Articles by Maui Hermitanio
Volcanic Thunder Recorded By Scientists From Eruption of Bogoslof Volcano In Alaska
Geophysicists proved the existence of volcanic thunder by isolating sounds from an erupting volcano. The thunderclaps are usually accompanied by volcanic lightning that could be used to determine ash plume volumes.
AI Technology Discovered Thousands Of New Craters On The Moon
A new AI technology have accurately mapped still-undiscovered craters on the moon. This lunar mapping technology found over 6,000 new craters in just hours.
FDA Plans To Lower Nicotine Content In Cigarettes To Non-Addictive Levels
In a historic move, the Food and Drug Authority announced its plan to reduce nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels. This effort could lead to lower smoking rates and could address rising tobacco smoking-related deaths and diseases.
Words By Stephen Hawking: Inspirational Quotes From Cosmology's Brightest Star
Stephen Hawking's profound but gentle and humorous ways of communicating science to the public made him an icon of contemporary science. Here are some of the most inspirational quotes from Stephen Hawking, a great physicist and human genuis.
Expectant Parents Can Have 3D Models Of Unborn Babies
A company is offering 3D model prints of unborn babies and the prints are based on 3D ultrasound photos. 3D printed models are used to study the fetal anatomy and the baby's health.
SpaceX's Mars Spacecraft Ready By 2019, Elon Musk Wants to Put 1 Million People On Mars
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk made another bold statement regarding his dream to colonize Mars. He said the BFR will be ready by next year for 'test flights,' and he’s targeting to put 1 million people on Mars.
Outbreak Of Syphilis And HIV In Milwaukee Affecting Babies, Teens
Over a hundred people tested positive for syphilis and HIV in Milwaukee in a cluster infection. The outbreak of sexually transmitted disease among teens alarmed the health authorities.
Twins Study Update: NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly's DNA Altered In Space
NASA will soon release an integrated paper on its Twins Study featuring brothers Scott and Mark Kelly. Preliminary findings of the Human Research Program confirm that 7 percent of Scott’s DNA has changed.
Wild Otter On The Loose Attacks Woman Kayaker From Florida
A 77-year old woman from Florida was viciously attacked by a wild river otter while she was kayaking down the Braden river. Warnings were posted after several attacks.
Discoveries From Juno: Massive Cyclones Spotted Beneath Jupiter's Surface
NASA's Juno mission observed images of complex structures beneath Jupiter's surface. The images were identified as geometric clusters of massive cyclones with wind speeds exceeding a Category 5 hurricane strength.
Still No Proof Of Life On Mars: Crystals Found By Rover Are Not Trace Fossils
The million-dollar question "Is there extraterrestrial life on Mars?" is being asked again. NASA insists that the crystal features spotted by Curiosity Rover on Martian surface are not traces of alien life -- just rock crystals formed by water.
2 Raven Species Merge Through Evolutionary Process 'Speciation Reversal'
Two different lineages of common ravens that have separated and evolved from each other millions of years ago merged again as one. This evolutionary process is known as speciation reversal or lineage fusion.
A Must See Sky Show: Saturn, Mars, And Jupiter To Align This Week
A rare astronomical event is happening this week. Bright planets Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter will align before sunrise, while the moon will pass by them.
Opioid Overdose Among Children Nearly Doubles, DOJ Creates Task Force
The Department of Justice announced the creation of a task force to combat the prescription of opioid drugs. A recent study showed that pediatric admissions for opioid overdose and poisoning among children nearly doubled in 20 years.
Space Tech Goes To The Oscars: Statuettes And NASA Telescopes Use The Same Gold Coating
There is still a lot more to talk about the Academy Awards after the official ceremonies. Did you know that the much-coveted Oscar statuette has the same gold coating used by NASA telescopes to glimpse into distant stars and galaxies?
SpaceX Falcon 9 Prepares To Reach Another Milestone With Its 50th Launch
The Falcon 9, SpaceX's flagship rocket capable of reflight, will have its 50th launch this Tuesday. The launch will be a significant marker for Elon Musk's space transport services company, which is now leading the race of privately-owned space programs.
Taikonauts Wanted: China Recruiting Civilian Crew For Space Program
China aims to boost its manned space missions by recruiting civilians for its military-led space program and the future operation of its independent space station. Civilians can now become taikonauts or Chinese astronauts.
Space Tesla May Contaminate Mars: Here's How NASA Protects Other Planets From Earth Bacteria
Planetary protection is something that NASA takes seriously. Every interplanetary mission is guided and designed based on planetary protection principles aiming to prevent biological contamination of solar system bodies.
New Classification Identifies Termites As Cockroaches With Social Hierarchies
Termites no longer have their own order in the insect kingdom. An update on the master list of insect names identified termites as a member of the cockroach family Blattodea.
New Species Of Tardigrade Discovered In Japan: How To Find These Tiny Animals
Tardigrades or water bears can be found practically anywhere but they’re so small at less than a millimeter, it’s hard to spot them using the bare eye. Look for them in rocks, trees, and moss.
First Full Moon Of March: Worm Moon Illuminates Thursday Night Sky
March will host two full moons: the Worm Moon and a Blue Moon. The Worm Moon, as it is called, illuminated the sky this time of the month when worms come out from the ground after winter.
Doctors May Have Found Cause of Mysterious Polio-Like Disease Striking Kids
Doctors now have evidence that the 2014 outbreak of polio-like acute flaccid myelitis, which causes paralysis in children is linked to Enterovirus D68. A new study on these rare conditions encouraged further surveillance for effective prevention strategies.
Cornell University Food Scientist Under Fire For Manipulating Data
Brian Wansink and his colleagues at the Food and Lab Brand of Cornell University were exposed to have manipulated data in many of their research on food and eating conduct. The controversies prompted Wansink to recall six of his research studies.
New Theory Suggests Moon Formed From A Vaporized Rock Within Earth
A new study suggests that the Moon was formed from a rapidly spinning vaporizing rock from early Earth and not from a collision of cosmic rocks. This new theory on the Moon's formation is unlike anything we've known before.
Astronomers Use Improved Hubble Telescope To Measure Expansion Rate Of The Universe
The universe is expanding at a faster rate, and astronomers have updated the measurements using the improved Hubble Telescope. However, there is a need to determine what causes the discrepancies of the Hubble Constant.
Nasal Flu Vaccine FluMist OK To Use Again, Advisers Say
A federal advisory group gave doctors a go-ahead to use the nasal flu vaccine spray FluMist for 2018-2019 flu season. This will be an added protection for citizens as the brutal flu outbreak continues to claim more lives.
Amazon's Jeff Bezos Building A Clock That Will Work For 10,000 Years
Tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos is building a giant 'millennial clock' inside a mountain in Texas. This clock of the Long Now Foundation that will last for 10,000 years will be the symbol for multigenerational thinking.
New Google AI Can Detect Cardiovascular Diseases Using Retinal Scans
Google's AI is extending to medical diagnostic technologies. A new algorithm by Google will soon be capable of detecting heart diseases through the scanning images of a person’s retina.
Cut Down The Booze To Save Your Memory: Study Links Chronic Drinking To Early-Onset Dementia
A new study links alcohol use disorders to all types of dementia especially early-onset dementia. Heavy alcohol consumption can lead to cognitive decline and permanent brain damage.
Deep-Sea Dumbo Octopus Hatchlings Look And Act Like Adults
A video showing an octopus hatchling emerged. This mysterious deep-sea creature has elephant-like ears that looks like the fictional character Dumbo, even scientists are baffled.
