Articles by Katrina Pascual
Arctic ‘Doomsday’ Vault Gets Fitting Upgrade After Flooding Event
No seeds were compromised when the Svalbard Global Seed Vault became flooded by permafrost melt recently. But Norwegian government officials are not taking any chances and are upgrading the "doomsday" vault facility amid climate change.
Veteran South African Hunter Crushed To Death As Elephant Gets Gunned Down And Collapses On Him
Renowned big game hunting expert Theunis Botha died Friday, My 19, from being crushed by an elephant while on a hunt in Zimbabwe. Know the details of the unfortunate incident that occurred near Hwange National Park.
WHO Controversy: Is The Cash-Strapped UN Health Agency Splurging On Travel?
The World Health Organization (WHO) annual spend on travel may be greater than those on major public health initiatives such as AIDS or malaria, according to internal documents. Find out more about this AP exclusive on shocking WHO travel costs.
Fruit Juice In Kids Under Age 1 Gets The Thumbs Down From Pediatricians
New AAP guidelines have warned that fruit juice offers no nutritional benefit to babies under age 1 and should not be part of their diet. Learn more about the new recommendations on fruit juice in children.
Nuclear Power Out, Renewables In: Swiss Voters Decide On Country’s Energy Future
Voters have favored nuclear phaseout in Switzerland in favor of renewable energy. Learn more about the country's Energy Strategy program and the prospects for its energy supply.
New Zealand Reaches For The Stars With Space Rocket Launch
New Zealand joins the world’s space race through a first attempt to fire the commercial Electron rocket into space. Learn more about Rocket Lab, the company aspiring to achieve this feat, and prospects for it in the spaceflight industry.
Young Whale Stranded In California Harbor Finds Way Out
A 30-foot-long humpback whale got stranded in Ventura Harbor in California this weekend. The good news is it was able to make its way out without dying our incurring any apparent injury, according to authorities.
Did Anyone Notice McDonald’s Ditching Artificial Ingredients In Its Ice Cream Treats?
The saga of artificial ingredients in fast food continues. Some months ago, McDonald's vanilla ice cream has started to get rid of artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors in a bid for healthier offerings.
Orangutan Moms Are Breastfeeding Champs That Nurse Kids For Up To 9 Years
Orangutans nurse longer than any other mammal, sometimes into the ninth year of life. Find out what drives this long breastfeeding in orangutans and how the food supply affects weaning in these primates.
How Did This Arkansas Baby End Up With 100 Rat Bites?
A couple from Magnolia in Arkansas faces Class B felony as their baby has suffered a maximum of 100 rodent bites. The couple has revealed knowing about the rat infestation in their house but didn't do anything, according to investigation.
South Carolina Teen Dies From Caffeine Overdose: How Much Is Too Much Caffeine?
Last month, 16-year-old Davis Allen Cripe collapsed in class because of caffeine overdose leading to probable arrhythmia. How much caffeine is enough to result in caffeine intoxication, and how does one stay in the safe limit?
The World Just Had Its 2nd Warmest April In 137 Years
April 2017 emerged as the second warmest April on record or in 137 years. Find out more about the details on record-setting global temperatures recently and what role global warming plays in these extremes.
Mysterious Light Flashes Caught By NASA Camera 1 Million Miles Away From Earth
What could be causing the mysterious flashes of light captured by the EPIC camera of the DSCOVR satellite? Here's a quick clue that scientists used: ice crystals up in the atmosphere.
Mean Or Funny Drunk? Study Says Alcohol Doesn’t Change Your Personality Much
Drinkers may find that their sober and drunk selves are a far cry from each other, but a study has found that observers don't actually see much difference in one's drunk personality. The findings are hoped to assist in new ways for alcohol intervention.
Tesla Now Taking Orders For Its Solar Roof: How It Could Possibly Be The Company’s Best Offering Yet
What possibly makes Tesla Solar Roof the company's best product to date? Here's a quick look at its appreciating value, aesthetics, and Elon Musk's commitment to solar power.
