Articles by Sheobi Ramos
Scientists Watch And Record Real-Time Footage Of Neurons Flashing
Adam Cohen got the inspiration for his study from a 2010 experiment made by researchers from MIT. The experiment involved an organism with a special protein that was only discovered in the 1980s in the Dead Sea.
Study Says Autism Can Be Detected In Infants Less Than 14 Months Old
A recent study indicated that children can get a screen for autism as early as 14 months old. The AMA recommends that screening for the disease should be during regular pediatrician visits between 18 and 24 months old.
Faulty Aluminum Materials Caused To Failed Satellite Launches, Says NASA
NASA's LSP investigators have discovered that the technical root cause of the failures of the OCO and Glory missions was due to the faulty materials provided by Sapa Profiles, Inc. The company is now suspended for acquiring government contracts.
That Viral Flower-Shaped Milk Duct Photo Looks Weird — And Inaccurate
An image depicting women's breasts in a flower-shaped pattern have gone viral on Twitter. Netizens were particularly freaked out by the photo, which was debunked by scientists.
University Event Takes A Long And Hard Look At Drone Traffic
The University of Utah's Electronic Arts and Engineering program students developed an app that can help mitigate drone traffic in Salt Lake City. The app is named Drone Command, and it was unveiled at EAE Launch Day.
Indiegogo Crowdfunding Site Wants To Ban Anti-Vaxx Fundraising Campaigns
Anti-vaccination campaigns have spread worldwide, with the misinformation causing more and more parents to hesitate vaccinating their children. Indiegogo has joined other companies in making a stand against anti-vaccination.
Burger King's Impossible Whopper Available Across The US Before End Of The Year
Burger King partnered with Impossible foods to sell a plant-based burger that looks and tastes the same as a regular Whopper. Public interest in meat alternative food products is reported to be steadily growing every year.
New Imaging Technique That Uses Nanotechnology Helps Scientists Look At DNA Like Never Before
Scientists have discovered a new form of technology that allowed them to study DNA more closely. Researchers from Bionano Genomics in San Diego called it nanochannel technology.
Blue Origin Posts Mysterious Tweet With Image Of Antarctic Exploration Ship Endurance
Many speculated that Blue Origin is set to make an important announcement at the Satellite Conference in Washington DC this week. The space company's recent tweet suggested a possible lunar expedition.
Startup Wants To Launch Dead Cat Into Space
With Celestis Pets, pet owners can now send their deceased pets' remains in space for a whopping price tag. Celestis Pets offers the world's first pet memorial spaceflight service.
FCC Gives Thumbs-Up To SpaceX Low Orbit Starlink Satellite Project
SpaceX claimed that by lowering the orbit of its satellites, a safer space environment would be ensured. The company submitted its request in November last year.
Researchers Map Effect Of Popular Weed Killer Across Several Generations
Second to third generations of those exposed to glyphosate seems to be the most affected by its adverse health effects. Researchers from Washington State University called the phenomenon 'generational toxicology.'
Researchers Create Model That Simulates Each And Every Atom In A Single Human Gene
Scientists at Los Alamos National laboratory utilized the Trinity Supercomputer to create the first billion-atom biomolecular simulation. It's the sixth fastest computer in the entire world.
NASA Is Building A Space Camera Watchdog That Will Seek Out Asteroid Threats
NEOCam had been proposed over 14 years ago, but it's still lacking funding to gain approval to launch. The last time the project received funding was in 2017.
Testing Novel Anti-Malaria Vaccine To Begin In Malawi
An anti-Malaria vaccine has finally been developed after three decades of study. It has the most extensive clinical study to date with a $1 million budget.
NASA Reports Giant 'Jellyfish' Galaxy With 260,000-Light-Year Gas Tail
The James Webb Space Telescope is scheduled to study the phenomenon behind the "jellyfish" galaxy upon its launch in 2021. ESO 137-001 is called a "jellyfish" galaxy because of the way blue stars formed within its tail.
TESS Mission Finally Discovers Its First Earth-Sized Exoplanet
The TESS mission is now considered a "bridge to the future," according to astronomers. After its first discovery, it will continue to search for more exoplanets outside the solar system.
Study Says Some Forms Of Filial Cannibalism In Animals Could Be Sign Of Parental Care
A new study found that offspring abandonment and filial cannibalism are both major factors in adaptation for survival among animals. A mathematical model was used to prove the theory.
How to Make The Most Out Of April's Lyrid Meteor Shower
Scientists said that the peak of the Lyrid shower this year will take place during the early hours of April 23. Observers must view the shower somewhere with no light pollution.
Warming Of North Atlantic Affecting Jet Stream
A team of scientists discovered that the North Atlantic Warming Hole is a major factor in the changes in storm tracks and weather patterns. A tug-of-war exists presently between impacts of the arctic and impacts of the tropics.
Taking Cancer Genetic Instructions Apart Could Lead To New Treatments
By using CRISPR, scientists have found a way to target the vulnerable genes in cancer and destroy them in the process. Chemotherapy might not be an option for cancer treatment in the near future.
Continents And Islands Smashing Into One Another Can Trigger Ice Ages Says Study
Ice Age periods are triggered whenever land masses and volcanoes collide every few millennia. It's the Earth's natural carbon sequestration system, the planet's way of balancing the carbon dioxide found in the atmosphere.
SpaceX Wins NASA's Anti-Asteroid DART Contract
DART will be the first-ever NASA mission to deflect an asteroid from space by using a kinetic impactor. SpaceX charged NASA $69 million, a cheaper price compared to most space contracts.
Arby's Will Send You To Hawaii But You Can Only Stay For 6 'Sandwich-Filled' Hours
There will be 10 lucky winners who will get a chance to be featured in a marketing video shoot for Arby's in Hawaii. Those who want to join must register on the fast-food chain's website starting April 12.
NASA To Install OCO-3 CO2 Monitoring Observatory On International Space Station
The OCO-3 Monitoring Observatory will launch no later than April 25 this year. It will be mounted on the International Space Station for three years.
Ketamine Can Fix Broken 'Bridges' In Brain To Reduce Depression Symptoms
The anesthetic drug ketamine triggers a two-step process in fixing symptoms of depression. Scientists have discovered this breakthrough by using mice in an experiment.
Cherokee Cave Markings In Alabama Cave Document Old Games, Rituals, And Health Conditions
Historical Cherokee writings inside Manitou Cave in Alabama were written backward to appease the spirits of the cave. The ancient script also recorded a game of stickball.
Ouch! Doctors Find 4 'Sweat Bees' Inside Taiwanese Woman's Eye
Sweat bees are known to have a taste for sodium, which they get from sweat. A top ophthalmologist from Taiwan says that it's the first time he encountered sweat bees actually infesting a human being.
Brewing Storm: Thousands Of Amazon Employees Urge Jeff Bezos To Take Aggressive Action On Climate Change
Amazon workers' petition to address climate change is the largest environmental campaign made by tech workers to date. Over 4,200 employees participated in the campaign.
Scientists Find Remains Of 430-Million-Year-Old Tentacled Monster Sea Cucumber
A 3D rendering of a newly discovered fossil showed that sea cucumbers evolved from a 430-million-year-old sea monster. An internal ring was also discovered in the extinct creature.
