe water to millions worldwide is made more difficult by climate change and poor sanitation. About 1 billion around the world, for instance, still observe open defecation.
Mindfulness And CBT Beat Usual Care For Chronic Back Pain
Researchers found that mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy may be more effective in easing chronic back pain than standard care. Moreover, experts believed these therapies may also benefit patients of other forms of pain.
Manta Rays Recognize Their Reflection In Mirror And May Be Self-Aware
Could giant manta rays actually be self-aware and pass the mirror test? Some experts are skeptical, believing it's only humans and some great apes that are capable of self-awareness.
Study Offers Insights On Why Humans Produce More Pottery At End Of Last Ice Age
Pottery production increased significantly at the end of the last Ice Age - and culture may have a bigger role than environmental influences.
Chipotle Woos Customers By Rewarding Free Chips And Guacamole With New Game
Chipotle's new online game called Guac Hunter will offer customers a chance to get free chips and guacamole. It appears the restaurant, racked in recent months by foodborne illness outbreaks, is out to regain its lost customers.
New Horizons Findings Show Pluto Has Tropical Region
While it's as frigid as it gets, Pluto has its own tropical zones. Scientists discussed at the Lunar and Planetary Sciences Conference the dwarf planet's dynamic geological and geographical features - with many more data from the Pluto flyby in July 2015 to come.
First Airbus Jet Made In US Takes Maiden Flight
The first U.S.-produced aircraft by European aircraft maker Airbus took its maiden flight from Mobile, Alabama last Monday. The A321 jetliner is due to be delivered to JetBlue in the early second quarter.
Flu Trap That Captures Viruses Stops Spread Of Infection
UK researchers developed a so-called germ trap with a virus capture rate of over 99 percent. The technology is believed to be an affordable product in the future that can be incorporated in filters of masks and air filtration systems.
Aspca Releases List Of Top Toxins Commonly Ingested By Pets In 2015
Over-the-counter medications and supplements had overtaken prescription drugs in the top 10 pet toxins list in 2015. Last year, over 28,500 cases of pet toxicity from this group were reported.
Woman Hopes To Become First To Get Pregnant Using Reimplanted Ovary
In a world first, surgeons will implant a 23-year-old woman with her frozen ovary so she can become a mother. Ovarian tissue transplant is poised to help young women who had undergone chemotherapy to successfully bear their own children.
North Texas Storm May Cost $300 Million In Car Repairs Alone
The hailstorms last Thursday that pounded cars and rolled across North Texas could lead to $300 million in vehicle repairs alone. The storms left the streets with debris, leaves, and some remnants of damaged structures, and did not spare the Fort Worth police headquarters and zoo.
Live Video Captures Hatching Of Second Bald Eagle At National Arboretum In Washington
DC3, the second healthy eaglet of bald eagles Mr. President and The First Lady, came to life early Sunday morning at the National Arboretum. The live Eagle Nest Cam gave millions a chance to see the spectacle.
On-Off Switch For Sperm Could Be Key To Unisex Birth Control Drug
A biological on-off switch involving enzyme ABHD2 and controlling sperm movement could be the key to effective unisex contraception. It is deemed promising today when nearly 80 percent of male infertility cases remain unsolved.
This New Bra Detects Breast Cancer Using Infrared Technology
Researchers from Colombia have developed an electronic brassiere that can detect breast cancer using infrared technology. The wearable technology is hoped to be another option in early breast cancer diagnosis.
