Articles by Ted Ranosa
'Doom' On PC Will Have Uncapped Framerate, Support For Ultra-Wide Monitors And Other Advanced Settings
Id Software’s Robert Duffy announced that the 'Doom' reboot will feature uncapped framerates and better advanced setting options. This is in response to player observations that the game’s open beta version had several performance issues.
Microsoft Will Officially Reduce OneDrive Free Storage From 15 GB To 5 GB In July
OneDrive users not subscribed to Office 365 will have their free storage space allowance reduced from 15 GB to 5 GB starting July 27, according to Microsoft. Access to the free 15 GB 'camera roll bonus' will also be removed.
Did Flu Kill Pop Icon Prince? What You Should Know About Influenza
Pop superstar Prince was reportedly hospitalized because of influenza several days prior to his death. While there were no immediate details released regarding the singer's passing, some health experts believe the cause of death may be connected to his recent respiratory infection.
Did You See The Pink Moon? Don't Worry If You Didn't See Pink
Despite what its name suggests, April's 'pink moon' does not involve the natural satellite changing its color. It is known more for its unusually small size because it is when the moon is at its furthest point from Earth.
175 Countries Sign Paris Climate Change Treaty: How This Historic Pact Among Nations Will Help Save The Planet
World leaders from 175 countries came together on Friday at the UN headquarters to sign the climate change agreement made during the Paris summit in December. The accord is considered to be a major breakthrough in efforts to reduce greenhouse gases around the world.
Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg And Priscilla Chan, Stephen Curry, Leonardo DiCaprio Among TIME's 100 Most Influential People
Time Magazine has released its 100 Most Influential People list for 2016. Here are some of the public figures featured in this prestigious list.
Monkey Teeth Fossils Change History Of Primate Evolution: How Did Monkeys Reach North America?
A team of researchers from Florida believes that an early species of monkey from South America made its way into North America without using the Isthmus of Panama. These ancient primates crossed the ocean using makeshift rafts instead.
Who Is Harriet Tubman? Who Is The Woman Who Will Grace The Redesigned $20 Bill?
The U.S. Treasury Department will feature Harriet Tubman's likeness on the new $20 bill, replacing the image of former president Andrew Jackson. Tubman achieved prominence in U.S. history for helping black slaves reach freedom using the Underground Railroad during the 1850s.
Queen Elizabeth Turns 90, Poses For A Portrait With The Youngest Members Of The Royal Family
Britain's Queen Elizabeth had her portrait taken together with her great-grandchildren as part of the celebration of her 90th birthday. The photograph was taken by American photographer Annie Leibovitz.
Australian Researchers Develop Blood Test For Parkinson's Disease
Researchers at La Trobe University in Australia have developed a new blood test capable of detecting Parkinson's disease in people. The diagnostic focuses on looking for hyperactivity in the cell's mitochondria, which produces toxic byproducts often seen in Parkinson's sufferers.
Debris Found In Mozambique 'Almost Certainly' From Missing MH370
Australian transport safety officials announced on Tuesday that the debris of a Boeing 777 recovered in the Indian Ocean months ago could very well belong to the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. The parts had markings that were consistent with aircraft used by the airliner.
You Can Now Preview Select Apple TV Apps On The Web
Apple has started to roll out web links and web previews for select fourth-generation Apple TV apps. This allows users to browse tvOS offerings on iTunes using their computers before buying the content.
Stephen Hawking Explains Black Holes: They Aren't As Black As You Think
Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking discussed the nature of black holes and the concern about the information paradox to students and faculty members of Harvard University. He explained that black holes are not exactly the inescapable vacuums in space that they were first thought to be.
Meet The Slender Rat, A New Rodent Species Discovered In Indonesia
A new species of wild rodent was discovered in a mountainous area on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island. Known as the Gracilimus radix, this slender rat avoided detection for years by mainly staying among the roots of trees while looking for food.
Insects Can Teach Us About Origins Of Consciousness And Egos
A new study featured in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that insects are capable of subjective experience. This means that they show a certain degree of consciousness about the things that they do, and don't merely act like biobots.
'Wow!' Signal From Space Explained: Is It From Aliens Or Something Else?
