Articles by Ted Ranosa
Why Not Everyone Is A Fan Of The 'Female Viagra'
The FDA’s approval of the drug flibanserin is met with criticism from different medical experts who view the so-called female Viagra as an ineffectual medication designed to address an issue that should be treated through sex therapy, relationship counselling and changes in behavior.
Human Noise Too Loud? Bluebirds Sing Louder To Call Out Potential Mates
Scientists from the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom have discovered that bluebirds are capable of making real-time adjustments to their songs in response to increases in noise levels in their surroundings.
No Longer Science Fiction: Scientists Create Magnetic Wormhole In Lab And Here's What It Can Do
Physicists at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain have developed a functional magnetic wormhole device that can transmit magnetic fields from one point to another through a magnetically invisible path in space.
Stargazers In Australia Set New World Record
Around 1,600 people from Canberra, Australia gathered at the campus of the Australian National University on Friday in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most number of stargazers.
Scientists Attempt To Catch Chameleon Particles To Better Understand Dark Energy
A new study conducted by UC Berkeley researchers explores the properties of dark energy through the help of hypothetical particles known as chameleons.
Experts Unearth Aztec Skull Rack In Mexico City: Huey Tzompantli Serves As Memory Of Brutal Rituals
A team of archaeologists working in Mexico City's historic center has unearthed an ancient skull rack, which has been mentioned in early texts dating back to the second half of the 16th century in New Spain.
Hurricane Katrina, 10 Years After: Images Of Destruction And Recovery
The city of New Orleans has shown significant progress a decade after suffering a devastating blow to its culture and economy due to Hurricane Katrina.
$2 Billion Revenue Forecast For Uber Ahead Of Possible IPO In 18-24 Months
American ride-sharing company Uber is projected to gain as much as $10.84 billion this year and around $26.12 billion by the following year in global bookings, according to a recent presentation for potential investors.
'Super' Lice Infestation In US: Should Parents Worry?
A new type of mutated lice that could prove resistant to over-the-counter treatments has been discovered by researchers at the Southern Illinois University and University of Massachusetts.
Endometrial Cancer On The Rise In US Among Black Women And Birth Control Pills Might Help Protect Them
With more and more women being diagnosed with endometrial cancer in the United States, researchers have examined the potency of oral contraceptives in providing protection against developing such malignancies.
Should Women With Breast Cancer Stage 0 Have Mastectomy Or Lumpectomy?
New research published in the 'JAMA Oncology' journal suggests that highly invasive breast cancer treatments, such as mastectomy, lumpectomy and double mastectomy, do not offer patients any difference in terms of positive outcomes for their condition.
Sumatran Rhinos Declared Extinct In Malaysia: What Humans Are Doing To Save The Species
Animal conservationists have announced that the Sumatran rhino, which was once endemic to different parts of Southeast Asia, has now become extinct in Malaysia, following a significant decline in the animal's population in the wild.
Intarcia Diabetes Implant Shows Promising Results During Phase 3 Trials
U.S.-based pharmaceutical company Intarcia Therapeutics reported that its new diabetes pump known as ITCA 650 was able to reduce weight and lower blood glucose levels better than Merck & Co's best-selling product Januvia.
Liraglutide Shows Promising Results For Diabetic Patients In Need Of Weight Loss
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Leicester suggests that the use of a diabetes drug known as liraglutide can help overweight and obese individuals with type 2 diabetes lose weight.
River Thames Now Home To Growing Number Of Marine Mammals
Animal conservationists from the Zoological Society of London announced that the recent sightings of marine mammals in the River Thames provide evidence that the once highly congested and polluted waterway is springing back to life.
Over 13000 Invasive Plant Species Causing Billions Of Dollars In Damage
In a new study published in the journal 'Nature,' scientists at the University of Konstanz in Germany have found that around 13,168 species of invasive plants have become naturalized in different parts of the globe as a result of human activity.
Working Long Hours Increases Risk Of Stroke: Study
People who typically work for more than the regular 35 to 40 hours every week experience a significant increase in their susceptibility to stroke, according to a new study conducted by University College London researchers.
Studland Bay Seahorses Alive And Breeding Despite Harsh Winters
The recent sightings of seahorses in Dorset's Studland Bay by members of the local wildlife trust have provided new evidence that the sea creatures are alive and breeding instead of being in decline which was initially thought.
Light Drinking Can Still Up Cancer Risk Says Study
A new study conducted by researchers at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health has found that men who consume an average of three to four drinks of alcohol a day and women who drink one drink of alcohol a day are likely to experience an increase in their cancer risk.
High IQ Children More Prone To Bipolar Disorder Later In Life
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have discovered a potential link between high intelligence quotient and an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder among children.
Russian Pioneering Space Dogs Honored In Museum Exhibit
London's Science Museum is set to open a new space exhibition, dubbed 'Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space Age,' which will commemorate the successful mission of canine cosmonauts Strelka and Belka in orbiting the Earth.
Researchers Shed Light On Mosquito-Repelling Effect Of Sweetgrass
A new study being presented at the national meeting of the American Chemical Society has found two components of sweetgrass that allow the aromatic herb to be an effective deterrent to disease-carrying mosquitoes.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Detected In Louisiana Water System
The Department of Health and Hospitals in Louisiana has confirmed that traces of the brain-eating amoeba known as Naegleria fowerli was found in the local water system of Terrebonne Parish.
US Fish And Wildlife Service Wants 160000 Acres Of Land To Help Build Refuge
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to acquire an additional 160,000 acres of land for its wildlife refuge along the Connecticut River.
Coffee May Lower Risk Of Colon Cancer Recurrence
Colon cancer patients who regularly consume caffeine rich coffee daily may reduce their risk for tumor recurrence and cancer-related death, according to a new study conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts.
NASA LADEE Spacecraft Detects Traces Of Neon In Lunar Atmosphere
Researchers at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center confirmed that the glow seen surrounding the moon's atmosphere over the years is indeed neon, as what was initially believed. The confirmation was made through the help of the Neutral Mass Spectrometer on board the space agency's LADEE spacecraft.
Grime In Cities Can Release Smog Particles When Exposed To Sunlight
A new study conducted by University of Toronto researchers has found that grime commonly found in urban areas can release harmful nitrogen gases in the air when exposed to light from the sun.
Experts Link Violent Video Games To Aggression: Here Are Their Findings
In its review of close to a decade of research, the American Psychological Association has found that exposure to violent video games serves as a risk factor for aggressive behavior.
This 'Drinkable Book' Rids Dirty Water 99 Percent Of Bacteria And Makes It Safe To Drink
A new water purifying technology called The Drinkable Book is capable of removing as much as 99.9 percent of contaminants in the water through the use of silver and copper nanoparticles embedded into thick filter paper.
The Way To A Woman's Heart? It's Also Through Her Stomach
Men are no longer the only ones swayed to romantic situations through their stomachs as new research conducted by Drexel University scientists suggests that the brains of women react more to romantic cues when they are full on food.
