Articles by Ted Ranosa
Hot Drinks Of Starbucks, Other High Street Coffee Shops Might Have More Sugar Than A Can Of Coke: Report
A new report by a health advocacy group in the UK has found that one-third of hot drinks served in many high street coffee chains contain sugar levels that are equal to or higher than those included in well-known soft drinks. Beverages featured in the study include coffees, lattes, mochas, hot chocolates and fruit drinks.
This Tiny 5D Disc Can Store 360 TB Of Data For 13.8 Billion Years
Researchers in the UK have developed a new technology for storing high volumes of digital data on a nanostructured glass disc. The disc is capable of keeping up to 360 terabytes worth of data for 13.8 billion years without compromising its storage capability.
Why A Former Treasury Secretary Wants To Kill The $100 Bill
Former treasury secretary and presidential economic adviser Larry Summers said that the U.S. government should consider removing paper currencies with large denominations, such as the $100 bill. Here's his reason why governments should go after 'big money.'
Astronomers Check Spectral Fingerprint Of Super-Earth Known As 'Diamond Planet': Here's How They Did It
Researchers from the University College London and other scientific organizations have conducted the first analysis of spectral fingerprints involving the exoplanet 55 Cancri e. This was done by scanning the area of space where the super-Earth is found and processing the observations using computer analytic ‘pipeline’ software.
Forget The Nigerian Prince, LOL At This Nigerian Astronaut Email Scam
Con artists have come up with a new ploy to scam people of their hard-earned money. This time they are posing as a scientist seeking financial aid to have a relative who is stranded in space be brought safely home to Earth.
Miners In Angola Unearth 404-Carat Diamond Worth $14.3 Million
Miners from the Lucapa Diamond Company have unearthed a massive diamond in a mine in Angola. The large 404-carat gemstone is believed to be worth about $14 million.
Virtual Reality Therapy Could One Day Help People With Depression
Depressed patients who were exposed to a virtual reality scenario became more compassionate and less critical toward themselves, according to a new study by the University College London. The participants were asked to interact with a VR character that was in distress.
Gravitational Waves? Here's A Simple Explanation That We Will All Understand [Video]
A three-minute animated film produced by Piled Higher and Deeper Comics aims to explain the nature and importance of gravitational waves. The creators hope to provide a simple way for people to understand the value of the discovery of the existence of these waves in space.
US Navy Wants To Deploy Railgun Aboard Zumwalt-Class Destroyers
An admiral in the U.S. Navy has suggested that the government should forgo its plan to test a prototype electromagnetic railgun in favor of having a functional unit be placed on a Zumwalt-class destroyer. The futuristic warship features a built-in power plant with enough energy to power the high-tech gun.
Tidal Grabs Top Spot On US App Store Fueled By Exclusive Rights To Kanye's 'The Life Of Pablo'
Tidal has become the number one downloaded app in the U.S. App Store after scoring an exclusive deal for Kanye West's latest album 'The Life of Pablo.' West decided to pull the album from his own website and offer it through the Jay-Z-owned music streaming service for another week before it becomes available in iTunes.
Russia To Convert Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Into Asteroid Destroyers
A group of Russian scientists, led by Sabit Saitgarayev of the Makeyev Rocket Design Bureau, are pushing for the creation of rockets that are capable of destroying meteors that can threaten Earth. This can be done by converting the country's arsenal of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Population Of Australia To Hit 24 Million: Land Down Under Doubles Number Of People In Just 48 Years
Australia is set to welcome its 24 millionth citizen tomorrow, according to latest estimates by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Experts in 1999 forecasted that the country will not be able to reach this milestone until 2033.
Gemini North Telescope Finds Rogue Planet Eight Times As Massive As Jupiter
Researchers identified a rogue exoplanet in the Beta Pictoris moving group that is over eight times larger than Jupiter. The massive planet is considered to be an important subject for scientists to study since it is only one of a handful of exoplanets that can be directly imaged and observed through spectroscopy.
Water Shortage Affects 4 Billion People Worldwide
As many as 4 billion people in the world do not have enough water to take care of their basic needs, according to a new study conducted by the University of Twente in the Netherlands. The researchers suggest that more action should be taken to regulate consumption and to practice sustainable ways to use water.
