Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Female Bamboo Shark Set To Give Virgin Birth To Two Babies At Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre
A female bamboo shark is expected to give birth to two babies even if it has had no sexual contact with a male shark for two years. The shark has somehow managed to have two of her eggs fertilized and will have a virgin birth in nine months' time.
Shark Attacks Set New Record In 2015: 30 Of 98 Unprovoked Shark Attacks Worldwide Occurred In Florida
The number of shark attacks worldwide has reached its all-time high in 2015. Florida seems to be at the limelight because 30 out of 98 attacks occurred in the state.
CDC Activates Zika Virus Alert To Highest Level
The Zika virus outbreak has prompted the CDC to activate its highest emergency level. The virus has become a growing concern for the country and officials are keen to combat its potential transmission in the U.S.
Icky Cockroach Inspires Robots That Can Help In Rescue Operations During Disasters
Icky cockroaches may save your life someday. Researchers were able to find inspiration from the speed and flexibility of these insects in creating robots that can help rescue people during natural disasters.
SETI Scientist Reveals Two Reasons Why We Haven't Found Alien Life Yet
A SETI researcher revealed two main reasons why experts have not yet found alien life. She said she is pleased with advancements in technology, but we are not just quite there yet.
Tumor-Causing Fibropapillomatosis Afflicts Green Sea Turtles In Florida
More and more green sea turtles in Florida suffer from tumor-causing fibropapillomatosis. Experts are alarmed by the rates of sick turtles, which took a sharp rise over the years.
Fusion Reactor Fired Up To 80 Million Degrees Celsius To Generate Hydrogen Plasma
Fusion reactor Wendelstein 7-X was able to generate its first hydrogen plasma when fired to 80 million degrees Celsius. The discovery brings scientists one step closer to achieving limitless, clean and safe energy source via a fusion reactor.
Scientists Discover New Superconductivity Properties To Bring Us Closer To Levitating Trains And Ultra-Fast Computers
A new study found new properties that may pave the way for levitating trains and ultra-fast computers. Called electronic nematicity, this feature opens up new theories about superconductivity.
Obamas Complain Of Bad White House Wi-Fi In Pre-Super Bowl Interview
The Obamas complained about the bad Wi-Fi at the White House during a Pre-Super Bowl interview. The President said the connection is patchy and the first lady said their daughters are irritated by it.
Pancakes Help Scientists Come Up With Better Treatment For Glaucoma
Scientists were able to discover new ways of improving glaucoma treatment by studying pancakes. The key is to look into how thin sheets like pancakes and human eyes interact with and release water vapor.
BMI Incorrectly Tags Millions Of Americans As Obese And Unhealthy
A new study has found that BMI incorrectly tags millions of Americans as unhealthy. Experts said people should not only look at their BMI values, but other health markers as well.
Computer Failure Temporarily Shuts Down IRS E-File System
The Internal Revenue Service experienced computer hardware failure, causing some systems to shut down. IRS is already assessing the extent of the outage and is dealing with the tax community at this time.
Marine Group Rescues Ailing Gray Seal Pup From New York Beach
Marine group was able to rescue an ailing gray seal pup along a New York Beach. The animal is now admitted at the foundation's hospital facility and is receiving appropriate care.
Tiny Luxembourg Unveils Plan To Become Big Player In Space Mining Industry: European Nation To Mine Minerals From Asteroids
Luxembourg plans to join the space mining industry as it announced plans to mine asteroids. The European country aims to position itself as a hub for space explorations.
CDC Tells Young Women To Stop Drinking If Not Using Birth Control
The CDC recommended that young women who are not using birth control should stop drinking alcohol. Women may unknowingly become pregnant and continue to drink, thus putting babies at serious health risks.
Creating Three-Parent Embryos To Help Prevent Genetic Diseases Is Ethical, Say Experts
Creating three-parent embryos to prevent genetic diseases has been bashed because of social and ethical issues. Now, experts have deemed the technique ethical in an official report requested by the U.S. FDA.
Bernie Madoff Antique Jewelry Being Sold At Auction To Pay Ripped-Off Ponzi Scheme Investors
Bernie Madoff's antique jewelry pieces now up for online auction. The proceeds will be used to pay investors who were victimized by Madoff's Ponzi scheme.
Scientists Find Signs Of Life In Mantle Rocks
An ocean drilling expedition has found signs of life in mantle rocks. By obtaining core rock samples in the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean, experts were able to discover ocean crust movements and carbon cycling.
Ship Noise Harms Ability Of Endangered Killer Whales To Hear Each Other In The Pacific Ocean
A new study found that ship noise can impair endangered killer whales' ability to communicate and find prey. Researchers found that ship noise can extend from low to high frequency, which the orcas use to communicate.
Earth Is Comprised Of Two Planets That Fused Together After Violent Collision 4.5 Billion Years Ago
Researchers found that the Earth was formed after a crash with a planet called Theia. The violent collision also formed the moon, thus both the Earth and moon have similar rock characteristics.
Obama Administration Seeks $1.1 Billion Funding For Heroin, Opioid Addiction
Obama administration seeks to have $1.1 billion in budget to fight heroin and opioid addiction. The funds are intended to improve access to treatment and strengthen current efforts.
White House Wants $1 Billion Budget For Biden's Cancer 'Moonshot'
The White House wants to propose $1 billion worth of funds for the Obama administration's cancer 'moonshot' project. The budget will be used to speed up research and hopefully come up with new ways to treat and diagnose cancer.
Woman Pulls Over Police Officer For Speeding, Gets Apology
A woman caught a police car speeding in Miami. In the series of videos, she asked the officer to pull over, explained that he is going too fast, then got an apology from him.
Yahoo Cost Cutting-Plans Include Slashing 15 Percent Of Its Workforce: Report
Yahoo's Marissa Mayer is expected to announce 15 percent job cuts to the company's workforce. The layoffs will be part of the firm's cost-cutting strategies.
Container Ship Bigger Than Empire State Building To Dock In The US From Port In China
The largest container ship ever to dock in the U.S. is expected in mid-February. The vessel, named Benjamin Franklin, will be coming from the port of China where it was made.
UK Fertility Regulator Approves Genetic Modification Of Human Embryos
UK fertility regulators has approved genetic modification of human embryos. By understanding how healthy human embryos develop during the early days, the researchers hope to address issues on fertility and IVF treatments.
Cornell University Researchers Create Sef-Assembled 3D Superconductor
Researchers from Cornell University were able to create the first self-assembled 3D superconductor. The process was long and tedious, with the entire research spanning about two decades.
Obama Administration To Use $4.2 Billion To Help Kids Learn Computer Science
The Obama Administration has announced its plans of expanding computer science education U.S. K through 12 schools. President Barack Obama says computer science must be part of every student's basic skills for them to grow America's economy in the years to come.
Passive Smoking Can Make Your Kids Obese And Stupid
A new study found that passive smoking may cause children to suffer from obesity and poor cognition. However, the researchers were not able to find a relationship between passive smoking and diabetes in the young participants.
MIT Student Engineers Win SpaceX Hyperloop Design Competition
MIT student engineers won the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition. The overall victors together with other awardees will develop the Hyperloop design in the SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California.
