Articles by Ted Ranosa
Curiosity Rover Finds Purple Rocks On Red Planet
NASA researchers have spotted purple-colored rocks on Mars using cameras on the Curiosity Rover. They believe these rocks can help reveal the kind of environment that once existed on the red planet.
NASA Photographer Captures Image Of ISS Crossing The Sun
NASA photographer Joel Kowsky was able to capture several images of the ISS as it crossed the face of the sun on Dec. 17. He then combined the photos to make a composite view of the event.
Wisconsin DNR Removes References To Climate Change From Website
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has removed all references to climate change as manmade from its website. The DNR believes the exact causes for such an event are still being debated and researched in academic circles.
Taking Fish Oil During Pregnancy May Help Lower Asthma Risk For Babies: Study
Researchers in Denmark have discovered a potential link between fish oil and better protection from asthma. Their study suggests that mothers who take fish oil supplements during pregnancy make their babies less likely to develop the respiratory condition.
Common Weight Loss Surgery Linked To Lasting Gastrointestinal Problems
Researchers warn that undergoing laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass could aggravate a patient's digestive issues following the surgery. The weight loss procedure is also being linked to a development of food tolerance.
3 Endangered Hawaiian Crows Found Dead Weeks After Release Into Wild
Animal conservationists in Hawaii are investigating the death of three Hawaiian crows recently released into the wild as part of a breeding program. The birds have been extinct in the wilderness of Hawaii since 2002.
NASA Cassini Spacecraft Offers Never-Before-Seen View Of Saturn's Moon Pandora
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has captured a high-resolution image of Saturn's potato-shaped moon Pandora. The new photo was taken on Dec. 18, when the space probe was making its closest flyby of the moon.
Former New Hampshire Psychiatric Patient Posts Thousands Of Pieces Of Private Data Online
Officials from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services revealed that a former patient at a state hospital posted thousands of pieces of confidential information on social media. The data breach affects individuals who received services from the DHHS.
San Diego Zoo Discovers Bullet Fragment Inside Rhino From South Africa
Animal caretakers at the San Diego Zoo have finally solved the mystery behind a wound on a rhinoceros that didn't seem to heal. They discovered that the lesion was caused by a bullet fragment lodged in the animal's flesh.
Family Of Bears Found Dead In Parking Lot After Eating Poisonous Plant
Pennsylvania wildlife officials point to a common shrub as the one that poisoned four bears at a parking lot earlier in December. The plant is known as the English Yew, which is fatal to humans and animals alike.
Carrie Fisher's Death Raises Questions About Women's Heart Disease
Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 27, after having been hospitalized for heart attack last week. Her sudden death raises concerns about the issue of women's heart disease.
Carrie Fisher, Celebrated Actress And Star Wars Royalty, Dies At 60
Veteran actress and Star Wars royalty Carrie Fisher passed away in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Fisher had been hospitalized last week after suffering a heart attack while on a flight from London to Los Angeles.
Is Touch ID Really Secure? 6-Year-Old Girl Buys $250 Worth Of Pokémon Items Using Sleeping Mom's Thumbprint
Six-year-old Arkansas native Ashlynd Howell was able to place $250 worth of purchases on Amazon without her parents' knowledge. The little girl gained access to a smartphone by scanning her sleeping mother's fingerprint.
WATCH: George Michael Rides With James Corden In An Early Version Of 'Carpool Karaoke'
TV funnyman James Corden pays tribute to his late friend George Michael on Twitter. Michael was a guest on a comedy sketch with Corden for the British charity Comic Relief, which ended up being an inspiration for Carpool Karaoke.
Microsoft Unleashes After-Holiday Discounts: Save Up To $400 On Surface Pro 4, Surface Book
Microsoft may be clearing the way for its upcoming Surface Pro 5. The current-gen Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book have received after-holiday discounts of up to $400.
