Articles by Ted Ranosa
Forget Selfie Sticks: Selfie Arms Are The Freaky New Way To Snap Solo Pics
From the collaborative efforts of artists Justin Crowe and Aric Snee comes the latest innovation in mobile phone photography: the selfie arm.
'State Of The News Media 2015' Report Shows Dominance Of Mobile Over Flatlining Desktop
The Pew Research Center's 12th annual State of the News Media report reveals that 39 of the top 50 digital news websites generated more traffic to their sites and their associated applications from mobile devices than from desktop computers.
California Mandatory Vaccination Bill For Children Passes Third Committee
California's Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Senate Bill 227, a bill making vaccination mandatory for all schoolchildren in the state, despite opposition from parents groups claiming that it violates their parental rights.
Volcano Eruption In Chile Has Devastating Effects On Fish And Livestock
Industry officials in Chile warn about the widespread and long-lasting effects of the Calbuco volcanic eruption last week on the cattle and salmon production in the country.
When Did Water Start To Exist In The Universe? Here's The Explanation Of Experts
Experts from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics believe water vapor possibly appeared in the universe a billion years after the Big Bang.
Late Spring Affecting New England Amphibian Migration Say Experts
Wildlife experts from New England warn that the delayed start of spring this year could significantly affect the breeding season of various amphibians in the region. The temporary pools they depend on may soon dry up in the summer.
If Ant-Man Reads The Bible, It Must Be This Nano Bible Tinier Than A Pinhead
The Nano Bible, a copy of the Hebrew Bible using nanotechnology, is on display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem as part of the museum's 50th anniversary celebration.
Researchers Develop A Method To Distinguish DNA Of Identical Twins
Scientists have made a breakthrough in differentiating between the genetic profiles of identical twins. HRMA can locate the distinct gene mutations in each person by melting DNA samples.
Fast & Furious: This Teen Sets New Rubik's Cube World Record — 5.253 Seconds [Video]
Teenager Collin Burns sets the record for the fastest time solving a Rubik's cube at 5.25 seconds during a World Cube Association sanctioned competition in Pennsylvania.
No More GMO Ingredients In Menu Says Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that they have finished removing genetically altered ingredients from the menu Monday, making the restaurant the first major food chain to do so following growing questions from American consumers about the safety of using genetically modified organisms in food production.
Cost Of Multiple Sclerosis Medication Continues To Skyrocket
The cost of multiple sclerosis medicines continue to skyrocket in the past two decades despite the introduction of newer drugs on the market, according to a new study conducted by the Oregon State University and the Oregon Health & Science University.
Want To Print The Whole Internet? Prepare 136 Billion Sheets Of Paper
Two students from the UK estimated that less than one percent of the entire Amazon rainforest would have to be turned into paper if they were to print all the visible and non-explicit content of the Internet on them.
People With A Healthy Sex Life End Up With A Fatter Wallet: Study
New research explores the possible relationship between having an active sexual life and earning a higher salary. People who have sex two to three times a week earn a 4.5 percent higher pay than co-workers who do not.
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Nepal, Kills Hundreds
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Himalayan country of Nepal on Saturday, leaving at least 870 people dead and destroying homes and ancient temples in the capital city of Kathmandu.
Experts Discover Yellowstone's Colossal Magma Deposit: What Will Happen If This Supervolcano Erupts?
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey are investigating the potential effects on the environment if the newly discovered supervolcano at Yellowstone National Park were to suddenly erupt.
Spice Synthetic Marijuana Sends Hundreds To Hospitals: What Should You Know About This Dangerous Drug
A surge in the number of visits to emergency rooms and calls to poison control centers has been recorded in the past few weeks. According to health officials, many of these cases involved illnesses caused by a more potent formulation of the illegal drug spice.
VA Health Care Program Only Catering To Small Number Of Vets
The Veteran's Choice program was designed to give aging veterans the choice to go to a private doctor instead of having to be placed on waiting lists at Veterans Affairs centers. According to VA leaders, however, only a small fraction of all pending medical appointments have been addressed since the program was launched.
Scientists Still Concerned That Arctic Melt May Release Large Amounts Of Carbon
Researchers from the University of Georgia are studying a large deposit of ancient carbon, frozen in Arctic permafrost for thousands of years, and how it could possibly release massive amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere once it begins to thaw and decompose.
Asian Hornet Attacks In France Claim 6 Lives: U.K. May Be Next
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs has alerted locals in the U.K. about a possible invasion of Asian hornets in the country. The highly aggressive hornets have reportedly killed six people in France.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Second Company To Recall Products Due To Listeria
Ohio-based Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams has announced a recall of all its products on the market after discovering a possible Listeria contamination in one of their samples. This makes the company the second ice cream maker to issue a product recall in less than a week.
Experts Press Red Button As Heavy Drinking And Binge Drinking Rates In US Counties Go Up
Researchers from the University of Washington discovered that the rates of heavy drinking and binge drinking in the United States have significantly increased between 2005 and 2012. The study also revealed that the rates are rising faster among women than among men.
Tennessee Girl Without Feet Gets Adorable Puppy Without A Paw
Sapphyre Johnson, a three-year-old girl from Tennessee who was born without feet and several fingers, was given a white German shepherd puppy with a missing paw to be her therapy dog and companion.
'Secret Wars' Will Lead To Marvel Universe Metamorphosis: What To Expect In 'Last Days,' 'Battleworld,' And 'Warzone'
Marvel Comics is set to launch the universe-altering 'Secret Wars,' the culmination of a five-year plan and the biggest event in the comic book company's 76-year history.
New Study Hopes To Find Solution To Diabetes In Immunotherapy Drug
Researchers at the University of British Columbia and BCDiabetes are looking for patients who have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes to participate in an experimental treatment that could eliminate the need for regular insulin injections.
Sandra Bullock Is People's World's Most Beautiful Woman: Here's A Gallery Of Previous Winners
People Magazine names Sandra Bullock the 'world's most beautiful woman' for 2015. The Oscar-winning actress says her true beauty is in her role as mother to five-year-old son Louis.
NASA Hoping To Find Alien Life By Funding NExSS
NASA has launched the Nexus for Exoplanet System Science (NExSS) program as part of the space agency's efforts to discover alien life in other planets. This endeavor involves the creation of a model of the Earth's climate and comparing it with similar climates in other worlds to help narrow down the search.
Drug-Purchasing Robot 'Random Darknet Shopper' Has Been Vindicated
'Random Darknet Shopper' has been returned to its art collective creator, !Mediengruppe Bitnik. The shopping bot had been confiscated by Swiss authorities for its illegal purchases in dark web marketplaces.
Subway Superheroes: Strangers Save Man In Wheelchair Who Fell Onto Tracks
Commuters at U-Street Cardozo Station in Washington, D.C. rescued a man in a wheelchair who fell off the boarding platform and onto the train tracks.
Canine Influenza Continues To Spread Throughout Certain States
Animal health experts fear that the canine influenza virus, which has infected an estimated 1,100 dogs in four states, could spread to other areas in the country. The viral strain has been identified as H3N2 and is believed to have originated from Asia.
Netflix Renews Marvel's 'Daredevil' For Season 2: What Changes To Expect
Netflix has announced that they are renewing 'Marvel's Daredevil' for a second season. The success of the show opens up an opportunity for Marvel and Netflix to introduce other superhero shows such 'A.K.A. Jessica Jones' and 'Luke Cage.'
