Articles by Ted Ranosa
Deep-Sea Creature 'Purple Socks' May Hold Clue To Evolution Of Animal Life
Researchers from Australia and the United States have discovered four new species of purple sock-like creatures that belong to the genus Xenoturbella. This allowed them to identify the placement of the creatures in animal tree of life.
Scientists Find About 100 Bacteria In Beards And About 25 Percent Show Antibiotic Activity
Microbiologists from the University College London discovered bacterial strains in human beards that are capable of killing other known infections. The team believes this could lead to the creation of newer antibiotics to treat drug-resistant microbes.
Small Asteroid To Swoosh Pass Earth On March 5: Distance From Planet Could Be 11,000 Or 9 Million Miles
Scientists at NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies report that a small asteroid will likely make a close flyby of the Earth on Mar.5. Despite this, the team said that there is no chance that the asteroid would impact the planet during its transit.
Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge Cross FCC
A listing in the Federal Communications Commission's website revealed two model numbers that are believed to refer to Samsung's Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge smartphones. It also showed some of the features on the device such as dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.
German Scientists Set To Conduct Nuclear Fusion Experiment
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute in Germany are scheduled to conduct an experiment on Wednesday that would attempt to harness energy from nuclear fusion. The project is part of an effort to develop a safer and cleaner way to use nuclear energy.
Tim Peake Holds Cosmic Classroom, Runs 'Astro Pi' Coded By UK Students
ESA astronaut Tim Peake answered questions from British schoolchildren during a live chat event at the World Museum in Liverpool on Tuesday. He was also able to test the Astro Pi computer designed and built by students.
Watch Rare Eruption Video Of Big Ben Volcano Off The Coast Of Antarctica
CSIRO scientists surveying underwater volcanoes around Heard Island in the Antarctic were able to record a video of the Big Ben volcano erupting. The event was rarely seen by visitors to the area because of the island's secluded location.
CDC Confirms Case Of Sexually Transmitted Zika Virus In Texas
Officials from the Dallas County Health and Human Services in Texas report that they have identified the first known case of human-to-human transmission of the Zika virus through sexual contact. The infection has been confirmed by the CDC.
Experts Let Orangutans At Melbourne Zoo Tinker With Xbox Kinect
Animal researchers in Australia are using the Xbox Kinect incorporated with a natural user interface to study the social behavior of orangutans. The animals are shown full body-sized projections, which they interact with using their body movements.
USGS Finally Solves Mystery Of Alaska Tsunami That Destroyed A Remote Village In 1964
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey have uncovered a large complex of underwater landslides near Dangerous Passage in Alaska. The mapping of the seafloor may explain the cause of the massive tsunami that wiped out the village of Chenega during the Great Alaska Earthquake in 1964.
Uber Drivers Protest Fare Cuts In New York City
Uber's decision to cut fares in New York City is met with protest by hundreds of its drivers who claim that move does not serve to benefit them. Drivers said the price reduction would force them to work longer hours just to earn enough money for their needs.
Authorities Warn Public About IRS Phone Scam: What You Should Know
Government officials have issued a warning to residents regarding con artists posing as IRS agents over the phone. The scammers often use scare tactic, such as threatening a person with imprisonment, unless they pay supposed tax balances or reveal their personal information.
Tata Motors Is About To Unveil Zica In The Time Of Zika Virus
Mumbai-based car maker Tata Motors is about to debut its latest hatchback vehicle, the Tata Zica, at the upcoming Auto Expo in New Delhi on Feb. 5 to Feb. 9. However, some analysts believe that the name of the vehicle and the timing of its unveiling could be affected by the recent spread of the Zika virus in several countries.
Graphene Brain Implants May Help Patients Regain Sensory Functions And Control Motor Disorders
A new technology developed by researchers in Italy and the United Kingdom allows for the creation of graphene-based materials that can be interfaced with neurons without losing its electrical conductivity. This can lead to the creation of neural electrodes that are not only biocompatible, but stable within the body as well.
FTC Reports 490,000 Identity Theft Cases In 2015: Here Are Some Tips To Prevent Identity Theft
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched a new feature for its anti-identity theft website that would allow victims to file their complaints easily and receive personalized assistance immediately. The tool provides users with all the necessary tools to create documents for the police and credit bureaus.
Breastfeeding Could Save More Than 800,000 Lives Every Year: Study
A new report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF found that breastfeeding provided a number of benefits to both mothers and children. Researchers discovered that the practice can help prevent 800,000 child deaths and 20,000 breast cancer deaths annually.
