Articles by Steven Lerner
Over 800 Ancient Skulls Proved That Inca Doctors In Peru Were Better Than Civil War Doctors
A new study revealed that doctors in the ancient Inca civilization performed skull surgeries better than Civil War doctors. Researchers studied hundreds of ancient skulls to find this conclusion.
Backyard Chickens Linked To 124 Cases Of Salmonella Illnesses Across 36 States
The CDC reports that a salmonella outbreak has been linked to contact with backyard chickens. There have been 124 cases throughout 36 states identified as part of the outbreak.
Scientists Discover Fossils Of 250-Million-Year-Old Prehistoric Saber-Toothed Predators In Russia
Scientists found two new prehistoric species in Russia that date back over 250 million years ago. The discovery will help explain a mass extinction that occurred during the mid-Permian period.
Neil deGrasse Tyson Pays Tribute To Anthony Bourdain, Who Is Dead At 61
On June 8, chef and television host Anthony Bourdain died at the age of 61. Scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson commented on Bourdain's personality and his influence in society.
RIP Yahoo Messenger (1998-2018): Oath Shuts It Down On July 17
Oath revealed that Yahoo Messenger is closing down after 20 years. It launched in 1998 as Yahoo Pager and it was a popular messaging service at the time.
Researchers Discover That Honeybees Know What The Concept Of 0 Is
A new study revealed that bees can understand the concept of zero. Researchers used cards with symbols on it, and the bees identified the card with zero symbols.
Researchers Say Children With Removed Tonsils Are 3 Times More Likely To Get Sick
A new study revealed that children who removed their tonsils and adenoids were more likely to develop diseases later in life. Researchers suggest delaying these surgeries if possible.
Google Changes Salad Emoji By Removing The Egg To Make It Friendly For Vegans
Google removed the egg from its salad emoji so that it can be more inclusive to vegans. The company received a complaint from a user about the egg.
A 25-Year-Old Arkansas Man Gets 50 Years In Prison For Intentionally Contracting HIV To Infect Others
Stephen Koch, 25, of Arkansas admitted that he wanted to intentionally spread his HIV to his dates. He was sentenced to 50 years in prison on June 4 and must register as a sex offender.
Researchers Link Chemical In Toothpaste With Gut Health Problems: Which Toothpaste Has It?
A recent study linked triclosan to gut health problems such as inflammation and cancer. There are kinds of toothpaste, as well as toothbrushes, that still contain this chemical.
A 63-Year-Old Woman Claims She Was 'Inseminated' By A Japanese Flying Squid In Her Mouth
In 2011, a 63-year-old woman claims that she ate a squid, and the spermatophores from the squid swarm around her mouth. She had a doctor remove them, and she made a recovery.
How A 30-Second Cracker Test Reveals How Much Carbs You Can Eat Per Day
The cracker test is a way for people to measure how many carbohydrates to consume. Using saliva in the mouth, the test involves the use of an enzyme called amylase.
Georg Von Tiesenhausen, Last Surviving Member Of German Rocket Team, Dies At 104
Georg von Tiesenhausen left Germany in 1953 to become a leading rocket scientist for NASA. He passed away on June 3 at the age of 104 in Alabama.
New Horizons Probe Wakes Up From 6 Month Hibernation For New Year's Mission
After six months of electronic hibernation, the New Horizons probe woke up. Its next mission will be a flyby of Ultima Thule, a distant frozen place at the edge of the solar system.
Researchers Say 11 Million Americans Are Taking The Wrong Aspirin, Statins, And Blood Pressure Medications
A new study reveals that 11 million Americans might be taking the wrong medicine to prevent cardiovascular disease. The pooled cohort equations (PCEs) likely have outdated data.
NASA Boss Speaks To Anonymous Private Companies About Taking Over The International Space Station By 2025
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is reportedly speaking to companies about privatizing the International Space Station. The Trump administration plans to cut funding to ISS by 2025.
A 69-Year-Old Man Stayed Awake For 90 Minutes Of CPR During Cardiac Arrest Before He Died
Doctors said that a 69-year-old man exhibited signs of consciousness and awareness during 90 minutes of CPR. He suffered a cardiac arrest in a hospital and passed away.
Researchers Say New 4-Drug Chemo 'Cocktail' Could Be A Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough Treatment
A new four-drug combo called Folfirinox could add two additional years of survival to pancreatic cancer patients. The treatment will have to undergo more testing before becoming widely available.
5 Best New Apple Watch Features In watchOS 5, Including The New Walkie-Talkie Mode
Apple revealed that watchOS 5 will include new features on the Apple Watch. Users can expect a new walkie-talkie mode, new fitness-tracking features, and a podcast app.
Scientists Say They Discovered A 300-Year-Old Mystery About The Hats On The Easter Island Statues
New research suggests that the hats on the Easter Island statues were likely rolled up a ramp and then tipped on top of them. Photogrammetry and high-tech 3D imaging were used to determine this.
Americans Spend $12,000 For Colorectal Cancer Chemotherapy While Canadians Spend $6,000
A new study revealed that Americans spent $12,345 per month for the same colorectal cancer chemotherapy as Canadians, who spent only $6,195 per month. The survival outcomes were identical.
A 23-Year-Old Woman Born Without A Vagina Receives One Made Out Of Tilapia Fish Skin
Jucilene Marinho, 23, was born with a disorder that prevented her from having a vagina. She underwent a procedure in April 2017 to receive a vagina made out of tilapia fish skin.
Video Captures The Exact Moment A Bright Meteorite Lit Up The Night Sky In China
A meteorite flashed across the sky in Yunan district in China on June 1 around 9:41 at night. Scientists say it was a bolide, which is a very bright meteor.
Researchers Say Poop Transplants Are Just As Effective As Antibiotics To Treat C. Difficile Diarrhea
A new study has found that poop transplants are as effective as antibiotics for diarrhea treatment of C. difficile infections. Researchers studied 20 patients to reach the conclusion.
Personal Facebook Data Leaked Since 2016 Thanks To Chrome And Firefox Bug
Researchers revealed a bug in Chrome and Firefox that could have easily allowed hackers to steal information on Facebook. Both browsers eliminated the bug in 2018.
Nearly Half Of The 4,600 Cases Of The Worst Black Lung Occurred After 2000
A study has revealed that 4,600 coal miners have been diagnosed with progressive massive fibrosis, a severe form of black lung. Most of the cases have occurred in the past 17 years.
Canon Ends Its 80-Year Film Camera Business: Who Else Still Makes Film Cameras?
In May 2018, Canon announced that it is no longer selling film cameras after 80 years of doing so. They will accept most film camera repairs until October 2025.
Researchers Say That Triclosan In Hand Sanitizers Can Cause Colon Problems
Researchers discovered that triclosan, a chemical found in household products, could cause health problems in the colon. They tested the chemical on mice to reach this hypothesis.
Researchers Studied 25 Ancient Skulls To Discover How Iceland's Genetics Evolved Over 1,100 Years
A new study discovered how the genetic makeup of Iceland evolved over the last 1,100 years. About 70 percent of the population of Iceland has Norse ancestry compared to 57 percent during the founding of Iceland.
Why Xbox Laid Off 12 Employees And Replaced Them With Volunteers
Microsoft just fired about 12 employees who worked in the support staff for Xbox. They will be replaced by Xbox Ambassadors, who are volunteers, on Twitter.
