Ron Jefferson

NASA Opens Public Forum for Comments on Mars Sample Return Mission Planning

05.03.2022 07:00 AM

Experts at NASA open a portal for public suggestions about the Mars Sample Return missions. Learn more about the forum and the details of the upcoming project.

Banana Fingers: MIT Develops Robotic Glove for Assistive Hand Movement and Sensing Experience

05.03.2022 06:10 AM

MIT CSAIL scholars developed a robotic glove for the rehabilitation of patients with hand and finger injuries. Learn more about how the soft robotic device works.

Taking An Eye Selfie Using a Smartphone App Will Check Your Brain’s Condition

05.03.2022 05:26 AM

UCSD engineers and psychiatrists developed a mobile app that measures changes in the eye to tell if a person has cognitive health conditions. Learn more about the neurological screening application and how it works.

Seagrass Under Mediterranean Waters at Risk Due to Human Activities

05.02.2022 10:00 AM

Experts warn about the impacts of destroying the seagrass meadows across the Mediterranean sea. Read more about the underwater plants and how they are crucial to the environment and economy of the region.

Elon Musk Does Not Support Use of Prescription Drugs for Mental Health

05.02.2022 09:00 AM

In a new series of tweets from Elon Musk, the billionaire explains the downsides of mental health prescription drugs. Learn more about the controversial statements of the Tesla boss, and the true side effects of these medications.

Lithium Ion Battery Model from China Can Reach 60 Percent of Electric Capacity Under 6 Minutes, Fastest Charging to Date

05.02.2022 08:00 AM

Researchers from China assembled a battery model that is considered the fastest charging system for modern electric cars. Read more about how it was assembled and how it performs.

UN-Backed Floating City Soon to Rise in South Korea by 2025 to Help Survive Rising Sea Levels and Withstand Category 5 Hurricanes [IMAGES]

05.02.2022 04:00 AM

Rising sea levels and natural disasters intensified by climate change are threatening the lives of millions living in coastal areas. Read on to find out how a UN-backed floating city being constructed in South Korea aims to build a sustainable city safe from flooding and natural disasters.

Importance of Antioxidants and Supplements Against Oxidative Stress Explained

05.02.2022 03:00 AM

Debates about oxidative stress and antioxidant supplement efficacy are still discussed up to this date. Learn more about this natural activity in our bodies, and how supplements work against it.

NASA Ingenuity Helicopter Captures Bizarre Image of Conical Spacecraft Wreckage That Remained Intact Despite Mars’ Stressful Atmosphere

05.01.2022 06:57 AM

A new set of images captured by the Ingenuity helicopter reveals eerie wreckage sitting on the Martian surface. Learn more about the materials caught by NASA, and how it sets up the future of missions on the red planet.

Fluffy Herding Dogs in South America Found as Closest Relative of UK Ancient Sheepdog Breed from 200 Years Ago

05.01.2022 04:54 AM

A new study confirms that the common herding dogs of South America are the closest living relative of sheepdogs in the Victorian-era UK. Read more about the connection between the breeds, and how European migration affected the spread of the herding dog's lineage.

New OSIRIS Mission for Ready for Apophis Asteroid Research; Scientists for Upcoming Project Will Be Mentored by REx Veterans

05.01.2022 02:26 AM

NASA announced that a new OSIRIS mission will commence once the spacecraft delivers Bennu samples back to Earth. Learn more about the interests of the upcoming OSIRIS-APEX mission.

Russia Will Leave International Space Station Due to Economic Sanctions

05.01.2022 01:03 AM

Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin explains on Russia's state television that the country plans to pull out of its partnership with the International Space Station. Read more about the departure of the government from the ISS and the future of the space lab.

Fictosexual Man Bids Goodbye to Hologram Wife After Device Support for Virtual Character Ends

04.29.2022 11:33 AM

A Japanese man who married a fictional character recently departed ways with his hologram wife. Read more about the discontinuance of support for the virtual hologram famously known as 'Hatsune Miku.'

Sand Crisis Risks Depletion of World's Most-Used Natural Solid, UN Says

04.29.2022 09:00 AM

UN recently published a guideline on how to control the usage of sand and prevent the impending 'sand crisis.' Learn more about the bizarre problem of sand resources and how to keep the catastrophe at bay.

Shark Nets Continue to Harm Migrating Humpback Whales in Australia's East Coast

04.29.2022 08:17 AM

Marine wildlife and conservation experts in Australia are calling for the removal and replacement of the shark nets on the East Coast. Learn more about the effects of these nets to the gigantic visitors of Queensland waters.

