Articles by Ted Ranosa
Swarm Of Bees Covers Parked Vehicle In Poland [Video]
A man in Szczecinek, Poland suddenly found his car covered in a swarm of bees after leaving his vehicle parked along a busy city street. Firefighters were called in to safely remove the insects from the scene.
92-Year-Old Charlotte Woman And Cancer Survivor Becomes Oldest Woman Marathon Finisher
Harriette Thompson, a 92-year-old cancer survivor from Charlotte, North Carolina, set the record for the oldest woman to finish a marathon when she completed the San Diego Rock n' Roll Marathon on Saturday.
University Of Kansas Hospital Monitors Possible Ebola Patient
A man who developed a fever after traveling to Sierra Leone is being monitored for possible Ebola infection at the University of Kansas Hospital.
Tattoos Are Beautiful - But Here's The Ugly Truth About Allergic Reactions To Tattoo Ink
Researchers have discovered that around ten percent of New Yorkers with tattoos experience a severe allergic reaction after getting inked. Experts believe this is caused by chemical compounds in tattoo inks.
Forget Paleo Diet: Eating Healthy Carbs And Less Protein Might Be Key To Longer Life
A new study conducted by the University of Sydney suggests that following a low protein and high carbohydrate diet can provide people with health benefits similar to having a paleo diet.
Mass Die-Off Of Saiga Antelopes Halves Population Of This Endangered Species: What's Causing It?
A team of experts from the Royal Veterinary College in the United Kingdom has joined local veterinarians in Kazakhstan in finding out what could have caused the widespread death of saiga antelopes in the central Asian nation.
MIT Tiny Origami Robot Can Fold Itself And Self-Destruct: Perfect Profile For Future Micro Surgeon?
In a presentation held at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Seattle, scientists from MIT and TU Munich unveiled their newly developed shape-shifting robot that is capable of walking, folding itself and even self-destruction.
Volcanic Eruption In Southern Japan Prompts Evacuation Of Small Island
Residents living on the island of Kuchinoerabujima in Japan have been evacuated after a local volcano, Mount Shindake, suddenly erupted Friday morning.
New Algorithm May Help Robots Divide Tasks Among Themselves [Video]
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology received two nominations for best paper at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation for designing a new algorithm that can potentially reduce robot teams' planning time significantly.
Rotting Whale Carcass Found In Remote North California Beach
Wildlife officials in California have spotted a badly decomposing carcass of a whale at the Point Reyes National Seashore. This brings the total number to 12 dead whales washed ashore in the state in the past two months alone.
Cheap Osteoporosis Drug Can Prevent Breast Cancer From Spreading To The Bones
A team of scientists from the University of Sheffield in the UK and the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have discovered how a known osteoporosis drug called bisphosphonate is able to stop the spread of cancer cells in the body and prevent them from damaging the bones.
Study Says Majority Of Everest Glaciers May Disappear By 2100
A new study conducted by the European Geosciences Union predicts that the volume of glaciers in the Everest region will decrease by around 70 and 99 percent in the year 2100 because of the continued increase in world temperatures.
Hawaii Governor Says Telescope Construction Can Proceed Provided Changes Are Made
David Ige, governor of Hawaii, has expressed his support for the continuation of the Thirty Meter Telescope construction on Mauna Kea, but the state official said several key changes, including the decommission of existing telescope sites, must be adopted.
Seven Cases Of MERS Virus Confirmed In South Korea
There are now seven confirmed cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome infection in South Korea, according to health officials, after two new patients were diagnosed with the fatal disease Thursday. A third potential patient had reportedly skipped his voluntary home quarantine to take a trip to China.
Moderate Amounts Of Alcohol Can Cause Heart Problems For Elders
Elderly women who engage in moderate drinking have been found to be more prone to the harmful effects of alcohol than men of the same age, according to a recent study by Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital.
FTC Gives Greenlight To Reynolds American Purchase Of Lorillard
Reynolds American Inc. and Lorillard Tobacco Company announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved the proposed consent agreement between the two cigarette companies. The FTC, however, has required both companies to sell off four cigarette brands before they can push through with the intended purchase.
San Diego Zoo Joins Last Ditch Effort To Help Rare Giant Turtle Breed
Animal experts from different international conservation groups, including the San Diego Zoo Global, were successful in artificially inseminating the last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle in the world. The project is part of efforts in saving the species from the brink of extinction.
Genetically Modified Herpes Virus Shows Promise In Fight Against Skin Cancer
Scientists from the Institute of Cancer Research and the NHS Royal Marsden Hospital in the United Kingdom have developed a new procedure that makes use of the genetically modified herpes virus to treat patients with advanced melanoma.
New York State Mulls Over Proposal To Change Turkey And Deer Hunting Regulations
Several regulatory proposals to turkey and deer hunting seasons have been made by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in order to allow the populations of hunting game in the state to recover.
Teen Obesity May Increase Risk Of Colorectal Cancer Later In Life
A new study conducted in the United States and in Sweden suggests that male teenagers who are either overweight or obese have a higher chance of developing colon and rectal cancer in their later years.
Battle Ropes Craze Hits Gyms Across The US
More and more gyms in the United States have started incorporating battle ropes in their workout classes because of the cardiovascular and strengthening benefits of the routine.
Researchers Link Increased Odds Of Survival With Larger Brain Size
Scientists from the Stockholm University in Sweden and the University of Veterinary Medicine in Austria have discovered a possible connection between the size of the brain and survival rates of individuals.
Madagascar Chameleon Turns Out To Be 11 Distinct Species Says DNA Study
Scientists from the University of Geneva in Switzerland have discovered that Madagascar's panther chameleons are actually a collection of eleven distinct species.
Curiosity Rover Makes Adjustments During Climb Up Slippery Slope
NASA's Mars rover Curiosity was able to reach its intended geological site after a new route was mapped out for the rover. The rover science team identified a different path using data from Curiosity's onboard software and from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Rising Sea Temperatures Send Thousands Of Giant Jellyfish To British Coast
Tens of thousands of barrel jellyfish flocked the Devon and Cornish coast of the United Kingdom. Marine scientists believe the sea creatures were drawn to the warmer waters of the region that are known to breed more plankton.
Free HIV Tests Now Available Following HIV Outbreak In Indiana
The North Vernon branch of Walgreens Pharmacy has announced that it will increase the frequency of its free HIV testing for residents in Jennings County, Indiana. The service is part of efforts by local health offices to stop the spread of the disease in the state.
Report Indicates Alarming Increase Of STDs In The US
The Rhode Island Department of Health has released a report pointing to a significant increase in sexually transmitted disease cases in the United States between the years 2013 and 2014.
Dead Gray Whale Found Washed Up On Portuguese Beach
A dead 28-foot gray whale was found on a beach in Sonoma County this weekend. This marks the seventh whale carcass discovered in Northern California within the past two months, according to wildlife officials.
Michael B. Jordan Writes Heartfelt Op-Ed To Address Internet Trolls
Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan takes on his detractors, who argue that he is not fit to play the role of the Human Torch (Johnny Storm) in the upcoming 'Fantastic Four' film.
Grilling Steak This Memorial Weekend? How About Using Volcanic Lava? [Video]
British art and design duo Bompas & Parr has partnered with a team of researchers from Syracuse University in using molten lava to create what they consider the hottest barbecue in the world.
