Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Disability Access Handicaps Uber And Lyft In Masschusetts
Massachusetts' Attorney General is questioning Uber and Lyft's ability to extend services to people with disabilities. No formal actions have been started but concerns are continuously rising.
Shark Attack: How To Prevent It And What To Do If It Happens
Shark attacks, although rare, should be prepared for carefully. The keys to further reduce shark attack incidents are prevention, efficient management and knowledge of approriate helpful interventions to victims.
Pope Francis Hosts World's Mayors To Discuss Climate Change
The Catholic leader's involvement in the issue of climate change is gaining both approval and criticism.
Magnus Effect Is Bouncing All Over The Internet: What Is It About? [Video]
The Internet is buzzing about a viral video showing how a simple spin can propel a basketball in the most unexpected direction. The Magnus Effect, which is a Physics concept, is said to be the reason why such unbelievable trick can occur.
Asteroid 2011 UW-158 Will Zoom Past Earth Sunday And It Contains $5.4 Trillion Worth Of Platinum
An asteroid that was discovered in 2011 will zoom past the Earth on Sunday, experts say. The UW-158 is said to contain $5.4 trillion worth of platinum, which makes it a truly interesting object for study by space companies and agencies.
4-Year-Old Girl Battling Cancer 'Marries' Her Favorite Nurse In Ceremony Complete With White Dress, Flowers, And Ring Pops
Every girl aspires to marry her dream guy and for this four-year-old kid battling with cancer, that realization came sooner that most kids her age. The child married her favorite nurse in a simple celebration arranged by the medical staff, held in the hospital where she undergoes treatments.
Wildfire Scorches Vehicles Along Southern California Freeway: Survival Tips If Trapped In A Vehicle During Brush Fire
Wildfire blazes a stretch of a Southern California freeway, causing chaos among the motorists stuck in the jam-packed traffic. Knowing essential tips about surviving a brush fire while inside the vehicle is critically important for all motorists and thus should be made known.
First Pine Marten Spotted In UK After 100 Years
Pine martens have been declared extinct in the UK since the 1990s. However, an amateur photographer spotted and was able to take photos of the carnivorous animal in Shropshire.
Fecal Contamination Risk Greater In Sand Compared With Water, Study Says
Many people find sanctuary at the beach, a place where they can unwind and have fun even if they just stay on the sand. However, a new study found that staying on the sand may pose a greater risk of fecal contamination compared with the water.
Climate Change Making Wildfire Season Even Worse: Study
Researchers have found wildfire seasons are becoming more lengthy, and climate change is said to be a notable contributor.
School Bans Spicy Doritos After Student Reported Breathing Problems
An ultra-hot variant of Doritos has caused a schoolgirl in England to suffer breathing problems. The school, where the student attends, has already issued a warning against the said fiery snack.
Scientists Looking To Carbon Capture Technology To Remedy Climate Change
Scientists are increasingly looking at carbon capture technology to be the answer to mitigating climate change. Some critics are not impressed, calling the measure an 'immature technology.'
Dangerous 'Light Smoking' Trend Becoming More Popular Among Young Women
A new study found that light smoking is becoming more popular among women, who are entering into adulthood. The researchers looked into the different sociodemographic and psychosocial factors associated with this smoking trend.
Warming Of The Black Sea Culprit Behind Extreme Rain And 2012 Flooding In Russia
Researchers have found that the destructive flash flood that occurred in Russia in 2012 may be due to the increased temperatures of the Black Sea.
Colorado Says PTSD Sufferers Not Eligible For Medical Marijuana
The Colorado Board of Health rejects the inclusion of PTSD from list of medical conditions that can be treated with medical marijuana. According to the officials, the reason for the ineligibility of PTSD sufferers is the lack of scientific evidence.
Oxford Moves To Next Stage For New Ebola Vaccine
Scientists at Oxford University move one step closer to developing a vaccine for Ebola. The second phase of the team's clinical study begins as recruitment for volunteers is currently in process.
Meals Served In US Restaurants Almost As Unhealthy As Fast Food, Says Study
Researchers have found that there is not much difference in fast food and restaurant food in terms of nutritional content. Food served in restaurants are actually almost as unhealthy as fast food.
Number Of Turtle Nests In Florida To Hit Record High
Conservationists are pleased to know that the number of turtle nests in Florida is continuously increasing. As a result of long-term efforts, the number is set to reach record highs.
Scientists Attempting To Redefine The Value Of The Kilogram
The kilogram is a unit of measurement based on a physical metal object located in France. Now, experts are working to redefine the kilogram based on a more stable constant value.
Paul Allen Foundation Gives $7 Million For Alzheimer's Research
Numerous treatments for Alzheimer's disease have been developed yet the disease continues to debilitate many people all around the world. The Paul Allen Foundation awarded five research teams with $7 million worth of funds to further investigate about the disease, with focus on its biological cause.
Feminine Hygiene Products For Douching May Contain Harmful Chemicals
Researchers found that vaginal douching practices and use of feminine hygiene products may harm women due to the presence of harmful chemicals. Doctors say douching is not medically necessary and this study attests to that medical advice.
OSU Researchers Unveil Superfood Seaweed That Tastes Just Like Bacon
Experts at the Oregon State University originally planned to grow high-quality abalone by feeding it with a new strain of algae. However, a business professor saw the potential of the patented seaweed as a superfood that surprisingly tastes like bacon.
600-Year-Old 'Dragon' Ring With St George Motif Found Using Metal Detector
One lucky metal detector user discovered a gold ring engraved with a dragon and an image of St. George. The ring, which is said to be 600 years old, has recently been declared a 'treasure.'
Cute Photos Of Chubby Dogs Online Could Be Making Your Dog Fatter
Experts found that images of chubby dogs could influence dog owners to think that it is normal for their canine friends to be overweight. The results of the study now encourage further information dissemination regarding the true implications of overweight dogs.
RF Surgical Agrees To $235 Million Medtronic Deal
California-based medical device company, RF Surgical Inc. agrees to team up with Medtronic for $235 million. Through this acquisition, both companies will be able to further enhance the technology created by RF Surgical that is designed to detect surgical items left inside a patient's body after surgery.
Global Warming Report Says Climate Change Could Fuel Terrorism And Migration
A group of experts all around the globe has come up with a climate change report that aims to highlight the importance of risk assessment and the impacts of global warming to the society. In the study, the experts said that more than environmental effects, climate change may also bring about social issues such as migration and terrorism.
Study Shows Infertile Cancer Survivors Face Unique Hurdles When Opting For Adoption
As cancer patients are required to undergo harsh treatment that can cause their infertility, a group of researchers investigated the feasibility of adoption as an alternative for survivors.
Scientists Discover Cluster Of 50-Million-Year-Old Volcanoes Off Sydney Coast
A cluster of volcanoes are said to provide insight into the split of Australia and New Zealand. A team of scientists discovered four volcanoes underwater off the coast of Sydney while aboard a new Australian research vessel for another mission.
Elderly Women Miss Breast Cancer Symptoms: What Symptoms Other Than Lump To Recognize
Studies show that breast cancer is most commonly prevalent among elderly women. According to studies, most of these patients are not aware of the disease's signs and symptoms, aside from a lump.
Ready That Camera, The Last 'Manhattanhenge' Of 2015 Happens Today
New Yorkers are expected to gather in large crowds as the last Manhattanhenge for 2015 is set to happen. People are also expected to ready their cameras as the sun spectacularly bathes the city in its glorious golden rays.
