Articles by Ted Ranosa
Beautiful Image Of Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 4639 Captured By Hubble Space Telescope
A stunning image of a distant barred spiral galaxy, designated as NGC 4639, has been released to the public by the European Space Agency. The galaxy is believed to be more than 70 million light-years away from Earth and is part of the 1,500 galaxies that make up the Virgo Cluster.
US Lawmakers Say New NASA Plans For Mars Are Unrealistic
Members of the Science Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives criticize the recently released 'NASA's Journey to Mars.' The space agency's report fails to include a clear budget, schedule and deadlines in order to achieve its goal of sending astronauts to the Red Planet.
British-American Economist Angus Deaton Wins Nobel Memorial Prize For Work On Poverty, Consumption
This year's Nobel Memorial Prize in economics is awarded to Princeton University academic Angus Deaton for his extensive work in analyzing poverty, welfare and consumption. The Nobel committee said Deaton's contributions helped people understand how consumers spend and save their money.
Swiss Drug Maker Novartis To Invest Additional $15 Million In Israel's Gamida Cell
Novartis is set to make another investment in Israel-based stem cell therapy developer Gamida Cell. The investment will be used for the development of Gamida's experimental treatment known as NiCord.
Health Experts Challenge Efficacy Of NHS-Accredited Depression Apps
A new study conducted by the University of Liverpool and the Liverpool Psychological Therapies Unit Community Interest Company suggests that a majority of the mental health apps recommended by the National Health Service are not supported by scientific evidence to prove that they are effective at addressing mental issues.
Collegium Pharmaceutical Says FDA Review Of Opioid Painkiller To Be Delayed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised Collegium Pharmaceutical that it will not be able to complete its review of the company's opioid painkiller, Xtampza, by the deadline set for Oct.12, according to an update from Collegium.
Court Invalidates Mauna Kea Emergency Rules: Why This Matters
Judge Ronald Ibarra of the Big Island Circuit court has invalidated the emergency rules approved by the Hawaiian Board of Land and Natural Resources that made it illegal for people to be present at Mauna Kea at night. The rules were implemented after protesters blocked the road leading to the mountain's summit in July.
NASA Zeroes In On How Zero Gravity Affects The Brain: Why Is It 'Harder To Think' In Space?
Scientists at the University of Michigan are conducting brain imaging and behavioral assessments before and after they go on missions to the International Space Station to find out the potential effects of staying on zero-gravity environments on the human brain.
Antioxidant Supplements Can Cause Cancer Cells To Spread Faster: Study
Nutritional supplements that contain antioxidants have the ability to increase the spread of malignant melanoma cells. Mice exposed to antioxidants developed additional and more aggressive cancers compared to their primary tumor.
Is ‘The Day After Tomorrow' Scenario Possible? Study Says Collapse Of Ocean Currents Could Reverse Global Warming Effects
A new study conducted by a University of Southampton researcher suggests that a collapse of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, such as the one depicted in the 2004 disaster film ‘The Day After Tomorrow', is a possibility as a result of continued warming of the Earth.
Researchers Forecast Drier Horn Of Africa As Climate Continues To Warm
Scientists at the University of Arizona have discovered evidence from ancient marine sediments that the Horn of Africa is increasingly becoming more arid at an unprecedented rate as a consequence of the continued warming of the Earth's climate.
Humpback Whales In Norway Seen Playing Under Northern Lights [Video]
Stunning images of humpback whales hunting for food under the northern lights in Norway have been captured by a local journalist while testing his equipment. The man, who works for a Norwegian broadcasting company, said that the marine mammals appeared to be playing under the brightly colored sky.
Sientra Suspends Sale Of Brazilian-Made Breast Implants Following Governmental Review
California-based breast implant maker Sientra has issued a temporary suspension of its sale of products made by Brazilian contractor Silimed after health regulators launched a review of the South American company.
British Engineers Say Ground Around St. Albans Sinkhole 'Still Moving'
Residents of St. Albans in the United Kingdom remain unable to move back into their homes after officials from the local county council found that the ground surrounding a 66-foot sinkhole seem to still be moving.
Is SpaceX Going To Mars? Rumors Of A Red Planet Mission Circulate After Cryptic Tweet From Space Journalist
People on social media have speculated about a possible SpaceX mission to Mars following a recent tweet by a space journalist Chris Bergin that hinted at the firm's future projects. Observers believe the space company could be planning to build a colony on the red planet or even a million-man spacecraft.
