Articles by Rubi Valdez
Climate Change? Sun-Dimming Spray May Help Cool Down The Planet
Harvard scientists experiment on a new way of reversing climate change by spraying small packets of calcium carbonate into the stratosphere. The effect will dim the skies, similar to what happens after a volcanic eruption.
Neuro-Behavioral Study Explains Why Cute Images Compel Humans To Act Aggressively
A new study found that human beings are compelled to take care or something or someone they perceive as cute. It also explains why people cry when they feel happy or overwhelmed.
Low Trust On Vaccines Puts More Children At Risk In The Philippines
At least 18 deaths were confirmed to be related to the measles outbreak in the southern Philippines. The lowering rates of vaccine coverage worldwide is alarming, but health experts said it is not surprising.
Physician Burnout: Doctors In Smaller Practices Less Likely To Commit Medical Errors
Physicians who practice in small, independent practices have better psychological well-being and are less likely to commit medical errors. Experts said that unsafe work settings and burnout go hand-in-hand in the risk of medical errors.
Investigation Points To China As Source Of Increased Levels Of Banned Ozone-Depleting Gas
At least 18 companies in China were found still using banned ozone-depleting gas called CFC-11. The investigation followed a study published recently, citing that the harmful gas might still be used somewhere in Eastern Asia.
State Approves Use Of Medical Marijuana For Treatment Of Autism, 10 Other Debilitating Conditions
Autism and 10 other debilitating conditions, which include chronic pain, spinal cord injury, and Tourette’s Syndrome, are now allowed to be treated with medical marijuana. Patients are required to be a registered voter of Michigan to qualify.
New IVF Regulation Protects Patients From Expensive And Potentially Dangerous Fertility Add-Ons
Additional treatments for in vitro fertilization did not show evidence of safety and efficacy. The UK government implemented a color coding scheme so patients can know which treatments are supported by clinical data.
Just Thinking About Stress In The Morning Could Lower Cognitive Capacity Throughout The Day
Waking up in the morning anticipating stress could affect how a person learns and retains memory throughout the day. A new study further investigates the use of wearable devices to analyze how stress affects the body and behavior.
New Breed Of Wasp With Exceptionally Large Stinger Discovered In The Amazon
Scientists discovered a new breed of wasp in the Amazonian rainforest that have exceptionally long stinger. The stinger is used not only to inject venom to the enemy but also to lay eggs.
Johns Hopkins Declares Zero Risk After Accidental Release Of Tuberculosis Bacteria
Vials of tuberculosis were accidentally released in two buildings at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Authorities said employees on the site do not need to do additional tests as authorities declared no incidence of health risks.
SpaceX 15th ISS Resupply Mission Launches Carrying AI Robot CIMON
Scientists experimented on the use of artificial intelligence to reduce stress levels of humans in space. The goal is also to simplify tasks so astronauts at the International Space Station can focus on other science projects.
New Drug Can Save Thousands Of Women From Excessive Bleeding Following Childbirth
Women who suffer from hemorrhage after childbirth are normally given oxytocin. However, oxytocin is difficult to transport and store in sites where refrigeration is not available.
Commercial Airlines Worried: Billionaire Space Race Means Heavier Air Traffic And More Flight Delays
Commercial airlines incurred excessive costs in effect of increasing number of space launches each year. A recent report estimated that companies spend an additional $70,000 for every 10 minutes of a flight delay.
European Astronaut Explains Why Training With The Chinese Space Agency Makes All The Difference
China is inviting other members of the United Nations to send their proposals for future space experiments. Approved applicants can use the facilities in the China Space Station, which will be operational in 2023.
Study Finds Women With Denser Breasts Have Worse Cancer Outcomes
Possible cancer tumors are more difficult to detect in women with dense breast than those with non-dense tissues. A new study looking at breast density can now classify dense breasts more accurately.
