Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Ancient Birds Were Likely Able To Fly: 125-Million-Year-Old Wing Fossil Provides New Insight
Researchers found that anceint birds may have flown the way modern birds do now. In a new study, a 125-million-year-old bird fossil was able to support that the birds from different times had the same soft anatomy.
Staying Slim Was Easier In the 80s: Here's Why
A new study found that 80s is the better era to lose weight. Even if the people of today eat and exercise the way millennials did, they could not match the weight loss abilities of the people back then.
Stephen Hawking Warns About Dangers Of AI Arms Race In Latest Reddit AMA
Stephen Hawking recently answered Reddit questions about the dangers of artificial intelligence. In the thread, he continued to advocate against AI arms race and said that the emergence of AI may either be the best or worst thing to happen to humanity.
Astronomers Create New Habitability Ranking For Exoplanets
Powerful telescopes had detected hundreds of exoplanets, causing astronomers to go berserk as to which should be studied first in the quest for life outside Earth. In a new paper, a group of researchers presented a habitability index for ranking exoplanets to aid prioritization schemes.
Toxic Runoff From Urban Areas Killing Coho Salmon : Here's How To Save Them
Researchers found that highway runoffs from urban areas may indeed kill coho salmon. In a new study, scientists were able to discover a way that could easily and effectively save the species.
Researchers Say Comprehensive Bird Family Tree Nearly Complete
Through a new study, many of the questions involving avian evolution have been answered. With this, experts said that they are so close to finally making a comprehensive family tree of bird species.
California Governor Signs Bill That Bans The Use Of Plastic Microbeads In Personal Care Products
Microbeads have officially been condemned in California as Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill banning the use of personal care products containing it. The author of the bill said it was written in such a way that no loopholes may be detected and that only environmentally safe agents are used in making the products.
New Study Shows Male Chimps Love To Play With Toys Too
Researchers found that immature male chimps are as playful as young boys. In an observatory study, the chimps were found to throw, hit and fiddle with forest objects as if it was a set of toys.
Rare Species Of House Spider Discovered In Northern Ireland For The First Time
Funnel-web spiders had long been uncommon in Northern Ireland. A conservation officer, however, was able to discover a rare species of house spider in the said region for the first ime.
Express Scripts Allots 750 Million To Cover Amgen And Sanofi Cholesterol Drugs
Express Scripts announced that they will be paying for Amgen and Regeneron/Sanofi's costly cholesterol drugs for their members. The company said they were able to negotiate the best prices and thus is now confident in providing the medicines under certain conditions.
Medics' Use Of Health Apps On Smartphones Threatens Patient Confidentiality: Study
Researches found that doctors and nurses are increasingly using smartphone health apps to relay patient information across the health care team. A campaign said that this practice may threaten patient confidentiality and safety.
British Researcher Says Dying At Home Not Always The Best Choice For Patients
The home had been regarded as the most preferred place of death. As per surveys and analyses, one British researcher said that it may not always be the best choice as many factors should be considered.
South Korean Economist Hoesung Lee to Head UN Climate Panel
South Korean economist Hoesung Lee was chosen to lead UN climate panel. The election took place after the former chair tendered his resignation amid sexual harassment allegations.
Evolution: New Study Sheds Light On How Upright Chimps Walk Like Humans
Contrary to popular belief, chimps are able to walk upright, much like humans. In a new study, experts found that chimps do not have highly rigid torsos, allowing them to walk like humans.
Late Bedtime Isn't Good For Your Waistline: Study Finds Link Between Sleeping Late and Weight Gain
People hoping to trim their waistline may start by sleeping early at night. A new study found that there is a link between weight gain and late bedtimes.
30 Minutes Of Daily Exercise Is Not Enough: Here's Why
If one's goal is to decrease heart failure risk, then 30 minutes of exercise daily may not be enough to reach that goal. In a new study, researchers found that people may need to exercise two to four times more than the recommended to prevent heart failure.
Aortic Heart Valves From Animal Tissue Can Develop Blood Clots, Raise Risks For Stroke
Experts found that patients who underwent aortic heart valve transplants may be at a high risk of developing stroke. Blood clots may form after the surgery, imparing the movement of the valves and subsequently causing problems.
Spark Therapeutics Gene Therapy Shows Promise In Restoring Vision Of Visually Impaired Patients
Gene therapy that aims to restore vision in partially blind people exhibited positive results in its phase 3 clinical trial. Experts said that the results were promising and that patients were able to achieve the maximum benefits set for the drug.
Web Commerce Could Mess Up World's Ecosystem: Ebay Helps Invasive Plants Roam The World
Researchers were able to discover that invasive plants are being explicitly sold through web commerce platforms. Online selling has become so widespread that it has even make biological invasions possible now.
US, Chile Pledge To Fight Illegal Fishing And Create Marine Sanctuaries To Protect The World’s Oceans
Leaders of U.S. and Chile announced their plans of fighting illegal fishing and creating new marine sanctuaries to help protect oceans. The new initiatives are said to be the nations' contributions to address the issues surrounding the world's oceans.
Scientists Work On Simple Saliva Test That Could Detect Breast Cancer Risk
Scientists had initiated a research project that can help determine a woman's breast cancer risk through a simple saliva test only. The success of this endeavor would mean that mammogram and screening requirements would be personalized according to the identified patient risks.
RoboBee Miniature Robot Can Swim In Water And Turn Into Submarines
Creators of RoboBee, which is a miniature bee robot, claimed that their invention can also swim and transform into a submarine. The researchers discovered that flying and swimming are actually very similar in mechanisms.
NASA’s Mars Curiosity Rover Sends Postcard Of Mount Sharp
Mount Sharp in Mars had been captured perfectly by Curiosity Rover and the experts could not help but send a postcard to those following the mission. Through the said picture, geologists were given valuable insights about the mineralogy, color and composition of the red planet.
General Mills Recalls 2nd Batch Of Frozen Green Beans Due To Listeria
For the second time this year, General Mills recalled its frozen green beans from the market after these tested positive for listeria. The company said that its action was a precautionary measure and that no reports of illnesses have been noted so far.
800-Year-Old Turtle-shaped Tomb Found In China
Experts unearthed an ancient tomb in China that is shaped like a turtle and is believed to be 800 years old. The tomb has an octagon chamber, five rooms and exquisite brick wall carvings.
Dinosaur Fossils from Montana Reveal How The Maiasaura Lived And Died
After studying dinosaur fossils obtained in Montana, researchers were able to reveal historical data about how the Maiasaura lived and died. The researchers emphasized that the key to their findings is histological analysis.
Krill Feeding Study Reveals How Blue Whales Become So Big
Researchers found that blue whales employ an interesting feeding pattern to maintain their big size. Efficient krill feeding for blue whales is more than just literally diving for food, it comes with a strategy.
ICD-10 Medical Diagnosis Code Gives Americans 70,000 Official Ways To Get Sick, Hurt or Die
U.S. medical providers have been mandated to use the ICD-10 medical diagnosis codes to enhance the health care delivery system among facilities. The new codes are quite very specific with about 70,000 official patient complaints included in the list.
New Case Of Mad Cow Disease Found On Farm In The UK
Government officials confirmed that a new case of mad cow disease had been identified in a UK farm. No threaths to public health were determined and experts deemed the case as isolated.
800-Foot High Megatsunami Swallowed Ancient Island In Africa 73,000 Years Ago
Researchers were able to discover that the large boulders on Cape Verde island were propelled by an 800-foot high megatsunami that happened 73,000 years ago. Despite the findings, the authors of the study emphasized that such events are not typical but still warrant close volcanic monitoring.
