Ron Jefferson

San Diego Zoo Announces Death by Euthanasia of 2-Day Old Giraffe Due to Standing and Feeding Problem

01.24.2022 00:07 AM

San Diego Zoo announced that a euthanasia procedure was given to a two-day-old giraffe named Masai due to its severe health problems.

What Will Happen If Earth Stops Spinning in Its Orbit?

01.23.2022 21:38 PM

There will be significant changes in the temperature and animals heavily relying on the magnetic fields will be confused if the earth tops spinning in its orbit.

New Branching Worm Species Discovered in Japan, Named After Godzilla Nemesis King Ghidorah

01.21.2022 23:34 PM

A new branching worm species was discovered in Japan and it was named after the three-headed kaiju King Ghidorah, Godzilla's nemesis.

Atlas V Rocket Takes Off Carrying 2 Surveillance Satellites to Geosynchronous Orbit For Space Force Program

01.21.2022 22:22 PM

Two satellites were launched to the geosynchronous orbit through the Atlas V satellite Friday. Two surveillance satellites will be added to monitor the current traffic in the geosynchronous orbit after the successful launch by Atlas V rocket Friday.

3D Face Reconstruction of Mysterious Egyptian Mummy 'Shep-en-Isis' Who Died 2,600 Years Ago Revealed

01.21.2022 21:16 PM

Experts from Sicily and Flinders University were able to reconstruct the face of a mysterious Egyptian mummy known as 'Shep-en-Isis.'

Useless Plant Part Found as Effective Biomass Source for Creating Sustainable Materials

01.21.2022 12:14 PM

A new study was able to solve how lignins could be source of biomass to create cheap, high-quality, and sustainable products, decreasing the waste of the planet.

COVID-19 Vaccines Do NOT Impact Fertility in Both Partners

01.21.2022 12:06 PM

A new study reveals that COVID-19 vaccines are completely unrelated to infertility rates of both partners, regardless if whether they are vaccinated or not.

Over 100 Japanese Burial Mounds 'Kofun' Captured in a Satellite Imaging; Keyhole-Shaped Tombs Designed to Face Rising Sun

01.21.2022 02:36 AM

University of Milan captured satellite images of over 100 Japanese burial mounds or Kofuns scattered across the country. Each of the tombs were oriented to face the rising sun everyday of the year as tribute to the sun goddess Amaterasu.

Babies Use Saliva-Based Gestures as Cue to Identify Social Relationships of People

01.21.2022 01:12 AM

MIT conducted a study on how saliva exchange gives an idea to children about the social relationships of other people.

Brain-Dead Patient From Alabama Successfully Receives Pig Kidneys Through First Clinical-Grade Xenotransplantation Surgery

01.20.2022 22:19 PM

Jim Parsons, a brain-dead patient from Alabama, received a pig's kidney organs through the first clinical-grade xenotransplantation procedure.

Sumerian Tubes First Thought as Scepters Confirmed as Ancient Straws for Drinking Beer

01.20.2022 13:58 PM

A new study revealed that the ceremonial staffs unearthed in Maikop, Russia, are actually Sumerian party straws for drinking beer.

Why Does Omicron Spread Faster Than Other COVID-19 Variants? Here is the Answer

01.20.2022 06:10 AM

Studies reveal why COVID-19 omicron variant spreads faster that its predecessors. Omicron had been infecting thousands of people in many countries every day.

Living Membranes in Kombucha Cultures Could Prevent Water Filters From Clogging, Study Says

01.20.2022 05:17 AM

A new study tests how the kombucha cultures could provide a solution to the clogging problems of drinking water filtration.

New Spider-Killing Nematode Species Discovered; Named After 'Arachnophobia' Star Jeff Daniels

01.20.2022 02:44 AM

A new parasitic nematode species was discovered to have anti-arachnid abilities. The roundworm was named after the 'Arachnophobia' star Jeff Daniels.

Astrophotographer Gambled His Eyesight to Capture Venus in Front of the Sun

01.19.2022 23:35 PM

An astrophotography expert took the most dangerous cosmic shot ever from the planet Venus as it passed through the blinding face of sun.

