Articles by Ted Ranosa
While NASA Wants To Nuke Asteroids, ESA Prefers Less Explosive Approach To Asteroid Defense
The European Space Agency has revealed its plan to use satellites to blast asteroids with projectiles in order to change their course and prevent them from directly colliding with Earth.
Giant Mouse Lemur Boasts Largest Testicles Of All Primates
Scientists from the Bristol Zoological Society, the Oxford Brookes University and the German Primate Center have found that the northern giant mouse lemur, which typically weighs a meager 11 ounces, has the largest pair of testicles relative to its body mass among primates.
Tourists Should Be Wary Of Blue-Green Algae In Lake Says Minnesota Health Officials
Health officials in Minnesota have issued a warning to swimmers to be wary of foul-smelling and algae-filled lakes. A young boy and two dogs were poisoned by toxins released by blue-green organisms last month in Alexandria.
Veterans With PTSD Have Trouble With Loud 4th Of July Fireworks
Members of a local organization called Military with PTSD aim to raise awareness about the effects of 4th of July fireworks to war veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sailing Spiders: Researchers Shed Light On How Spiders Use Silk As Sails In Water
A team of scientists from the University of Nottingham and the Natural History Museum studied how certain species of spiders are able to survive different aquatic environments by sailing in water.
Science Panel Meets Up To Discuss Incidence Of Brucellosis In Yellowstone Livestock
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has organized a national science panel at the Montana State University this week to begin talks on how to address the spread of brucellosis disease in elk and bison populations in the region.
West Nile Alert: How To Keep Yourself Safe From Mosquito-Borne Virus
With summer officially underway, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a public warning regarding the potentially spread of the West Nile virus which is most active during the season.
Experts Cautioning Against New Sunburn Art Trend: May Cause Cancer
The Skin Cancer Foundation and other skin care organizations in the United States have cautioned the public regarding the growing practice of sunburn art in the country. Experts believe this could lead to an increased risk for skin aging and the deadliest form of skin cancer known as melanoma.
FDA Approves Orkambi Combination Drug For Treating Cystic Fibrosis
Officials from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new combination drug designed to treat a variation of cystic fibrosis that causes the formation of sticky mucus in the lungs and other organs of the patient, leading to digestive problems, infections and early death.
Engineers May Build Better Airplanes Due To Inspiration From Insect Legs
A team of researchers at the Trinity College in Dublin are studying how to incorporate different functionalities of insect legs with aircraft and hospital equipment designs in order to make them lighter and safer for users.
Scientists Discover Plankton With Strange Human-Like Eye
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found a complex eye-like structure on single-celled marine organisms called warnowiids. It is believed that the predatory microbes make use of this functional eye to hunt their prey.
Jesus Lizard' May Have Walked On Water In Wyoming 48 Million-Year-Old Ago
The fossilized remains of the Babibasiliscus alxi, a Jesus lizard that lived around 48 million years ago, could provide the answer to understanding the environmental conditions that existed in southwestern Wyoming back when it was still around 10 degrees warmer.
GSK And Desano Manufacturing Deal Could Mean Cheaper HIV Drugs For China
ViiV Healthcare and Shanghai-based Desano Pharmaceuticals have finalized a strategic manufacturing agreement that allows Desano to locally produce the active pharmaceutical ingredient for the HIV treatment Tivicay in China.
Weight-Loss Surgery May Be Better Than Exercise And Diets At Fighting Type 2 Diabetes: Study
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center suggests that weight-loss surgeries are better at keeping the effects of type 2 diabetes at bay compared to exercise and diet alone.
Authorities Warn Public Of Dangerous Debris From Rocket Explosion Washing Up On Beaches
Officials from NASA and the U.S. Coast Guard have warned the public about falling debris from SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, which exploded and broke apart minutes after its launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Microsoft Hololens Experiment In Space Goes Up In Smoke Following Rocket Explosion
Two pairs of Microsoft's HoloLens augmented reality headsets were part of the space cargo lost in the explosion of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday.
Mustard And Radish Lovers Have Caterpillars To Thank For Tasty Flavors
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Missouri and other academic institutions suggests that the distinct flavor of mustard was actually developed as part of the brassica plant's defense mechanism against pests.
Deathly Fear Of Toilets Ends In Tragedy For Teenage Girl
Emily Titterington, a 16-year-old girl with autism, died in an apparent heart attack believed to have been caused by constipation in 2013. A three-day inquest has been launched this week with the task of looking into the circumstances surrounding her death.
UNESCO To Announce Decision On World Heritage Site Status Of Great Barrier Reef
The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO is expected to release its final ruling this week regarding the status of the Great Barrier Reef as an endangered World Heritage site.
A Third Of The World's Population Have No Access To Toilets
An estimated 2.4 billion people in the world still do not have access to adequate sanitation facilities, such as toilets, based on the latest Joint Monitoring Program report by the WHO and UNICEF released on Tuesday.
Robert Redford Calls For Global Action To Combat Effects Of Climate Change
Veteran Hollywood actor and environmental advocate Robert Redford addressed members of the United Nations General Assembly to call on the leaders of the world to take action against the growing threat of climate change.
No More Superbugs: Researchers Develop Method To Kill Harmful Bacteria Without Antibiotics
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have developed a new antibacterial technology that can eliminate specific types of deadly bacteria without the use of antibiotics.
Man Dies After Allegedly Taking Banned Diet Pills
The Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Garda Síochána in Ireland are investigating the death of a young man who took a diet pill that contained an illegal substance known as dinitrophenol (DNP).
Too Much Citrus Can Cause Melanoma But You Should Not Worry: Here's Why
A new study conducted by Brown University and other academic institutions suggests that drinking a glass of orange juice or eating a grapefruit each day can help increase the risk of developing melanoma, a rare but highly fatal type of skin cancer.
Humans: Cause Of Extinction Of Nearly 500 Species Since 1900
An international team of researchers led by the National Autonomous University in Mexico discovered that since 1900, around 477 different species have died off as a consequence of human activity. This rate is 100 times faster compared to the natural rate of extinction.
CDC Committee Pushes For Meningococcal Group B Vaccination For Adolescents And Young Adults
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the CDC has voted to include adolescents and young adults, between 16 and 23 years old, in its recommendation for meningococcal group B vaccination.
Dozens Of Portuguese Man-Of-Wars Wash Up On New Jersey Beaches: Why You Shouldn't Pick Them Up By Hand
Residents of New Jersey report of dozens of Portuguese man-of-war sightings along the coast over the past couple of weeks. Wildlife experts warn against touching or picking up the sea creatures for fear of its painful sting.
Moroccan Boy Born Without A Face Undergoes Life-Changing 18-Hour Surgery
Yahya El Jabaly, a three-year-old Moroccan boy, successfully underwent surgery in Australia to reconstruct his face after having been born without eyes, nose and upper jaw.
Summer Travel With Kids? Here Are Tips To Keep Kids Safe In The Sun
With the summer season now in full swing, families are looking forward to spend some time outdoors and have fun under the sun. This is also the best time to find out how to protect children from the harmful effects of UV rays.
Humans Can Play Matchmaker Between Corals From Different Latitudes To Help Thwart Effects Of Global Warming
Marine experts from the United States and Australia have discovered a new method on how to mix and match corals from different latitudes of the world's oceans in order to make coral reef systems more tolerant to increasing water temperatures.
