Articles by Ted Ranosa
Bacteria Alert: Four Connecticut Beaches Off Limits Due To Increased Bacteria Levels
Four beaches in Connecticut were closed to the public after the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection discovered high levels of bacteria in the water. The agency said the beaches will be reopened once they have made sure that the water is safe to swim in again.
Environmental Groups Lobby For Reintroduction And Recognition Of Beavers In Scotland
Over 20 environmental groups have sent petitions to the government of Scotland to officially recognize the beaver as a native species and reintroduce it to the region.
Protein Found In Blood Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk A Decade Before Onset Of Symptoms
A breakthrough study conducted by King's College London researchers suggests that a particular protein in the body could be used as a biomarker to identify the potential of an individual to develop Alzheimer's disease later in life.
DDT Still Causing Cancer Decades After Being Banned: Prenatal Exposure Linked To Breast Cancer
A new study conducted by the Public Health Institute in California suggests that women who were exposed to the pesticide DDT while they were still in the womb are almost four times more likely to develop breast cancer.
US Adults Not Keen On Powdered Alcohol Says Survey
Majority of adults in the United States are in favor of banning the new powdered alcohol for fear of possible misuse of the product by young people, according to a poll conducted by the University of Michigan.
Alien Beach: Thousands Of Jellyfish Wash Up On Beach In Wales
Thousands of barrel jellyfish have been spotted on Cefn Sidan beach in Carmarthenshire, UK over the weekend. The local council believes that sea creatures could have been drawn to the area by the warm seawater temperatures, which is suitable for the growth of plankton.
UK Expecting Invasion of 11 Million Painted Lady Butterflies
Millions of orange and black butterflies known as painted ladies (Vanessa cardui) are expected to arrive in the United Kingdom this summer as part of their annual migration.
Binge Drinking In Teens In Decline, Study Says
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that the number of underage Americans engaged in drinking has decreased over the past decade. However, the issue of alcohol consumption among youths remains a major social problem, with tobacco and illegal drug use following close behind.
All Chimps Now Endangered, Says US: What This Means For Biomedical Research
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has classified all chimpanzees as endangered under guidelines set by the Endangered Species Act. This effectively prohibits the involvement of the animals, both captive-held and in the wild, in research, trade, import and export across states and overseas countries without permits from the agency.
USDA Hints That Certain Poultry Industry Practices May Have Contributed To Bird Flu Outbreak
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have found that the bird flu that has plagued farms in Midwest states could likely have been spread because of several lapses in biosecurity, along with other environmental factors.
Want Sharper Memory? Enough Sleep Helps
A new study conducted by the Scripps Research Institute suggests that sleeping can help improve the ability of the brain to retain memory. It suppresses the activity of certain nerve cells that cause forgetfulness in people.
How Australian Man Saved Two Million Lives By Donating Blood
Seventy-eight-year-old James Harrison from Australia has been donating his blood for the past 60 years. His blood has been used by doctors in his country to produce an antibody shot that prevents the potentially fatal effects of Rh disease in pregnant women.
Here's The Secret To Reaching 100, According To A Centenarian - Booze! Lots Of It
One-hundred-year-old Pauline Spagnola of Pennsylvania credits the longevity of her health and life to drinking alcoholic beverages.
New Analysis Reveals Moon Experiences Quakes Similar To Those On Earth
Photographs taken by India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar probe have revealed evidence that the moon also has tectonic plates beneath its surface. This suggests that Earth's natural satellite also experiences quakes..
Tiny Tuna Crabs Turn Orange County Beaches Bright Red
Locals in Orange County, California have reported several sightings of thousands of tiny crawfish-like crustaceans known as tuna crabs washed up along the beaches of Dana Point, Newport, San Clemente and Huntington.
How Pope Francis Can Influence Discussion On Climate Change
Pope Francis is expected to address issues regarding climate change through an encyclical, which is set to be released on June 18.
Less Than Half Of Males In US Suffering From Depression And Anxiety Don't Receive Treatment
A new CDC report has revealed that one in every 10 men in the U.S. experiences conditions related to anxiety or depression every day. However, less than half of these men seek help from a medical health professional.
High Precision: Robot Tentacles Grab Ants By The Waist Without Crushing Them
A team of robot experts at the Iowa State University have discovered a new technique to allow robots to pick up and hold small and delicate objects without crushing them. Their soft robot design features limbs inspired by octopus tentacles.
Einstein's Letters About Theory Of Relativity, God, And 25 Other Letters Sold For $$$
The California-based auction house Profiles in History auctioned off several works written by the theoretical physicist Albert Einstein on various topics. The historic items, known as the Einstein Letters, were sold for $420,000.
How Much DNA Is On Earth? 53 Nonillion Or Here's The Explanation In English
Scientists at the United Kingdom's University of Edinburgh have discovered a method to calculate the total number of information stored in DNA is present in every living organism on the Earth.
Marriage Benefits Men More Compared With Women: Heart Disease Risk Drops 14 Percent When You Tie The Knot
Men benefit more from tying the knot compared with women as they experience an improvement in health, according to a new study by scientists in the United Kingdom.
Virginia Mom Leaves Kids Inside Hot Car To Attend Hearing For Leaving Kids In Hot Car
Local authorities in Virginia have filed charges against a 25-year-old mother after she had allegedly left her two children unattended in a hot car to face a complaint at a county courthouse for the same crime.
New Horizon's LORRI Snaps Pluto's Different Faces
New images of Pluto have been released to the public by NASA. The photographs, taken using the telescopic Long Range Reconnaissance Imager aboard the New Horizons spacecraft, provide the best views of the dwarf planet.
Future Robots Would Have Eyes As Powerful As Insect Eyes
A new algorithm developed by researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia allows robots to detect and track small targets as efficiently as dragonflies despite distractions from their environment.
This Origami Battery Is Made From Paper And Powered By Bacteria
Engineers at Binghamton University have developed an inexpensive method to produce foldable batteries made from paper. The new technology uses microbial respiration to generate enough power to operate a paper-based biosensor.
Blue Bell Points To Oklahoma Plant As Likely Source Of Listeria
Blue Bell Creameries of Texas believes that the traces of listeria found in its ice cream products from its Oklahoma facility could likely have originated from a non-sanitary room in the plant. The company, however, was not able to cite the exact source of the contamination found in products from its Texas plant.
'Exploding Spiders' Taking Over Britain But Don't Worry They're Harmless
Thousands of days-old arachnids known as cross orbweaver spiders have been spotted in different parts of the United Kingdom. While these garden spiders may be harmless to people, local spider experts urge residents not to disturb the eight-legged creatures.
New Study Links Common Heartburn Drug To Heart Attack
Using proton pump inhibitors, such as Prilosec (omeprazole), to treat heartburn has been found to increase the risk of heart attack in patients, according to a new study conducted by Stanford University and Houston Methodist researchers.
Are Kids Of Obese Moms Hardwired To Become Obese, Too?
Child obesity is one of the growing health risks many American families face, and according to a new research, the problem could potentially be linked to the obesity of the mother during pregnancy.
San Francisco Approves Health Warnings On Sugary Drink Ads
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a legislation that aims to place warning labels on advertisements for sodas and other sugary drinks regarding the potential health hazards linked to such beverages.
