Articles by Rex Macadangdang
Astronomers Peek Into Gamma-Ray Bursts -- The Most Powerful Explosions In The Universe
Astronomers peeked at the most powerful explosions in the universe known: gamma-ray bursts. GRBs are the brightest electromagnetic events observed in distant galaxies.
Ordinary Clay Effective Carbon Capture, Say Experts
Ordinary clay is a cheap alternative for capturing carbon dioxide, according to a recent study. Compared to other materials, clay is nontoxic, easily produced and environment-friendly.
Terminally Ill Russian Volunteers For First Human Head Transplant Called HEAVEN
Valery Spiridonov, who suffers from a rare genetic disease, is ready to undergo a radical experiment called HEAVEN. Developed by Dr. Sergio Canavero, the procedure will transplant the patient's head onto a brain-dead body.
NHTSA Spares GM From Major Recall: Car Owners Must Wash Their Cars To Prevent Salt Build-Up
NHTSA has cleared GM from faulty corroded brake lines. GM supports the NHTSA recommendations for regular check-ups of brake lines and undercarriage washing during winter.
FAA Allows Amazon To Test Delivery Drones Outdoors
The FAA has allowed Amazon.com to test delivery drones outdoors. Amazon's Prime Air drones promise to deliver packages faster than their present delivery system.
11-Year-Old Autistic Boy Draws Perfect World Map From Memory
An autistic boy sketched a complete world map from his memory in a college classroom. Many people with autism have shown exceptional memory and math skills.
Kidney Transplant Fundraiser For Woman In Portland Raises Ethical Concerns
Fundraiser for a kidney transplant raised ethical concerns after the money collected went far above the donor's expenses. It is illegal to sell organs including kidneys in the US.
UAE May Soon Join Other Spacefaring Nations After Signing Collaboration With French Space Agency
UAE Space Agency has announced a mutual space partnership with France's CNES. France is likely to support the UAE's space project to send its first unmanned mission to Mars by 2021.
Newly Discovered Spider Named After Indian State Telangana
A spider recently discovered has been named after the Telangana State in India, the Telangana Crab Spider (Thomisus telanganensis).
Locals In Kazakhstan Alarmed By Appearance Of Strange Black Smoke Ring
A strange black smoke ring was seen floating over a northern village in Kazakhstan, and the locals cannot help but wonder if this is a natural or just an artificial phenomenon.
Over 170 Mummies Discovered In Peru Ceremonial Site
More than 170 mummies were excavated from seven tombs in a 1,200-year-old ceremonial site in Peru. The site is now known as Tenahaha.
Forget $1,000 A Dose Hepatitis C Drug: This Cheap Allergy Medicine Might Be As Effective
Laboratory research shows cheap allergy medicine can be an alternative treatment for hepatitis C patients.
SpiderFab: Spider Robots Building 'Webs' In Space
SpiderFab technology will allow spiderlike robots to build large structures in outer space. A futuristic company Tethers Unlimited Inc. is developing a revolutionary suite of technologies known as "SpiderFab" to enable on-orbit fabrication of large spacecraft components such as trusses, solar panels, antennas, and other multifunctional structures.
Mummies From Hungarian Crypt Help Decipher Mystery Of TB Spread In 18th Century Europe
More than 200 mummified corpses discovered in a Dominican church in Vac, Hungary, helped researchers on how tuberculosis (TB) originated.
Don't Expect Winter But Our Sun Experiences Seasonal Changes
Researchers have discovered that the sun, much like the planet Earth, also experiences seasonal changes. The variations are caused by the activity of solar magnetic bands.
Aliens Or Cosmic Phenomenon: Where Are Mysterious Radio Bursts From Space Coming From?
Puzzled astronomers cannot discredit the theory of extra terrestial over the last decade due to radio bursts occurrence.
Microsoft Opens Office Doors For People With Autism
In honor of World Autism Awareness Day, Microsoft offers job opportunities to people diagnosed with autism.
How Well You Sleep Might Depend On How Much You Earn: Study
Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new statistical data, the relationship between sleeping hours and household income is linear.
Red Squirrels Fight Back Against Gray Rivals: Multiple Sightings in Windermere
Several sightings of endangered red squirrels have been reported in Windermere, Lake District. Experts believe competition with gray squirrels caused them to disappear.
Purely Mechanical Exoskeleton On Legs: Walking Easy To The Future
Scientists have invented a wearable device that decreases the amount of energy required to walk functionally — no motor or batteries needed.
