Ron Jefferson

Ultrasound-Guided Bacteria May Be the Secret to Stopping Tumors

03.31.2022 09:30 AM

In a recent study, researchers from Caltech used focused ultrasound to remotely control engineered E.coli bacteria. Read on to find out how the novel therapy affects cancer tumors and how it can be used in other hard-to-treat disease.

Unexpected Relationship Between Parrot Intelligence and Life Expectancy; Study Says

03.31.2022 08:30 AM

Parrots live long lives compared to their body size. A recent study suggests that it may have a relationship with the birds' large brains. Read on to find out more about the relationship between intelligence and life expectancy in parrots.

Strawberry-Colored Weird-Eyed Squid Spotted in Twilight Zone, California

03.31.2022 07:30 AM

In a recent deep dive, researchers were delightfully surprised by a strawberry-colored squid with one bulbous yellow eye and a smaller black eye. Read on to find out more about the bizarre strawberry squid.

Over 4,000 Disinfection Robots Set for Sell or Rent This Year, Here’s How It Works

03.31.2022 04:52 AM

Autonomous service robots are now increasing, partly due to the risks of pandemic, in recent years. Check these new robotic units in South Korea that focuses on disinfecting establishments.

Hubble Captures 12.9-Billion-Year-Old Star Earendel, Oldest Stellar Ancestor Ever Discovered

03.31.2022 03:02 AM

Most stars are much older compared to our solar system. Read about a newly-discovered star that is suspected as the oldest stellar ancestor of the universe.

Brain Computer Implant Developed for Paralyzed ALS Patients to Control Communication Devices

03.30.2022 09:00 AM

Brain implants might be the future for the patients of neurological disease and paralysis. Read about this new innovation that was found effective at assisting ALS patients who use communication devices.

Tonga Eruption Study Shows Main Vent Sunk Below Ocean's Surface Causing Violent Explosion

03.30.2022 08:00 AM

The 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption caused a widescale impact not just to the island, but also to many parts of the planet. Read why the volcano reached an explosion comparable to Mount Pinatubo.

Is a Single Slap Deadly? How the Melee Assault Could Hurt a Person, According to Science

03.30.2022 03:51 AM

Slapping populated headlines in the recent week. Read more about how delivering a slap could inflict damage to a person.

Boston Dynamics Robotic Guard Dog 'Spot' Hired to Protect Pompeii Archaeological Site

03.30.2022 03:30 AM

Robots which can do human-like functions are now dominating jobs. Read more about Pompeii archaeological site's newly-hired guard named Spot.

Artificial Intelligence System by French Startup NukkAI Defeats Eight World Champions of Bridge Card Game

03.30.2022 03:00 AM

Artificial intelligence systems are slowly swarming over the current technologies that eases our lifestyles. See more of AI performance when it comes to games championed by humans.

Major Diabetes Drug Taken by Men Linked to Rare Genital Defects

03.29.2022 10:30 AM

Metformin is a first-line diabetes drug that’s widely used worldwide. Read on to find out how it increases the risks of birth defects when men take the drug within 3 months before conception.

Marshmallow-Like Immunotherapy Factory Fends off Cancer; Says Recent Study

03.29.2022 09:30 AM

CAR T cell immunotherapy is a promising yet expensive form of cancer treatment. Read on to find out how NCSU researchers developed a marshmallow-like scaffold to hasten and cheapen the process.

Nightlights That Help You Sleep May Also be Killing You

03.29.2022 08:30 AM

Many sleep with a nightlight on, but a recent study suggests that it could actually be killing you. Click on to find out the detrimental effects of light on your body while you sleep.

Digital Archaeologists Embark on Stealth Mission Inside the British Museum to Scan 2,500-Year-Old Elgin Marbles

03.29.2022 07:30 AM

Digital archeologists based in Oxford embarked on a stealth mission inside the British Museum to capture 3D scans of the Elgin Marbles. Read on to know why and how the scans could lead to the repatriation of the debated Parthenon marbles.

