Articles by Ted Ranosa
Pancreatic Cancer Is Four Separate Diseases Each With Different Cause And Treatment
Scientists have discovered that pancreatic cancer equates to four separate diseases stemming from different causes. By identifying the specific type of pancreatic cancer a patient may have, doctors can now choose the appropriate therapy to target the malignancy.
Mysterious Ocean Hum Linked To Migrating Deep Sea Creatures
Researchers said that strange humming noise typically heard from the ocean is likely made by large groups of small fish and crustaceans. These aquatic animals tend to make the noise when moving in deep waters searching for food.
Hy-Vee Voluntarily Recalls Macadamia Nuts Over Possible Salmonella Risk
Hy-Vee is pulling out its macadamia nuts products from stores because of a potential salmonella contamination. The supermarket chain's supplier, Marathon Ventures, found that its raw macadamias may have been tainted by the bacteria during an inspection by the Food and Drug Administration.
Gravitational Wave Twin Black Holes May Have Been Born From One Star
Researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics believe that the two black holes that were detected by LIGO during the gravitational wave event last year originated from a single massive star. Just before it reached the end of its life, it also released the burst of gamma rays that the Fermi Space Telescope detected.
Social Environment Can Affect Sexual Orientation, Fruit Fly Study Suggests
Japanese scientists have discovered how a fruitless gene mutation can alter sexual behavior in male fruit flies raised in groups. Those with the mutated gene tend to pursue other male fruit flies without direct stimulation or sex pheromone priming.
CDC Probes 14 New Cases Of Sexually Transmitted Zika
Experts at the CDC are investigating 14 new reports of the Zika virus having been transmitted from person to person through sexual intercourse. If confirmed, this could produce major implications to the government's efforts to prevent the spread of the disease in the United States.
Texas Hospitals Develop First Rapid Detection Test For Zika Virus
Scientists from Texas Children's and Houston Methodist hospitals have developed the first rapid test in the United States that is designed to confirm Zika virus infection in individuals. The new procedure aims to reduce the time it typically takes to make a conclusive diagnosis from one month to just a day.
Federal Officials Investigate Deaths Of 13 Bald Eagles Found On Maryland Farm
Wildlife officials in Maryland are investigating the mysterious death of 13 bald eagles that were discovered near a farm on the state's Eastern Shore on Saturday afternoon. The incident is considered to be the largest single die-off of bald eagles in the state in 30 years.
Sea Levels Rise Faster In 20th Century Than In Past 3,000 Years
The fastest global sea level increase over the past 3,000 years occurred during the 20th century. According to a new study, water levels in the world's seas have risen by as much as 5.5 inches over the years.
Immunity Of Bats To Lethal Diseases May Help Protect People
CSIRO scientists are looking into the ability of bats to remain unaffected by diseases despite carrying more than 100 viruses within their bodies. They believe that the animals' immune system could hold the secret to helping humans become more resistant to deadly infections such as Ebola and MERS.
Can Keeping Mobile Phones In Pockets Make Men Infertile?
A team of fertility experts in Israel warns that exposure to mobile phones for even an hour could cause a significant decrease in the quality of sperm in some men. Research shows that those who kept their smartphones in their pockets during the day developed abnormal levels in their sperm concentration.
Virginia Man In Trouble With Law After Trying To Get Help For Dogs Chained Up In Snowstorm
A man in Appomattox, Virginia is being sued by his neighbors after he took photographs of their two dogs that were left chained to their doghouses during a snowstorm in January. The man, however, asserts that he was just trying to look after the well-being of the two animals.
Remix OS For PC Beta Comes With 32-Bit Support: Here's When You Can Download
Jide Technology, maker of the Remix operating system, announced that the Beta version of its OS features a number of substantial bug fixes, including better compatibility with 32-bit PCs. The Remix OS Beta will be available for download on the company's website on March 1.
ISS Astronauts Test HoloLens In Space: How Augmented Reality Will Help Them
Astronauts on board the International Space Station have started using the two pairs of Microsoft HoloLens that were sent to the orbital facility in December. The augmented reality visors are designed to help the ISS crew in carrying out their tasks and training in space.
This Man Drags A Shark Out Of Florida Waters For Selfies
A man in Florida is photographed dragging a shark out of the ocean and having his picture taken with the animal. The incident quickly drew outrage from people on social media who called it an act of cruelty toward the sea creature.
