Articles by Maui Hermitanio
New FDA Guidelines Eases Approval For Neurology Drugs Including Treatment for Alzheimer's
The Food and Drug Administration recognized the urgent need for new medical treatments for many neurological disorders. The agency proposed to ease the guidelines for the approval of new drugs for Alzheimer's, epilepsy, migraine, and ALS.
NASA Opportunity Rover Hits 5000-Days Milestone On Mars Soil
NASA's Opportunity Rover was only set for a 90-day Martian exploration. Days turned into months and years and now, Opportunity has set another milestone for reaching 5,000 sols on the Red Planet.
SpaceX Starlink Network Of Satellites To Beam Superfast Internet From Space
The FCC initially approved Elon Musk's latest endeavor to blanket the Earth with a network of satellites called 'Constellation.' These satellites in low-Earth orbit will beam superfast internet to bridge America's internet divide.
Michigan Issues Universal Symbol For Labeling Of Licensed Medical Marijuana
Michigan's licensing and regulatory department has published a new universal symbol for the labeling of medical marijuana. A symbol with the marijuana leaf inside a triangle should be labeled on any product that contains tetrahydrocannabinol or THC.
Trans Medicine Breakthrough Allows Transgender Woman To Successfully Breastfeed Baby
A transgender woman was able to successfully breastfeed her adopted baby. This scientific medical breakthrough in transgender medicine will likely allow transgender women to lactate even without surgery.
Andromeda Galaxy Is The Same Size As Milky Way
What the human kind knew about the Andromeda Galaxy may change again. A new discovery suggested that the neighboring galaxy is just about the same size of the Milky Way and not two or three times bigger as previously assumed.
Family Of Toddler Who Died From Flu Wonders If Vaccination Could Have Saved Her
A 3-year old from Muncie, Indiana, who never had a flu shot, died this week. The girl's family is so devastated, they are now doubting their earlier decision not to have the kid vaccinated.
Partial Eclipse To Happen This Week: How To Watch It
Sky watchers get ready for another celestial event this week. A partial solar eclipse will be visible on Thursday in parts of South America, Pacific, Atlantic, and Antarctica.
US Approves Budget For Supersonic Airplane That Can Cut TransAtlantic Flights Into 3 Hours
Dubbed as 'Son of Concorde,' a new experimental airplane developed by NASA got budget approval from the U.S. government. This supersonic plane can travel from New York to London in three hours and initial flights are targeted by 2021.
Where In The Galaxy Is Elon Musk's Roadster Now? Here's An Update
Elon Musk's red Tesla Roadster is out there in space, and today is the last Earth is going to see it. The car and its passenger, the SpaceX Starman, will sink into deep space today on board the Falcon Heavy.
Melting Ice In Greenland And Antarctica Causing Sea Levels To Rise Twice As Much Than Predicted
Researchers gathered 25 years of satellite data and observed that sea levels will increase by almost two feet at the end of the century. They say the accelerating sea level rise is due to ocean warming and melting ice sheets.
Foreign Accent Syndrome: Woman With Headache Wakes Up With British Accent
A rare medical condition called Foreign Accent Syndrome has only affected 100 persons over the last century. A woman from Texas suffering severe headaches woke up one day with her accent changed from American to British.
Broken Heart Syndrome Is Real And It Can Be Fatal If Not Treated Right Away
The broken heart syndrome is real after all. Experts say physical and emotional stress, and the death of a loved one often causes this condition known as Takasubo Cardiomyopathy.
Deadly Flu Season In Full Swing, Up To 4,000 Weekly Deaths Recorded
Latest updates from the CDC show that the flu season is set to make all-high records and it hasn't even peaked yet. More than 40,000 deaths were recorded and the numbers are still on the rise.
Millions Of Viruses And Bacteria Raining Down On Earth Every Day And We Don’t Even Know It
For the first time, scientists were able to measure the quantity of viruses and bacteria in the Earth's atmosphere. They were surprised to know that enormous viruses and bacteria are falling down on Earth daily.
