Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Museum's Plan To Demolish Wildlife Garden Sparks Outrage
Scientists are outraged upon learning that the National History Museum in London is planning to demolish a wildlife garden. The said plan is part of the museum's plan to create more pathways for people and house the giant skeleton cast, Dippy.
Amgen Opts To Pay $71 Million For Drug Promotion Case Settlement
Amgen Inc. decided to pay 47 states with $71 million as settlement for off-label promotions that it has been accused of for two of its products. According to the charges, the pharmaceutical company has advertised Enbrel and Aranesp outside of FDA's recommendations.
Flying Spaghetti Monster: What Is This Deep-Sea Creature? [Video]
A flying spaghetti monster has been baffling a lot of people due to its resemblance to a cooked pasta. Experts have identified its exact identity through the video captured by a group of oil and gas company workers.
Owls Capable Of Using 'Stealth Technology' To Hide Wing Noise When Hunting
A new study found that owls possess stealth technology that enable them to flap their wings without aerodynamic and mechanical noises. The findings of the research are said to be helpful in the field of engineering in terms of developing structures that have suppressed noise features as it function.
Female MMA Fighter Finds Out About Pregnancy After Winning Title Fight
MMA fighter Kinberly Novaes was preparing for a fight but noticed that she is having problems losing weight. After consulting a doctor, she found out that she was pregnant and that she had been expecting since her last fight.
Some Types Of Bacteria Can Increase Odds Of Premature Birth
Researchers found that some microbial environments inside the body may contribute to premature births. The findings of a new study suggest that checking the microbiota of women during early gestation may provide an insight of pregnancy outcomes.
State Of New York Approves Rules For Preventing Further Legionnaire's Disease Outbreaks
New York officials released a set of new regulations in the aim of combating the further spread of Legionnaire's disease in the state. The new rules will now require building owners to have their cooling towers cleaned and disinfected, or sanctions may have to be applied.
Prolonged Drought In California May Be Deadly For Giant Sequoia
The giant sequioas of California have gone through punishing storms, wildfires and environmental damages. But now, experts are worried that the prolonged drought may be the cause of the trees' death.
ISS Astronaut Scott Kelly Records Northern Lights In This Timelapse Video
The Northern Lights exhibited what seems like a magnificent lights show as the then active sun peeped through it. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly was able to capture it while aboard the ISS.
Ever Thought Of Calling The ISS? If You Have A Radio, Here's How
Calling the International Space Station is actually a usual possibility on Earth. The process, however, entails more than just finding the right radio signal to contact an astronaut.
Woolly Mammoth Extinction: Humans And Not Climate Change To Blame
Researchers found that the primary cause of woolly mammoth demise is not climate change, rather it is human colonization. The findings of a new study were not able to identify the exact circumstances of the extinction but very well showed that human activities are to blame.
White House To Announce New Program To Combat Heroin: What We Know So Far
The White House is set to announce a new initiative that will help to counter the increasing trend of heroin overdose cases. The details of the new program are not yet fully known but according to enforcement officials, it will be a coordination between the law enforcement and public health sectors, not only to punish addicts but to treat them as well.
NASA Releases 3D Printable Model Of Curiosity Rover
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has released a 3D printable file of the Curiosity Rover in their website. Now, people may have their own replica of the Mars exploratory space device.
Vaccine Use Has Caused Drastic Drop in Chickenpox Cases
A new study found that the rates of Chickenpox have been seeing drastic declines since the vaccination program was initiated. The experts said that the amendments made from the one-dose to the two-dose approach further reduced the cases.
Women Who Do Heavy Lifting May Have Problems Getting Pregnant
Researchers found that women who tend to work longer hours and lift heavy objects as part of their daily jobs may find getting pregnant a challenge. A new study analyzed a databank of nurses, who have varying working schedules and daily tasks to come up with the results.
Ecuador Volcano Belches Massive Three- Mile High Plume Of Ash
Ecuador's Cotopaxi Volcano recently spewed plumes of ash that reached up to three miles high. A yellow alert has been raised, meaning people do not need to evacuate but residents are instructed to take caution.
USDA Pledges $5 Million To Help Farmers Affected By Lake Erie Algal Blooms
The US Department of Agriculture invested an additional $5 million to help in addressing the water quality issues in Lake Erie. The said pledge was done following U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio plea to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
Food Shortages Soon To Be More Common Due To Extreme Weather
Extreme weather and other climate changes have varying effects in the environment. Now, experts say that even food shortages may soon become common due to the variability of the weather.
Latest Increase In Volunteer Numbers Boosting Dementia Research
More and more people are volunteering in dementia clinical researches in the UK. Through this, experts say that the journey toward finding a cure for the crippling neurodegenerative disease may be more enhanced.
Use Of OxyContin For Children 11 And Up Approved By The FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of OxyContin for pain management of kids aged 11 years old and up. According to the agency, the manufacturing pharmaceutical brand of the drug was able to show valuable data that proved the medicine's safety in pediatric patients if appropriately administered.
Air Pollution Kills 4000 People Per Day In China
A new study has found that more than 4,000 people are killed daily in China due to air pollution. According to experts, the numbers are so big that nearly everyone in the country experiences unhealthy air.
Roche Purchases GeneWEAVE Diagnostics Firm In $425 Million Deal
Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche is buying U.S. diagnostic firm GeneWEAVE for up to $425 million. Through the acquisition, Roche is said to have strengthened its presence in the antimicrobial research industry.
The Greenwich Prime Meridian Has Moved: Scientists Explain Why
The vertical line that separates the Eastern and Western Hemispheres of the Earth has been moved. Experts delved into the reasons why and concluded that it is all about modernity.
Study Says US Plan To Kill Cormorants May Have No Effect On Fish
A new report released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service suggests that killing cormorants has no effect on the decreasing population of endangered fish. With this, conservationists demand an investigation into the federal agency's approval of bird killings.
Dallas Health Authorities Report Third Case Of West Nile Virus
The third case of West Nile Virus in Dallas for the 2015 season has been reported by health authorities. No ground spraying has been performed because the mosquito traps located in the area where the patient stays tested negative for the virus.
Researchers Find That Using Portable Pedals Under An Office Desk May Help Sedentary Workers
A new study found that inspiring employees with sedentary work to move more may improve their health and well-being. The researchers asked the worker subjects to use portable pedals under an office desk for weeks and the effects are quite helpful.
Dirty Hospitals Lead To Deadly Infections: New Study Finds Lapses In Cleaning Practices Of Health Facilities
Cleaning and disinfection are crucial to ensuring that infections acquired in hospitals are limited. Researchers take a closer look at how cleaning and sanitary monitoring processes have evolved through time.
Study Says Taking Iodine Supplements During Pregnancy May Be Beneficial To Babies
Researchers have found that supplementing iodine to pregnant women may be beneficial to babies in terms of increasing their intelligence quotient.
Local Wolf Populations In Minnesota Still Stable Says DNR
The population of Minnesota wolves remains stable and within standards, confirmed the state's Department of Natural Resources. Wolf packs have also become larger and have utilized wider territories.
The Universe Is Slowly Dying But There's No Reason To Panic: Here's What's Happening
Scientists found that universe is currently on a "slow dying" process. Although experts are convinced that this event is of high possibility, there's no need to fret as it is not expected to happen until after a few billions years.
