Articles by Maryanne Moll
Mega-drought heading for California?
California is experiencing a serious drought these days, but scientists say it's not the worst one to have hit the state in the entire recorded history of its rainfafall.
Hungry Lionfish invasion pushing native marine creatures in Caribbean coral reefs to brink of extinction
A new study shows that an invasion of lionfish that is bringing the marine life around coral reefs of the Caribbean towards possible extinction, can be fought by killing most, if not all, of the lionfish.
Now China is exporting air pollution to the U.S.
A new study shows that air pollution in China that is directly the result of manufacturing for U.S. consumption, has been wafting towards U.S. shores.
CDC investigates cause behind mysterious illness aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise ship Explorer of the Seas
A mysterious virus has struck Royal Caribbean Cruise ship Explorer of the Seas, leaving over 300 people ill and prompting an investigation by the CDC.
Mobile devices and apps not very effective in educating U.S. kids
A recent study shows that as kids spend more time on mobile devices, their study habits suffer and they tend to learn less.
Mantis shrimp unique eyes boast 12 photoreceptors and yet they can't distinguish colors: Why?
A new study has discovered how the mantis shrimp perceives color with the 12 photoreceptors in its eyes, and it's nothing like how other living beings see color.
Nutrition label makeover proposed by FDA will make it easier to understand and more useful
The FDA is set to finally update the standard nutritional label on food packaging, and has submitted a draft proposal to the White House.
Pregnant mother's diet determines baby's obesity risk
A new study shows that pregnant mothers on a high-fat diet are likely to give birth to children that suffer from lifelong obesity and related metabolic problems due to altered brain structure in the region of the brain that regulates metabolism.
Vitamin D supplements not very effective in preventing or curing diseases and illnesses, new study claims
A new study that analyzed about 40 different trials, has concluded that Vitamin D supplements may not be very effective in preventing and curing diseases and illnesses, contrary to what was previously believed.
Germany probing 16 mn hacked email accounts
At least 16 million email accounts in Germany were found to have their security compromised, according to an investigation by the Federal Office for Information Security.
Facebook Doomsday: Princeton researchers predict 80 percent users will quit by 2017
The latest study from Princeton using epidemiological models reveal that the popularity of Facebook has begun to wane, and may see a dramatic 80 percent drop in peak user base between 2015 and 2017. These models were validated by Google Trends results and an analysis of the life cycle of MySpace.
Worst passwords of 2013: Are you dumb enough to use them?
SplashData has just released its annual list of the worst passwords, and offers tips on how to come up with less hackable ones.
Apple gets breather in ebook antitrust monitor case
A federal appeals court has granted Apple a temporary reprieve from its court-appointed external monitor who allegedly is biased and charged Apple exorbitant legal fees.
Syrian Electronic Army bullies Microsoft again by defacing Office Blogs
The Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) continues its onslaught on Microsoft, this time hacking into the redesigned Office Blogs and impudently tweeting photos of the blog's CMS and defaced homepage.
Apple wants to educate the whole world by expanding reach of iBooks Textbooks and iTunes U Course Manager
Apple has expanded the reach of its iBooks Textbooks to reach 51 countries and iTunes U Course Manager's reach to 70 countries, hoping that its latest move will help more people become educated, especially in parts of the world where actual printed textbooks are either not available or are too expensive.
Mysterious rock appearance next to slumbering Mars rover Opportunity leaves scientists scurrying for answers
A small rock, dubbed Pinnacle Island, that suddenly appeared in front of the rover Opportunity in Mars, has surprised scientists, but they have a working theory on how it got there.
Womb transplants successfully carried out in Sweden
There is new hope for women who have lost their womb to cancer or who were born without womb, as a new trial has been successfully carried out in Sweden, implanting wombs from living donors into childless and womb-less women.
Hubble takes a peek at the mysterious and beautiful Tarantula Nebula
NASA's Hubble Tarantula Treasury Program has gathered very sharp images of the Tarantula Nebula, and will assemble the mosaic to learn about star birth.
STD cases on the rise in U.S. especially among homosexuals, warns CDC
The latest CDC report on sexually transmitted disease (STD) tracks an increase in cases of gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia, mainly in men, for 2012.
Complementary and alternative medicine becoming popular as treatment for autism and development delay
As parents of autistic children continue to face a significant lack of approved medications to treat autism, they turn to complementary and alternative medicine in an effort to alleviate their children's autistic symptoms.
Behavioral therapies may help cancer patients sleep better
People with sleep disorders, especially cancer patients, can be relieved of their symptoms by undergoing behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) or mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR).
Mysterious ocean bubbles play important role in supporting life, say scientists
Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists have discovered that microscopic sacs released by cyanobacteria can be a significant source of organic elements that other organisms can feed on.
Human remains discovered in Queens may belong to missing autistic teen Avonte Oquendo
The remains of a person found along the shore of the East River may be those of Avonte Oquendo, a 14 year-old autistic boy for whom a massive search was launched ever since he went missing on October 4 2013.
Antarctica robot discovers new species of upside-down sea anemone underwater
Scientists exploring the currents underneath the Rose Ice Shelf in Antarctica have stumbled onto a new species of sea anemone that had tentacles, burrowed upside down in the ice, and glowed orange.
California court throws out citation against woman caught driving with Google Glass
A software developer who got cited for driving on a California freeway while wearing Google Glass, has pleaded not guilty to the charge and has triumphed as a San Diego traffic court has thrown out the citation.
Microparticles injection may reduce heart attack damage
Scientists have accidentally discovered that microparticles injected into the bloodstream within 24 hours of a heart attack can significantly reduce damage to the heart.
Gene therapy may help cure eye disease choroideremia
Gene therapy may hold the solution for patients suffering from choroideremia, a rare form of progressive blindness, as researchers find that it's possible to improve vision after injecting the eye with the missing or defective gene.
Experimental drug pritelivir reduces viral shedding among genital herpes patients
A preliminary study shows that experimental drug pritelivir reduces viral shedding in people with genital herpes, raising the possibility that there may be a medication someday to cure the incurable disease.
Overdose of acetaminophen may damage your liver, warns FDA
The FDA is all set to implement 2011 guideline that recommends lower levels of acetaminophen in painkillers as response to reports of acetaminophen-caused liver damage.
Ancient fish Tiktaalik roseae with hips and limbs could be missing evolutionary link
Scientists have made a surprising discovery of fossils of a fish known as Tiktaalik roseae in northern Canada that might reveal more closely how some vertebrates evolved from being water-based to land-based.