Britney Spears Death Hoax Sent Shock Waves On Social Media
Word that pop princess Britney Spears had died in an accident broke out on Twitter on Dec. 26, sending the social media sphere buzzing. But what makes this hoax launched by OurMine so gutwrenching?
Scientists Track Spread Of White-Nose Syndrome In Bats Using Fungus-Infecting Virus
Researchers have discovered a virus that they can use to track the spread of the fungal disease known as white-nose syndrome in bats. The disease has already killed an estimated 6 million bats in North America since 2006.
Day After Christmas Sale: Walmart, Target, BestBuy, Macy's And Other Retailers Post Store Hours, Deals And Discounts
For bargain hunters, December 26 is the next best day -- after Black Friday and Cyber Monday -- to score amazing discounts in after-Christmas sales in the U.S. To get ahead, it's important to know the store hours of retailers.
George Michael Dies Of Heart Failure On Christmas Day
British pop star and gay rights advocate George Michael 'passed away peacefully at home' on Christmas Day. He joins other pop music icons, such as David Bowie and Prince, who will be missed.
New York Veterinarian Catches Rare Bird Flu From Sick Cat
A veterinarian working at an animal shelter in New York has contracted a rare form of bird flu. Officials said the vet may have gotten the infection from the respiratory secretions of sick cats being treated at the shelter.
Kansas Cop Uses Taser Gun On 91-Year-Old Man With Alzheimer's Disease
A sheriff's deputy in Minneapolis, Kansas was caught on film using a Taser gun on an elderly Alzheimer's sufferer. The patient had reportedly attacked another nursing home resident and had refused to go to the doctor.
6 Best Food And Drink Recipe Apps For The Holidays: From Healthy In A Hurry To Mixology
Don't worry if you're preparing your holiday feast at the last minute. Here are six of the best food and drink recipe apps that will help you create healthy holiday dishes and amazing cocktails ideal for the merrymaking.
2 Google Lunar X Prize Teams Agree To Share Ride To The Moon
Google Lunar XPRIZE participant Team Hakuto announced that it is teaming up with fellow competitor Team Indus to share a ride to the moon. Both startups will have their rovers board a rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organization.
China Launches New Satellite To Monitor Greenhouse Gas Emissions
China's first carbon dioxide monitoring satellite TanSat blasted into space on Thursday, Dec. 22, onboard a Long March-2D rocket. The probe's main goal is to measure greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere for scientific research.
Obama Blocks Oil And Gas Drilling In Large Areas Of Arctic And Atlantic Oceans
U.S. President Barack Obama has banned all offshore oil and gas drilling activities in a large portion of the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. The declaration is seen as Obama's attempt to keep the environment protected before his term ends.
Russian Deep-Sea Fisherman Shares Pictures Of Bizarre Creatures He Caught
A Russian fisherman has become an internet sensation after he posted photos of some of the fish he has caught in the past few months. Many of the creatures have alien-looking features not normally seen in denizens of the sea.
Japan Launches ERG Satellite To Study Earth's Radiation Belt
Japan has successfully launched its ERG satellite specially designed to monitor activity in the Earth's Van Allen radiation belts. Researchers hope the probe will help them find out more about various particles, such as fast-moving electrons, in the region.
NASA Is Looking For Alien Life On Star Wars-Like Planets
NASA is on the search for exoplanets similar to those seen on Star Wars films. Researchers believe worlds such as Kamino, Scarif, Jakku and Jedha may exist in the real-life universe.
Kennewick Man Skeleton To Return To Native Americans For Reburial
President Barack Obama signed a bill on Monday, Dec. 19, authorizing the return of the Kennewick Man's remains to American Indian tribes. The almost 9,000-year-old skeleton will then be reburied by the Native Americans.
Harvard Researchers Build World's Smallest Radio Receiver
Engineers at Harvard have developed a tiny radio receiver using atom-sized defects in pink diamonds. This new device is highly durable and biocompatible, which means it can be used in space and even inside the human body.