Origin of Life Revealed! Protein Structures May Answer How Life Began on Earth

01.19.2022 10:00 AM

A biological study suspects that protein structures may have answers to how life on our planet was formed.

Crocodile Delicacy Regains Popularity in Thailand Amidst Price Hike of Pork; Is Eating Croc Meat Okay?

01.19.2022 07:23 AM

In Thailand, eating crocodile meat is now cheaper compared to buying pork due to ASF scare. Is eating crocodile and other reptilian meat safe for human health?

Breastfeeding Mothers Cannot Transmit COVID-19 Through Breast Milk; Moms Can Continue Nourishing Infants Amid Pandemic Says WHO, CDC

01.19.2022 03:22 AM

A comprehensive study led by UCLA revealed that breastfeeding is safe and can not transmit COVID-19 to children. CDC and WHO recommends to continue on feeding infants with breast milk amidst the pandemic.

Weight Loss Among Obese Women Before Infertility Treatment Didn't Help With Healthy Births

01.19.2022 02:51 AM

A new study reveals that pre-conception weight loss may not help women with obesity and unexplained fertility deliver a healthy birth.

Children's Emotional Regulation and Language Development Link to Role of Parents In Communicating With Their Kids

01.18.2022 22:31 PM

A new study reveals how parents drive the emotional regulation and communication skills of their children during childhood and adolescence.

Loneliness in Emerging Adults Prevalent for the Past 40 Years, According to a Meta-Analysis

01.18.2022 10:00 AM

A new psychological meta-analysis compiled several studies to identify the loneliness in emerging adults. It was found the trend increased for the past 43 years.

New Exomoon Twice the Size of Earth Revolves Around Jupiter-Sized Exoplanet

01.18.2022 04:34 AM

Astronomers from Columbia University discovered a potential exomoon twice the size of our planet. It revolves around an exoplanet that has a mass similar to Jupiter.

'Microrobots' That Work Like Fontanelle Developed for Easy Bone Treatment Procedures

01.18.2022 03:09 AM

A new study developed 'microrobots' to make bone treatment procedures convenient and effective.

Can Children Sharpen Reading Skills by Playing Action Video Games? [STUDY]

01.18.2022 00:19 AM

A new study developed an action video game to know how playing challenges influence the reading skill of children.

Rare Sighting of Blanket Octopus With Rainbow Hues Captured in the Great Barrier Reef

01.17.2022 21:18 PM

A marine biologist shares her rare encounter with a blanket octopus in the wide open waters of the Great Barrier Reef.

People Who Have Developing Dementia Struggle to Identify Truth, Lies, and Sarcasm [STUDY]

01.17.2022 07:14 AM

A study confirms that patients of dementia are struggling to determine truths, lies, and even sarcasm during conversation.

2021 Tied with 2018 for Sixth Warmest Year; Past Decade Continues Trend According to NASA, NOAA

01.17.2022 04:30 AM

NASA and NOAA reveals that 2021 ties up with 2018 on the sixth warmest years of the past decade. NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have released a report regarding the planet's changing climate.

Massive Asteroid About The Size Of Washington Monument Will Fly Near Earth On January 24

01.17.2022 02:30 AM

Experts confirmed that the trajectory of asteroid 2017 XC62 will be closer to Earth in January 24. A new asteroid that roughly scales to the gigantic Washington Monument was detected in space.

Earth Is Cooling Faster Than Expected; Thermal Conductivity Measured in Between Mantle and Core

01.17.2022 01:20 AM

A new study developed an approach to measure thermal conductivity of bridgmanites located in the boundaries of Earth's mantle and core. It was found that our planet's cooling is much faster than we previously thought.

How Did the Experts Preserved UK's Largest Fossil Find Of Sea Dragon In Rutland

01.16.2022 22:10 PM

Conservationist Nigel Larkin explains how their team unearthed and preserved the remains of the sea dragon in Rutland, the largest fossil find of the UK, which was buried since the Jurassic period.