Articles by Milafel Dacanay
Doctors Are Calling For More Taxes And Policy Changes For High-Sugar Drinks
In a policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics wants more strategic approaches to decrease the excessive consumption of high-sugar drinks among children. These include higher excise tax on the beverages and decreased marketing efforts targeting the young ones.
Children's Museum Going Big On Dino Exhibit With $27.5 Million Budget
Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to learning about the lives of the dinosaurs. Together with dozens of experts, it will embark in a multimillion Mission Jurassic project.
Alpine Tundras Emit More CO2 Than They Absorb
The thawing permafrost in Colorado’s alpine tundras may not bode well in the fight against climate change. A new study revealed it is emitting more carbon than it collects each year.
Red Bull Stunt Has LA Residents Fearing Falling 'Meteor'
A Red Bull stunt stunned LA residents when they mistook jumpers in winged suits and pyrotechnics as a meteor strike or even a UFO invasion. The event marked the company’s celebration for the last supermoon of 2019.
Researchers Develop Terminator-Esque Liquid Metal In Lab That Stretches And Moves
While robots are less likely to transform into humans, a new experiment showed Terminator-like liquid metals can change shape. Not only can they stretch, but they can also move, further improving soft robotics.
OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Detects Mysterious Plume Of Particles From Bennu Asteroid
OSIRIS-REx was in for some surprises as it orbited the asteroid Bennu. The small heavenly body doesn’t only have a more rugged terrain than anticipated, it is also throwing particle plumes.
Babies Can Differentiate Between Friends And Strangers By Listening To Sound Of Laughter
Researchers from UCLA and New York University had one more important note to parents. Babies as young as 5 months old can differentiate co-laughter between friends and strangers.
Iowa Health Officials Report First Child Death From Flu This Season
Iowa health officials revealed the death of a child in the state's latest flu weekly report. To prevent the spread of the disease, the state recommends getting a flu shot.
Researchers Find Easier Way To Make GMO Plants Using Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers from UC Berkeley discovered a novel way to modify plants such as food crops genetically. This new genetic engineering technique can involve carbon nanotubes, DNA, and the genetic editing tool called CRISPR.
Lack Of Large Carnivores Reshaped Ecology Of African Wildlife Park
A Princeton University ecological study highlighted the significant impact of missing large carnivores in an African wildlife park. Justine Atkins and her colleagues proved it could change animal behavior, introducing a landscape of fearlessness.
2 NASA Astronauts To Conduct First All-Female Spacewalk In History
More women continue to change the face of STEM and two of them are about to do it in space. Christina Koch and Anne McClain will be the first all-female crew to do a spacewalk at the International Space Station on March 29.
Next Flyby Target Of NASA's New Horizons Needs A Name
Would you like to name a celestial object? New Horizons is heading to a Kuiper Belt object called 2014 MU69 for its next flyby target, but NASA wants the public to give it a better name.
Saturn Moon Enceladus Has Warm Ocean Old Enough To Have Evolved Life
Is there alien life on Enceladus? A new study suggests its vast sub-ocean may have a heat source enough to sustain it for billions of years: a long time for possible life-forms to thrive.
Scientists May Have Found Missing Link Chemical That Led To Life On Earth
The origin of life is one of the biggest questions scientists have been trying to answer. Now, some chemists believe a chemical called DAP may be the link to explain the beginning of primitive Earth.
NASA's Juno Phones Home After Eighth Jupiter Flyby
NASA’s Juno has successfully completed its flyby of Jupiter, but it took a while for Earth to receive the data. The probe needed to maintain its silence to protect its information from the effects of solar conjunction.
Child With Cancer Wants Cards For Christmas: Here's How To Send Him Early Holiday
Jacob Thompson has an incurable neuroblastoma, and he may not live until December. His family is now fast-tracking the holidays and encourages everyone to send him Christmas cards as presents.
LEGO's 'Women Of NASA' Is Now Amazon's Best-Selling Toy
LEGO's Women of NASA kit is certainly breaking boundaries, especially in sales. The collection of four female space pioneers in brick form is currently Amazon's one of the best-selling toys.
Australian Medical Board Issues New Guidelines For Cosmetic Surgery Industry
With the growing trend of cosmetic surgeries in Australia is the increased risk of becoming victims of botched procedures. To establish better regulation in the industry, the medical board has issued new guidelines.
Everything You Need To Know About The Blood Disorder Thalassemia: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Thalassemia is a life-threatening blood disorder that has no known cure. However, there are treatments that may alleviate the condition, such as chelation therapy and stem cell therapy.
New Computer Model Inspired By Honeybees Could Help Improve Flying Robots
How do bees really see? A new computer model helps determine one component in the bees' vision - speed - which may help designers improve flying robots and drones.
Astronomers Observe Peanut Shell-Shaped Galaxies For The First Time
For the first time, astronomers have seen two galaxies with a very unique peanut shell-shaped configuration. There’s not only one but two of these peanuts.
Biodegradable 'Silk Coating' Can Be Wrapped Around Food To Keep It Fresh
There could be a way to preserve perishables such as fruits out of your refrigerator. The secret may lie in a special coating of silk.
Arizona Restores 'KidsCare' National Insurance Plan For Working Poor
After six long years, Arizona has once again approved KidsCare that shall benefit at least 30,000 children. However, can it beat the hurdles including a possible violation of the state’s constitution?
Want To Forget Unwanted Memories? This Is How Your Brain Does It On Purpose
Want to rid of yourself of some unpleasant memories? A new study suggests you can do so purposely by changing the context of these memories.
Thanks To Science, You Can Make Cut Flowers Last Longer
What better way to say Happy Mothers’ Day than to give our moms the freshest flowers we can get. Not only that, we can also make them last longer with these cool tips.
Take A Journey To The Center Of The Milky Way With NASA's New Timelapse Video
Would you like to travel to the center of the Milky Way for free? NASA has prepared a beautiful time-lapse video that you have to watch now.
Mobile Phones Are Not Linked To Brain Cancer: Australian Study
Can using mobile phones increase the risk of having brain cancer? Based on a study done in Australia, the answer is apparently no, and here's why.
Flight Technique Of Long-Eared Bats May Offer Insights That Could Improve Drones
When it comes to building better drones, designers can take a hint from bats. A new study suggests flying techniques of long-eared bats may help improve aerodynamic control of drones.
Can Virtual Reality-Based Therapy Treat Patients With Paranoia, Phobias?
Paranoid delusion is a crippling affliction that can now be treated in an unconventional way. A new study showed that virtual reality can dramatically reduce distress associated with the condition.
Pluto's Strange Haze Might Be The Result Of Gravity Waves
What’s causing the haziness and streaks in the atmosphere of Pluto? NASA and the Horizons team decided to investigate and came up with a possible answer: gravity waves.
