Articles by Ted Ranosa
LG G5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S7: Can Modular Design Beat Tried And Tested Formula?
LG’s innovative LG G5 smartphone makes use of a modular system that allows users to attach accessories to its base to enhance its audio performance, camera controls and even battery life. Find out how this handset fairs against its closest competition, Samsung's Galaxy S7.
How Often Do You Need To Shower? Here's What A New Study Says
While taking showers can get rid of foul-smelling odor from the body, it is not as effective at removing bacteria. A new study even claims that overbathing can make a person more susceptible to various infection-causing germs.
North Pole Completely Ice-Free During Summer 10 Million Years Ago, Study Of Algae Fossils Reveals
A new study on the climate history of the North Pole suggests that the region experienced virtually ice-free summers some six to 10 million years ago. This contradicts earlier assumptions by scientists that the Arctic had always been covered in ice all year round.
Scientists Identify Molecular Marker In Healthy Tissue That May Help Predict Breast Cancer Risk
Researchers have discovered a molecular marker known as Ki67 in breast tissue. This biomarker can be used by doctors to determine whether a patient has a low or high risk of developing breast cancer later in life.
Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge Outselling Galaxy S6, S6 Edge In First Month Of Sales
Samsung's S7 series is enjoying better sales performance during its opening month compared to that of the S6 series. This is based on the latest sell-through survey on smartphones across 40 countries conducted by the analytics firm Counterpoint Research.
SpaceX Nails Historic Landing At Sea: Here's What's Next, According To Elon Musk
SpaceX has successfully landed a Falcon 9 first stage booster on a floating platform located in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday. This marks the first time the space company was able to execute a vertical landing for the spacecraft at sea, after failing to do so in its first five tries.
CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing Is Not Good Enough To Beat HIV: What's Next In Humanity's Fight Against The Deadly Disease
Researchers at McGill University have identified a setback to using the gene editing tool known as CRISPR in removing HIV from affected cells. While it was first considered to be a promising treatment for the infection, CRISPR is now seen as a double-edged sword.
Stop Calling It ACTUV: DARPA's Self-Driving Warship Christened As Sea Hunter
U.S. defense officials christened their new self-driving vessel 'Sea Hunter' during an event in Portland on April 7. The robotic warship was developed as part of DARPA's Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessel program.
HP Spectre vs Apple MacBook Air: Quick Comparison Of The Thinnest Laptops
HP has unveiled its new 13.3-inch Spectre ultra-thin laptop, the computer maker's answer to the MacBook Air. Find out how the HP Spectre 13 fairs against Apple's premier device in this head-to-head comparison.
Aliens On Google Earth? UFO Fanatics Spot Futuristic Structures In Egypt
Mysterious structures were spotted several miles outside of Cairo, Egypt by a group of alien hunters known as Secureteam10. The group posted a video on YouTube, which features images of the alien-like buildings.
Here's A List Of Endangered World Heritage Sites: Birthplace Of Jesus, Ancient City Of Aleppo, Everglades National Park And More
UNESCO and the World Wildlife Fund warn that many World Heritage sites in different parts of the world face imminent danger brought on by various industrial activities. Both organizations reiterated the benefits that these sites provide not only to the environment but to local communities as well.
Scientists Identify Enzyme In Common Algae That Initiates Production Of Hydrocarbons That Can Be Turned To Fuel
Researchers have identified an enzyme produced by green microalgae, which can be used to trigger the creation of larger amounts of biofuel from plants. The resulting liquid hydrocarbon offers an ideal alternative to fossil fuel.
Maternal Obesity, Diabetes Results In Overgrowth Of Baby In The Womb
Babies born to mothers who are obese or diabetic are five times more likely to become overly large during the sixth month of pregnancy. Not only does it expose the mother to a higher risk during childbirth, but it also leaves the child more likely to develop childhood obesity and diabetes later in life.
Hunters Kill 15-Foot, Cow-Eating Monster Alligator In Florida
A pair of hunters in Florida has killed a 15-foot, 780-pound alligator that had been killing livestock in the area. A photograph of the massive gator has become viral on social media.
A Pig's Heart Survived Inside A Baboon For 945 Days: Is Human Transplant Next?
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have developed a new way to transplant organs between different species without causing adverse effects on the recipient's immune system. The team was able to keep a genetically modified pig's heart beating inside a baboon's body for an average of 945 days.
