Articles by Naia Carlos
Astronomers Spot An Alien Star Lingering In The Milky Way
There’s a star in the Big Dipper that doesn’t quite belong in the Milky Way. Instead, it’s an interloper that drifted in from another galaxy.
Scientists Flash-Freeze Water To Create Superionic Ice Half As Hot As The Sun
Can ice be thousands of degrees hot? Perhaps not naturally on Earth, but scientists were able to create 'hot ice' in the laboratory with giant lasers.
Rare ‘Collapsar’ Stars Gave Birth To Gold In The Universe
Most of the gold in the universe, as well as other heavy metals, are generated from collapsing stars. A new study takes a peek at the process.
Diabetes Drug Linked To Flesh-Eating Genital Infection
A popular diabetes drug is found linked to a flesh-eating infection known as Fournier gangrene. This disease is a rare but life-threatening infection that kills skin tissue in the genital or anal area.
Deep-Sea Fish Have Developed Superpowered Vision To See Colors In The Dark
Some fish species found in the deep, dark depths of the ocean have evolved to be capable of colored night vision. In fact, they can even see more colors than humans in the dark.
Flightless Bird Comes Back From The Dead 10,000 Years After Its Extinction
How does one beat extinction? These flightless species of rails know how. Here's how these birds evolved twice 10,000 years apart to 'come back from the dead' in the same coral atoll.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Family Accuses Him Of Spreading Dangerous Vaccine Misinformation
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s siblings and niece call him out for his anti-vaccination views in an an op-ed piece. The three Kennedy family members stress how dangerous this way of thinking is, calling Kennedy Jr. an ‘outlier’ in the family.
Tiny, Oddball Dinosaur With Bat-Like Wings Discovered In China
Scientists unearthed a pristine fossil of a tiny dinosaur that took to the skies. Amazingly, the wings of these ancient creatures are unique and strangely bat-like.
Humans Place 1 Million Species At Risk Of Extinction
A new report revealed that 1 million of the planet's 8 million plant and animal species are threatened with extinction in the next few decades. Here's the thing: humans are to blame.
Mysterious Force Behind Failing Car Key Fobs In Ohio Town Finally Identified
A perplexing force is blocking the radio frequencies of car key fobs and garage openers all over this Ohio town and no one could figure out what it was. Now, residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as officials finally solve the mystery.
ESA's Gaia Spacecraft Accidentally Discovers 3 Asteroids While Gazing At Stars
While scanning the skies for stellar objects, the Gaia spacecraft made an entirely different discovery. Three asteroids popped up that used to be unknown to astronomers.
Here’s How Your Brain Is Permanently Changed By Playing 'Pokémon' Games
Adults who played Pokémon as children have a dedicated brain region that's used solely to recognize Pikachu and the other characters. This is how players 'catch 'em all.'
T. Rex Cousin Suskityrannus Hazelae Was A Miniature But Deadly Beast
Scientists discover a pint-sized version of T. rex that's small enough to pet on the head. Dated to 92 million years ago, this small but ferocious hunter fills a significant gap in dinosaur evolution.
Oral, Genital Herpes Viruses Are ‘Having Sex’ And Evolving
Oral and genital herpes are two of the most common viral infections affecting humans on the planet. Now, researchers find that genital herpes is still evolving by "having sex."
Mars’ Monster Dust Storms May Have Blown Away The Red Planet’s Last Traces Of Water
Where did all the water in Mars go? Scientists say that monstrous dust storms that enveloped the entire planet may be partly to blame for the Red Planet's absence of water.
Asteroid Annihilates New York City In Planetary Defense Simulation
If an asteroid comes speeding toward New York, will humanity be able to stop it from laying waste to the Big Apple? According to a new simulation, the answer is no.
Gravitational Wave Detectors Spot 5 Extraordinary Ripples In Space-Time In A Single Month
LIGO and Virgo combined to detect multiple ripples in the fabric of space and time to find potential titanic collisions in the sky—and it's only the beginning. What does this mean?
NASA Gathers Data From Seals To Study Depths Of The Antarctic Ocean
Seals dive dozens of times each day for food, reaching great depths underwater that can't even be accessed by modern tools. In new research, scientists tag an elephant seal to see the ocean from its perspective.
Sanofi's Dengue Fever Vaccine Gets Green Light From FDA
FDA announces their approval of the controversial dengue vaccine Dengvaxia. The mosquito-borne dengue virus infects millions of people worldwide and it is endemic in a number of United States territories.
Why Do People Love Coffee And Beer? It’s Not The Taste, Says Study
For many people, coffee and beer are essentials. Why? In a new study, researchs reveal that it’s not the taste but the 'buzz' that’s behind everyone’s addiction to their beverage of choice.
LOOK: Bizarre Three-Eyed Snake That Surprised Rangers In Australia
Meet Monty Python, the three-eyed snake that was picked up by rangers in Humpty Doo, Australia. Scientists said the extra eye is a natural mutation that is rare in the wild.
Maggot Sausage, Insect Ice Cream Are A Part Of Future Cuisine, Says Scientist
Are you willing to try maggots, larvae, and other insects in your food? Australian scientist said that it's time for humans needs to open their minds to alternative protein sources.
Even Infants As Young As 6 Months Old Are Urged To Get Measles Vaccination In Wake Of Outbreak
The measles count in the United States is the highest its been in 25 years. With the surge of sick children and adults in the country, even babies in at-risk places are encouraged to get their vaccinations early.
Ambien, Other Insomnia Drugs Get FDA’s Strongest Warning For Their Troubling Side Effects
FDA gives insomnia drugs their strongest warning due to numerous cases of these medications causing serious side effects. In some recorded incidents, the patients have even experienced death or homicide.
Humans Can Be Blamed For Global Droughts As Far Back As 100 Years Ago
Researchers found a clear link between drought patterns and human-driven global warming. In data that goes back more than a hundred years, the team identifies three distinct periods when drought patterns changed in response to global warming.
'God Of Chaos' Asteroid To Fly By Earth On Friday The 13th In 2029
Ten years from now, on Friday the 13th, a gigantic asteroid will approach Earth and venture as close as some of the current orbiting spacecraft. It's a momentous event that will allow scientist an intimate look at a space rock like they've never had before.
Alexa To Start Speaking Spanish In The US This Year
Spanish-speaking people in the United States can begin talking to Alexa in Spanish soon, according to Amazon. Here's what you need to know about the company's plans for Spanish language support.
Wisconsin Church ‘House Of Rastafari’ Distributes Marijuana As Sacrament
A church in Wisconsin is using marijuana as part of their spiritual practice, welcoming 6,000 new members in the past few months. However, the church is finding itself locking horns against city authorities who are not happy about their practices.
Wasps Turn Spiders Into Zombies By Hacking Into Their Brains
How are zombies made? Scientists find out by observing wasps as they 'zombify' spiders to do the hard work for them and build their pupa's protective webs.
Major Power Shortage Hits International Space Station Due To Malfunctions
A malfunction at the ISS knocked out two of the station's power channels, leaving the robot arm outside crippled. As a result, a scheduled supply run has been postponed.
