Ron Jefferson

White Dwarf Discovered to Have Greater Mass Than Sun, Astronomers Fear Sudden Collapse

07.01.2021 04:05 AM

Astronomers discovered a newly formed dwarf star that has more mass than the sun with the same size as the moon.

Effects of Coral Diversity Decline May Lead to 40% Reduction in Reef Fish Diversity, Study Says

07.01.2021 01:51 AM

An international team of marine biologists constructed statistical analysis on the relationship between reef fish and coral diversity. The study suggests that a decline in coral diversity may lead to about 40-60% reef fish reduction depending on the location.

50 States Including Washington DC Detected with Highly Transmissible COVID-19 Delta Variant, Vaccinated Population Protected

07.01.2021 00:51 AM

Recent updates report 50 states, including Washington DC, are already infected with the COVID-19 delta variant. Experts recommend that people get vaccinated for protection against the virus.

Dinosaur Extinction Affected by Global Cooling Long Before Asteroid Hit

06.30.2021 04:20 AM

Novel statistical analysis shows that dinosaurs were on their way to extinction way before the asteroid hit the Earth.

Black Death Patient Zero Allegedly Found: 5,000-Year-Old Remains May Help Study Bubonic Plague

06.30.2021 03:20 AM

Research suggests that the remains of a 5,000-year-old man retrieved from Neolithic burial grounds near the Baltic Sea were the first to be infected by the bacterium that causes the Black Death.

New Findings Show How Liver Plays a Key Role in Type-II Diabetes

06.30.2021 01:50 AM

Research suggests that enzymes in the liver that transmit to the brain could play a key role in reestablishing insulin sensitivity in Type-II diabetic patients.

Lab Mouse Embryo Grown from Stem Cells Features a Nervous System and Heartbeat

06.29.2021 23:51 PM

Researchers from the University of Virginia have developed the first-ever lab-grown mouse embryo made with several stem cell types featuring the nervous system, gut, and heartbeat.

Asteroid Day: When Is It? And What You Need to Know?

06.29.2021 23:00 PM

June 30th marks the annual celebration of Asteroid Day around the globe where researchers and the UN aim of raising public awareness on the threats and opportunities of asteroid impacts.

Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Effects on Physical Health Identified, Is It Really Risky?

06.29.2021 07:00 AM

A 16-year study confirms respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are found in people that are constantly exposed to air pollution.

Rare Upside-Down Scurring Aquatic Beetle Filmed for the First Time

06.29.2021 06:15 AM

Researchers accidentally stumbled on a unique beetle that walks upside down underneath the water's surface in a first-of-its-kind video.

20,000 Undiscovered Links Between Zoonotic Diseases and Humans Predicted by AI

06.29.2021 00:34 AM

Researchers from the University of Liverpool used machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict more than 20,000 unknown associations between zoonotic viruses & germs, and human transmission.

Marine Biologists Develop Heat-Resistant Coral to Save Great Barrier Reef

06.29.2021 00:08 AM

A new research conducted by a group of marine science experts have successfully developed enhanced microalgae with heat tolerance for the protection of coral reefs against coral bleaching.

First-of-its-Kind Brain Signal Detected Hinting at More Powerful Brain Capabilities

06.28.2021 01:21 AM

Neurology experts discovered more capabilities exhibited by brain through cerebral cortex signals. Scientists have recently discovered a unique never-before-seen brain cell signaling occurring in the human brain.

NYU Research Shows Earth's Prehistoric 'Heartbeat' Coincides with Mass Extinction Event

06.28.2021 00:21 AM

Researchers from NYU discovered a perceivable Earth's 'Heartbeat' coincides with major mass extinction events over the past 600 years that are hypothesized to be caused by the Earth's movement throughout the galaxy or dark matter absorption.

Mysterious Disappearance of Large, Ice-Covered Antarctic Lake, Baffles Researchers

06.27.2021 23:30 PM

A team of international scientists discovered the mysterious disappearance of an Antarctic lake which left a new crater-like doline and paints a grim picture of climate change.

