Articles by Ted Ranosa
Soyuz Spacecraft Glitch Shifts Orbit Of International Space Station
The Russian space agency Roscosmos reported that the original orbit of the International Space Station had been changed after the engines of a docked Soyuz spacecraft suddenly started and caused the space facility to shift its position.
Egg Crisis: Bird Flu Forces U.S. To Import Eggs From Netherlands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that it will begin importing eggs from The Netherlands in order to ensure enough supplies for American markets. The ongoing avian influenza outbreak has caused a shortage of poultry stocks in the country and the wholesale price of eggs to spike in previous months.
Scientists Find Dinosaur Blood In 75 Million-Year-Old Fossil: How Did They Do It?
Researchers at the Imperial College London have discovered remnants of what appear to be soft tissue and red blood cells in 75-million-year-old dinosaur fossils. These specimens may help explain whether dinosaurs were warm-blooded like birds or cold-blooded like reptiles.
Dead Minke Whale On Coney Island Beach Victim Of Ship Collision
Local authorities discovered the body of an 18-foot minke whale on a beachfront in Coney Island, New York. The injuries found on the gigantic animal suggest that it could have been struck by the propeller of a boat.
More Reasons To Love Coffee: Caffeine Helps With Stress Management, Prevents Depression And Memory Loss
An international team of scientists from Portugal, Brazil and the United States have found that caffeine can help keep the brain relaxed and prevent it from suffering mental issues such as memory loss and depression.
Watch Swarm Of Bees Descending On Pub In UK [Video]
Thousands of bees suddenly descended on a local pub in the center of Cardiff in the United Kingdom on Monday, causing patrons to rush indoors for fear of getting stung by the insects.
Kids Who Watch 'Sesame Street' Perform Better In School: Study
Researchers from Wellesley College and the University of Maryland have found that children who watched 'Sesame Street' for at least an hour a day were more likely to perform better in elementary school.
ALMA Uses Closer Galaxy As 'Magnifying Glass' To See Ancient Galaxy
Researchers at the Atacama Large Millimeter Array observatory have captured a highly detailed image of a star formation located in a remote area of the universe.
Most Accurate Quantum Thermometer Can Detect Slightest Microscopic Fluctuations Including Signs Of Cancer
Mathematicians from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the University of Nottingham have created the most precise quantum thermometer that the laws of physics would allow. The thermometer is accurate enough to be able to read minute changes in temperatures inside a living cell.
Untouched Cave In South Dakota May Hold Clue To Region's Climate And History
The National Park Service has started excavating the entrance to the Persistence Cave in preparation for its exploration. First discovered in 2004, the well-preserved cave could potentially hold vital information on how the region's climate has developed over the past thousands of years.
Future Airplanes Will Have Self-Healing Wings Using Technology Inspired By Human Skin
Scientists at the University of Bristol have developed a new self-healing technology that promises to fix damaged aircraft wings even during a flight. The concept behind the self-healing wings was based on the regenerative capabilities of the human skin.
Researchers Find Genes That Can Make You Look Younger By 10 Years: Fountain Of Youth Within Humans?
Researchers at the Harvard Medical School have identified a gene in the human body that is believed to be responsible for keeping the youthful looks of people in spite of their age.
Cats Can Literally Make You Crazy: What To Know About The Cat Parasite Toxoplasma Gondii
Scientists at the Stanley Medical Research Institute found that a parasite called Toxoplasma gondii, found in most cats, can cause mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in humans.
Oakland Zoo Vets Treat Condor For Lead Poisoning
Veterinarians at the Oakland Zoo are treating a rare California condor for lead poisoning. The bird, which was given the name Miracle, is considered to be the first condor chick born in over a century through the help of a feeding program known as the California Condor Recovery.
Extra Rare And Extra Large: Dead Oarfish Found On California Island Beach
Scientists from the Catalina Island Conservancy in California have found the carcass of a 13-foot oarfish at a local beach on Monday. These massive serpent-like creatures are known to live thousands of feet below the ocean.