Viral Infection Linked To Coral Reef Deaths: Study Finds Herpes-Like Virus May Cause Coral Bleaching
Scientists have discovered a potential link between the occurrence of widespread coral bleaching in the Great Barrier Reef and an explosion of viruses in the area. One of the viral cultures the team detected resembled the herpes virus.
A Glimpse Of Space Tourism: NASA Outs 'Visions Of The Future' Posters
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has unveiled new posters that advertise the possibility of exploring destinations in space. The artworks were produced by artists working at the JPL's design studio.
Supreme Court Decision Blocks Obama's Clean Power Plan
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday voted 5-4 against the implementation of the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan. The initiative aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions primarily from coal-fired power plants in the country.
Astronomers Peek Behind The Milky Way And Discover Hundreds Of Hidden Galaxies: Why This Matters
Scientists at the International Center for Radio Astronomy Research in Australia have discovered hundreds of new galaxies hiding behind the expanse of the Milky Way. The team believes this could help them uncover more information on a massive gravitational anomaly in space known as the Great Attractor.
Experts 3D Print Liver-Like Tissues Fit For Drug Testing And Disease Modelling
Engineers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a new liver tissue model that is capable of recreating the structure and functions of a real liver. The technology provides pharma companies with the means to reduce the time and money needed to produce new drugs.
NASA Scientists Use Sports Balls To Understand Aerodynamics
NASA is studying the aerodynamics behind sports balls to help researchers create newer, better designs for future spacecraft. It’s using the Ames Research Center to create controlled environments, even adding water channels and wind tunnels for tests.
Concussion Linked To Increased Suicide Risk Years Later
Ordinary people who suffer even a mild concussion can experience a threefold increase in their likelihood for suicide, according to a new study conducted by researchers in Canada. This suicide risk is raised even further if the head injury is sustained over a weekend.
US Task Force Recommends Screening Everyone Older Than 12 For Depression
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force experts issued guidelines requiring all between 12 and 18 years old screened for signs of depression. The recommendation comes after researchers found that less than half of depressed young people in the U.S. are receiving needed treatment.
Bionic Spine May Allow Paralyzed Patients To Walk Again Using Power Of Thoughts
A team of scientists in Australia has developed a new implantable device that can allow paralyzed patients to walk again. This 'bionic spine' records signals from the brain and translates it into commands that can facilitate the movement of bionic limbs.
North Korea's Newest Satellite Passes Over Levi's Stadium About An Hour After Super Bowl 50
A North Korean satellite was detected flying over Levi's Stadium about an hour after Super Bowl 50 ended on Sunday. Reports said the orbital probe was the newest of the Kwangmyongsong, or Shining Star, satellites that Pyongyang launched for use in weather forecasting and land mapping.
CDC Rolls Out Safe Sex Guidelines, Other Precautions Amid Zika Virus Scare
Couples are advised to follow the CDC's latest guidelines on safe sex to prevent a possible transmission of the Zika virus through sexual activity. The recommendations come after health experts in Texas confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission of the infection through sex.
Nearly 13 Million People Sign Up For ObamaCare
The Health and Human Services Department has revealed that close to 13 million people in the U.S. have signed up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act. About 2.7 million of the newly-insured are between 18 to 34 years old.
January Arctic Temperatures Peaked At 13 Degrees Above Average, Scientists Baffled
January was a particularly warm month for the Arctic, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center. The agency said the monthly average of sea ice for the region last month was 42,500 square miles less compared to the previous low recorded in 2011.
ADHD In Girls Shapes Possibility Of Adult Obesity: Study
Girls diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have a higher chance of becoming obese later in life compared to those who do not have the condition, according to a new study by the Mayo Clinic. ADHD sufferers are advised to eat healthy and practice an active lifestyle as part of their routine care.
Artificial Pancreas Effective For Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
A newly developed closed-loop insulin delivery system has been shown to be more effective at keeping blood sugar levels low in young patients with type 1 diabetes. The device makes use of a smartphone app to monitor the patient's glucose and automatically delivers insulin when needed.
'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli Trolls Congress Following Committee Hearing
American businessman and pharma exec Martin Shkreli took to Twitter to express his frustrations regarding the congressional hearing on charges of fraud raised against him. In one of his recent posts, Shkreli referred to members of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as 'imbeciles.'