An astrophysicist in Florida says he has a good hunch about the origin of a mysterious radio blast from space first detected in 1977. Antonio Paris is setting out to prove that the 'Wow!' signal came from two comets surrounded by massive hydrogen gas clouds.
How Many Times Do You Unlock Your iPhone Per Day? Here's The Answer From Apple
Just how easy is it to use Touch ID compared to other security systems for mobile devices? Apple reveals how many times the average iPhone user is able to access his or her device easily throughout the day.
SPF30 Sunscreens Significantly Lowers Your Melanoma Risk
Researchers from the Ohio State University found that sunscreens with SPF30 can help protect the skin not only against sunburns but melanoma as well. These products effectively prevented the growth of skin tumors on mice models developed by the Ohio State University.
The Moon Will Not Turn Green On April 20: Yes, That Thing Going Viral Is A Hoax
Space experts and hoax busters debunk the internet rumor about the moon turning green on April 20. The supposed celestial event shares certain similarities with a 'holiday' meant to celebrate smoking marijuana.
Japanese Spacecraft Sends Back Images Of Acidic Clouds And Mysterious Bow Shape From Venus
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency has unveiled the first observations made by the Akatsuki spacecraft since resuming its intended orbit around Venus. These include high-quality images of acidic clouds and a strange bow-shaped cloud located in Venus' atmosphere.
Seattle Man Wrongfully Convicted In 1957 Murder Set Free: Here's What He Plans To Do
Seventy-six-year-old Jack McCullough was convicted in 2012 in the killing of an Illinois schoolgirl six decades ago. The court, however, ordered his release after a review of case documents showed that the investigation was flawed and that he was wrongfully convicted.
Second Deadly Earthquake Hits Southern Island In Japan: Emergency Crew Scrambles As Numbers Of Killed, Injured Rise
A second major earthquake shook Japan's southern island of Kyushu on Saturday. The 7.3 magnitude tremor left at least 34 people dead and about 1,500 more injured or buried under collapsed buildings.
Meet Jiajia, China's New Interactive Robot
Researchers in China unveiled a new ultrarealistic robot known as 'Jiajia', which not only looks like a real-life female, but acts very much like one too albeit more submissively. The team's goal is turn Jiajia into the ultimate 'robot goddess'.
Scientists Create Stable Single-Atom Magnet: How It Can Shape The Future Of Computing
Researchers in Switzerland have developed the smallest and most stable single-atom magnet in the world. This new technology can lead to the creation of miniaturized storage devices that can withstand up to 72 degrees Fahrenheit temperatures without affecting their data.
Obama Wants American Consumers To Have More Choices On Cable Set-Top Boxes
The Obama administration has expressed its support for a proposed FCC rule that would provide subscribers with more choices regarding TV cable boxes. The president also signed an executive order that would have other federal agencies to adopt similar policies as well.
From OS X To MacOS? Apple Website Hints At Possible Rebranding
Reports about a potential rebranding of the OS X to MacOS have been making the rounds over the internet after users noticed the new term was used on Apple's webpage. In March, a developer also found the term in use in a hidden OS X 10.11.4 framework.
There's A New Version Of The January 1, 1970 Bug That Bricks iPhones, iPads: What To Know And What To Do
Tech experts warn iPhone and iPad users about a glitch in the date setting of their devices, which could leave them unusable once activated. This can be avoided by making sure the Apple device has the latest version of iOS 9.3.1 installed.
Mystery Of Monarch Butterfly Migration Solved By Scientists: What's Next?
Scientists have developed a new model circuit capable of recreating the neurobiological system that monarch butterflies used to determine their flight plan during their great migration. This can help conservationist create new methods to monitor the movement of the creatures.
Burr-Feinstein Encryption Bill Will Require Encryption Backdoors: Goodbye Security And Online Privacy?
A new bill being pushed in the U.S. Senate could soon compel tech companies, such as Apple, to provide technical assistance to the government during matters of national security. The legislation deals heavily with the handling of encrypted data.
New Study Links Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer To Depression
Older men who undergo testosterone-suppressing therapy to treat prostate cancer may experience a higher risk of developing clinical depression later in life. This risk seems to increase the longer they stay on the therapy, a new study says.
