Thomas Carannante : Science World Report

Feb 24, 2014 12:40 PM EST

NASA Satellite Reveals Ice-Covered Great Lakes from Space

Spring is just about four weeks away, but the winter remains the coldest it has been all year. Despite warmer days in the past week, winter is still roaring in certain areas. A NASA satellite photographed the Great Lakes on Feb. 19th and showed that the bodies of water were 80% frozen.

Feb 22, 2014 03:03 PM EST

Despite Deadly Measles Exposure, Vaccines Still Not a Priority for Some People

Measles was declared to be eliminated from the United States back in 2000, but a resurfacing of the life-threatening disease has occurred in California. A student from UC Berkeley is believed to have contracted measles in the Philippines and rode the local transit system in San Francisco.

Feb 22, 2014 03:02 PM EST

Mild Asthma Patients Suggested to Lower Medication Dosage

Doctors have found that excessive use of one’s asthma inhaler could have negative effects on treating the common lung disease. Studies have sought to uncover how to control asthma without overmedicating patients. New discoveries have suggestions for those with mild asthma.

Feb 22, 2014 03:01 PM EST

Humans and Dogs Use Same Brain Region to Appeal to Others’ Emotions

Have you ever fell victim to your dog giving you the classic “puppy face”? I’m sure many of us have. But have you actually wondered how they were able to manipulate you into giving them that treat or going outside with them to play? A new study may have answers for us.

Feb 21, 2014 09:12 PM EST

Leaders of Islamic Religion Forbid Muslims from Participating in the Mars One Space Project

In 2024 the Mars One project plans to send a crew of astronauts from Earth to the Red Planet. Thus far in the process, there is no technology to develop a return flight from Mars, so the participants will be receiving a one-way ticket. This project is not popular among Islamic leaders.

Feb 21, 2014 04:25 PM EST

Plug-In Electric Vehicle Consumption Could Pose a Threat to Electric Grid

Overconsumption of anything could create a problem. Today, the high prevalence of gas-powered vehicles is causing a higher demand for oil and scientists believe they’re worsening the climate change issue. Could electric powered vehicles pose an issue if over-consumed?

Feb 21, 2014 03:29 PM EST

Mars Curiosity Rover Drives Backward to Reduce Damage to Wheels

Earlier this month, the Curiosity rover was experiencing terrain difficulties on Mars. It was driving over a rocky surface and accruing damage to its wheels. NASA engineers then decided to have Curiosity jump over a sand dune to avoid such harmful terrain.

Feb 21, 2014 02:13 PM EST

Venus Impacted by Enormous Explosions On Outskirts of Earth's Magnetic Bubble

The NASA Goddard Space Flight Center has spotted giant explosions, called hot flow anomalies, occurring near Venus. Researchers found that these explosions are occurring multiple times a day and can be bigger than the planet itself.

Feb 21, 2014 12:44 PM EST

Deadly Malaria Parasite Originates in Africa Rather Than in Asian Primates

Plasmodium vivax is known as the second-worst malaria parasite of humans. Previous studies have shown that Asian primates were the closest genetic relatives of the parasite that has put 2.5 billion people at risk. Now, a new study reveals otherwise.

Feb 21, 2014 11:34 AM EST

New System Aims to Notify People of Disease Outbreaks From Environment and Health Concerns

Increasing concerns regarding the environment have taken a toll on human health. Epidemics can occur at any moment, which has prompted health officials to develop a system to forecast such happenings. The European Union’s EO2HEAVEN project may be a formidable solution.

Feb 21, 2014 11:22 AM EST

Smog Levels in China Prompt Air Pollution Alert

Beijing has issued an “orange” alert for the city’s inhabitants and commuters. The presence of smog reached hazardous levels and the Beijing Municipal Environmental Monitoring Center has asked citizens to take specific precautions.

Feb 21, 2014 07:14 AM EST