Articles by Maui Hermitanio
Japan’s Hayabusa2 Spacecraft Detonates Bomb On Asteroid Ryugu To Create A Crater
JAXA's asteroid prober Hayabusa2 fired a copper bomb into C-type asteroid Ryugu’s surface. The blast is expected to create a crater and enough debris for scientific study.
Australia Reveals Plans To Mine Water On The Moon Within 5 Years
Mining water from the moon could drastically cut down the cost of space exploration and future long-term space missions. Australia's Space Agency recently announced plans to mine water from the lunar surface.
NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover Spots Two Solar Eclipses On The Red Planet
Mars Curiosity Rover captured two solar eclipses on the Red Planet. The eclipses briefly darkened the light, and the moons Phobos and Deimos only appeared as black blobs across the sun's surface.
Ebola Outbreak In Congo Spreading At Its Fastest Rate, WHO Says
The Ebola virus has spread and infected over a thousand people in Congo. The World Health Organization has called on the international community to help in the efforts to end the outbreak.
Children Of Lesbian Parents More Likely To Have Same-Sex Relationships As Adults: Study
Research that started in 1986 showed that young adults raised by lesbian parents are more inclined to have same-sex relationships. Children from sexual minority families are also as mentally healthy as children from heterosexual parents.
Israeli Spacecraft Beresheet Captures Video Of Sunrise On Earth
Since its launch, the unmanned Israeli spacecraft Beresheet has snapped several images from outer space including a selfie with the Earth. It recently captured an amazing view of the sunrise.
Patients Use Digital Health Apps As Suicide Crisis Hotlines
Health and medical apps on smartphones were designed for non-emergency purposes. However, these apps are becoming suicide prevention crisis hotlines for distressed patients expressing suicidal thoughts.
Fathers-To-Be Who Smoke May Raise Baby's Risk For Congenital Heart Defects
Scientists found that paternal smoking or secondhand smoke coming from fathers-to-be can lead to congenital heart defects in babies. This new study reinforces the need for men and women to quit smoking.
Fossil Barnacles Reveal Modern Whales Follow Migration Routes Of Their Ancestors
Thousands of years ago, barnacles served as prehistoric GPS trackers that recorded the travel of whales. Through these sticky crustaceans, scientists revealed that ancient and modern-day whales followed similar migration routes.
NASA Ditches All-Female Spacewalk Because Of Shortage Of Spacesuits
Lack of spacesuit sizes caused NASA to reassign astronauts and cancel the scheduled all-female spacewalk in history. This highlights the need for more women in human space flight and more available spacesuits.
Allergies On The Rise Because Of High Pollen Counts
Spring season is also the start of the pollen season. High counts of pollen were recorded, resulting in allergy symptoms of sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny nose.
Medtronic Admits Hackers Can Take Over Implanted Cardiac Defibrillators
Hundreds of thousands of Medtronic heart devices were flagged for security flaws. The vulnerabilities can allow hackers and cyber attackers to access and modify the devices.
Avocado Company Recalls Fruits Sold In 6 States For Potential Listeria Contamination
Make sure to check the label and brand of avocados before buying them. Henry Avocado Corporation, a major avocado producer, has recalled its products due to possible listeria contamination.
Queen Guitarist Brian May Shares Movie Of New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
Queen's guitarist and astrophysicist Dr. Brian May made a cool music video featuring the celestial object Ultima Thule. According to May, the video is packed with real science and astro technological achievements.
Department Of Defense May Soon Pay For Troops To Freeze Eggs, Sperms Before Deployment
A bill was filed requiring the Department of Defense to shoulder expenses for expanded health services and infertility treatments for service members and their families. Once legislated, the law will allow troops to store their eggs and sperms before deployment.
Water Bears May Offer Clues To Human Health And Survival
Tardigrades are much tinier than a speck, yet they are among the most resilient creatures that ever lived on Earth. Humans could learn a thing or two about preservation and survival from these water bears.
Massimiliano Fedriga, Politician Who Opposed Italy's Mandatory Vaccination Rules, Hospitalized After Contracting Chickenpox
An anti-vaxx political leader in Italy was given a taste of his own medicine. Massimiliano Fedriga has contracted chickenpox as Italy schools start sending unvaccinated children home.
Frequent Use Of Marijuana Linked To Increased Risk For Psychosis
A new European study has linked marijuana use to psychotic episodes. The research showed evidence that heavy weed users especially those who use more potent strains are more likely to develop pyschosis later in life.
SpaceX Ready To Test Heat Shields That Will Protect Interplanetary Starship During Re-Entry
Starship, SpaceX's interplanetary hopper, tested its new Raptor engine and heat shields. Test hops are underway for the space vehicle that aims to transport humans to Mars.
NASA Detects Asteroid Explosion 10 Times More Powerful Than Hiroshima Bomb
The third most powerful fireball in modern history exploded in Russia last December. This ball of fire unleashed energy that is 10 times greater than the "Little Boy".
Stanford Scientists Turn Seawater Into Hydrogen Fuel
Stanford University scientists devised a novel machine that can turn saltwater into hydrogen fuel. They used negatively charged layers of nickel to build a cheap, non-corrosive prototype.
NASA Scientists Create Exoplanet Atmosphere In Lab
Exoplanets are planets that orbit another star. To further understand how the atmospheres of exoplanets known as hot Jupiters are formed, NASA combined chemicals and heated them in a furnace, inside a lab.
EPA Bans Household Use Of Toxic Paint Stripping Chemical Methylene Chloride
The United States Environmental Protection Agency imposed a final ban on the consumer sale of highly-lethal methylene chloride. Methylene chloride has been implicated in the deaths of several people.
Chemicals Found In Home And Food Products Harm Sperm Of Men And Dogs
Man and his best friend share the same problem: lower sperm quality and male fertility issues due to exposure to toxic environmental pollutants.
Ancient DNA Reveals Gene Pool Of Men In Spain Was Nearly Wiped Out During The Bronze Age
The modern-day Iberia that is known today as Spain and Portugal is a melting pot of cultures. Thousands of years ago, the local men of the ancient Iberian Peninsula were mysteriously driven out of the genetic pool.
NASA's Pathfinder Mission May Have Landed Near Ancient Mars Sea In 1997
The Mars Pathfinder mission ended 22 years ago but brought back new information about the red planet. Who would’ve known that the Pathfinder rover landed near an ancient inland sea on Mars?
Actors Show DIfferent Brain Activity When Acting A Role
When actors take on a role, they transform into the character they are portraying and literally get lost in themselves. A new study on brain activity may help explain the science behind acting.
UK Royal Mint Celebrates Stephen Hawking With Commemorative Coin That Features A Black Hole
To mark the first anniversary of Stephen Hawking’s death, the Royal Mint of the United Kingdom has issued a fancy new coin to honor the late physicist. The special coins are all sold out.
Bomb Cyclone Hits Colorado: Here's What You Need To Know
A powerful bomb cyclone that was described as a ‘cyclone of historic proportions’ has hit the United States. It combines the force of gusty winds, severe blizzards, and flooding.
Experts Say Melanoma Likely To Affect 91,000 This Year: Here’s How You Can Protect Your Skin
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Everyone is encouraged to have a self-examination for signs of the melanoma, the most dangerous of all skin cancers.
