Articles by Ted Ranosa
Product Recall: GNP Company Recalls More Than 55,000 Pounds Of Chicken Due To Possible Contamination
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Minnesota-based poultry producer GNP is recalling an estimated 55,608 pounds of its products. This is because of a possible foreign matter contamination involving its products.
Grizzly Cub Tragedy: Cub Of Famous Grizzly Bear Killed By A Car In National Park
Officials at the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming reported that the famous bear cub known as Snowy was killed by a car on Sunday. Park rangers are still trying to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
National Pollinator Week: Here's How You Can Attract Bees And Butterflies To Your Garden
Celebrate National Pollinator Week (June 20-26) by turning your backyard into a suitable habitat for pollinators. Find out how you can attract more bees and butterflies to your garden through these quick and easy steps.
Developing Countries Most Threatened By Invasive Pests: CSIRO
A new CSIRO study has found that rich countries, such as the United States and China, may be playing a key role in helping spread invasive species. Among those at high risk for such invasions are countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
Underfilled Lattes: Judge Allows Lawsuit Against Starbucks Over Underfilled Lattes
A federal court judge in California has allowed two Starbucks customers to seek damages against the Seattle-based coffee giant through a class action suit for false advertising and fraud. The complaint stems from Starbucks allegedly underfilling its lattes.
NASA Conducts Experiment To See How Fire Behaves In Space
NASA and its mission partners successfully carried out the first of three Saffire experiments in space. The project is designed to help scientists understand how fire behaves in a microgravity environment.
Global Coral Bleaching Event Continues For Third Straight Year
NOAA scientists warn that the ongoing global coral bleaching episode could continue all through 2016 and even into the following year. Current forecasts show that the event is not showing any signs of letting up any time soon.
A Baby Car? Woman's Ultrasound Shows She's Pregnant With A Baby Car
A Reddit user posts his wife's sonogram that appears to be an image of a car instead of a human baby. The image has become a popular subject online, with many users chiming in with their own prognoses.
Bear Attack: New Mexico Woman Attacked By Bear While Running Marathon
A female marathon runner was suddenly attacked by a wild black bear while making her way through the Valles Caldera National Preserve in New Mexico. Officials say the bear may have attacked the woman to protect her cub.
Marine Scientists Discover 15 'Bright Spots' In Threatened Coral Reefs
Researchers have identified 'bright spots' in the world's oceans where coral reefs are not dying out as quickly as what was initially thought. They believe that this could be the result of better fishery management conducted by local communities.
Blue Origin Successfully Launches and Lands Reusable Rocket For The Fourth Time
Tech billionaire Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin succeeded in launching and landing its New Shepard rocket on Sunday, June 19. This marks the fourth time the space company was able to safely carry out the maneuver using its reusable rocket.
'Scratchy' The Great White Shark Makes His Return To Cape Cod Waters
A great white shark that was tagged by marine scientists in August has returned to Cape Cod waters on Thursday, June 16. Experts believe the shark could be on a hunt for seals, which are abundant in the area.
NASA Recruitment Posters: Want To Live, Work On Mars?
NASA has released a series of posters that features 'advertisements' for job openings on Mars. The agency hopes that the World War I-styled ads will help popularize the idea of possibly colonizing the Red Planet.
France Ratifies Paris Climate Change Agreement
French President Francois Hollande ratified the Paris climate change agreement during a ceremony at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday. This makes France the first major country to formally adopt the deal.
SpaceX Successfully Launches Satellites But Loses Falcon 9 During Landing At Sea
Despite successfully delivering two communications satellites into orbit on Wednesday, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket failed to execute a complete landing on a droneship in the Atlantic. The company suspects the spacecraft may have suffered damage during its return to Earth.
Not-So-Wholesome Products From Whole Foods? FDA Slams Whole Foods For 'Serious Violations'
The FDA has warned Whole Foods regarding several instances of food safety violations that inspectors found in the company's Massachusetts facility. Violations include failing to sanitize food preparation surfaces and placing food near dirty dishes.
Michigan State Officials Reveal New Water Protection Plan
Michigan has unveiled its new strategy to help protect and restore the state's water resources. Officials say the plan serves to prevent scenarios such as the drinking water crisis suffered by the people of Flint.
Climate Scientists Say Global Warming Likely Caused Paris Flooding
Climate experts in France believe that the heavy rainfall that caused flooding in Paris in late May was directly connected to climate change. They warn that similar events could still occur in the future because of global warming.
NASA's Juno Spacecraft To Enter Jupiter's Orbit On July 4
In 26 days, NASA's Juno spacecraft will arrive at its intended destination in the Jupiter system. The probe will fire up its main rockets in order to align itself with the gas giant's orbit and begin its exploration.
Constipation Could Be A Herpes Symptom: Yale Study
Researchers warn that developing chronic constipation may actually be a sign of a viral infection. Their study showed that the herpes virus can travel from the genital area to the colon, where it can cause severe damage to the digestive tract.
Research Finds Link Between PTSD And Shockwaves From Combat Blasts
Soldiers who were exposed to blasts from high explosives sustain scarring on the part of their brain linked to post-traumatic stress disorder. This scarring often follows a pattern of damage not seen in other forms of brain injuries.
New Alzheimer's Blood Test Is Nearly 100 Percent Accurate In Trials
This new blood test can accurately detect the potential of people to develop an early stage of Alzheimer's. It identifies a certain biomarker that is often seen in Alzheimer’s patients 10 years before the onset of the disease.
Cuomo Calls To Limit Prescription, Expand Help For Heroin Addiction As New York Sees Rising Opioid Overdose Deaths
Cuomo has called on doctors to limit their prescription of opioid medications to patients. He also urged the government to increase its funding for drug addiction treatments and provide better support for people who are trying to stay clean.
Time Spent On Driving Your Car Linked To Belly Size
People who spend an hour driving every day are more likely to be heavier and have larger waists compared to those who only drive for 15 minutes or less. They are also more likely to develop heart problems.
All You Need Is One Trusted Friend To Recover From Depression, Research Shows
Keeping at least one trusted friend can help people with depression make a full recovery. Patients who have close relationships were four times more likely to obtain complete mental health.
Man Awaiting Transplant Survived More Than A Year Using Artificial Heart In A Backpack
A 25-year-old man in Michigan was able to survive for 555 days without a heart through the help of an artificial heart that was stored in a backpack. The device helped keep oxygenated blood circulating throughout his body.
Fossil Teeth Hint Mammals Thrived Millions Of Years Before Dinosaur Extinction
New evidence suggests that early mammals may have already been diversified even before the extinction of the dinosaurs. This contradicts the popular notion that mammals only became dominant after the massive reptiles were wiped out.
Massive Sinkhole Opens Up, Shuts Down Commercial Area In Ottawa
A massive sinkhole has caused the shutdown of one of Ottawa's primary streets. Officials have yet to determine the exact cause of the ground's sudden collapse.
Auschwitz Museum Recovers Thousands Of Holocaust Victims' Items After 50 Years
The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum has recovered more than 16,000 missing items that belonged to people imprisoned at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. The objects were tracked down to a storeroom at the Polish Academy of Sciences.
Woman Brain-Dead For Four Months Delivers Baby In Portugal
Doctors at a hospital in Portugal successfully delivered a baby boy to a woman who was declared brain-dead since February because of brain hemorrhage. The baby was healthy and did not show any signs of serious complications.