Forget Fitbit And Apple Watch: These Wearables Tell You About Your Health On A Molecular Level
Researchers have created a new system of biosensors that can keep track of people's health by analyzing the chemical composition of their sweat. The sensors are noninvasive and can be worn by users any time of the day.
Not Once But Twice: New Study Suggests Cats Were Also Domesticated In China 5,000 Years Ago
A new study conducted by researchers in France suggests that cats may have undergone a second domestication process throughout their history. An analysis of 5,300-year-old leopard cat bones recovered in China showed evidence of domestication.
Stellar Drama: Globular Clusters 'Adopt' Baby Stars Rather Than Having 'Biological Children'
A new study conducted by researchers in China and the United States suggests that dense collections of stars known as globular clusters are capable of producing newer generations of stars. This is done by taking in star-forming dust and gas that the clusters encounter as they move about their respective host galaxies.
AI Defeats European Champion At The Board Game Go: World Champion Lee Sedol Is Its Next Opponent
Google's AlphaGo AI swept all of its five matches against European Go champion Fan Hui. Now, the team behind the deep-learning program is preparing for AlphaGo's upcoming match against world champion Lee Sedol in March.
Too Lazy To Fill Your Car Up? WeFuel Will Bring Gas To You (But It's Not Cheap)
WeFuel, a fuel-on-demand startup based in Silicon Valley, is offering fuel delivery services to residents living in Palo Alto and Menlo Park in California. Customers can request for a fuel refill using the official iOS app and a WeFuel truck will deliver the gasoline to where the car is located within 30 minutes.
Zika Virus In USA: Obama Calls For Vaccine And Treatments As Cases Of Virus Confirmed
U.S. President Barack Obama urged disease experts and researchers to develop better diagnostic tests, treatments and vaccines for the Zika virus as quickly as possible in order to stop the spread of the mosquito-borne illness. The president's call came after cases of Zika infection have been confirmed in three states.
This Lonely Exoplanet Orbits A Star 600 Billion Miles Away
Astronomers from Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have identified what could be the largest solar system ever to be found. They discovered that a gas giant exoplanet long thought to be a lonely planet was actually orbiting a host star located roughly 1 trillion (1 million million) kilometers away.
NASA's Mars Opportunity Rover Celebrates Its 12th Year On Red Planet
In its 12th year of active service, NASA's Mars Opportunity rover continues to provide researchers with valuable data on the Red Planet. Its current mission involves the exploration of Marathon Valley, which scientists believe contains concentrations of clay minerals that were formed under wet, non-acidic conditions.
Buh-bye Insulin Injections? Encapsulated Pancreatic Cells Could Cure Diabetes For Up To Six Months
Researchers from MIT, Harvard University and other scientific organizations have developed a new technology that would allow insulin-producing beta cells to be implanted into the body. The device effectively protects these cells from immune system attacks.
Oprah Makes $12 Million With A Tweet About Weight Loss And Bread
Oprah's love of bread has just made her $12 million richer after her tweet about her passion for pastry caused a 20 percent increase in Weight Watchers shares. Some observers believe this a continuation of a trend in which the company's stocks seem to increase whenever the media mogul reveals that her weight has gone down.
No, Says Airbnb: Art Director Gets Too Creative, Offers Igloo For $200 A Night In New York
The listing for the now-viral 'Boutique Winter Igloo for 2' has been taken down from Airbnb's search results. The company said that while the igloo was well-constructed, it failed to meet its occupancy standards.
Artificial Intelligence Pioneer Marvin Minsky Dies At 88
Computer scientists and artificial intelligence pioneer Marvin Minsky died on Sunday in Boston because of cerebral hemorrhage. Minsky was 88 years old.
Biological Phenomenon: Natural Oil Seeps Cause Microbial Life To Thrive In Gulf Of Mexico
Researchers have discovered that bubbles formed by naturally-occurring oil seeps in the Gulf of Mexico attract large volumes of microorganisms. They believe this has to do with the bubbles bringing nutrients from the ocean floor up to the surface.
The Namib Desert Beetle Can Teach Us A Thing Or Two About Dealing With Frost
Virginia Tech researchers have developed new technology that can help prevent windshields, wind turbines and airplane wings from freezing during cold weather. They took inspiration from the moisture-collecting shell of Namib Desert beetles, which helps the insects survive extreme temperatures.
