Articles by Maryanne Moll
School drug tests ineffective in keeping teens away from substance abuse
A new study shows that where a drug testing policy in schools does not deter students from taking drugs, a positive school environment might accomplish that.
Cognitive mental training may help elderly people stay sharp
The elderly can be trained to develop their cognitive skills, with effects that can last up to ten years.
Paleolithic cavemen were mainly vegans and lived on tiger nuts
Scientists have discovered that one of man's ancestors, nicknamed 'Nutcracker Man,' existed on a diet of tiger nuts and fruits.
Lions in West Africa could become extinct soon, warn researchers
Alarming data gathered by researchers in a new study shows that West African lions are a beleaguered species, and intensive conservation efforts must be implemented to prevent the species from becoming completely extinct.
Not all fad diets work equally well, warn health experts
Health experts have warned that fad diets can deliver certain results, but it still takes a lot of hard work.
World's fastest thin-film organic transistor heralds arrival of inexpensive, see-through displays
Researchers from Stanford University and the University of Nebraska have created a thin-film organic transistor using an improved method that could help in improving the performance of electronics.
FTC cracks down on bogus weight loss products
Four companies manufacturing and marketing weight-loss products, have been charged by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for using untrue and misleading ads.
ZTE enters the fledgling world of modular phones with Eco-Mobius
ZTE displayed a prototype of its modular phone, dubbed Eco-Mobius, at this year's CES in Las Vegas.
Razer Nabu bags Best of CES 2014 Readers' Choice Award
Not just a smartwatch and fitness tracker, the Razer Nabu is also a notification center for paired smartphones, and supports gestures to execute certain social media actions.
Modern day carnivorous mammals' early ancestor was a tree dwelling, squirrel-like creature
New findings in Belgium suggest that the early ancestor of modern day carnivorous mammals was a small, arboreal creature that lived during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum, within the Eocene era.
Biz Stone reveals his love for Jelly but will it work?
Twitter co-founder Biz Stone has unveiled a new picture-and-question online platform called Jelly, to mixed reviews.
Super freaky storms predicted for brown dwarfs
Based on new data from the Spitzer Space Telescope, scientists believe that violent storms roil over the surface of brown dwarfs.
Ford CEO Alan Mulally brings Microsoft CEO rumors to a closure
Ford CEO Alan Mulally has brought to a closure rumors that he may be heading off soon to Microsoft as its CEO, by announcing he he will continue to stay with Ford for the rest of this year.
Traffic light-inspired color coding may help people make healthy food choices
A study by the Massachusetts General Hospital, conducted in its very own cafeteria, color-coding food choices red, yellow, and blue, was seen to have a positive impact on people's food choices, making them choose healthier food over calorie- and fat-laden ones.
Racism speeds up aging in African-American men
A new study shows that African-American men who experience acts of racism tend to get older faster, based on telomere length.
Why Texas restaurant owner Michael De Beyer could be the world's best employer ever
An entrepreneur who has owned a restaurant and bar for 17 years has decided to sell the $2 million property to help pay for the treatments of a young employee diagnosed with cancer.
Sexting on the rise among seventh graders with behavioral and emotional problems
A new study among behavioral and emotionally troubled seventh graders in Rhode Island reveals a rising trend in sexting.
T-Mobile turns to Verizon Wireless to boost network coverage
T-Mobile has purchased low-band spectrum licenses from Verizon in a move to improve its high-speed network, in the face of a continuing rise in the use of smartphones.
Google announces the Open Automotive Alliance to bring Android to cars
Google has announced the formation of Open Automotive Alliance in a bid to speed up the introduction of Android to cars.
Monterey County crop circle were work of aliens called Nvidia
Nvidia went on a marketing overdrive by creating a 310-ft big crop circle to announce its new powerful chip that can allow tablets to rival PCs and gaming-dedicated devices.
LG has big plans for webOS smart TV in 2014 (Photos)
LG Electronics is keeping up the fight in the smart TV market by revealing its plans for a new range of webOS-powered TVs at CES 2014, less than a year after it acquired the software from HP.
Do your brain a favor by reading a good book
A new study shows that reading a book improves brain connectivity in the hub that influences the sense of touch, scientifically proving how books change us.
Top 7 things to expect at 2014 International CES
With the 2014 International CES all set to officially open on Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Las Vegas, Nevada, here are the top 7 things to watch out for.
5 biggest health threats to watch out for in 2014
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) declares the five biggest health risks to watch out for in 2014.
Ancient Chinese herbal remedy might be cure for chronic pain
A collaborative study between Chinese researchers from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics in China and pharmacologists from the University of California has discovered that Corydalis yanhusuo contains a compound that can help relieve acute, inflammatory, and neuropathic or chronic pain.
U.S. no longer world leader in drug research funding
A new study shows a decrease in U.S. spending on biomedical research, causing the nation to lose its foothold as the world leader in drug research funding.
Shingles linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk
Researchers found out that individuals who have had shingles are more prone to have a heart attack and mild stroke than those who did not have shingles, even two decades after the shingles have receded.
21-year-old online vendor of stolen human brain tissue nabbed in Indianapolis
A 21-year-old man from Indianapolis has been nabbed and charged with robbing a medical museum of over 1,000 glass jars containing human brain tissue and selling them online.
Alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse far higher in people with psychotic disorders
People with psychotic disorders have a much higher rate of substance abuse, smoking, and binge drinking problems compared with healthy individuals, according to the largest-ever study of substance abuse in a controlled sample population.
Samsung shoots for glory with Galaxy Camera 2, NX30
Samsung has unveiled improvements in two of its popular cameras, ahead of the 2014 International CES. The NX30 is a powerful improvement over the NX20, while Galaxy Camera 2 provides a more modest upgrade.