Deep Learning Robot with Fine Motor Skills Peel Bananas Without Crushing the Fruit

03.29.2022 05:10 AM

Machines embedded with deep learning system is now increasing. Read more about this new robot from the University of Tokyo that could conduct a complex task as easy as how humans do it.

Is Butter Consumption Associated with Heart Health? Studies Explain All You Need to Know

03.28.2022 10:30 AM

Many people consume butter almost every day. See the studies that explain how butter impacts our hearth health.

New Experiment Challenges AI to Obtain Human Consciousness

03.28.2022 09:00 AM

The scientific community is still divided ti whether AI systems could achive sentience or not. Read about this experiment that challenges the limits of AI in attaining human-like consciousness.

Inner Nebula in Cassiopeia A Supernova Discovered to Move Inwards; Bizarre Expansion Suspected as Collision Against an Object

03.28.2022 06:18 AM

Cassiopeia A occupied a large space due to a stellar explosion. See more about why part of the supernova moves inward instead of expanding.

FDA to Approve Second COVID Booster Shot for People Over 50

03.28.2022 05:31 AM

Booster shots against COVID-19 are being implemented in many countries today. Know more about the insights of infectious disease specialists regarding FDA's approval of a second booster dose.

‘Ai-Da’ Known As the World's First AI Humanoid Artist Will Showcase Paintings, Sculptures at Venice Biennale

03.28.2022 05:08 AM

AI machine developments are increasing in the recent years. Read to know more about a new robot called Ai-Da, who presents unique skills compared other modern machines.

New 'Long COVID' Effects in Memory and Concentration Discovered

03.27.2022 04:33 AM

Long COVID cases are commonly overlooked by many specialists and politicians. See more about the unknown effects of long COVID on our cognition.

Less-Toxic Approach to Eliminate Microplastics in Drinking and Wastewater Developed Through Okra

03.27.2022 04:20 AM

Microplastics are the new type of pollution found in water bodies that poses many risks to the environment and human health. See more about a new approach that could help eliminate the harmful objects from the water.

New Space Race Stirs Up as China Express Interest on Venus Following NASA's First Announcement

03.26.2022 23:35 PM

Many space missions are currently directed to search for life on Mars. Read on to know a new venture that international space agencies are interested in, which could possibly ignite another space race in the near future.

Octopuses, Squids, Crabs Have Emotions! Scientific Views on Invertebrate Reveal They May Have Feelings

03.25.2022 09:00 AM

Studies on invertebrate emotions are now increasing. Read more about the insights of scientists regarding the current understanding of emotions in animals.

Anti-Aging Supplement Tested in Mice Can Prolong Human Life, Study Suggests

03.25.2022 08:00 AM

Aging is a common phenomenon in our bodies that limit our body functions. See more about a possible solution developed to extend our life.

Baby Boomers Aged 60 and Up Contributes Largest Greenhouse Gas Emissions

03.25.2022 04:53 AM

Each country is responsible for certain levels of global greenhouse gas emissions. Read on to know which age group holds the most carbon footprint to date.

Dolphins Whistle? New Studies Uncover Bonding Ritual, More Functions of Animal’s Vocal Sounds

03.25.2022 03:47 AM

Dolphins are known for their vocalizing skills. See more of the functions that experts discovered from recent cetacean observations in Australia.

Machu Picchu History Shows Name a Mistake By Local Farmer, Now Experts Are Trying to Correct It

03.25.2022 03:32 AM

Machu Picchu holds stunning evidence of ancient life in high-altitude places. Read on to know about the discovery of the lost city of Inca, and how experts corrected the name of the ruins.

Biodegradable Sensor for Easier and More Effective Brain Chemical Monitoring Developed

03.24.2022 10:30 AM

Neurotransmitters like dopamine are important signals that help doctors screen patients for neural conditions. Read on to know how experts made readings of these brain chemicals better.

Greenland Viking Settlers, Why Did they Disappear?

03.24.2022 08:00 AM

The Eastern Settlement in Greenland once held a rich Viking culture. Learn more about the possible reasons why the Norse people mysteriously vanished from the place.