Twitter Gives New Moms And Dads 20 Weeks Paid Leave
Beginning May 1, male and female employees of Twitter will be able to take up to 20 weeks of paid time off to take care of their expectant partners or newborn baby. This is made possible through the company's new gender-neutral parental leave.
Ford Plans To Build A Plant In Mexico, And Donald Trump Isn't Happy About It
Ford Motor Company's planned construction of a new car manufacturing plant in Mexico is met with heavy criticism from members of its U.S. union as well as from Republican front-runner Donald Trump. Trump said that such transactions will not be allowed if he is elected president of the United States.
Panama Papers Scandal: Prime Minister Of Iceland Resigns
Iceland's Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson has resigned from his position following accusations that he had created a conflict of interest in not disclosing his stake in an offshore company he and his wife had established. This was revealed through leaked documents from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca.
The Force Is Strong With KELT-4Ab: This Alien Planet Has Three Suns
Scientists at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have identified a triple-star system complete with an orbiting giant gas planet. The discovery provides researchers with a great opportunity to observe such a rare star system, which is considered to be just the fourth of its kind ever to be found in space so far.
Destiny April Update Brings Year One Legendary And Exotic Weapons: The Devil You Know, LDR 5001, Badger CCL, The Swarm And More
During a livestream session on Twitch on March 30, Bungie revealed that the 'Destiny' April update will introduce a new weapon and armor customization system that will use a new material known as Chroma. The patch will also feature updated versions of select Year One weapons and armor.
How Did Space Archeologists Spot The Second Viking Colony In North America Using Satellite Imagery?
Archeologists have discovered an ancient Norse settlement in a peninsula in Canada known as Point Rosee. What could this evidence prove about the Vikings' activity in the New World?
Apple Introduces Safari Technology Preview For Web Developers: Here's What It Offers
Developers looking to see the new Safari Technology for Mac can download its preview version from Apple's developer website. While this version is only intended to run on OS X, Apple said its accompanying features will be implemented on iOS devices as well.
iPhone SE Teardown Reveals It's A Combo Of iPhone 5s And iPhone 6/6s
Experts working for the tech website Chipworks have discovered that the new iPhone SE contains components that can also be found in other iPhone models. These include A9 application processor and an SK Hynix DRAM, which both have been used for the iPhone 6.
'Pokemon Snap' Hits Wii U Virtual Console In Japan On April 4
Nintendo announced that a Wii U version of the smash hit 'Pokémon Snap' will be made available to customers in Japan on Monday, April 4. However, there is no news yet from the game developer if it will also be sold to gamers in other regions as well.
iPhone SE Early Sales Data Suggest Buyers Appear To Be Android Switchers, 'Older, Less Educated, More Male'
A new report by data analytics firm Slice Intelligence revealed that the iPhone SE is helping Apple attract more former Android users to make the switch to iPhones. SE buyers were also found to be predominantly male who are older and less educated than iPhone 6s buyers.
Homo Floresiensis: A Profile Of The Extinct 'Hobbits' Of Indonesia
An international team of researchers is exploring the possibility that Homo sapiens may have played a factor in the demise of a group of ancient hominins known as Homo floresiensis. Experts believe the ancestors of modern man may have lived in the same region of Indonesia as the hobbits.
Siberian Unicorn: How Massive Are These Creatures Compared To Modern Rhinos?
Scientists have unearthed the fossilized remains of a pre-historic rhinoceros dubbed the 'Siberian unicorn.' The creature had the same characteristic large horn on its forehead but had a body that was longer and heavier.
Big Mystery Object Slams Into Jupiter: What Could It Be?
The massive planet Jupiter was hit by a speeding piece of space rock on March 17. The event was captured by two amateur astronomers conducting separate observations of the planet.
Foxconn Agrees To Acquire Sharp For Reduced Price Of $3.5 Billion
Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn announced that it has agreed to buy a two-thirds stake at Sharp Corporation for $3.5 billion. The amount is about $900 million less than what Foxconn originally offered for the Japanese electronics giant
'Fallout 4' Automatron DLC Video Showcases Codsworth's Sexy Legs
Fallout 4's first DLC Automatron features new options to update the look of Codsworth, the floating robotic pod that serves as the butler to the game's main playable character. Players can now add legs to the trusty Mister Handy servant, including a set of curvaceous humanoid legs.