Rehab Robots Could Work as Assistive Personnel, Human Caregivers in Supporting Stroke Patients

04.29.2022 02:12 AM

Experts developed a robot that could support stroke patients with a set of systematic gamified activities during rehabilitation. Learn more about how the new approach to stroke therapy works.

Sleeping Volcano Near Antarctic Causes Record-Breaking Earthquake on Southern Ice Sheet

04.28.2022 09:00 AM

A series of rumblings shook the Antarctic region. Read more about what caused these earthquakes and the effects they brought to the islands near the continent.

COVID-19 Reinfects People Who Took Pfizer Antivirus Treatment

04.28.2022 08:00 AM

New findings suggest that people treated with an antiviral solution called Paxlovid experienced COVID-19 reinfections. Learn more about the treatment from Pfizer, and some experiences of people who were given the supposed protection.

U-Boat Worx Unveils 'NEXUS’ Electric-Powered Commercial Submarines That Can Serve 80 People Per Day

04.28.2022 07:00 AM

Commercial submarine manufacturer U-Boat Worx unveils the seventh series of their electric-powered vessels. Learn more about NEXUS and its specifications.

Unexpected Journey of Two Southern Right Whales Reached 10,000 Kilometers Across the Atlantic

04.28.2022 05:42 AM

Experts discover that two southern right whales in Argentina crossed over 6,000 miles through the Atlantic ocean. Read more about the first-ever recorded journey of the species, and why the whales carried out a long, unexpected voyage from Africa to America.

Jumping Robot for Lunar Exploration Can 100 Feet Over Complex Terrains

04.28.2022 05:27 AM

UCSB recently developed a robot that could jump as high as 100 feet. Read more about the machine's potential, and how it might be the next exploration robot that could be deployed on future moon missions.

Jupiter and Venus 'Collides' This Weekend; How and Where to Watch Largest Giant, Morning Star Meet Up

04.27.2022 10:00 AM

Experts predict that Jupiter and Venus would pass each other on our skies this weekend, Read about how and when to watch the conjunction of the couple.

Unruh Effect: Experts Continue Searching the 'Quantum Glow' by Developing Photon-Based Stimulation

04.27.2022 09:30 AM

Experts attempt to observe the so-called 'quantum glow' through easier mechanics. Read more about how our life would get a glimpse of the rare Unruh effect.

Alarming Decline of Insect Population and What Causes the Crisis

04.27.2022 08:30 AM

Some insects are harmful and seem useless, but each of them is part of the continuous growth of the planet. Read more about what happens when insect populations are removed from Earth.

Changing Lifestyle To Battle Climate Change Effective Than Buying Electric Cars, Says UK Chief Science Adviser

04.27.2022 07:30 AM

Sir Patrick Vallance said that changing lifestyle for the future of Earth's climate is better than buying inexpensive electric cars. Read more about what the UK chief science adviser discussed in the latest forum on global warming initiatives.

Titan's Landscape: Saturn's Largest Moon Similar to Earth, Here's Why

04.27.2022 04:00 AM

Experts discovered that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has weird similarities to Earth's seasonal changes and landscapes. Read more about the factors that make the massive moon and Earth-like structure.

AI Predicts Early Pancreatic Cancer Development Using CT Scans for Abdominal Pain

04.27.2022 03:17 AM

Experts from Cedars-Sinai developed an AI-based system that predicts whether or not a person will develop pancreatic cancer. Learn more about the new innovative oncology tool and how it works.

Apple's Steve Wozniak Startup Offer Solutions to Regulate Space Junk, Service Satellites and Low-Orbit Traffic Monitoring

04.26.2022 09:55 AM

Steve Wozniak's startup Privateer suggests plans to decrease and regulate space junks. Learn more about how the firm will improve the security and cleanliness of Earth's orbit against discarded garbage.

Chandra Telescope Captures Intermediate Black Holes in Star-Filled Galaxies, Explains How They Obtain Absurd Sizes

04.26.2022 09:30 AM

A new study claim it has already found the 'missing link' to the evolution of black holes. Learn more about the new theory on how black holes form and gain supermassive size.

Male Spider Evades Sexual Cannibalism by Catapulting Itself Midair

04.26.2022 08:30 AM

Biologists discovered that male spiders from this species catapult themselves away from females during mating. Learn more about why the spiders jump as high as possible from their supposed partners.