Brain Stimulation May Soon Help War Veterans With Memory Problem
An ongoing military project aims to help war veterans dealing with memory loss, especially those who have suffered traumatic brain injuries. The Restoring Active Memory project attempts to develop implantable technologies for memory restoration through deep brain stimulation.
Herbal Supplement Kratom Contains Opioid, FDA Issues Public Warning
The Food and Drug Administration warned the public against using the herbal supplement Kratom because of its addictive properties. The unregulated supplement, which is used to treat pain, anxiety and drug dependence, is linked to 44 deaths.
Success Of SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch Signals Milestone for Commercial Space Technology
After the SpaceX’s successful launch of its flagship rocket Falcon Heavy, Elon Musk is setting sights on building the Big Falcon Rocket. The BFR, as Musk claims, will take man to the moon
Untreated Water In Flint Linked to Outbreak of Severe Pneumonia Legionnaires' Disease
The water crisis in Flint City, Michigan, that led to the outbreak of Legionnaires' disease and the death of 12 people was caused by untreated corrosive water. Scientists link the low chlorine level in the water to the Legionella bacteria.
Move Over Sue: Largest Dinosaur Ever Discovered To Replace T-Rex Display Spot At Field Museum In Chicago
The iconic SUE Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil will move to a new display at the Chicago Field Museum to give way to the cast of the largest dinosaur fossil ever found. Sue has been the museum’s main attraction for 18 years.
Vaping Synthetic Cannabinoid Oil Can Be Lethal: Two Marines Dead, Dozens In Hospital
Troops are advised to stay away from vaping and e-cigarettes that may contain synthetic cannabinoid oil. Two soldiers have died, and dozens were hospitalized after vaping products containing synthetic pot oil and other unknown substances
Georgia Teen Initially Tested Negative For Flu, But Dies A Few Days After
Days after testing negative for flu, 15-year-old Georgia teen Kira Molina, died due to liver failure. Her death was a complication of the deadly flu spreading across the country.
Stimulating Frontal Lobes Of The Brain May Slow Progress Of Alzheimer's Disease
A pilot study performed deep brain stimulation of the frontal lobe of Alzheimer’s patients. This approach will determine the efficacy of using brain pacemakers to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s.
Earth's Magnetic Poles May Flip, And The Effects Could Be Deadly
The Earth's north and south magnetic poles are due for a reverse. The last time it shifted was some 780,000 years ago in a Laschamp event. Can human race survive this kind of pole reversal?
Brain Scans Show Best Friends Are On the Same Wavelength
A study focused on how friendships are forged is like a case of 'show me you brain scan and I'll tell you who your friends are.’ People who perceive and respond to the world similarly are likely to become friends.
Giant Dinosaur Fossil Found In Egypt Sheds Light On Pangea Breakup
Scientists are stoked with their discovery of a giant dinosaur fossil in Egypt. This Cretaceous-era Mansaurasaurus can help solve questions on the Pangaea supercontinent theory and if land-dwelling animals lived across Eurasia and Africa after the continental drift.
Poor Sleep Could Be An Early Warning Sign Of Alzheimer's Disease
Do you take daytime naps often or wake up frequently at night? A new study indicates that disturbances in a person’s sleep-wake cycle and internal body clocks may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
SpaceX Sets Schedule Of First Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that the Falcon Heavy will launch on Feb. 6. This giant rocket can send nearly three times as much payload into orbit for every mission.
This Flu Season Could Be The Worst In 15 Years
The current flu season is shaping to be one of the worst according to the CDC. Brace for more weeks of this fierce epidemic that has spread across 49 states and has affected more than 80,000 people.
Here's What Could Happen If Trump Cuts NASA Funding For Space Station
NASA is letting go of the International Space Station to free up $4 billion in funding for lunar and deep space exploration. What are the implications?