T-Mobile Offers Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge Buyers With Free 1 Year Of Netflix
Telecom company T-Mobile announced on Sunday that customers who will preorder the new Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge smartphones through the company's qualifying plans will receive one full year of free subscription to Netflix. The package will also include a Samsung Gear VR and a six-pack VR game bundle.
How To Fix An iPhone Bricked By Error 53: A Step-By-Step Guide
Apple has released an update for iOS 9.2.1 to help Apple products users restore their iPhones or iPads affected by the Error 53 message. A step-by-step guide is also available on the company's support website to walk users through the process of recovering their devices.
Google Sets Up Engineering Team In Singapore To Focus On Issues Unique To Southeast Asia
Google is expanding its presence in Southeast Asia through the launch of its Singapore-based engineering team. The new team is dedicated to addressing various Internet-based needs of users in the region, including the creation of more relevant content written using local languages.
Donald Trump Wants You To Boycott iPhone, iPad, Other Apple Devices
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is calling on the public to boycott Apple products. This is because of the tech giant's refusal to help federal authorities unlock the iPhone that is believed to be owned by one of the gunmen involved in the San Bernardino shootings.
Getting Hotter And Hotter: January 2016 Is Hottest Month On Record
NASA and the NOAA have announced that January 2016 was the hottest month ever to be recorded. Average temperatures last month reached 2.03 degrees Fahrenheit beyond normal levels, which is the biggest margin for any month on record.
Xbox One Deals: 'Gears Of War: Ultimate Edition' Bundle For $300, Limited Edition 'Halo 5: Guardians' Bundle 1 TB For $379
Amazon and eBay are offering new deals for 'Gears of War: Ultimate Edition' and 'Halo 5: Guardians: Limited Edition' bundles. The 'Gears of War' 500 GB Xbox One bundle is available for only $300, while the 'Halo 5: Guardians' 1 TB Xbox One bundle is available for only $379.
IBM Acquires Truven Health Analytics: Here's Why It's Spending $2.6 Billion
IBM announced that it is acquiring Truven Health for $2.6 billion in cash. The deal is part of the company's focus of amassing health care data in order to expand its repository for the IBM Watson Health unit.
Watch This Tiny Sea Snail Flying Like A Butterfly Underwater [Video]
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University have captured footage of the movement of sea snails in water. Unlike other species of zooplankton, sea snails use tiny wing-like appendages to 'fly' through the water.
You Can't Go More Vintage Than World's Oldest Known Dress From More Than 5,000 Years Ago
UK’s Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology presented a well-preserved 5,000-year-old haute couture dress that was recovered from an ancient Egyptian tomb. The Tarkhan dress, was bundled with ragged pieces of clothing when it was first discovered in 1913.
About 5 Billion People Could Be Nearsighted By 2050
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of New South Wales and the Singapore Eye Research Institute has found that 5 billion people in the world are likely to develop myopia or nearsightedness by 2050. About one-fifth of suffers are also at a higher risk of losing their vision entirely as well.
Wi-Fi Devices Cause Cancer? What Alarmists And Experts Think
ABC's flagship science program 'Catalyst' has drawn criticism from members of the scientific community in Australia. The controversy stems from an episode of the show titled 'Wi-Fried?' that featured the opinions of some health and radiation experts that suggested that the use of Wi-Fi devices can cause cancer.
Dinosaurs Will Roam The Earth Again, New Report Claims
Researchers at the Adam Smith Institute in the UK have released a new study that underscores future scientific achievements that will help solve many of today's problems. The report included a prediction that scientists will find a way to bring back dinosaurs by back-breeding species of flightless birds.
Bigger Is Not Always Better: Mammals With Larger Brains At Higher Risk Of Extinction
A new study conducted by researchers at Stanford University has found that mammals that have relatively larger brain sizes are more susceptible to life-threatening factors than other creatures. Those that have smaller bodies but bigger brains are the ones that fare the worst.
If You Love Grated Parmesan Cheese, You Might Be Sprinkling Some Wood Pulp On Your Food
A recent report by Bloomberg has found that a number of cheese products sold in supermarkets contains small amounts of the wood pulp-based anti-clumping agent known as cellulose. Some products also include amounts of cheaper cheese, such as cheddar, instead of real Romano.
Poetic Justice: Alleged Boston Hospital Hacker Rescued At Sea, Charged For Conspiracy
Federal authorities have arrested a Massachusetts man who is suspected of hacking the computer network of Boston Children's Hospital's computer system in April 2014. The man and his wife were found on a stranded boat off the coast of Cuba and were rescued by the crew of a Disney cruise ship.
