Articles by Sami Ghanmi
SpaceX Rocket Engine Explodes During Texas Test
A SpaceX rocket engine exploded on Nov. 4 at a test facility in Texas. A 'thorough investigation' into the primary cause of the explosion is now underway, said the company in a statement.
Alcohol And Cancer: Even Moderate Drinking Can Increase Your Risk
Can even moderate alcohol drinking increase the risk of cancer? A new statement from the ASCO warns that even a drink or two per day can still increase the risk.
Kentucky Sues Drug Company Endo For Opioid Epidemic
Andy Beshear, the attorney general of Kentucky, is filing a lawsuit against Endo International PLC for allegedly deceiving people - through its marketing practices - about the safety of its product, Opana ER.
Teenagers Who Drink Alcohol, Smoke Marijuana Less Likely To Succeed In Life
A new study reveals excessive marijuana and alcohol use by teenagers can potentially reduce their chances of becoming successful in life. Here's what researchers have found.
145 Million-Year-Old Rat Teeth Offer Clues On Origins Of Modern Mammals
A student recently uncovered two ancient teeth in England that belong to rat-like creatures that lived 145 million years ago. Scientists say the creatures are the oldest known ancestors of modern mammals, including human beings.
Gonorrhea Cases In Australia Rise By 63 Percent In 5 Years
Latest data on STIs show an alarming 63 percent rise in the number of gonorrhea cases in Australia in the past five years. What's behind the huge increase in this sexually transmitted disease?
More Time On Social Media Does Not Harm Mental Health: Study
Researchers have found no link between the use of social media networks and mental health problems among young adults. Here's what they have to say.
Heart Disease Deaths Plunge But Drug Overdoses Rise: CDC
Latest figures from the CDC showed that deaths by drug overdose in the United States have risen by around 20 percent in 2016. What's behind the increase in death rate?
Pregnant Woman Becomes Pregnant Again: Here's How It Happened
A 31-year-old woman from California named Jessica Allen became pregnant while she was already pregnant in a rare medical incident, called 'superfetation.' Here's how it happened.
Trader Joe's Salads Recalled For Possible Listeria Contamination
A public health alert has been issued for a certain type of salad sold at Trader Joe's grocery stores. Officials are warning consumers to either throw the salad product away or return them to where they were purchased.
Aging Is Inevitable: Math Shows Humans Can Never Be Immortal
A mathematical proof has shown that it is impossible to stop the natural process of aging. Here's what scientists have to say about human mortality.
Surrogate Mother Unknowingly Gives Birth To Biological Son
A surrogate mother from California unknowingly gave birth to a biological son in a rare medical incident, called 'superfetation.' After realizing that the child was her own, Jessica Allen decided to take him back and the incident was brought to court.
Woman Files Lawsuit Over Unnecessary Mastectomy And Hysterectomy
A woman has filed a $1.8 million lawsuit against medical professionals over 'unnecessary mastectomy and hysterectomy.' Elisha Cooke-Moore's lawsuit claims she was misled by medical professionals who told her she was carrying 'cancer-causing genes' and that she needed to undergo surgery.
Lucid Dreaming: Study Reveals Effective Techniques To Control Your Dreams
A new research has revealed three effective techniques that could help people increase their chances of experiencing 'lucid dreams'. The research shows a '17 percent success rate' for those who managed to combine all three techniques.
Arctic Sea Ice Declining Faster Than Scientists Initially Predicted
A new study shows that the Artic Ocean could become ice-free sooner than what scientists predicted. As a result, global weather patterns would get affected.
Prehistoric Ape Teeth Found In Germany May Rewrite Human History
Ancient teeth were found from the sediments of a river near Eppelsheim, Germany. The teeth are believed to be from a yet-to-be-described mystery primate.
New VR Experiment Allows You To Walk On Planet Mars
New NASA and Google virtual reality (VR) experiment allows users to visit planet Mars and experience it from the comfort of their homes. 'Access Mars' can work on most VR headsets available in the market.
Stephen Hawking Makes 1966 Doctoral Thesis Available Online
Famous cosmologist Stephen Hawking has made his original 1966 doctoral thesis available online for the first time. The thesis is freely available to anyone who is interested to learn about the theoretical physicist's earlier views concerning the universe.
Astronaut Completes Spacewalk Outside Space Station Despite Frayed Tether, Bad Jetpack
An astronaut successfully completed a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station on Oct. 20. Astronaut Joe Acaba managed to replace a 'blurry camera' outside of the space station, despite having a frayed tether and a bad jetpack.
Judge Tosses $417 Million Talcum Powder Case Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson
A judge in Los Angeles has thrown out a $417 million 'talcum powder' case verdict against Johnson & Johnson. Previously, Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay the sum to a woman who claimed she got ovarian cancer from the company's baby powder product.
NASA's Maven Mission Finds Planet Mars Has Magnetic Tail
New research from NASA's Maven spacecraft discovers Mars's 'invisible magnetic tail.' The research indicates that the tail is 'twisted' as a result of an interaction with the solar wind.
Death Of Pet Dog Literally Broke Texas Woman's Heart
A woman was left literally 'broken-hearted' after her Yorkshire terrier died as a result of congestive heart failure. Joanie Simpson was rushed to the hospital and was diagnosed with 'Broken-heart syndrome'.
Population Of Flying Insects Drops By 75 Percent Over 27 Years
A new study shows that the population of flying insects in Germany’s nature reserves has dropped significantly by 75 percent over a period of 27 years. Scientists say the drop could place ecosystems in jeopardy.
Study Explains How Cancer's 'Sweet Tooth' Is Related To Tumor Aggressiveness
Scientists have discovered how the growth of cancer cells is related to the consumption of sugar. The discovery could enable other scientists to delve deeper into the mysteries of how cancer can multiply.
Price Hike Cuts Sales Of Sugary Drinks In Jamie's Italian Restaurants
Raising the price of sugary drinks in Jamie's Italian restaurants causes sales to drop by 11 percent, a new experiment reveals. As a result, the increase in price of those beverages has led to the decrease in sugary drink consumption.
Scientists Detect Gravitational Waves From Merger Of Two Neutron Stars
Scientists have detected, for the first time, gravitational waves from colliding binary neutron stars. The detection could open a new chapter in the area of space exploration.
Astronaut Scott Kelly Chronicles Year In Space In New Book 'Endurance'
A new book about the life of former NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is expected to be launched on Oct. 17. Called 'Endurance,' the book tells the true life story of an astronaut's courageous journey into space.
Penguin Disaster In Antarctica: Two Chicks Survive From Colony Of 40,000
A catastrophic event in an Antarctica colony has left thousands of Adélie penguins dead with only two survivors. The disaster was caused by unusual environmental conditions.
Thank The Octopus For This Future Camouflage That Can Morph To Various 3D Shapes
Researchers have developed a stretchable material that mimics the ability of octopuses to inflate their papillae for camouflage. The technology could one day be used to develop sophisticated 'soft robots'.
Holy Guacamole! Spanish Company Rolls Out Low-Calorie, Low-Fat Avocado
A Spanish fruit company has unveiled its new low-fat ‘Avocado Light’ that contains 30 percent less fat than most avocados. The company plans to launch the product during the Fruit Attraction Trade fair in Madrid later this month.
