Scottie Andrew
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Scottie is a Newsweek science fellow and student at the University of Florida. Her work has appeared in Women's Health, the Gainesville Sun and WUFT, an NPR-PBS affiliate.
Drones Could Stop Birds From Colliding with Planes
Since 1990, bird collisions with aircraft have cost the aviation industry $1.2 billion in damages.
Single Men Think They're Too Ugly, Awkward, Study Finds
Men cited their looks, social ineptitude and damage from past relationships as the primary drivers of their singledom, the study found.
Woman Pregnant at 67 with Twins
Hospitals around Beijing have been ordered to report the woman if she seeks treatment for her pregnancy.
Where Is Euthanasia Legal?
The law allows euthanasia for adults and children who suffer "unappeasable and unbearable [pain] caused by a serious and incurable condition."
Too Much Sleep May Increase Heart Disease, Death Risk
In comparison, sleeping fewer than seven hours per night did not increase the risk of mortality or heart disease.
Single White Men in U.K., Like U.S., Overdose Most
Single white men with a previous history of mental health disorders are the likeliest to die from drug overdoses, particularly those involving heroin, the report said.
Elon Musk Urges 'Symbiosis' Between Man and Machine
Musk has previously warned that artificial intelligence could be the impetus of World War III or a robot dictatorship.
'Microdoses' of LSD and Shrooms Could Reduce Anxiety
Users who took minute doses of LSD and mushrooms also reported an improved mood and sharpened focus.
Media Not 'Enemy of the People,' Kellyanne Conway Says
Her comments came hours after Trump tweeted that journalists purposely divide the nation and can cause war.
More People Seek Surgery to Look Better in Selfies
More than 55 percent of plastic surgery patients request procedures like rhinoplasty and eyelid lifts to resemble unrealistic Snapchat filters, researchers warned.
Violent Injuries and Accidental Deaths Surge in U.S.
Injuries, deaths and suicides suddenly surged in 2014, especially those caused by firearms.
Several Sick with Flu Spread by Pig at California Fair
Public health officials said the flu variant can be treated the same way as typical flu season strains.
Woman Dies From Synthetic Marijuana Laced with Poison
The drug, tainted with rat poison, caused users to bleed out of their eyes and ears, health officials said.
California Wildfires Lower Air Quality in Nearby States
Air quality worsened in states as far away as Utah, as smoke from California's 17 wildfires released pollutants into the atmosphere where they can remain for weeks.
Juul to Launch Bluetooth-Linked Vape to Deter Minors
The vape can be used to verify a user isn't underage, Juul Labs said, as lawsuits and public health officials claim the company markets to young people.
Nearly All of Madagascar's Lemurs Critically Endangered
Nearly every species of lemur is increasingly threatened by illegal hunting and climate change in Madagascar, the only country where lemurs are naturally found.
Louisiana is Least-Happy State in U.S., Study Says
Minnesota ranked highest in physical health, economic stability and quality of life, while last-place Louisiana suffered from poor health and high unemployment.
Deadly Heat Waves to Surge in Next Decades, Study Says
As soon as 2031, five times as many people could die due to heat in the U.S. alone, researchers say.
Unsheltered Homeless Three Times More Likely to Die
The majority of unsheltered adults are chronically homeless and face higher rates of untreated mental illnesses and substance abuse.
Greek Donkeys to Enjoy Improved Working Conditions
After animal welfare groups protested the donkeys' maltreatment, the government agreed to impose limits on the duration of a donkey's shift and the weight of its load.
Poor Mental Health Could Cost U.S. $16 Trillion
Just one day of "poor mental health" a month reported by an American worker causes income growth to decline by more than $50 billion each year, researchers said.
Tiny Porpoise Nearly Extinct From Illegal Fishing
The vaquita, the world's most endangered marine mammal, is caught in large nets meant for the similarly sized totoaba fish.
Virgin Space Plane Twice as Fast as Speed of Sound
The flight's success sparked hope that the company will provide commercial space flights sooner than later.
Michigan Boy Told to Give Up Emotional Support Ducks
The ducks, named Nibbles and Bill, are Dylan's "best friends" and help him regulate his emotions, his parents said.
Doctors Found 100 Tapeworm Eggs in Girl's Brain
The infection, passed from pigs to humans who consume tapeworm-infested pork, is common in rural parts of India with poor access to healthcare.
This Is How the Universe May Die
Any potential end is still 30 to 40 billions of years away, researchers said, but there's hope the universe could expand infinitely.
Fish Oil Doesn't Prevent Heart Attacks, Study Says
Consuming oily fish and taking omega-3 supplements had no effect on participants' cardiovascular health, researchers found.
Most People Don't Apply Enough Sunscreen, Study Says
Most people apply sunscreen in a layer so thin it provides only 40 percent of its purported SPF rating.
Remains of Child Sacrifice Unearthed in Aztec Temple
The boy's remains are the latest in a string of gruesome Aztec discoveries.
Doctors Rarely Test High-Risk Girls for HIV, Syphilis
Less than 20 percent of women with pelvic inflammatory disease were tested for both STIs, which can both cause the disease.