Medical Experts Say Breast Cancer Screening Still Saves Lives
Scientists from the International Agency for Research on Cancer have found that mammography screening can help reduce the likelihood of 50- to 69-year-old women to die from breast cancer by as much as 40 percent.
25 Robots Facing Off For Darpa Robotic Challenge Finals
This year's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Robotics Challenge will feature 25 of the most talented robotics teams from around the world. The final round will be in Pomona, California on June 5 and 6.
Rick Santorum To Pope: Leave Climate Change To Scientists
Former U.S. senator Rick Santorum urged Pope Francis and the Roman Catholic Church to avoid getting involved in the global warming debate and just leave these affairs to scientists.
Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Unlikely To Cause Breathing Disorder In Babies
Researchers at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Massachusetts have found that using antidepressant medication during late pregnancy could cause a slight increase in the baby's potential to develop a fatal heart condition.
NASA Refuses To Go Surfing: Flying Saucer Test Called Off Due To High Waves
The scheduled launch of NASA's Low Density Supersonic Decelerator has been postponed due to unfavorable water conditions in the Pacific Ocean. The decelerator is designed to test technologies that could one day be used for future missions on Mars.
Forget Master Chef, Chimps Can Cook ... If Given The Right Tools
In a series of experiments conducted by scientists from Harvard University and Yale University, chimpanzees have shown the ability to understand the concept behind cooking food. They were able to cook their own food through the use of simple cooking devices and even saved some of their food for future cooking.
Study Links 'Infectious' Bacteria To Increased Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes
A new study conducted by University of Iowa researchers suggests that long-term exposure to a toxin produced by the Staphylococcus aureus bacteria could increase the likelihood of an individual to develop symptoms associated with type 2 diabetes.
ESA Probe Finds Strange Blue 'Pools' On Martian Surface
The ESA's Mars Express spacecraft captured a photograph of two deep blue patches on Mars' surface, initially believed to be lakes. As it turns out, the blue spots are layers of dark, volcanic rock blown by Martian wind.
Michigan Rolls Out Breast Density Law In Effort To Combat Breast Cancer
Michigan's new breast density law aims to save the lives of women by providing them with enough information on the status of their health. Medical professionals in the state are now required to notify patients in writing whether they have dense breast tissue or breast cancer.
Iran Nuclear Stockpile Could Throw Wrench Into Latest Round Of Negotiations
The International Atomic Energy Agency reports that Iran's nuclear stockpile has increased, contrary to the Obama administration’s claims that the Middle Eastern nation has frozen its nuclear program.
Virgin Births In Sawfish No Divine Intervention: Here's The Science Behind It
A new study conducted by New York's Stony Brook University and Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History suggests that smalltooth sawfish are capable of reproducing through parthenogenesis. In this process, animals can produce offspring without the need for mating.
Typical US Diet Could Spell Disaster For Survivors Of Prostate Cancer
Scientists from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health have discovered that men with prostate cancer who consume more processed meat and fat in their diet are two-and-a-half-times more likely to die from causes related to their illness compared to patients who ate more healthily.
Invasive Species From Japan Reaches Washington Via Tsunami Debris
Officials from Washington's fish and wildlife department warn that debris from the tsunami disaster in Japan continue to be washed ashore in the United States. They believe some of these objects contain different invasive species that could pose a potential threat to the environment.
Four More Astronauts From The Space Shuttle Program Inducted Into Astronaut Hall Of Fame
Four former NASA astronauts were inducted into the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the Kennedy Space Center on Saturday. The new inductees are former NASA associate administrator John Grunsfeld, Kent Rominger, M. Rhea Seddon and Steve Lindsey.
Kanpur City In India Follows Beijing As Tobacco-Free City
Officials in Kanpur in northern India will implement the guidelines stated in sections 4, 5 and 6 of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act of 2003. The order will effectively restrict the sale and use of tobacco products in the city.
