Articles by Ted Ranosa
Watch Methane Clouds Move Above Saturn's Moon Titan [Video]
A newly released video from NASA shows methane clouds streaming across Saturn's largest moon, Titan. The gas formations were seen over the moon's northern region from Oct. 29 to Oct. 30.
Cancer Deaths Among Women Expected To Rise 60 Percent By 2030: Study
A report by the American Cancer Society estimates that as many as 5.5 million women around the world could die because of cancer by 2030. This is a 60 percent increase from cancer-related mortality rates recorded in 2012.
Android 7.0 Nougat Problems: Nexus 6P Users Report Battery Failure Issue
Nexus 6P users are reporting battery failure issues with their smartphones after installing Android 7.0 Nougat. Many claim that their devices keep shutting down even though they still have enough battery charge.
Opioid Poisoning Among Children More Than Doubled In 16 Years: Study
An increasing number of children in the U.S. have fallen victim to painkiller poisoning over the past decade and a half, a new study says. Teenagers have been found to be the most vulnerable to deliberate opioid overdosing.
Countries Agree To Declare Ross Sea In Antarctica A Marine Protected Area
Twenty-four nations have agreed to declare the Ross Sea in Antarctica a marine reserve after five years of negotiations. The area is known to be the home of a large number of killer whales and penguins.
Nonstop Flight: Common Swifts Can Stay Airborne For 10 Straight Months
Researchers have discovered that common swifts can stay in flight for 10 months straight without needing to land. They believe this may have something to do with the animals' diet and method of avoiding predators and parasites on the ground.
New Study Explores How Doctors Can Combat Discrimination By Their Patients
Researchers at Stanford University have developed strategies on how medical trainees can deal with discrimination from patients and their families. One of these is putting the importance of the patient's health above all other matters, including the family members’ prejudice.
Strange Lights Over Phoenix: Aliens In Mysterious UFOs Visit Arizona?
Residents in Arizona went on Twitter to report a strange object seen flying over the Phoenix area on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Some witnesses claim that the UFO appeared like orange lights streaking across the night sky above East Valley.
Zika Virus And Pregnancy: Pregnant Miami Woman Gets Infected With Zika, But Doctors Say Her Baby Is Safe
Doctors in Miami are monitoring the medical status of a pregnant woman who tested positive for Zika virus. Despite the infection being detected during the 16th week of pregnancy, the woman's baby seems to be developing normally.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Is A Galaxy Note 7 Lookalike With Specs You'll Love: Snapdragon 821, 6 GB RAM, 22.56 MP Camera
Can Xiaomi's Mi Note 2 take over the void left by the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in the smartphone market? Here's a quick rundown of this new handset's specs and features to help you decide if it’s worth trying out.
Microsoft Stops Skype Support For 85 Percent Of Windows Smartphones
Windows has cut its support for popular messaging app Skype on 85 percent of Windows devices. Only those handsets running on Windows 10 Mobile 1607 will still be able to use the service.
Apple October 27 Event: MacBook Pro 2016 Specs, Design, Features And Everything We Know So Far
Apple is set to unveil its updated line of MacBook this coming Thursday, Oct. 27. The MacBook Pro 2016 units will reportedly be available in 13-inch and 15-inch frames with improved design and features.
17-Inch Razer Blade Pro Review: How Does It Stack Up Against Other Portable Gaming Rigs?
Razer's new 17-inch Blade Pro laptop is billed as a high-performance gaming rig in the body of a laptop. Its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPU packs enough power to handle high-end PC games and support VR graphics as well.
No Ridesharing: Tesla Bans Drivers From Using Tesla Cars For Uber Or Lyft
Tesla is prohibiting Tesla drivers from using their vehicles to join ridehailing companies such as Uber and Lyft. The company said this will only be allowed through its own ridesharing Tesla Network.
