Articles by Naia Carlos
Apple Watch Can Accurately Detect Irregular Heartbeats, Huge Stanford Study Finds
Stanford University and Apple Inc. release the preliminary findings of the Apple Heart Study. Among over 400,000 participants, the Apple Watch detects a possible atrial fibrillation in 0.5 percent of the users.
Astronauts Who Survived 2018 Failed Soyuz Launch Blast Off To International Space Station
Five months after they were forced to make an emergency landing following a malfunction on the Soyuz, two astronauts complete a successful journey to the ISS on the very same spacecraft.
Amazon Removes Books Claiming Unscientific Autism 'Cures'
Amazon is the latest online giant that's cracking down on unscientific and potentially dangerous misinformation. Two books were removed from the online platform, both promoting unproven cures for autism.
28-Year-Old Mom Issy Fox Paralyzed By Stroke From Taking The Pill
Young mother Issy Fox finds her life changed after taking a contraceptive pill that causes stroke and temporary paralysis of her face and hand.
Inactive Ingredients In Pills Such As Gluten And Dyes Can Trigger Allergic Reactions
A vast majority of oral medication contain elements that could trigger an allergy reaction on sensitive individuals, a new study reveals. Researchers break down the numbers and explain how proper labeling is important.
Unvaccinated Kids Banned From Attending Schools In Italy
Three hundred children without mandatory vaccinations are turned away from kindergarten after parents failed to provide proper documentation of their immunizations. These measures are implemented under the Lorenzin law passed in 2017.
NASA Boss Jim Bridenstine Says First Person To Step On Mars Likely To Be A Woman
The head of NASA reveals that the first human to visit Mars is likely to be a woman. Future missions to the moon will also include women, which will be the first time in history.
Toyota Is Building Japan's Fuel Cell-Powered Moon Rover
Toyota sets its sights on the moon as it partners with JAXA for a self-driving vehicle that will keep astronauts impressively mobile on the moon.
Horses Wearing Striped Pajamas Shed Light On How Zebras Avoid Biting Flies
Zebras and their stripes have long left scientists puzzled. A new study observed zebras, horses, and horses dressed as zebras in an attempt to discover the reason behind the unique striped coat.
New White House Budget May Further Delay Launch Of NASA's Space Launch System Rocket
The newly released budget request for NASA's 2020 fiscal year spells plenty of delays and terminations, but NASA assures the slashed budget is a win for the space agency. One of the projects that is halted is the upgraded Space Launch System.
Düsseldorf Patient: A Third Person May Have Been Cured Of HIV
Just after the second patient ever to be cured of HIV was revealed, a third potentially successful case is announced from Germany. Both patients have been HIV-free since undergoing cancer treatment.
Astronomers Estimate Weight Of Milky Way Using Data From Hubble And Gaia Space Telescopes
How much does the Milky Way really weigh? With the combination of data from Gaia and Hubble, scientists finally find the answer after years of uncertainty about the galaxy's mass.
Facebook Announces Multi-Step Plan To Curb Vaccine Conspiracy Theories
In the wake of the measles outbreak and the continual rise of antivaxxers, Facebook announces a new set of policies to quell the spread of vaccine misinformation on their social media platform.
At Least 20 US States Propose Anti-Vaccination Bills Amid Measles Outbreaks
A number of states have introduced bills that will make it easier for parents to avoid vaccination for their children. This comes in the wake of a measles outbreak in the country that has already affected 11 states.
