Articles by Milafel Dacanay
FDA Strengthens Warning Regarding Link Between Breast Implants And Cancer But Continues To Allow Implant Sales
Despite acknowledging that breast implants can increase cancer and autoimmune disease risks, the Food and Drug Administration isn’t planning to ban their sales yet. Instead, it issues guidelines to improve patient and healthcare provider information.
Monkey Brains Experience Pleasure After Looking At AI Generated Images
Scientists tried to figure out what stimulates every neuron in the brain’s visual cortex by hooking up monkeys with a computer capable of deep learning. The result: bizarre and abstract AI-generated images.
NASA Keeps Close Watch On Giant Ocean Vortex Using Satellites In Space
Using satellite data, NASA scientists learned more about the giant vortex that grows annually near Somalia, Africa. Called the Great Whirl, it may be large enough to have significant impact on India’s monsoon season.
InSight Takes Snapshot Of The Sunrise And Sunset On Mars
NASA’s InSight just followed the tradition set by its predecessors and colleagues: it took images of the sunrise and sunset in Mars. It also captured the movement of clouds as the sun set on the Red Planet.
Researchers Warn Against Dangers Of 'Plant Blindness'
Scores of humans experience plant blindness, a nature deficit disorder characterized by underappreciation for plants. Researchers believe it can have an impact on the survival of plants, which have significant roles in religion, culture, and medicine.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef Is Slowly Moving South
The Great Barrier Reef is slowly inching toward the south and away from the equator to escape the warmer temperatures of the ocean. The scientists, however, believe it won’t be able to leave Brisbane waters.
New 2020 Mars Rover Already Assembled In Preparation Of Testing For Next Year's Launch
NASA announced it’s on track in launching its Mars Rover in July 2020. In its clean room, the team had already assembled the parts using a method called stacking. It is now undergoing more tests, simulations, and checks.
Scientists Make Self-Organizing And Self-Assembling Robots From DNA
Using the concept of artificial metabolism, a team from Cornell University designed lifelike machines using synthetic DNA. These self-organizing and self-assembling robots can also evolve and grow, but the scientists say they are only lifelike, not alive.
Large Majority Of Teen Dating Violence Victims Are Female, Says Study
Not only is teen dating violence common, but it can also be deadly. Most of the victims are females with crimes perpetrated by men older than them, according to a new study.
Meteorites Slamming Into Moon Can Expose Water Hidden Underground
A new study revealed the moon may be losing a lot of water every time meteorites strike. These findings can impact lunar explorations and desire for human colonization in the future.
New York Heroin Use Figures Higher Than US Average
Many New York workers tested positive for heroin, according to Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index. The state’s average use rate for the opiate is higher than the national average.
Sun Spitting Out Giant 'Lava Lamp-like' Blobs 500 Times Bigger Than The Earth
By studying decades-old data, NASA discovered unusual but consistent patterns in the Sun. The center of the solar system emits lava like-lamp blobs that can be as much as 500 times larger than Earth.
A Whopping One-Third Of Cancer Patients Try Alternative Medicine Without Informing Their Doctors
A U.S. study revealed cancer patients are not only using complementary and alternative medicine. Almost 30 percent of them do so without telling their doctors, raising concerns about safety and efficacy.
Climate Change Is Turning Parts Of The Arctic Brown
Extreme weather events in the Arctic are leaving a trail of vulnerable plants. Known as the Arctic browning, this phenomenon may affect the survival of the region in the midst of climate change.
Curiosity Rover Drills Into Martian Clay Hoping To Analyze Rock Powder
After more than six years, Curiosity Rover has successfully drilled a hole into a clay unit in Gale Crater. The sample can help provide more information on the minerals on the planet and whether they can help sustain life.
2-Year-Old Roman Dinkel With Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus Continues To Defy Odds
A 2-year-old boy continues to inspire online users with his charm and fighting spirit despite his condition. Roman Dinkel is walking and running even after being diagnosed with hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
Japan Wants To Build Moon Base Using Robots
Together with three schools and a construction company, the Japanese space agency plans to construct a moon base using robots. To know the possibility, they are already performing simulations on Earth.
Children Diagnosed Via Telemedicine More Likely To be Given Drugs Instead Of Other Treatments Says Study
Considered as the next healthcare frontier, telemedicine could end up doing more harm than good for the children. A new study suggested the kids were more likely to receive an antibiotic prescription in this method compared to traditional consultations.
Russian Progress Cargo Ship Launch Breaks Records With Superfast Trip
Russian Progress cargo ship broke another record of taking the fastest trip from Earth to the International Space Station. Progress 72, which carried 3 tons of supplies, reached its destination in only 3 hours and 21 minutes.
Cannabis Sold In Spain Tested Positive For High Levels Of Fecal Matter
An overwhelming 75 percent of cannabis samples in Spain contained fecal matter while some still smelled like feces, according to a new study. Over 80 percent were unfit for human consumption and posed danger to human health.
Scientists Use Spider Genes And Bacteria To Create Mass Production Process For High-Strength Silk
U.S. researchers developed a novel way of mass-producing spider silk using the animal’s genome and bacteria. If it becomes successful, it will have various applications such as spacesuit repair and bioproduction in space.
Vaping May Be More Dangerous Than Previously Thought
Vaping may be more harmful than what a lot of people think, according to multiple studies. Preliminary research suggests it may increase the risks of cardiovascular disorders and events, as well as encourage traditional smoking among the youth.
Warming Ocean Temperatures Putting Dolphins In Danger
The population of bottlenose dolphins in Shark Bay, Western Australia, is under threat, according to a new study. Their survival and reproduction rates declined since the marine heatwave in 2011.
Some Congo Residents Think Ebola Isn't A Real Virus
A new Harvard University study revealed the increasing level of mistrust some Congo residents have on the government. About one in every four surveyed didn’t believe Ebola virus is real.
SNL Pokes Fun At NASA's Lack Of Spacesuits For All-Female Spacewalk
Comedy show ‘SNL’ made fun of NASA’s decision to cancel the first-ever all-female spacewalk due to not having enough medium-sized spacesuits. Comedian Aidy Bryant parodied Anne McClain, who is supposed to be half of the all-women crew.
Mexico Considering Legalizing Marijuana Use
Mexico’s government asked its citizens whether it should legalize marijuana for recreational use in a Twitter poll. It’s unclear what it intends to do with the results, but the majority responded yes.
Researchers Figure Out The Secrets Behind Honey Bee Language
Researchers decoded the honey bee language that helped them communicate their foraging locations. The information helps build a universal calibration tool that can be useful in bee propagation and preservation.
Cannabis Edibles Causing More ER Trips In Colorado
A new study suggested cannabis edibles are responsible for 10 percent of cannabis-related ER visits in Colorado due to acute mental disorders and severe panic attacks. This is despite the fact less than a percent buys edibles in the state.
FDA Gives Thumbs Up To Multiple Sclerosis Drug From Novartis
The Food and Drug Administration approved a Novartis drug that can help patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Mayzent (siponimod) showed benefits in delaying the progression of disability and cognitive decline.
Terrestrial Organisms Found Outside Space Station Still Alive After 533 Days In Vacuum
In a remarkable space-experiment finding, terrestrial organisms outside the International Space Station lived for more than 500 days despite the harsh conditions. It suggested that life may be possible on Mars.
