Philip Ross

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Philip Ross joined IBTimes in March 2013. He holds an M.A. in Journalism from New York University and a B.A. in International Development Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles.

NASA Spacecraft Discovers Strange Magnetic ‘Ribbon’ At Edge Of Solar System

Scientists from NASA have uncovered a strange magnetic field surrounding our solar system, shedding new light on our mysterious boundary with the heliosphere.

44-Year-Old ‘Stone Baby’ Found In Elderly Brazilian Woman’s Stomach, X-Rays Reveal ‘Face, Ribs And Spine’ Of Fetus

An 84-year-old woman from the state of Tocantins went to the hospital with stomach pains, only to find out she was carrying a 44-year-old “stone baby.”

Cat Parasite Infects Arctic Belugas, Experts Blame Climate Change For Emergence Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Whales

A parasite that normally infects cats has been found in Arctic beluga whales, baffling scientists.

16,000-Year-Old Mammoth Tusk Found In Seattle Is ‘Rare Opportunity’ To Study Ice Age Conditions In Northwest

The find could be as old as 60,000 years, according to paleontologists studying the fossilized tusk.

Staying In This Valentine's Day? 7 Date Ideas For A Romantic Evening At Home

There are plenty of other ways to fan the flames of romance on Valentine’s Day than by waiting for a restaurant table to open up. Here are several date ideas for staying at home on Feb. 14.

ESA Solar Orbiter Will Be Coated With ‘Char Bone’ Pigment Used In Prehistoric Cave Drawings

ESA engineers will apply a charcoal made from burnt bone to the outermost layer of the Solar Orbiter to protect the spaceship from solar radiation.

Genome Of King Richard III Will Create ‘Contemporary’ Portrait Of 15th Century Monarch

Scientists are looking to map King Richard III’s genome using DNA from his remains, which were discovered under a parking lot in Leicester, UK in 2012.

Teens Report ‘Alarming’ Stress Rates Compared To Adults, Survey Shows

According to a new survey of teenagers and stress, U.S. teens’ stress levels now outpace those of adults, meaning the proverbial “troubled teenager” might be more troubled than previously thought.

Scientists Use Tiny Motors To Propel And Steer Human Cells

Scientists have found a way to direct human cells using tiny metal motors. The microscopic metal motors are propelled with ultrasound and steered using magnets.

Jackdaw Birds Use 'Stink Eye' To Ward Off Competitors, First Time The Behavior Seen In Non-Primates

A new study of Western jackdaws found that the dark-feathered birds use their piercing stare to ward off competing jackdaws, a characteristic thought to exist only in humans and primates.

‘Ghost Baby’ Born With Almost No Blood Survives Rare Case Of Fetal-Maternal Hemorrhaging

A rare “ghost baby” was born in California with almost no blood. Doctors determined the newborn had suffered hemorrhaging in the womb.

Does Shivering Burn Calories? Conversion Of White Fat Into Brown Fat Can ‘Protect’ Against Obesity

Find out what researchers have discovered about shivering.

‘XStat’ Device: Tube Filled With Tiny Sponges Can Stop Gunshot Wound Bleeding In 15 Seconds

“XStat” uses tiny sponges inserted directly into a gunshot wound that then expand and fill the entire wound cavity. According to the makers of XStat, the device can stop the bleeding within 15 seconds.

Is Driving While High Dangerous? Fatal Car Accidents Involving Marijuana Triple Over 10 Years

It is commonly believed that driving while high is much safer than driving while drunk. But new research is showing a darker side to the popular conviction that driving while stoned is no big deal.

Japanese Whaling Boat And ‘Bob Barker’ Collide, Conservationists Say ‘Ruthless’ Attack Was Unprovoked

Over the weekend, a Japanese whaling vessel collided with an anti-whaling protest boat, “The Bob Barker.” Both parties blame the other for causing the fender-bender.

Radiation In Calif. Kelp? Scientists To Test West Coast Water 3 Years After Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown

California biologists plan to test coastal kelp for traces of radioactive material. Experts are concerned that radioisotopes leaked into the Pacific Ocean from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant in 2011 could have reached the west coast.

4,600-Year-Old ‘Provincial’ Pyramid Discovered In Egypt, Older Than Great Pyramid Of Giza

Archaeologists in southern Egypt have unearthed an ancient step pyramid built around 2600 BC. The pyramid was found near Edfu, the site of an ancient settlement located about 750 kilometers south of Cairo.

Who Is Eric Hernandez? Bruno Mars’ Drummer Brother Joins Singer On Super Bowl Halftime Stage

Bruno Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez, performed at the Super Bowl halftime show stage with his older brother Eric Hernandez, who has drummed for Mars’ all-male band The Hooligans since 2010.

Steroid Use 6 Times Higher Among Gay Male Teens Than Straight Teens, Study Finds

According to a new study, gay male teens use steroids at a rate six times higher than their straight counterparts.

Super Bowl 2014: Best Excuses To Call Off Work On Monday After The Big Game

It’s the Monday after the Super Bowl, and you’re looking for excuses to miss work. Here are the best reasons to give your boss.

Super Bowl 2014 Halftime Show: Bruno Mars’ Performance Met With Praise As Well As Critique [VIDEO]

The halftime show featuring Bruno Mars and Red Hot Chili Peppers was a stellar performance to some and a bland show to others.

205-Million-Year-Old ‘Swamp Monster’ Fossils Found In Texas, New Species Of Phytosaur Was 17 Feet Long

The ancient fossils belonged to a newly unearthed species of phytosaur that roamed the area millions of years ago.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Dead At 46, Actor Died Of Apparent Drug Overdose In Manhattan Apartment

Authorities have yet to confirm a cause of death, but reliable sources cite drug use.

Monarch Butterfly In ‘Grave Danger’ Of Disappearing, Migration Reaches Record Low

According to a World Wildlife Fund report, fewer Monarch butterflies migrated in 2013 than in any year since researchers began keeping records.

Calif. Porn Company Slapped With $78K Fine For Condom Policy, Kink.com Says Suit Is ‘Moral Crusade’

A Calif.-based porn company was slapped with a $78,000 fine after AIDS Healthcare Foundation, an advocacy group located in Los Angeles, filed suit against them.