Articles by Katrina Pascual
Loss Of Certain Speech Abilities And Hearing Deemed Early Signs Of Alzheimer’s
Speech problems may reflect not just less fluency and communication prowess, but also early signs of cognitive decline that could pave the way for Alzheimer's disease later on. Read on for the study details.
Detailed Pluto Flyover Reveals Gorgeous Mountain Ranges, Icy Plains [Videos]
The July 2015 Pluto flyby of NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft sent back to Earth the first close-up images of the dwarf planet and its moon Charon. Now, NASA has released new flyover videos to enhance the celestial experience.
Bobcat Attacks Man And Dog In Arizona, Tests Positive For Rabies
What to do when a bobcat attacks? Here's the question Steve Verschoor from Arizona ultimately answered for himself when he helped out a man and his dog struggling with a bobcat attack last weekend.
Artificial Sweeteners Linked To Weight Gain and Other Health Woes Yet Again
A new study warns against the potential dangers of artificial sweeteners, specifically how they could cause long-term weight gain and other health problems. Read on for details from the University of Manitoba research.
Scientific Panel Seeks Harsher Strategy, Total Policy Overhaul To Solve Opioid Problem
An FDA-commissioned scientific panel recommends sweeping changes in doctors’ opiod prescription practices and health policy, in general, to stop the growing opioid epidemic in the United States. Here are the details on the new report.
Honda Recalls 1.2 Million Accord Units As Their Batteries Could Catch Fire
Honda has recalled 1.2 million Accord vehicles over concerns on potentially fire-causing battery sensors. Learn more about the recall of the company, which also figured in the exploding Takata airbag issue and is releasing a new Accord model.
NASA Captures Sunspot That’s Larger Than Earth: What Are Sunspots And How Do They Form?
What is a sunspot and where does it come from? Learn from this report how sunspots form and the role of magnetic fields of the sun in this fascinating process long studied by scientists.
Here's How Moon Express Plans To Build Lunar Outpost, Harvest Lunar Rocks Using Robots
Florida-based private company Moon Express is seeking to deploy robotic landers in a planned series of missions to the moon. Here are details on its projected lunar outpost and moon mining initiatives.
New Report Ranks Laziest Nations, And US Is In Bottom Half With Lowest Average Steps
Nations with large differences in walking rates in their citizens have higher obesity levels than those who do not see such a vast spread, a new study has reported. Find out more about activity inequality and why walkable cities matter.
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These Energy-Recycling Stairs Make Climbing A Breeze
Researchers have developed energy-recycling stairs that can help the elderly and disabled individuals who have difficulty negotiating stairs. Here's how these assistive stairs work.
‘Unacceptable Tragedy’: Measles Claims 35 Child Lives In Europe
In a new statement, the World Health Organization has released details on measles deaths in Europe. The U.N. agency has hit low coverage of the measles vaccine for the spread of the contagious disease.
How Are Fire Ants Able To Build Amazing Towers For Escape?
A new study sheds insight on how ant towers are built: fire ants form Eiffel-like structures without a leader or coordinated efforts. The findings hold potential applications in robotics technology, such as in search-and-rescue operations.
Fungus In Space Can Make Astronauts Sick, NASA-Led Team Warns
NASA has warned that fungus in space could serve as an enemy of astronauts in the Mars mission or other forms of space exploration. Certain fungi types could colonize the human body and lead to infection.
Drinking Coffee Helps You Live Longer, Pair Of New Studies Confirm
Two new large studies published Monday, July 10, showed a link between coffee and longer life through reducing the risk of death from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or even cancer. Coffee benefits held up even if one drank a decaffeinated cup.
Vaccine Fuels Hope In The Tough Fight Against Gonorrhea
In a new study, a mass vaccination campaign for a meningitis outbreak in New Zealand has offered the unintended benefit of helping reduce gonorrhea incidence. Should we expect a gonorrhea vaccine soon amid the threat of antibiotic resistance?
Sense Of Purpose In Life Could Help You Get Better Sleep: Study
A new study shows that having a purpose in life can help one sleep better at night. Here's how purpose translates to less insomnia, less sleep disturbances, and a good night's sleep.
Here’s How To Witness The Total Solar Eclipse While Inside Your House
There are alternate ways to watch total solar eclipse 2017 if one is not inside the path of totality or not keen on joining the thick crowds outside. Here are some, including live eclipse broadcast from NASA.
NASA Sign On Orion Spacecraft Says 'Do Not Touch,' But VP Mike Pence Still Does Anyway
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence touches the Orion spacecraft’s titanium forward bay cover with his full palm despite a sign that read 'Critical Space Flight Hardware DO NOT TOUCH.' Learn what happens next and how the internet reacts.
Spread Of ‘Superbug’ Gonorrhea Is Now Imminent, WHO Warns
Health officials warn about the spread of super gonorrhea, one that is antibiotic resistant. Gonorrhea spreads due to a number of factors, including a decline in condom use and oral sex.
France Mulls Ban Of All Petrol And Diesel Vehicles By 2040
The ban of petrol and diesel vehicles in France could be happening by 2040. The move recently announced is part of the country's plan to meet its targets under the Paris climate change agreement.
Opioid Prescriptions Have Dropped But Remain High: CDC
Opioid prescriptions in the United States have dropped 18 percent from 2010 to 2015 but they remain high overall, according to a new CDC report. Learn the opioid prescription trends that fuel a drug overdose epidemic in the country.
Why Did UNESCO Decide Against ‘In Danger’ Status For Great Barrier Reef?
UNESCO has voted leaving the Great Barrier Reef off its 'in danger' list despite its recent destruction from mass coral bleaching. Who wins and loses in this decision on the embattled world heritage site?
Delaware-Sized Iceberg Is Now Ready To Break Off Antarctica
Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf could see a massive part of it breaking off in the coming days. Learn what scientists know so far about the Delaware-sized iceberg that's heading its own way.
Fastest-Moving Stars In The Milky Way May Have Been From Neighboring Galaxies
So-called hypervelocity stars may have been blasted off the front of the so-called Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a new study has proposed. Learn more about these stars moving so rapidly that they can escape the Milky Way galaxy.
Neanderthal DNA Points To Proof Of Little-Known Ancient Human Migration
Neanderthal DNA from a femur offers scientists proof that a small human group left Africa and disappeared long before the ancient human migration that spearheaded modern human population. Learn more about the new piece of the puzzle.
Seawater Strengthens Roman Concrete To Survive For 2,000 Years: Study
Concrete sea walls built by ancient Romans can withstand constant pounding from ocean waves for thousands of years. The key lies in aluminum tobermorite in the lost Roman concrete recipes, according to researchers.
Man Behind Ice Bucket Challenge Back In Hospital Fighting ALS
The man behind the Ice Bucket Challenge, 32-year-old Pete Frates, is now back in the hospital for the very condition he helped raised awareness for. Learn how he has changed research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) forever.
Your Heartburn Drug Could Be Sending You To An Early Grave
Participants in a new study who took proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) emerged with a 25 percent higher risk of death from heartburn drugs. Learn more about the potential dangers of this class of heartburn medications.
Does Pope’s Hospital Prioritize Profits Over Patients? AP Reveals Findings From Probe
Associated Press has released its findings on an investigation on Bambino Gesu (Baby Jesus) Pediatric Hospital in Italy. Results pointed to a declining level of health care and the drive for profit instead of patient care.
Huge Concrete Pyramids Sunk In Gulf Of Mexico For Artificial Reef
Fifty concrete pyramids have been sunk as part of an initiative to build an artificial reef in Texas. The reef off the South Texas coast will lend insight on how to increase fish habitat.