Journey To Mars: NASA Unveils Plan For Future Missions To The Red Planet
NASA releases a detailed report on how it plans to send manned missions to Mars. The report, titled NASA's Journey to Mars: Pioneering Next Steps in Space Exploration, outlines three major thresholds the space agency expects to encounter during its planned journey to the red planet.
Genome Sequencing Of 4,500-Year-Old African DNA Helps Solve Mystery Of Ancient Mass Migration
Scientists at the University of Cambridge sequenced a 4,500-year-old genome in order to find out more information on a large migration of Wester Eurasians into the African continent that occurred around 3,000 years ago.
Three DNA Experts Receive Nobel Prize In Chemistry
The Nobel committee has recognized the work of Paul Modrich, Tomas Lindahl and Aziz Sancar in the field of DNA research. Their contribution has led to the development of new cancer treatments.
48-Million-Year-Old Fossil Of 'Horse' Fetus Found Inside Mother's Womb In Germany
Scientists from the Senckenberg Research Institute in Germany have discovered a well-preserved fossil of an ancient horse-like species known as Eurohippus messelensism that still had its inborn foal within its womb.
Expert Warns Of Possible Robotic Warfare If UN Regulation Talks Continue To Stall
A group of scientists and technology experts have raised their opposition to the continued stalling of the United Nations' regulatory talks regarding the production and deployment of autonomous robots as tools of war.
43-Foot Sei Whale Carcass Beached In Northern Ireland To Be Taken Away For Tests
The dead body of a 43-foot sei whale was recovered from a local beach in Northern Ireland after washing ashore on Monday, Oct. 5. Environment experts now plan to transfer the whale carcass to a local landfill system
Runner's High: New Study Says Running Produces Same Effect As Marijuana
Researchers at the University of Heidelberg in Germany have discovered that runners typically enjoy the benefits of a calming sensation known as 'runner's high' caused by the body's release of feel-good chemicals.
Baby In Egypt Born With Only One Eye And No Nose After Being Exposed To Radiation
A boy in the Egyptian town of El Senbellawein was born with a rare birth defect known as cyclopia, which is characterized by physical deformities such as a single eye in the middle of the forehead. The condition received its name from the one-eyed creature of Greek mythology known as the Cyclops.
Never-Before-Seen Speedy Ripples Racing Around Young Star Baffle Astronomers
Astronomers studying the potential formation of new planets around the AU Microscopii red dwarf star discovered strange wavelike arches racing away from the star at great speeds. The space event was first observed using the ESO's Very Large Telescope and later confirmed using the Hubble Space Telescope.
Major Volcanic Eruptions Can Lessen Flow Of Largest Rivers In The World: Study
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Edinburgh has found that massive volcanic eruptions in the past have significantly impacted the flow of water in some of the world's largest river systems.
Post-Sex Blues: Study Says Almost Half Of All Women Become Depressed After Having Sex
Scientists at the Queensland Institute of Technology in Australia have discovered that around 46 percent of the young women they surveyed reported of having experienced anxiety or depression following sexual intercourse at least once in their lifetime.
Toddlers' Use Of Asthma Medications Linked To Stunted Growth
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the Kuopio University Hospital suggests that long-term use of asthma medicines in two-year-old children could result in stunted growth and shorter heights later in life.
Does Size Matter? New Study Says Height And Body Mass Influence Number Of Mating Partners
Researchers at Chapman University in California discovered that taller males and those who belong to the upper-middle of the BMI scale are more likely to have more sexual partners compared to shorter and slightly lighter men.
Global Pledges To Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mark Progress, But More Is Needed: Climate Experts
Climate experts behind the Climate Action Tracker estimated that if a climate accord based on submitted plans of 140 countries were to be implemented, it would help lower the temperature increases by as much as 2.7 degrees Celsius (4.9 degrees Fahrenheit) more than that of pre-industrial times by the year 2100.
Top Female Surgeon In UK Calls For End Of Sexism In Operating Theaters
Dr. Jyoti Shah, a urological surgeon consultant for the Burton hospitals NHS foundation trust in the UK, revealed that discrimination is very much a commonplace in many operating theaters. Many female surgeons are said to be often subjected to sexist behavior from their male counterparts.
