Articles by Lori Sandoval
Low vitamin D ups risk of dementia, Alzheimer's in elderly
People—especially the elderly—should find time to bask in the sun for a natural dose of Vitamin D. A new study reveals a deficiency of such vitamin is linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s.
An aspirin a day can keep stomach, bowel cancer away: Study
Aspirin was found beneficial in minimizing the chances of developing or dying from certain cancer types. Medical researchers weigh in on the pros and cons.
NASA tests Cannae Drive, impossible engine that might make deep space exploration possible
In science and technology, nothing is impossible as proven by latest test results of NASA on Cannae Drive system. The system may bring about cheaper and faster deep space exploration in the near future.
Australia delegates search of missing MH370 to Dutch firm Fugro Survey
Almost eight months after MH370 went missing, Dutch firm Fugro Survey was given the green light to conduct a search operation starting September. Authorities hope to find the wreckage soon.
No stalking: Great white shark shows SharkCam who's boss
A team of scientists was surprised by an unexpected shark attack on their REMUS SharkCam equipment sent underwater for exploration of great white sharks. Here’s what happened.
Three massive volcanic eruptions rock Jupiter moon Io
Last year, scientists have recorded three huge volcanic eruptions on the innermost moon of Jupiter called Io. They are hoping to find more out of these occurrences.
Researchers create molecular map of eye to help detect loss of vision
A research breakthrough can now help medical experts identify which protein contributes to the development of eye diseases in people, thanks to a new eye map. Here’s how they did it.
Fire challenge leaves California teen severely burnt
Have you heard of the fire challenge game dare that’s making rounds on the Internet these days? Here’s how it goes.
NASA Eunis mission with data to explain hotter atmosphere of sun
Did you know that the sun’s outer atmosphere is far hotter than its surface? Scientists have found evidence that explains such scenario. Here's why.
Common contraceptive pills use may increase breast cancer risk by 50 percent
Trying to impede the possibility of getting pregnant by using birth control pills or oral contraceptives? Be forewarned, it may lead to breast cancer says a new study.
Transparent mouse helps boffins analyze inner organs
Biologists have found ways to make organisms or animals for study translucent, providing them the opportunity to examine internal organs and tissues without dissecting them. Here’s how.
Hunt launched for otter that brutally attacked 8-year old boy, grandma in Pilchuck River
What wildlife experts regarded as not aggressive or dangerous animal, a river otter suddenly attacked a boy and his grandma in a river. They weigh in on the incident.
Open letter of Alberta mother, bullied over bikini stretch marks, goes viral on Facebook
A mom who was bullied for her stretch marks took to Facebook her sentiments and response to her tormentors. Here’s what she said and what happened.
Delta IV rocket brings two U.S. military spy satellites to orbit
After four failed attempts to launch this July, Delta IV rocket finally took off Monday, with two satellites in tow. Was it for offensive or defensive purposes?
Florida warns beachgoers of dangers of flesh-eating bacteria
Summers are definitely for beach bumming and swimming, but health officials in Florida warn that flesh-eating bacteria in warm saltwater can pose risk to their health and bring about life-threatening illnesses.
You can hunt crows in Utah... but you have to eat what you kill
The Utah Wildlife Board has approved of a series of crow hunts starting this September, but environmentalists and activists are opposed to it. Here’s why.
Study reveals facial features that determine first impressions about you
It turns out our first impressions of people based on faces are inevitable, a new study reveals. Want to know what kind of impression your face signifies to others?
NASA Opportunity Mars rover sets off-Earth driving record
NASA’s Opportunity Mars rover broke the record of Russia’s Lunokhod 2 rover in terms of driving distance off-Earth, providing further possibility for scientific exploration and discovery. Here’s what the agency recorded.
McLaren shows off P1 GTR supercar ahead of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
McLaren Automotive has spilled few yet juicy details of its forthcoming P1 GTR supercar, which it plans to unveil at the 64th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in August. Here’s what we found.
FDA does not need to bother about antibiotics use in livestock feed: Court
Various concerned organizations called for the FDA to ban some antibiotics used in animal feeds because of health risks to humans. But a recent court ruling said otherwise.
New York Times gets high marijuana legalization debate: We want Feds to lift ban on weeds!
The New York Times issued a statement on the issue of marijuana legalization and asked the federal officials to abolish the prohibition. Here’s what the prestigious media outfit has to say.
Germophobic? Fist bumps are better than handshakes for you. Here's why
A handshake is a polite gesture, but scientists say doing so can transfer more germs to another person than a fist bump or a high-five does.
NASA NEEMO program helps astronauts train for spacewalks underwater
NASA’s NEEMO 18 mission simulates spacewalks in an underwater location. The training was conducted in an underwater laboratory in the Atlantic Ocean.
Babies in wombs are smarter than we think: They start learning earlier than previously thought
Are you one of those expecting moms? This new study’s finding may help you stimulate the learning and memory development of your baby.
All dinosaurs could have sported feathers, new fossil suggests
A new dinosaur fossil discovered and studied indicated that all dinosaurs may have had feathers after all. Read what the researchers have to say.
Amazon Fire Phone is amazingly tough to repair, suggests iFixit teardown
The iFixit team conducted its teardown test of Amazon Fire Phone to see if the device is easy to repair, and it didn’t do well. Here’s what they have found.
Beats gets bullied by Bose for alleged patent infringement. Help, Apple!
Bose filed complaints against Beats over patent infringement concerns in its noise-cancelling technology in headphones. So will Apple, who admitted to its plans of purchasing Beats, come to the rescue?
Halo: Nightfall trailer at Comic-Con 2014 teases gripping storyline
Microsoft has released its teaser of digital games series, Halo: Nightfall, at Comic-Con on Thursday. Watch the trailer here.
Facebook is high on users but low on customer satisfaction
Facebook may be popular but the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s survey reveals its users aren’t satisfied with the service. Guess which of the social media sites tops the list?
Seals turn offshore wind farms into hunting grounds
Tagged with GPS devices on their backs, seals were studied by researchers. The scientists found that these marine animals flock to wind farms for hunting.
