Articles by Rina Marie Doctor
Tropical Birds Have Superfast Wing Muscles To Attract Mates
A species of tropical birds were found to have superfast wing movements, which they use to attract mates. Aside from speed, they are also able to exert enough limb force or strength to boost their courtship abilities.
White Graphene Enables Lithium-Ion Batteries Withstand High Temperatures
Scientists were able to discover a combined electrolyte-separator for lithium-ion batteries that can withstand high temperatures. White graphene is the component that enables the compound to perform efficiently.
Human Mutants Who Can Resist Diseases Could Be Key To Life-Saving New Therapies
Scientists discovered superhero DNA in 13 people with natural immunity to inherited mutated genes. Experts think this could pave the way for the development of new life-saving therapies for genetic disorders.
Ancient Humans Migrating From Africa Infected Neanderthals With Herpes
Neanderthals may have suffered from herpes brought by ancient humans who migrated from Africa. Researchers say this and other infectious diseases may have contributed to the demise of the species.
Cleaner Air In Southern California Linked To Improvement In Children's Health
A decrease in air pollution in Southern California has resulted in the improvement of children's health. Researchers found that children showed fewer respiratory symptoms alongside improved air quality in the region.
CRISPR/Cas Firm Intellia Files IPO, Announces $125 Million Deal With Regeneron
CRISPR firm Intellia Therapeutics filed an IPO and announced its collaboration with biopharmaceutical company Regeneron. The deal between the two companies aims to develop CRISPR/Cas technology and commercialize targets along the way.
Hot Super-Earths: Cooked Planets Lose Atmosphere Due To Radiation From Host Stars
The atmospheres of hot super-Earths are being stripped off by nearby host stars, a new study has found. The so-called 'cooked planets' are hounded by radiation, causing them to lose their outer gaseous layer.
Small Islands At Risk Of Freshwater Scarcity, May Dry Out In The Future: Study
Small islands are at risk of facing freshwater scarcity and drying out in the future, a new study has found. Researchers found that global climate models underestimated the effects of climate change on these tiny islands.
NASA Kepler Spacecraft Recovers: The Reason Why It Switched To Emergency Mode
Kepler Spacecraft has finally recovered. The reason why it switched to emergency mode is still uncertain, but experts have started ruling out possibilities.
Lockheed, Boeing Team Up With Bigelow Aerospace To Launch Inflatable Habitats To Space For Research And Tourism
Bigelow Aerospace is partnering with United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Lockheed and Boeing, to deliver inflatable habitats to space. Aside from scientific purposes, the partnership aims to deliver benefits to the industries of space research and tourism.
#SleepRevolution Campus Tour To Spark National Conversation About Importance Of Sleep
Sleep is a vital component of overall health, yet most college students fail to have adequate amounts of it. The Sleep Revolution College Tour is set to spark a national conversation about the importance of sleep and the hazards of sleep deprivation.
UFO Watchers Spot Millennium Falcon-Like Metal Object Above Earth
UFO watchers were able to spot a Millennium Falcon-like metal object above the Earth via NASA live feed from the International Space Station. The incident, however, was faced with controversy after NASA cut the broadcast.
UK's Daily Mail Eyes Bid To Acquire Yahoo
Daily Mail is said to explore bids to acquire Yahoo. The UK media company is looking at partnering with private equity firms to buy the Internet pioneer.
World Wild Tiger Population Rises For the First Time In Century
The wild tiger population in the world has increased, a new analysis found. The rise in the species' population marks a rare occurrence, a first in the century.
Earth Soils May Curb Global Warming By Locking Greenhouse Gases
Scientists said earth soils have the ability to lock greenhouse gases, thus curbing global warming. Despite this, experts said political, cultural and social understanding must come first for the world to realize the wonder of earth soils.
Melting Ice Sheets, Changes In Water On Land Changing Earth's Rotation
Melting ice sheets and water changes on Earth is changing the Earth's rotation, a new study has found. The North and South Poles are also said to make shifts, raising concerns about the geophysical effects of climate change to the planet.
Vision-Impaired Baby Sees Mom Clearly For The First Time [Video]
Baby with impaired vision saw mom for the time first after receiving his glasses. The touching moment was captured on tape and has since garnered thousands of views on social media sites.
Suspected Norovirus Sickens 28 University Of Minnesota Students
Suspected norovirus has sickened 28 students at the University of Minnesota. The people affected by the outbreak were residents of Frontier Hall dorm.
First US Uterus Transplant Failed Because of Yeast Infection
The Cleveland Clinic has revealed that the reason for failure of the first uterus transplant in the U.S. is yeast infection. The infection may be life-threatening, thus, doctors had to remove the organ immediately.
Hospital Software May Not Flag Unsafe Drug Prescriptions
A report suggested that hospital software may not be able to flag down unsafe drug prescriptions. Despite having the systems installed in hospital computers, the results are still pretty much the same.
Virus-Fighting Protein In Primates May Have Sped Up Evolution
Researchers found that a virus-fighting protein may have helped speed up evolution. Evolution has always been known as a gradual process but the findings of the new study suggest otherwise.
Flying Gripping Sphere Picks Up And Drops Off Deliveries On Its Own
German company Festo unveiled a preview of its flying gripper device that is able to pick up and drop off objects all on its own. The device may soon provide assistance to employees who need to reach objects from high places or hard-to-reach areas.
Want Babies With Intellectual Edge? Raise Them To Be Bilingual
Bilingual babies have an edge over monolingual babies in having better intellectual abilities, a new study has found. Being able to speak more than one language does not only boost linguistic skills, it also improves executive functions such as problem-solving, planning and critical thinking.
Green Sea Turtles No Longer Endangered But Threats To Population Remain
Federal agencies have reclassified green sea turtles from endangered to threatened. Despite the good news, threats to the species population remain, warranting continuous efforts to ensure conservation.
Rescheduling Marijuana Could Ease Research On Medical Uses Of Weed
Rescheduling marijuana may improve how the substance is researched in the U.S. Changing the classification of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule II may mean less strict protocols for researchers to study the medical benefits of weed.
HIV Can Resist CRISPR/Cas9 Gene-Editing Attacks: Study
HIV was found to resist CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing attacks. In a new study, researchers observed that the seemingly strong antiviral therapy was able to stop mutations initially, but it also casued viruses that escaped to come out stronger.
Brain Scans Of Babies With Microcephaly Suggest Zika Disrupts Development
Researchers obtained CT scan images of microcephalic babies born to mothers exposed to Zika virus during pregnancy. The brain scans show that Zika virus may cause disruption in brain development, rather than the destruction of brain cells.
Nearly Half Of World Heritage Sites At Risk, Warrants Action: Report
Nearly half of World Heritage sites are at risk, a new report has found. Experts say it is time to take action and work towards sustainable development to save the environment and the local communities that benefit from the world-renowned sites.
Brain Scans Reveal Effects Of Sleepless Nights On People With Insomnia
Brain scans were able to reveal the effects of always having sleepless nights. The results revealed impaired integrity in some brain regions that are responsible for sleep, alertness and consciousness.
Zika Virus And Neurological Problems: Mystery Link Between The Two Continues To Deepen
The mystery link between Zika virus and neurological disorders continues to deepen with every new report collated from all over the world. Although not yet completely proven, microcephaly and Guillain Barre syndrome have become the most common possible neurological disorders associated with the virus.
