Ron Jefferson

Menopause Explained: Why Women Stop Ovulating While Men Keeps on Producing Sperm

08.11.2022 12:02 PM

Why do human women experience menopause but other animals do not? Read on to learn more about the Grandmother hypothesis and how menopause is the key to evolutionary success.

A Mother's Love: How Mother Weddell Seals Transfer Iron From Their Bodies to Their Pups to Make Them Better Divers

08.09.2022 11:00 AM

WHOI researchers discovered how Weddell seal mothers transferred iron from their liver to the milk their pups drink to make them better divers. Click here to learn more about the Weddell mother's sacrifice and how it affects her diving skills.

How Do Ants Pass Knowledge to Each Other? Robotics Have the Answer

08.09.2022 10:00 AM

Researchers developed a small robot to mimic teacher ants and learn more about how they pass knowledge from one another. Read on to understand how ants learn and what elements are needed for success.

Comb Jellies Brain Reveals the Evolution of Ancestral Nervous System

08.09.2022 09:00 AM

By studying the neurons of comb jellies and cnidarians, researchers uncover the evolution of neurons in the nervous system. Read on to learn more about neurons and the ancestral nervous systems of ancient animal lineages.

Origins of the Universe: Big Bounce Hypothesis Could be True, But Where Did It Start?

08.09.2022 08:00 AM

According to researchers, the Big Bounce hypothesis may provide an accurate model for the universe, but first, the beginning must be established. Read on to learn more about the theories of how the universe began.

More Men Have Higher Risk to Get Cancer Compared to Women, Here’s Why

08.09.2022 05:45 AM

The cause behind the increased cancer risks of men versus women has mainly been unknown to experts. Read on to learn how sex differences affects a person's incidence of cancer.

Iguana Makes a Comeback on Galapagos Islands After Being Extinct for 200 Years

08.09.2022 05:23 AM

Last seen by Charles Darwin, the Galapagos land iguanas have been successfully reintroduced to the Santiago islands of the Galapagos after being extinct for almost 200 years. Read on to learn how the conservation was completed and challenges along the way.

Feral Horses Origin: Assateague's Horses May Finally be Revealed with Century-Old Tooth

08.08.2022 11:00 AM

The origins of the feral horses of Assateague Island may finally be revealed thanks to an unexpected discovery. Click here to learn more on how a 16-century horse tooth fragment sheds light on how horses ended up on the island.

Selfish Freeloading Bacteria Not Welcomed to Bacteria Colony, Study Says

08.08.2022 10:00 AM

Bacterial colonies work together to ensure the survival of all individuals. Read on to find out how the colony punishes selfish freeloading strains and how it affects the rest of the colony.

Oddly-Shaped Dwarf Galaxy with No Dark Matter Baffles Scientists

08.08.2022 09:00 AM

Dark matter is a fundamental force that governs the known universe. Read on to find out why an oddly-shaped dwarf galaxy seemingly without dark matter is baffling experts.

Why Do We Keep Wanting More? Science Says Its An Inherent Brain Bias

08.08.2022 08:00 AM

People always search for genuine long-term happiness, but researchers say we are biased to pursue more and sacrifice happiness. Read on to learn more about the mental bias of happiness, habituation, and comparison.

Inner Ear Canal Gives Paleontologists Insights on Mammal Evolution

08.01.2022 11:00 AM

When and why mammals evolved to be warm-blooded has been a mysterious question for experts. A recent study suggests that the secret lies in the inner ear canals of ancient species. Read on to learn more about endothermy and how the inner ear reveals the truth about warm-bloodedness.

12-Month Test of Energy Generator Using Artificial Blowhole Formation Exceeds Expectations in Tasmania

08.01.2022 10:20 AM

Wave Swell Energy has reported the successful year-long test of their one-directional wave energy generator. Read on to learn about WSE's Uniwave200 and how it outperformed expectations.

Game-Changing DNA Repair-Kit Can Rewrite Genetic Code, Gives New Hope for Hereditary Disease Therapy

08.01.2022 09:20 AM

Hereditary kidney disease is caused by a genetic flaw that does not allow proteins to mature fully. Read on to find out how a novel DNA repair kit fixes patient-derived kidney cells.

Advanced Graphene Pressure Sensors Set to Revolutionize Prosthetic, Robotic Limbs

08.01.2022 08:47 AM

3D graphene foam advanced pressure sensors developed by experts could revolutionize robotic systems and prosthetic. Click here to learn more about the unique properties of graphene foam and the need for pressure sensors.

