Articles by Ted Ranosa
Medtronic Finds Cardiac Death Gene In Second Study
Medtronic revealed the results of two independent studies that identified a gene that is associated with irregular and potentially life-threatening heart rhythms.
Physicist Brian Cox Says Pluto May Be Home To Alien Life
English physicist and particle physics professor Brian Cox hinted that the massive glaciers and icy mountains recently discovered on Pluto's surface could provide clues regarding the existence of alien life.
NASA Tests Parachute System For Orion Spacecraft: Here's What Happened
The parachute system for NASA's Orion spacecraft successfully completed its test flight at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Hip And Knee Surgeries Can Raise Risk Of Heart Attack: Study
Latest study conducted by the Boston University School of Medicine has found that people who undergo knee or hip replacement surgery experience an increased risk of heart attack during the first month following the procedure.
NASA Captures Photos Of Psychedelic Algal Bloom Swirls
A massive formation of algal bloom swirls at the Baltic Sea was photographed by scientists at NASA's Earth Observatory using the Landsat 8 satellite's Operational Land Imager.
Oliver Sacks, Neurologist And Acclaimed Author, Dies At 82
Famed neurologist and bestselling author Dr. Oliver Sacks passed away in his Manhattan home on Sunday, according to his assistant. Sacks was 82 years old.
Unwanted Houseguests In Dust: Tips On How To Effectively Prevent And Get Rid Of Dust
A new study conducted by the University of Colorado Boulder and North Carolina State University attempts to shed light on the nature of microbes found in dust particles and how they can be used to reveal information on homeowners as well as others that may inhabit their homes with them.
Newly Discovered Coral Reef Challenges Great Barrier Reef In Terms Of Diversity
Marine experts in Australia have started their exploration of the newly discovered coral reef system in the Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park.
Buzz Aldrin Joins Florida University To Help Create Master Plan To Colonize Mars By 2039
Legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin and the Florida Institute of Technology announced the establishment of the Buzz Aldrin Space Institute. The institute's goal is to develop ways for the eventual human colonization of Mars.
California Inmate Catches Legionnaire's Disease: Management Takes Steps To Prevent Prison Outbreak
Officials at the San Quentin State Prison in California turned off the water at the correctional facility following the hospitalization of one inmate and the sickening of others because of the Legionnaires' disease present in the drinking water.
FDA: Certain DPP-4 Diabetes Drugs May Cause Severe Joint Pains
A class of type 2 diabetes drugs called dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitors has been found to cause severe and persistent joint pain, according to a report issued by the Food and Drug Administration.
After Pluto, NASA's New Horizons Spacecraft Heads To Kuiper Belt
Scientists at NASA identified a small Kuiper Belt object, dubbed 2014 MU69, as the next potential destination for the New Horizons spacecraft after it completes its mission in the Pluto system.
CDC Contact Lens Health Week: Taking Care Of Your Eyes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides tips on how to properly handle contact lenses in order to prevent contact lens wearers from developing eye inflammation or infection.
Conservationists Set-up Webcam To Offer Livestreaming Of Condor Nest
Nesting California condors can now be viewed online as wildlife conservationists in California have set up live-streaming web cameras on the birds' nests.
French Court Says Being 'Allergic' To Gadgets Is An Actual Condition
A Frenchwoman, who claims to suffer from symptoms of electromagnetic hypersensitivity, is set to receive a monthly disability allowance of 800 euros ($912) for three years after a Toulouse court decided in favor of her claim.
Microplastics In Cosmetic Products Could Be Harmful To Marine Life
Latest study conducted by Plymouth University researchers has found that everyday cosmetic products, such as facial soaps, toothpastes and exfoliants, contain around 100,000 microplastic particles that often end up as pollutants in oceans and rivers.
Boy Who Underwent Historic Double Hand Transplant Surgery Goes Home
Zion Harvey, the eight-year-old Baltimore boy who underwent a successful double hand transplant surgery in July, has been released from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is now continuing his recuperation at home.
Student Finds Dinosaur Foot While Searching For Fossils On Beach
A paleontology student at the University of Portsmouth stumbled upon the fossilized foot of a dinosaur on a beach in South Wales. Scientists believe the foot belonged to a dinosaur that is considered to be the Tyrannosaurus rex's earliest ancestor.
Viral Ice Bucket Challenge May Have Resulted In ALS Breakthrough
A new study conducted by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests that a potential cure for the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis could be found in an alternative protein designed to mimic TDP-43. The research was funded through donations made by Ice Bucket Challenge participants.
Experts Debate On Effects Of Woolly Mammoth Tusk Trade On Elephant Ivory
With the introduction of unearthed mammoth tusks into the ivory trade, wildlife experts argue whether this seemingly legal practice should also be banned in order to discourage the sale African elephant tusks.
High Levels Of Mercury Detected In Grand Canyon Wildlife
Concentrations of mercury and selenium have been found in several creatures living in the Grand Canyon, according to a new study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Medicare Proposal Could Make It Harder For Amputees To Get Prosthetics
A new proposal made by health care provider Medicare could potentially make it more difficult for its members to receive coverage for more advanced and more expensive prostheses for lower limbs.
Junior Olympics Track Star Michael Riley Fighting Against Brain-Eating Amoeba
Michael Riley Jr., a teenage track star in Texas who has qualified for the Junior Olympics, has contracted a brain-eating amoeba after he and his teammates swam in a lake at the Sam Houston State Park.
Marine Biologist Discovered New Parasite That Can Alter Shrimp Brains
A new species of parasite found in the United Kingdom appears to have the ability to alter the behavior of other creatures that it infects, according to researchers at the University of Portsmouth.
Women 'More Likely' To Explore Same-Sex Relationships, Says Study
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Notre Dame suggests that women are likely to be influenced by romantic opportunities when it comes to their sexual identities.
Big Ben Clockwork Off By At Least 6 Seconds
A team of clocksmiths has been sent to the Elizabeth Tower in order to fix the mismatch in the timing of Big Ben. The 156-year-old giant timepiece has been ringing six seconds faster than normal over the past two weeks.
Small Electronic Tags May Be Key To Solving Bee Crisis
A new electronic sensor technology developed by Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization aims to provide scientists with an explanation as to why large populations of honey bees are suddenly dying in different parts of the world.
Researchers Turn Cancer Cells Back To Normal Using Electricity
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center have discovered a new way to manipulate molecular switches in the body that could help alter the development of cancer cells.
Japanese Spacecraft Delivers Important Cargo Plus Some Tequila And Whiskey To ISS
The Japanese spacecraft H-II Transfer Vehicle successfully reached the International Space Station on Sunday after a four-day journey through space. The cargo ship is expected to deliver food, supplies and other equipment to be used for experiments on the orbital station's laboratory.
Taking Aspirin And Other Painkillers Could Lower Colon Cancer Risk
Taking one to two pills of aspirin a day for at least five years could provide individuals with protection against bowel cancer, according to a new study conducted by the Danish Cancer Society Research Center in Denmark.
