Articles by Ted Ranosa
Massive Cancerous Tumor Found On Smallmouth Bass Raises Concerns About River
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has confirmed that a smallmouth bass, which was caught in the Susquehanna River last November, suffers from a cancerous tumor.
NASA Researcher Records Strange 'Alien Sounds' From Space
Daniel Bowman, a graduate student from the University of North Carolina, was able to capture mysterious infra-sonic sounds using ultra-sensitive microphones attached to his research balloon. The study was part of the High Altitude Student Platform conducted by NASA and the Louisiana Space Consortium each year.
Brazillian Bodybuilder Suffered Brush With Amputation After Injecting Oil In Arms
A bodybuilder from Brazil almost lost his arms and his life when complications from his synthol use arose. The substance, made from a combination of oil and alcohol, is known to cause several health problems.
Overweight Type 2 Diabetes Patients Tend To Live The Longest: Why?
Researchers have discovered that of people with type 2 diabetes, overweight patients are more likely to survive than normal-weight patients. They call their discovery the 'obesity paradox.'
Pollen Can Have Considerable Effect On Weather, Says Study
A study conducted by the University of Michigan and the Texas A&M University explains how pollen grains collect water in the atmosphere and form rain-carrying clouds.
Motorola Almost Ready With Android 5.1 Updates For Moto X 2013 And 2014: Release Notes Now Available
U.S.-based phone manufacturer Motorola has unveiled the new release notes for its Moto X 2013 and 2014 phones in preparation for the unveiling of the Android 5.1 Lollipop update.
Suicide Squad: Origin And History Of Harley Quinn
With the continued success of superhero films, fan interest in comic book characters is on the rise. To help bring new fans up to speed on the story of the Suicide Squad, here is the back story of one of the most well-known members: Harley Quinn.
SpaceX May Soon Be Ferrying Humans Up Into Space
SpaceX is set to test its Dragon V2 capsule on Wednesday, May 6, at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The test flight will help the American space transport company develop its SuperDraco engines as well as the Dragon V2's escape system.
IMS Health Report Shows Global Spending For Cancer Drugs Now Over $100 Billion
Global information and technology services provider IMS Health reveals that spending for cancer medicine has increased in 2014, reaching as much as $100 billion worldwide.
Experts Find Out Why Whales Can Open Their Mouths Really Wide: Here Are Other Animals With Widest Mouth Opening
Researchers from the University of British Columbia study how rorqual whales are able to expand their mouths to massive proportions during feeding and return it to its normal size afterward. This form of feeding is also seen in other aquatic animals with wide mouth openings.
State Authorities In Wisconsin Confirm 8th Avian Flu Case
Officials from Wisconsin's Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection have detected another case of H5 avian influenza at a local turkey farm in Barron County. This marks the eighth confirmed incident of bird flu infection in the state since last month.
Lyme Disease Continues To Spread With Hotter Weather And More Ticks
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number of Lyme disease cases in the country has increased in the past few years, with Pennsylvania being the most affected by the illness. Experts believe that this increase is caused by the growing population of blacklegged ticks, or deer ticks, which are known to be carriers of the disease.
Here's Suicide Squad First Group Shot In Costume: Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Enchantress And The Rest Of The Gang
'Suicide Squad' director David Ayer has unveiled the latest photograph of the main cast in costume through his Twitter account.
Scientists Say Increasing Water Temperatures May Endanger Arctic Cod
A new study conducted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reveals that the Arctic cod, a high fat fish important in the food chain in the Arctic region, is very susceptible to the gradual warming of water temperatures in northern oceans. Even at slight temperature changes from 32 degrees to 35.5 degrees Fahrenheit could spell doom for this fish.
Protests Against Giant Telescope In Hawaii Continue Amid Construction Process
Local residents of the Hawaiian Big Island continue their protest against the building of the Thirty Meter Telescope at the summit of Mauna Kea by blocking roads leading up to the giant telescope's construction site.
Rare Gentoo Penguins Use Poop To Melt Ice To Build Love Shack And Nursery
Researchers from a citizen science project called Penguin Watch have released footage showing how Gentoo penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula use their guano to melt the ice and create suitable habitats for mating and nesting.
CDC Confirms Transmission Of Plague From Dogs To Humans: Symptoms To Look Out For
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the outbreak of pneumonic plague last June was caused by the first confirmed case of dog-to-human transmission of the disease. The center warns the public about the symptoms of the disease as well as how the bacteria are spread.
What Lures Teens Into Using E-Cigarettes? Flavors And Smoke Tricks
It's not just the flavors - a new study reveals that teenagers are attracted to vaping because of the ability to do smoke tricks using e-cigarettes.
How Old Are The Avengers According To Microsoft's #HowOldRobot
Microsoft's latest application programming interface, 'How Old Do I Look?' can predict your age by analyzing a photograph. Forget regular people — how old does it think the Avengers look?
Doomed Russian Cargo Ship To Re-Enter Earth's Atmosphere Next Week But Don't Worry
NASA officials report that the out-of-control Russian Progress 59 capsule is expected to burn up in the atmosphere next week.
NASA Tests EM Drive With Promising Results
An electromagnetic propulsion drive has been successfully tested in a hard vacuum by NASA scientists. The development of EM Drive is a step toward faster-than-light travel.
Treadmill vs. Elliptical: What Really Burns More Calories?
Treadmills and elliptical machines offer people the chance to get a full body workout without having to leave their home. Fitness experts, however, are divided over which cardio machine is more effective at burning calories.
Would-Be Mars Colonists Practice For Red Planet In Utah Desert
People from all over the world are set to gather for the third annual Humans to Mars Summit in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 5. The event draws hundreds of Mars enthusiasts each year who prepare themselves for their future life on the Red Planet.
FDA Wants More Data On Hospital Hand Sanitizers According To Recent Report
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a proposal that requires manufacturers of hand sanitizers to provide additional data on their products regarding its long-term health effects. The health agency aims to protect consumers, especially health workers, from potential effects caused by repeated exposure to antiseptic active ingredients.
Bombardier Beetle Might Be Small But It Carries A 'Machine Gun' Of Hot Chemical Mix
A new study investigates how the diminutive bombardier beetle protects itself against potential predators using its machine gun-like chemical release.
Watch 'How Well Do The Avengers Know Their Biceps': Yes, Superhero Talent
Catch the cast of 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' take a break from their busy schedule promoting the film and play a fun game of 'How Well Do the Avengers Know Their Biceps.'
Scientists Find Hunger Switch In Mice: Will Humans Stop Overeating?
A new study conducted by the Harvard Medical School and Edinburgh University found a way to mitigate the feeling of hunger in people by altering a part of the brain called melanoncortin 4 receptor-regulated. The researchers believe that this brain circuit can be influenced through drugs in order to help people regulate their weight.
CDC Issues Home Canning Tips Following Botulism Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released tips on how to safely can foods at home to avoid possible contamination after last week's outbreak of botulism in Ohio and New Mexico that killed one person and left several others ill.
Don't Look Down On Your Pee, It Can Calculate Your Obesity Risk
Researchers have discovered a way to identify specific metabolic markers in urine to determine if a person is likely to develop obesity and other diseases.
200-Year Gap Between Climate Changes In Arctic And Antrarctic Hints Of Oceanic Mechanism
Researchers from the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) Divide Project discovered a possible link between the climates in the northern and southern hemispheres of the world that could help provide better understanding on future climate changes.