Try Not To Cry: On Mother’s Day, Iowa Woman Meets Transplant Patient Who Received Her Late Son’s Heart
On Mother’s Day, Anna Hutt, a mother who lost her teenage son in 2014, meets Gary Flint, the man who had a second chance to live thanks to her son's heart. Learn about this touching organ donation story.
10-Year-Old NY Boy Overdoses On Cannabis-Laced Sour Candy: Here Are The Details
A 10-year-old boy from Rockland County in New York has been brought to the emergency room after consuming sour gummy candy laced with medical marijuana. Find out more about the case and how THC in marijuana affects the body.
Not Just Radiation: Other Ways Planet Mars Could Kill Human Explorers
A Mars mission in the 2030s won't come easy and risk-free for NASA. Here are some ways human explorers to the Red Planet could die, including the problem of space radiation.
NASA Denies Plans Of Joint Lander Mission To Jupiter Moon Europa
NASA and the European Space Agency are not yet officially pursuing a lander mission together to explore Jupiter moon Europa. The joint Europa lander mission was brought up weeks ago by a scientist at a geosciences summit.
Brazil’s Zika Emergency Is Over With Drop In Cases Of Mosquito-Borne Virus
Brazil has lifted its public health emergency over the mosquito-borne illness Zika virus. This occurs 18 months after its worst outbreak, which causes severe birth defects like microcephaly in newborns.
How To Stay Sun-Safe In The Summer: Tips From The Experts
Skin cancer is on the rise in the United States, and you simply can't take chances during the summer season. Here are sun protection tips straight from the experts, including optimal sunscreen protection.
Medication May Slash Risk Of Car Crashes Among Drivers With ADHD
Car accidents occurred at drastically lower rates among drivers with ADHD taking their prescribed medications than those who aren't, a new study has found. Learn more about this potential benefit of taking ADHD medications religiously, especially for safe driving.
Is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Considering Running For President?
In a recent interview with GQ, Dwayne Johnson, also famously known as The Rock, called it 'a real possibility' when he was asked if he would ever run for the White House. Will it be Johnson 2020 from here on?
Look Up: Skywatchers Await The ‘Flower Moon’ In Its Full Regal Bloom
Skywatchers are treated on May 10, Wednesday, with the May full moon, also known as the 'Flower Moon.' Learn about the origins and history of the Flower Moon and skywatching in the East Coast at this time.
Painkillers Up Risk Of Heart Attack, But Here's Why Your Doctor Will Not Stop You From Taking Them
A new study links routine use of common over-the-counter painkillers to an increased risk of heart attack. Read more about the dangers of NSAIDs and the association made between these NSAIDs and heart attack.
Orphan No More: Dinosaur Fossil ‘Baby Louie' Finally Identified As Member Of New Species
Famous dinosaur fossil 'Baby Louie,' found in China some 20 years ago, is now described as part of a new species of giant oviraptorosaurs. Learn more about the characteristics of the Beibeilong sinensis.
Not-So-Secret Mission: Here’s The Purpose Behind America’s X-37B Military Space Shuttle
Last Sunday, Central Florida residents were jolted awake by a mysterious sonic boom that turned out to be from the unmanned X-37B space plane. What is this 'secret mission' that the U.S. Air Force intended to accomplish?
Meningitis-Causing Bacteria Suspected To Be Behind Deadly Mystery Outbreak In Liberia
Evidence points to a contagious bacterial infection that can lead to meningitis in the occurrence of a mystery illness in Liberia. Find out more about this infectious disease from U.S. health officials as well as the WHO.
Deer Antler Tea Recalled Over Botulism Contamination Fear In California
The California health department has warned consumers not to drink Deer Antler Tea products from U.S. Deer Antlers Exports and Imports Inc. out of concerns with Clostridium botulinum contamination. Here are the warnings and recall details.
7,000 Bodies From Former Asylum Potentially Buried On Mississippi Campus, And They’re Quite Costly To Exhume
Up to 7,000 bodies may be buried on the campus of the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and officials are seeking to exhume the bodies. The ambitious plan involves putting up a visitors center and a lab to study the bodies.