Ultra-Light Nanotechnology Material Withstands Supersonic Impacts Better Than Kevlar

06.27.2021 23:01 PM

A team of engineers from MIT and CalTech designed nanoarchitecture materials that are significantly more resilient and lightweight than Kevlar.

Research Concludes Building Blocks of Muscle Fibers Lost After a Stroke

06.27.2021 22:09 PM

A study concluded by researchers from Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab shows that stroke patients lose significant amounts of sarcomeres that comprise the muscle fibers. This coincides with muscle stiffness and resistance that are often reported by patients.

Mars Hidden Underground Lake-Like Formation Discovered? Radar Signals Detect Presence of Liquid

06.26.2021 07:09 AM

MARSIS mapping technology discovered lake-like features under the Martian surface that may be a basin for liquid water.

Human Trials on Edible Rice Vaccine Campaign Against Cholera Passes Phase 1

06.26.2021 05:10 AM

Phase 1 of the randomized clinical trials regarding the edible rice vaccine against cholera had been a success. Further trials are expected for the cholera vaccines to be produced to combat the deadly cholera bacteria.

Blast Wave from Cosmic Supernova Now Observable, Adds Insight on How Massive Stars Collapse

06.26.2021 05:00 AM

The latest update from the supernova MSH 15-52 was recorded to be a ghost hand as it touches the collective gas formation RCW 89 just inside the Milky Way galaxy.

COVID-19 Virus Being Copied and Trapped, 'Nanodecoy' Cells Produced by Human Lungs

06.25.2021 05:41 AM

Scientists from the North Carolina State University have unraveled a new method to combat the coronavirus. The process includes nanodecoy inhalation therapy, which binds and traps the COVID-19 with the help of a virus copy.

Neanderthal-Like Bones Unearthed in Israel Complicates Human Lineage

06.25.2021 03:10 AM

A new Neanderthal-like lineage was discovered in Israel. The findings suggest possible interactions of the ancient human species, as well as sharing of the continental territory.

Late Cretaceous Dinosaur Nursery Found at the Arctic, Proven Nested at the Polar Region

06.25.2021 00:34 AM

Various experts from different institutions have uncovered the tiny bones of Cretaceous dinosaurs in the Arctic region. The findings suggest that dinosaurs had a maternity ward in the northern hemisphere and that the ancient creatures themselves may have not been cold-blooded.

MXenes: What are They? And How Can It Help Nanotechnology?

06.24.2021 22:23 PM

Researchers discovered a new group of ultra-thin two-dimensional materials that possess numerous potential in aiding various fields of science, especially in nanotechnology.

Connecticut-grown Seaweed Linked to Preventing Weight Gain and Other Conditions

06.24.2021 21:34 PM

Researchers from Uconn discovered that Connecticut-grown sugar kelp helps inhibit weight gain and other obesity-related conditions.

Lobster Longevity Secret Discovered in the Crustacean's Cancer-Free Gene

06.24.2021 05:20 AM

After marine biologists completed the genome sequencing of lobsters over 6 years, the crustaceans revealed their longevity secrets including immunity against cancer and deflecting tumor growth.

Clues to Permian Period's 'The Great Dying' Mass Extinction Unearthed in Siberia

06.24.2021 03:42 AM

New geoscience research uncovers the truth behind 'The Great Dying.' a mass extinction that occurred in the Permian-Triassic transition.

Ancient Bird Skull has Similar Features with a T.Rex, Unearthed in China

06.24.2021 01:35 AM

Researchers have unearthed the fossilized skulls of an ancient bird in China that has similar skull features and functions to the apex predator, the T.Rex

Physics Explains How Quarantine Mitigates COVID-19 Spread

06.24.2021 00:40 AM

Researchers from the Sao Paulo State University used physics concepts such as magnetism, percolation, and Bethe lattice to describe how social distancing and quarantine effectively reduces the spread of COVID-19

Big Dog Ranch Rescue Attacked with Canine Influenza, Flu Infects Over 50 Dogs

06.23.2021 23:39 PM

A new outbreak of canine influenza was reported from Florida's Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Over 50 dogs are affected by the flu, but experts took the immediate initiative to protect the digs and keep the flu from spreading further across the center's county.