Articles by Livia Rusu
Humans Settled, Developed Sophisticated Tools In Australia’s Arid Interior 10,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
A new study found proof of people settling down in Australia as many as 10,000 years before previously thought. The analysis of the objects found revealed some surprising facts about early Aboriginal culture.
NASA Curiosity Rover Examines First Iron-Nickel Meteorite ‘Egg Rock’ Found On Mars Surface
NASA's Curiosity Rover discovered an iron-nickel meteorite on Mars. The odd-looking object is currently under investigation.
Is Loneliness An Early Sign Of Alzheimer's Disease?
A new study analyzed a possible correlation between the amyloid levels in the brain and the loneliness of the subjects. A link between the two was found.
Prostate Surgery Numbers Down As More Men Follow USPSTF Prostate Cancer Screening Guidance
The USPSTF prostate screening guidelines suggested men to skip the prostate tests, as only 1 man is saved per 1,000 tests carried out. However, other cancer associations don't agree with these recommendations.
Beyond A Dessert Topping: Ferrero Seeks Reclassification To Reduce Fat And Calories Per Nutella Serving
The representatives of Nutella created a petition in the attention of FDA for the reclassification of the food product. Should this go through, consumers will only see half of the calories and fat currently displayed on the product label.
UFO Sighting Over Hawaii Triggers investigation Of Possible Hidden Alien Base
A possible UFO was spotted in Hawaii. A photographer was in the middle of a shooting when he recorded something unusual which he thought was proof aliens could exist.
Mount St. Helens Is Cold Inside: Scientists Find Out Something Weird About Magmatic System Of Deadliest Volcano In US
Mount St. Helens, home to the volcano that erupted in the 1980s, was found to have a bizarre characteristic. A new study found that the mountain is cold and rocky inside.
NASA Develops Sense Of Smell In Rovers To ‘Sniff Out’ Life On Mars
NASA specialists have been working on a new instrument which will be used in looking for bio-signatures in the attempt to find life on Mars. Possibly, the technique will also be employed in observing other planets in our solar system.
Washington State Couple Facing Charges After Injecting Their Young Children With Heroin As 'Feel Good Medicine'
Three children in Washington state were removed from their home in November 2015 after their parents had drugged them with heroin. The children are now in protected custody, and their parents risk jail and a $100,000 bail.
Researchers Solve Mystery Behind Origin Of Saturn’s Rings
Scientists have proposed a new model to explain the origin of Saturn's and Neptune's ring formation. The theory goes back to the Late Heavy Bombardment period.
Social Media Could Be An Effective Tool Against Antibiotic Resistance: Study
A new study suggested social media use could increase the knowledge and correct implementation of antibiotics in young medical residents. The study used Facebook and Twitter to test the interns' knowledge.
Leapfrog Releases Fall 2016 Hospital Safety Grades, Ranks Hawaii As US State With Safest Hospitals
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade has been released, marking the Fall edition. Among the safest hospitals, Hawaii occupies the first position.
Using Facebook May Help Make You Live Longer, Says Study
A study carried out on Facebook users and non-users suggests that using the social network for its purpose to enhance relationships is associated with a longer life. Moderate use is also recommended.
India Reaffirms Commitment To WHO Treaty Amid Opposition From Country’s Billion-Dollar Tobacco Industry
India declared it is committed to global tobacco-control treaty. The upcoming annual conference will be attended by roughly 180 state representatives.
Researchers Imbue Milk Chocolate With Dark Chocolate Health Benefits Without Affecting Taste
Milk chocolate could replicate the nutritional benefits of dark chocolate — without altering the taste. A new study suggests an ingenious tweak of the recipe is possible.
Certain Mitochondrial DNA Mutations May Increase Autism Risk In Children
A new study has confirmed a genetic link between mitochondrial DNA, which is passed on from the mother, and some forms of autism spectrum disorder. Further research will inspect other age-related affections in mothers.
An Unlikely Ally: Researchers Turning To Spider Venom To Improve Human Health
Spiders could provide means to improve human research and medication. A team of scientists is currently investigating the substances making the over 500 toxins in spiders' venoms so powerful.
New High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation Technique Found Effective Against Chronic Leg, Back Pain
For patients with severe, chronic back and leg pain, a new high-frequency spinal cord stimulation technique provides superior clinical outcomes, according to a new study. The finding could improve treatment in patients showing these symptoms.
Oldest, Thickest Arctic Sea Ice No Match For Warming Summers
According to research conducted by NASA, the thick layers of the Arctic sea ice are melting. In the past, huge blocks of ice would remain frozen during the hot season, but today they melt along with the new ice layers.
Climate Change Will Have The Mediterranean Producing Unprecedented Ecosystems For The Last 10,000 Years
According to a new study, the entire face of the Mediterranean basin will display an array of climate and ecosystems unprecedented for the last 10,000 years. The climate change will drastically impact the vegetation as well, especially in southern Spain.
Frankenstein Saved Humans From Extinction: Mary Shelley Novel Was Rooted In Biology, Study Suggests
According to a new study, Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' employed a biological principle ahead of its time. The doctor's decision in the novel may have saved humankind from extinction.
How Do Sharks Keep Themselves From Drying Out In Salty Seawater?
Spiny dogfish sharks have the capacity to transform ammonia to keep them from drying out. As they live in salty waters, this capacity is an evolutionary means to survive.
Falcon 9 Update: SpaceX Still Looking For Exact Cause Of Explosion But On Track With Other Launches
Falcon 9 investigations are making progress in understanding the causes behind the September explosion. According to the SpaceX team, the helium load may have been responsible for the mishap.
Illinois Man Marries Woman He Saved As Liver Donor
An ex-marine officer from Illinois got married this month to the woman to whom he donated his liver. After agreeing to undergo the procedure without previously knowing the woman, the man fell in love, and remains healthy today, as well as his wife.
Natural Compound Derived From Broccoli, Avocado Shows Promise In Reducing Signs Of Aging
A natural compound slows typical signs of aging in mice, according to a new study. Older mice drinking water supplemented with NMN resembled younger mice in measures of metabolism and energy production.
Children With Autism May Be Mistakenly Diagnosed With ADHD, Suggests Study
CHOP Autism and ADHD Experts Say Current Measuring Tools for ADHD may not work for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The clinicians recommend alternative methods to be used along with the standard diagnosis procedure.
Hubble Telescope Captures Eerie Glow, Still-Beating Heart Of A Dead Star
The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered a real 'tell-tale heart' in space, 6,500 light-years from Earth. The stellar relic is embedded in the center of the Crab Nebula.
NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Gets Best View Of ExoMars Schiaparelli Landing Site, Offers Detailed Look At Spacecraft’s Landing Hardware
NASA's most powerful telescope orbiting Mars has provided images related to the possible impact site of the Schiaparelli probe. The engines of the lander prematurely shut down on Oct. 19.
Hormonal Contraceptives For Men: Male Birth Control Shots Found Effective At Lowering Chances Of Pregnancy
Hormonal contraceptives were tested on men in an attempt to replace women's birth control. In a trial, male birth control shots were revealed to have a 96 percent success rate at preventing pregnancies.
'Patient Zero' Was Innocent: New Study Shows HIV Spread In The US Earlier Than Previously Thought
New research denies the influence of 'Patient Zero' on the AIDS epidemic in the U.S. in the 1980s. Far from being the epicenter of the disease, Gaétan Dugas was simply a patient who volunteered to help the research.