Historians Use Modern X-Ray Technology To Recover Missing Images From The 19th Century
Scientists recovered images from a lost daguerreotype plate which dates back from the 19th century. Daguerreotypes, considered to be the oldest form of photography, use silver-coated copper plates to take images.
Stonehenge Builders Used Pythagoras' Theorem Way Before The Philosopher’s Birth: Giants, Aliens, Other Theories On Its Origin
Several theories attempted to explain how the Stonehenge was formed. One of the most popular is the notion that aliens built the massive stone monument, while other accounts looked into giants helping humans.
NASA Prepares For Robot Lunar Exploration In An Attempt To Send Humans Back To The Moon
NASA said they are now focusing on partnerships with public and private enterprises to bring humans back to the moon. The first set of lander missions is expected to launch in 2022.
Thickening Haze In Mars Is Now A ‘Planet-Encircling’ Global Dust Storm
The dust storm in Mars has engulfed almost the entire planet as haze levels reach the highest in history. The Curiosity rover is not affected by the lack of sunlight as it is powered by nuclear energy.
NASA Curiosity Rover Shows Mars Surface In Stunning Selfie During The ‘Worst’ Dust Storm
Curiosity rover took a series of selfies during the worst dust storm in Mars. Meanwhile, the Opportunity rover went offline as it is running out of power due to lack of sunlight.
Giant Clams Can Tell The History Of Typhoons And Predict Future Storms
The shells of giant clams can record changes in the environment such as water temperatures and typhoons. Experts said they can use this data to predict storm patterns in the future.
Experts Argue That Paying People To Work Less And Consume Less Can Save The Environment
The idea of universal basic income is that a financial payment from the government is given to every citizen. The people will feel less obligated to consume more as a reward for their hard work.
Massachusetts Sues Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family For OxyContin Profiteering Amid Opioid Crisis
The Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma for misleading doctors into prescribing excess OxyContin. Eight members of the Sackler family, the owner of Purdue, were named in the complaint.
Largest Genetic Study Establishes Hereditary Links To Atrial Fibrillation To Explore Treatment Options
Scientists are exploring new ways to develop cardiovascular therapies using human genomics data. Atrial fibrillation is linked to lifestyle factors and genetic predisposition, and it affects more than 33 million people worldwide.
Shortage In Blood Bank Supply Prompts US Retail Brands To Drop Letters In Support Of Red Cross #MissingType Campaign
Blood banks in the United States experienced shortage annually as fewer people are now donating blood. The Red Cross launched a campaign urging major U.S. retail brands to drop letters A, B, and O in their names.
Feeling Hangry? New Study Explains The Psychology Why People Get Angry When Hungry
Feeling hangry is more than just a drop in the blood sugar, according to a new study published by the APA. Personality, environment, and context of a situation can trigger negative emotions due to hunger.
New Method Can Reduce Cost Of Direct Air Capture Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology
Scientists found a way to reduce the costs of carbon dioxide removal in the air. Using a technique called direct air capture, industrial coolants can convert carbon gas into synthetic fuel.
Kepler Space Telescope Detects New Solar System Twins: 1 Hosts 3 Earth-Sized Exoplanets
One of the newly discovered Solar System twins hosts three rocky planets that are similar to Earth’s size. Scientists said the temperatures in these exoplanets could be dozens higher than Earth due to the strong radiation of their stars.
Polio Hits Venezuela For The First Time In 30 Years Amid Healthcare Crisis
The first case of poliovirus nearly 30 years after its eradication surfaced in the Warao communities in Venezuela’s Orinoco Delta. A 2012 study also showed that 10 percent of the indigenous tribe contracted the HIV virus that causes AIDS.
Want To Join SpaceX? Elon Musk Is Hiring More Than 500 People Who Have These Qualifications
SpaceX is hiring more than 500 people to fulfill engineering, operations, and design positions. Elon Musk is pooling human resources to work on his most ambitious project so far – the Falcon Heavy Rocket.