5 Games We Want To See On The Nintendo Switch
Nintendo's big reveal of the Nintendo Switch has fans excited over trying out the new gaming console. Here are five video games we would like to see ported to the Switch.
Windows 10: How To Fix Mobile Build 14951 Update Downloading Issue
Windows Insiders who tried to download the update for Windows 10 Mobile build 14951 report being unable to progress beyond 0 percent. Microsoft has now released four steps on how to bypass this issue.
10 Funniest Twitter Reactions Over Nintendo Switch Debut
Internet users share their hilarious takes on Nintendo's latest offering, the Nintendo Switch. From the console's design to its marketing, some fans can't help but have fun at the expense of this next-generation gaming platform.
iOS 10 Music App: How To Find The Shuffle And Repeat Buttons
Having trouble looking for the Shuffle and Repeat buttons on your iOS 10 Apple Music app? Here’s a quick guide on how to bring up these two features.
Uber Self-Driving Cars Hit Streets In Pittsburgh: Could This Be The End For Human-Driven Rides?
Uber launched its first self-driving cars in Pittsburgh this week. While the company sees a bright future in robot cars, its driver partners are growing concerned that they could soon lose their jobs to machines.
Suspected Meteor Explodes Over Cyprus
Officials in Cyprus are investigating reports regarding a meteor streaking across the sky on Sept. 9. Eyewitnesses say the object's appearance was followed by a loud explosion and shaking of the ground.
California Governor Signs Most Ambitious Climate Bill In US
California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed a new climate change bill designed to reduce carbon emissions in the state. It aims to cut greenhouse gases by as much as 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
Scientists Develop New Sensor That Can Detect Bacterial Infections In 15 Minutes
Researchers in India and Canada have developed a device that can detect E. coli and other bacterial contamination in food and water sources. The new sensor can produce conclusive results in only 15 to 20 minutes.
Most Humpback Whales To Be Removed From Endangered Species List: NOAA
NOAA has removed 14 whale populations from its list of endangered species. Despite reaching dangerously low levels in the past, the animals are now recovering thanks to conservation efforts in the past 40 years.
Existing Climate Change Data Not Enough To Predict Lizard Extinction Accurately: Study
A new study suggests that current climate models might not be enough to accurately predict the likelihood of lizard populations of becoming extinct. Researchers say these models fail to consider the impact of shade distribution on the animals’ environment.
Climate Change Spells Stronger, More Frequent Super Typhoons In Asia: Study
A new study has found that Pacific typhoons have become increasingly powerful over the past 40 years. Experts believe this is likely the result of warmer ocean temperatures allowing storms to build up more energy before making landfall.
Researchers Study How Artificial Intelligence Will Change Urban Life By 2030
Stanford University has released the first part of its One Hundred Year Study on Artificial Intelligence (AI100), which focuses on the impacts of artificial intelligence. The report is designed to allay fears over the potential of AI programs to get out of hand.
World's Largest Gorilla Now Listed As 'Critically Endangered'
The Grauer's gorilla, long considered as the largest ape in the world, has now been declared as 'critically endangered' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The population of the gorilla has dwindled because of habitat loss and poaching.
China's Legislature Ratifies Paris Climate Change Accord Ahead Of G-20 Meeting
China has formally ratified the international climate change agreement that was adopted at the Paris summit in December. The announcement comes a day before the start of the G-20 meeting in Hangzhou city on Sunday, Sept. 4.
Asteroid-Sampling Osiris-REx Mission Set To Launch From Cape Canaveral Next Week
NASA announced on Thursday, Sept. 1, that it will push through with the scheduled launch of the OSIRIS-REx mission next week. The space probe is set to travel to a near-Earth asteroid in order to collect organic-rich samples.
NASA's Commercial Crew Program Likely To Be Delayed Until 2018
A new report by NASA's Inspector General revealed that the agency's private partners are currently facing multiple technical challenges. These issues will likely delay crewed spacecraft launches for at least three more years from NASA’s original 2015 target.
