Articles by Ted Ranosa
Rare Pink Dolphin Resurfaces in Louisiana Waters
The pink bottlenose dolphin nicknamed Pinkie was once again spotted mating in Louisiana waters two weeks ago by a local charter boat captain.
China Wants To Land A Lunar Probe On Dark Side Of Moon
Experts at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have started drafting plans for a new lunar mission that will attempt the very first probe landing on the far side of the moon.
Tetraphase Experimental Bowel Drug Fails To Impress In Late-Stage Trials
An experimental bowel drug known as eravacycline has failed to achieve its main goal during a late-stage study, according to its developer Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals.
New Cholesterol Drugs Are Too Expensive: Independent Study Concludes
The Boston-based Institute for Clinical and Economic Review has released a new draft report in which the group stated that the prices for a newly-approved class of cholesterol lowering medications are far too expensive relative to their overall effectiveness.
Mountaineer Andrew Lock Details Experiences From Climbing World's Highest Peaks
Andrew Lock, the Australian mountaineer who became famous for conquering some of the most dangerous mountain peaks in the world, is releasing a new book about his 24-year journey, titled 'Master of Thin Air: Life and Death on the World's Highest Peaks.'
Minnesota Resident Sues Cucumber Company For Salmonella Poisoning
A Minnesota woman has filed a lawsuit against San Diego-based Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce after falling ill when she consumed salmonella-contaminated cucumbers supplied by the company.
Whoops! NASA Mistakes Moon For The Sun In Latest ISS Image
Space enthusiasts on social medial call out NASA for mistakenly labeling the moon as the sun in a recent Twitter post released on Tuesday.
Scent Of Death Eerily Similar To Freshly Cut Grass, Say Scientists
Researchers at the U.K.'s University of Huddersfield have found that a dead body typically gives off a gas that smells very much like the scent of freshly cut grass during summer.
Mediterranean Diet Can Be Just As Good As Statins In Reducing Risk Of Heart Attack
Health experts in the United Kingdom urge medical organizations to equally present the benefits and risks of non-medical, lifestyle changes and statin use to people at risk of stroke and heart attack, and allow them to choose which method they prefer to follow.
Scientists Invite People To Search For Fossils Using High Resolution Photographs
A team of scientists, led by University of Bradford researchers, urges the public to take part in hunting for new fossil specimens in the Kenyan desert by sifting through one million images taken from the Turkana Basin, a well-known hotbed for fossils.
Feds And Private Landowners Working Together To Save Canada Lynx
Animal conservationists and local landowners in Maine are working together to avoid a significant decline in Canada lynx population in the state by producing sufficient habitat for the animal's natural prey, the snowshoe hare.
3rd Bear Euthanized For Bad Behavior At Lake Tahoe
A young bear at Lake Tahoe in Nevada had to be euthanized by local wildlife officials for causing trouble in the area. The bear is the third offspring of a female black bear that is well-known for its long history of bad behavior at the lake.
Keck Observatory Detects Most Distant Galaxy Ever Discovered: How This Could Change Theories About The Universe
Researchers from the California Institute of Technology believe that the discovery of the EGS8p7 galaxy, which is considered to be the oldest and most distant galaxy found, could potentially alter the established timeline of the reionization of the universe that many scientists follow.
National Suicide Prevention Week: How To Spot Signs Of Suicide Risk
The National Suicide Prevention Week, which will be observed from Sept. 7 to Sept. 13, was developed to allow government agencies and communities to raise public awareness on the dangers of suicide as a health issue.
Critic Attacks Chipotle With Negative 'Chubby Chipotle' Ad Campaign
The Center for Consumer Freedom has come out with a negative ad campaign against Chipotle called 'Chubby Chipotle' that heavily criticizes the fast food company's policies regarding consumer concerns.
Space Age Glass Lets Astronauts Drink Whiskey In Zero Gravity
Scotch distiller Ballantine's developed an advanced beverage glass that allows astronauts in space drink whiskey even in a zero gravity environment.
Brain Zaps From Mobile App May Ease Symptoms of Motion Sickness
A new study conducted by researchers at Imperial College London suggests that electrical current from a mobile device could help alleviate symptoms of motion sickness.
Mass Die-off Of Saiga Continues: 60,000 Antelopes Mysteriously Die in Four Days
Wildlife experts in central Kazakhstan reported another mass die-off of saigas in the region numbering at around 60,000 individual antelopes. Report of the incident comes following a similar mass death of saigas that occurred from May to June.
Scientists To Send Out Starfish Killing Robot To Guard Barrier Reef
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology in Australia developed an autonomous robot that is capable of seeking and controlling populations of crown-of-thorns starfish in the Great Barrier Reef.
Increased Salt Intake Could Raise Risk Of Obesity By 25 Percent
An increase of even one gram of salt to an individual's daily intake could increase obesity risk by as much as 25 percent, according to new research by scientists at Queen Mary University of London.
Popular Porn Site Offers $25000 Scholarship For One Lucky Student
Popular pornography website Pornhub announced that it is granting a $25,000 college scholarship to a student who can provide the best answer to the question, "How do you strive to make others happy?"
Research In New Material Science May Result In More Advanced Tech Tools
Scientists from different international institutions, including Louisiana State University in the U.S. and Fudan University in China, manipulate samples of manganite films to produce holes called antidots that are magnetic in nature.
3 Year Study Shows Truvada Effective In Preventing HIV
The use of antiviral drugs known as pre-exposure prophylaxis could help prevent the development of HIV infection in high-risk individuals, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center.
Soyuz Rocket With Three Astronauts Successfully Lifts Off From Baikonur Cosmodrome
The Soyuz TMA-18M spacecraft, manned by a three-man international crew, has made its liftoff on Wednesday, Sept. 2, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
Deer Hit By Arrow In The Face Expected To Survive After Months Of Care
Animal experts from New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection were able to remove an arrow from a wild deer that had been protruding from animal's muzzle since December.
Mysterious And Incurable Brain Disease Now Linked To Mad Cow
A new study conducted by University of California San Francisco researchers found that misfolded brain proteins called prions are the likely cause of a highly infectious and deadly brain disorder known as multiple system atrophy.
New Type Of Genetic Testing May Help Improve Autism Diagnosis
Scientists at the Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada have developed a pair of comprehensive genetic tests that could help doctors better understand the susceptibility of children to developing autism.
Curiosity Rover Takes Photo Of Strange Looking 'Floating Spoon' On Mars
NASA's Curiosity Rover captured an image of what seems to be a floating spoon on the Martian surface during a survey on Aug. 30.
Fragments From World's Oldest Quran May Predate Muhammad
An ancient copy of the Islamic holy book the Quran was discovered by researchers from the University of Birmingham. Historians now believe that the early manuscript, written between 568 and 645 AD, could pre-date the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad.
Upcoming SpaceX Launch Delayed For 'Couple More Months'
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell confirmed that the scheduled launch of the space company's Falcon 9 rocket will be delayed by a couple of months after one of its cargo ships bound for the International Space Station suddenly exploded moments after its launch in June.
