Articles by Rebecca Kaplan
Without oceans there is little chance of finding life, study shows
A new study shows that oceans may play a bigger role in sustaining life on planets than previously thought.
Obama opens Eastern Seaboard for oil search with a ‘sonogram of the earth’
The Obama Administration recently approved seismic testing to prepare for offshore drilling on the Eastern coast, which may prove damaging for marine wildlife there such as dolphins and whales.
On the move: whale sharks find new home in more northern waters
A new study shows that in light of global warming, whale sharks seem to be driven to waters with cooler temperatures.
Scientists reveal how marijuana induces paranoia
A new study sheds new light on the ways in which marijuana can cause paranoia in susceptible minds, and provides concrete evidence for the first time that marijuana actually causes paranoia in some people.
Boon or death risk? Safety of niacin as cholesterol drug called into question
New studies show that niacin, a vitamin thought to prevent stroke and heart disease, may cause more harm than good.
Dramatic decline in Indus river dolphins, irrigation and habitat fragmentation to blame
A decline in river dolphin population may be due to river fragmentation caused by dams, a new research paper says.
New protein in Alzheimer’s may help diagnose those with no symptoms
Recent scientific breakthroughs have been discovered which may speed diagnosis time of Alzheimer's.
Laser-guided cargo spacecraft docks at the International Space Station
A spacecraft successfully landed July 16 bringing new supplies to the six astronauts at the International Space Station.
European space probe about to catch up with target comet
ESA spacecraft Rosetta is coming close to its target comet. If it lands successfully it would be the first space probe to successfully mount and study a moving comet.
Court clears controversial ocean seismic testing plan off coast of New Jersey
Federal government OK'd a plan today to study ocean floor, rejecting appeal from New Jersey government.
New four-winged dino fossil has longest feathers to date, but how did it fly?
A new Changyuraptor yangi fossil discovered in China may be instrumental to learning more about early flight by dinosaurs, as well as the missing link between birds and dinosaurs.
Cray lands $174 million deal to build supercomputer to manage U.S. nuclear arsenal
Cray, a supercomputer company, has landed a $174 million deal to build a supercomputer that will manage and secure the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
Rise in temperature, rise in kidney stones? Possible link between climate change and health
A new study suggests that global warming may contribute to a rise in kidney stone risk. A new study published in Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) showed a rise in kidney stones during hot-weather spells.
Illegally-acquired dinosaur fossils to return to home in Mongolia
A treasure trove of 70-million-year-old dinosaur bones have been returned to Mongolia after being poached and smuggled into the U.S. by Florida-based collector Eric Prokopi.
Return of the green goo: Lake Erie's toxic algae will be back this summer, say scientists
The emergence of a harmful toxic algae in Lake Erie for the third summer in a row troubles scientists. The algae, known as cyanobacteria, is toxic to humans and may deplete fish populations from bodies of water.
Obesity, sleep loss associated with teens’ excessive ‘screen-time’, CDC says
New CDC survey shows that nearly three-quarters of American teens age 12 to 15 are using media excessively. More than two hours of screen use a day has been linked to teen obesity, CDC says.
Walking with ancient beasts: 70-million-year-old dinosaur footprints found
Unusually well-preserved dinosaur tracks from 70 million years ago have been discovered in Alaska. These tracks provide new insight into how hadrosaurs probably lived and traveled in multigenerational packs.
Scientists glimpse into past, recreate motions of extinct arachnid
Scientists create a new animated video showing the likely movement patterns of an ancient, extinct arachnid, allowing people to catch a glimpse of prehistoric life.
Hello, Universe! Voyager 1 officially confirmed to be in interstellar space
NASA discovers new evidence confirming that its Voyager 1 spacecraft is actually in interstellar space, making it the first man-made object to leave the sun's bubble.
Daily intake of low-dose aspirin may lower risk of pancreatic cancer
A new study has uncovered evidence that aspirin may reduce the risk for pancreatic cancer. However, doctors are not recommending that people take aspirin daily in the hopes of reducing cancer risks.
Too much TV watching may lead to early death: Study
A new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that some types of sedentary activities can be more harmful than others.
You can't ban super-sized soda drink: NY Court of Appeals tells state government
The Court of Appeals ruled that New York City can't instate the Portion Cap Rule, which would have banned sale of sugary drinks from being sold at restaurants and movie theaters in the city.
Lidocaine numbing medication for teething babies is harmful
The FDA released a new statement warning against use of viscous lidocaine to treat pain for teething in infants. Doctors recommend using traditional drug-free methods instead, such as using a cooled teething ring.
High pot use making U.S. high, UN report says
According to the new UN World Drug report, marijuana use in the U.S. has increased over the past five years, probably as the result of decriminalization and legalization of pot.
