Articles by Ted Ranosa
Time Spent In Space Causing Thinning Of Skin
Scientists at Saarland University in Germany have discovered that the thinning of astronauts' skin during their stay in space could potentially be caused by a sudden increase in collagen production in their skin and the shrinking of the living cells of their epidermis.
NASA Plans To Mine Fuel From The Moon So Sending Humans To Mars Will Be More Affordable
The National Space Society and the Space Frontier Foundation report that manned spaceflight to Mars and other locations beyond the orbit of the Earth can become even more affordable by establishing a permanent lunar base and mining fuel from the Moon to cover space mission costs.
Glitazones Anti-Diabetes Drug May Have Applications In Preventing Parkinson's
A new study conducted by scientists at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine suggests that the diabetes drug known as glitazones have the ability to reduce the likelihood of a patient of developing Parkinson's disease.
Game Of Thrones Season 6 According To Emilia Clarke: Mental, Shocking, And Epic
'Game of Thrones' star and Emmy Award nominee Emilia Clarke offers a few hints about the upcoming sixth season of the HBO hit show.
US, Four Other Countries Ban North Pole Commercial Fishing
Representatives from the United States, Canada, Russia, Norway and Denmark, with regard to Greenland, have signed a declaration that prohibits unregulated commercial fishing in the central Arctic Ocean.
New Horizons: What's Next After Mission To Pluto?
After exploring the Pluto system, the New Horizons spacecraft will proceed to the Kuiper belt to conduct further surveys before it finally uses up all of its energy supply.
Tiny, Wireless Device Delivers Drugs Via Remote Control
Researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine and the University of Illinois developed a new technology that allows drug treatments to be delivered to the body by activating a wireless device implanted in a patient's brain using a remote control.
Magnetic Pulses Might Provide Long-Lasting Tinnitus Relief: No, It Will Not Suck Your Brain Out
A new study conducted by researchers from the Oregon Health & Science University and the Veterans Affairs Portland Medical Center suggests that a transcranial magnetic stimulation system typically used for depression treatment could also help alleviate the debilitating effects of a condition known as tinnitus.
Lake Erie May Soon See Worst Toxic Algal Bloom Ever Measured
Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warn that the algal bloom detected in Lake Erie this year could become one of the most devastating blooms of this century.
New Horizons' Pluto Discoveries So Far: Icy Mountains, Icy Plains, Escaping Atmosphere, And More
NASA has unveiled the latest scientific discoveries made by its New Horizons team, such as new images of the icy mountains on the Pluto system as well as its nitrogen-filled atmosphere.
Obese Individuals Have Low Probability Of Returning To Normal Weight: Some Tips To Combat Obesity
A new study conducted by researchers at King's College London suggests that people with obesity have a more difficult time in achieving a normal body weight compared to others.
Bear Eats All Pies In Colorado Bakery Except Strawberry Rhubarb: Here's The Reason Why
A local pie shop in Lyons, Colorado known as the Colorado Cherry Company was broken into by a wild bear, which proceeded to eat much of the store's pastries, except for a strawberry rhubarb pie. This could be because of a highly toxic component of rhubarb called oxalate.
Lake Erie Yellow Perch In Hot Water Due To Climate Change
The population of yellow perch in Lake Erie has been in decline since 2003, and experts believe the decrease could be caused by warming waters due to climate change.
Hospital That Served As The Center Of The South Korean MERS Outbreak To Reopen Soon
The health ministry of South Korea announced that the Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, which served as the center for the outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, will resume its normal operations on Monday following a significant decline in new cases of infection.
Why Humans Are Naturally Affected By The Sound Of Screaming
Screams are effective at causing fear and alarm in people because the acoustics of shrieks are designed to reach the fear circuit of the brain directly, according to a new study conducted by the University of Geneva.
Alzheimer's May Affect African-Americans Differently Says Study
A new study conducted by Rush University Medical Center researchers suggests that the effects of Alzheimer’s disease on the health of an individual vary depending on race.
Researchers Discover Special 'Speedometer' Neurons In Animal Brains
A new study conducted by researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology suggests that a specific type of cell known as a speed cell allow individuals to moderate how fast or how slow they move.
Success During Adulthood Linked To Mental Health Treatment During Childhood
Scientists at Duke University have found that children who experience bouts of anxiety, depression and other behavioral problems are six times more likely to have difficulties when they reach adulthood compared to those who do not have any psychiatric issues.
Study Shows Steep Breeding Decline In Puffin Colony
The population of Scotland’s large puffins has considerably declined over the last 30 years, according to a new study conducted by the Fair Isle Bird Observatory. From an estimated number of 20,000 individual birds during the 1980s, the puffins are now down to only 10,000.
Air Force Launches 10th Boeing GPS Satellite In Time For GPS 20th Anniversary
The U.S. Air Force and its mission partners have successfully launched the 10th Boeing-developed Global Positioning System IIF satellite on board United Launch Alliance's Atlas V spacecraft.
Worms Get Around By Using Slugs As Transportation: Other Strange Animal Symbiotic Relationships
Researchers at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität in Germany have found how nematode worms invade the digestive system of larger invertebrates in order to gain some form of transportation.
Drug Used After Transplant Surgery Could Also Minimize Heart Attack Damage
A new study conducted by researchers at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom suggests that a drug often used on transplant patients could prevent the heart muscle from sustaining severe damages after a heart attack.
NASA Wants To Build High-Definition Telescope Even More Powerful Than Hubble
Researchers from the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy have submitted a proposal to NASA for the development of a High-Definition Space Telescope that could succeed the Hubble by 2030.
Study Seeks Answers On Why Some Children Have Difficulty Reading
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a way to identify potential learning disabilities in children. The method measures the ability of children to decipher sounds amid background noises.
Most Countries Have Inadequate Access To Mental Health Care: UN Report
In its report entitled '2014 Mental Health Atlas,' the World Health Organization has revealed that on average, there is only one mental health professional available to treat every 10,000 people. The situation is worse in developing countries, where there is only one psychiatrist for every 100,000 residents.
Giant Hogweed Can Burn Skin On Contact: Dubbed As "Exceedingly Dangerous" By Authorities
The Mersey Basin Rivers Trust in the United Kingdom has warned the public about the harmful effects of exposure to a river weed known as giant hogweed on the skin of humans. The warning comes after several children in the country sustained severe burns on their skin after touching the highly toxic plant.
Inhalable Vaccine Could Stop Further Ebola Outbreaks From Happening
A new aerosol vaccine against Ebola has been developed by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch and the National Institutes of Health. The inhalable treatment can help immune cells in the respiratory system of infected patients.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Reports Record Number Of Spotted Owl Chicks In Nests
A record seven chicks of Mexican spotted owls were discovered in nests at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. Biologists say this marks the largest number of the owls they have observed in the research facility's property in a single year.
Prenatal Test Can Also Find Undiagnosed Cancer In Mothers
A new study conducted by researchers at Boston's Tufts Medical Center suggests that prenatal tests may reveal certain health abnormalities not only in the baby but in the mother as well.
Significant Geothermal Heat Eating Under West Antarctic Ice Sheet May Explain Why It's Unstable
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of California, Santa Cruz suggests that the instability of the ice sheet in the West Antarctic may be caused by the flux of geothermal heat emanating from deep beneath the structure.
