Articles by Naia Carlos
Skrillex's Dubstep Music Protects Against Mosquito Bites: Study
Can dubstep actually save you from mosquito bites and potential diseases? According to scientists, evidence shows that this specific Skrillex tune can drive away the mosquitoes.
Sesame Street Introduces Julia's Family In Time For Autism Awareness Month
There's a new cast of muppets debuting on 'Sesame Street.' Julia, who is the first muppet with autism on the beloved show, is welcoming her entire family to the gang in honor of Autism Awareness Month.
ABRACADABRA Experiment Uses Donut-shaped Magnet To Find Dark Matter Particles
Dark matter makes up 85 percent of the universe, but physicists are still hunting it down. In the ABRACADABRA experiment, scientists from MIT attempt to catch dark matter candidate axions in action.
US Measles Hit Second Highest Level Since Disease Was Eliminated In 2000
It's only April and 2019 is already the United States' second-worst year for measles in nearly 20 years. With 387 cases in 15 states, the country marks the second-highest number since the disease was eradicated in 2000.
Drinking A Bottle Of Wine A Week Is Like Smoking 5 to 10 Cigarettes: Now What?
How many cigarettes are in a bottle of wine? Scientists said that when it comes to cancer risk, a bottle of wine per week is just as dangerous as smoking five to 10 cigarettes.
Sun's Magnetic Field 10 Times Stronger Than Previously Believed: Why This Matters
The sun's magnetic field is more powerful than scientists initially thought. By observing a particularly strong solar flare that occurred in 2017, a team of researchers achieved the most accurate measurement of the sun's magnetic field yet.
Dutch Inventor Tests Cow Toilets That May Help Cut Emissions
The Dutch are teaching their old cows new tricks: using the 'cow toilet.' By reducing animal waste, inventor Henk Hanskamp hopes to reduce ammonia in the atmosphere for the benefit of both human health and the environment.
Move Over, James Bond: Experts Might Tap Nemo And Friends As Spies
The U.S. government taps marine life as agents of defense in a new project led by DARPA. By monitoring the behavior of certain marine species, scientists believe they can detect the presence of foreign vehicles around.
Immune System Therapy Shows Promise In Fighting Blood Cancers: How Does it Work?
CAR-T therapy is known to help patients with blood cancers immensely. Now, researchers show great promise in using the same methods in treating other types of cancer as well.
Australian Fisherman Snags Decapitated Monster Mako Shark: What Mysterious Creature Bit It Off?
A fisherman caught the 220-pound head of a gigantic mako shark in Australia, leaving people wondering about the nature of its mysterious attacker. What kind of monster can decapitate such a powerful animal?
Graphic Design Student Jasmine Banovic's Daydreaming Turns Out To Be Epileptic Seizures
Epileptic seizures do not always occur in the same way. For some people like Jasmine Banovic, seizures are quiet and nondescript, but they're no less serious.
Shoppers Who Buy Food On Supermarket Special Offers 54 Percent Likely To Be Overweight
It might be time to think twice on great deals and special offers at the supermarket. New research links special offers and obesity, showing how it promotes unhealthy dietary choices of shoppers.
Mars Rivers That Once Covered The Red Planet Flowed Longer Than Previously Thought
Mars is dry and arid now, but it didn't used to be so. For billions of years, much longer than scientists realized, the surface of Mars used to feature raging rivers much bigger than Earth's.
Male Birth Control Pill Just Passed Safety Tests: Here’s What To Expect
Scientists are one step closer to making the first ever birth control pill for men. Find out more about the experimental pill that successfully passed through the first set of clinical trials.
Measles Outbreak: New York County Declares State of Emergency, Bans Unvaccinated Minors In Public
Rockland county declares a state of emergency as a response to the longest measles outbreak in the United States since the disease was eradicated in 2000. As of writing, there are 153 confirmed cases of measles in the county.
Toddlers Benefit More From Print Books Than E-Books: Study
Print is still better than e-books, especially when reading to toddlers, a new study says. Researchers found that print fosters better interaction between parent and child, which is essential to healthy child development.
Scientists Explore Possibility of Aliens Observing Humans In A ‘Galactic Zoo’
Are aliens out there? If there is extraterrestrial life beyond Earth, scientists said one possible reason why Earth hasn't heard from them is that they're watching humans the way humans watch animals in a zoo.
Ancient Garbage Dump Hints Byzantine Empire Collapse Linked To Climate Change
It's not the Islamic Empire that brought the end to the ancient city of Elusa. By digging through trash, scientists discovered clues to the real reason: a rapid climate shift.
Breast Implant Safety Under Debate With New Cancer Risks
FDA reviews the safety risks of breast implants at a public hearing where multiple women spoke out against breast implant surgery. Breast implants have been linked to a number of health issues, including a rare type of cancer.
CVS Stores Now Sell Cannabis-Derived CBD Products In 8 States
Cannabidiol creams, roll-ons, and salves are now being sold in 800 CVS stores in eight different states. CVS reveals that the company decided to make CBD products available to customers looking for alternative relief sources.
Researchers Produce 3D Images Of Beating Baby's Heart Inside The Womb
A newly developed technique in 3D imaging presents great potential in the treatment of unborn infants with congenital heart disease. Doctors will now be able to spot issues more clearly even before birth.
Anesthesia May Help Take Away Painful Memories Of PTSD Patients
A new study shows that anesthesia can help lessen the sting of painful memories. Researchers hope that their findings eventually lead to an effective treatment for people with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Researchers Examined Facebook Profiles Of People Who Post Anti-Vaccination Messages Online: Here's What They Learned
Anti-vaccination campaigns are spreading like wildfire on social media platforms. In a new study, researchers classify the anti-vaccination Facebook users into four distinct sub-groups.
Invasive Species In Yellowstone Lake Impacted Bald Eagles And Other Creatures In The Region
Lake trout introduced decades ago have been wreaking havoc on Yellowstone National Park's other animal inhabitants. Some of the affected species include bears, otters, and bald eagles, among others.
Hot Tea Nearly Doubles Risk Of Esophageal Cancer: Study
Drinking piping hot tea is shown to be linked to esophageal cancer, nearly doubling the risk of the disease. The new study reveals the connection, becoming the first time researchers showed a link with a specific temperature.
YouTuber Logan Paul Wants To Trek Across Antarctica To Prove Earth Is Flat
Logan Paul is embracing the flat Earth theory. Aside from his new documentary, the controversial YouTube star is hoping to trek to Antarctica to get a glimpse of what flat Earthers believe is the edge of the world.
FDA Keeps Secret Database Of Medical Device-Related Injuries And Malfunctions, Report Claims
More than a million injuries and malfunctions have been recorded in a hidden database accessible only to the FDA. Under the alternative summary reporting program, companies obtained exemptions from making reports of their product malfunctions public.
Brain Imaging Study Reveals Some Humans Can Sense Earth's Magnetic Field
Many animals are known to be magnetoreceptive, but now a new study reveals humans are, too. While humans may not consciously detect changes in the magnetic field, the brain triggers a strong response in a number of individuals.
Russia Fits Warships With New Weapon That Can Cause Mass Hallucination
Russia's latest weapon system Filin 5P-42 blinds and causes hallucinations in enemies. Two naval ships are already equipped with this newly revealed system and more are expected in the near future.
WhatsApp Cofounder Brian Acton Tells Students To Delete Facebook
It's time to delete Facebook, says WhatsApp cofounder Brian Acton. The entrepreneur, who sold the messaging app to Facebook for $19 billion, has been vocal in criticizing the company's policies on privacy and advertising.