560-Million-Year-Old Fossil Shows That Earliest Animal Predator Possibly Ancestors of Anemones

08.01.2022 07:38 AM

In 2007 researchers unearthed a bizarre imprint of a tubular exoskeleton with features similar to modern-day sea anemones and jellyfish. Read on to learn more about the oldest animal predator that dates back to more than 20 million years before we believed they existed.

Economic Damage of Invasive Species Across the Globe Amounts to $16.3 Billion: Bullfrog and Snake the Worst Offenders

07.29.2022 13:22 PM

Scientists estimate that invasive species have cost the world $16.3 billion. Read on to find out who the worst offenders out and how they terrorize the globe.

Underwater Deathpool Filled with Extremophile Microbes Sheds Light on Origins of Life

07.29.2022 11:40 AM

UM researchers stumbled upon a rare deep-sea deathpool that housed extremophile microbes. Click here to learn more about the salty underwater lakes and how they shed light on how life was formed.

Novel Imaging Technique Reveals New Details on Rare Eye Disorder

07.29.2022 11:07 AM

Never before seen details on rare eye diseases recorded for the first time thanks to novel imaging technique. Read on to learn more about vitelliform muscular dystrophy and its genetic mutations.

Unlikely Pollinators: Experts Observed Animal-Mediated Fertilization of Seaweed for the First Time

07.29.2022 10:15 AM

A recent study suggests that crustaceans play a vital role in the fertilization of red algae. Read on to find out how crustaceans participate in animal-mediated pollination of seaweed.

Man Claiming Industrial Bleach Is Cure for COVID in His Florida-Based Church Extradited to the US

07.29.2022 05:29 AM

A man claiming bleach is a cure-all for covid gets extradited from Colombia back to the US. Read on to find out more about bleach and how it can damage the body.

Mysterious Sleeper Shark Surfaces in the Caribbean, Stuns Experts

07.28.2022 10:30 AM

Experts spotted an unusual Arctic shark off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean. Read on to learn more about the Greenland sleeper shark and the sighting.

Nano-Petri Dish Created by Scientists Allows the Observation of Atom Behavior in Liquid

07.28.2022 09:30 AM

For generations, scientists have only theorized how atoms would behave in a liquid. Today, researchers stumbled upon a novel discovery. Read on how a nano-Petri dish allows researchers to take videos of single atoms behaving in liquid.

Enzyme Neutralizes Toxic Nitrous Oxide: A New Tool for Reducing Gas in the Atmosphere

07.28.2022 08:51 AM

Researchers discovered how a naturally occurring enzyme in microbes neutralized nitrous oxide. Read on to learn how an enzyme gives experts a way of combating climate change.

Light and Sound 3D Imaging That Fits on a Needle Could Revolutionize Endoscopy

07.28.2022 08:35 AM

London-based researchers have developed a novel photoacoustic endoscopy probe that captures 3D images in real-time. Click here to find out more about the light and sound imaging probe that can fit on a medical needle.

Florida's Annual Burmese Python Hunt to Massacre Hundreds of Invasive Snakes Next Week

07.28.2022 08:30 AM

Burmese pythons are an invasive species introduced to Florida in the 1970s. Read on to learn more about the annual Burmese python challenge and how it helps the native ecosystem of the state.

Ancient Herpes DNA Sequenced for the First Time Sheds Light on Origins of Cold Sore Virus

07.28.2022 07:00 AM

For the first time, a team of researchers sequenced the genome of the ancient herpes virus. Read on to find out how the virus strain evolved and mutated over the centuries.

Ancient Trilobites Grew and Aged Like Modern Crustaceans

07.26.2022 11:30 AM

Researchers analyzed the growth rate of ancient trilobites. Click here to learn more about trilobites' growth rate and how they compare to modern-day crustaceans.

Genome Arrangement of Tree Ferns Shows Plant's Evolution From Algae

07.26.2022 10:15 AM

Researchers, for the first time identified the characteristic genome involved in the evolution of tree fern. Read on to understand the biochemistry and evolution of land plants.

AI Trained With More Than 10,000 Brain Scans Can Identify Patterns Linked to Autism, Alzheimer's, Schizophrenia, and More Before Symptoms Appear

07.26.2022 09:30 AM

New AI system sifts through thousands of brain scans to identify patterns linked to mental disorders. Click here to know more about the complex program and how it can lead to early detection and treatment of diseases like Alzheimer's.