Ron Jefferson

NASA Delays Artemis 1 Program Until March 2022 Due to Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket Engine Replacement

12.21.2021 00:10 AM

NASA announced last Friday (December 17) that the uncrewed Artemis 1 mission will be delayed until March 2022 due to the replacement of the SLS megarocket RS-25 engine.

New Source of Organic Phosphorus Identified, Could Play Vital Role in Phytoplankton and Microalgae Growth

12.18.2021 01:42 AM

In a groundbreaking study a collaboration of scientists have discovered that organic phosphoros transported from land via bioaerosols fertilize marine ecosystems and help phytoplankton grow and photosynthesize.

SpaceX Attempts to Beat Booster Record on Starlink Satellite Launch Aboard Falcon 9 Rocket Early Saturday

12.18.2021 01:01 AM

SpaceX will launch 52 Starlink satellites today aboard the Falcon 9 rocket. Remains will be recovered by the autonomous ship 'Of Course I Still Love You.'

Christmas Comet Last Show: Watch Leonard Near Venus in a Spectacular Night Sky View

12.17.2021 22:23 PM

Experts explain how to catch the first and last appearance of the Christmas comet Leonard in our skies.

Engineered Robot Scares Invasive Mosquitofish, Saves Freshwater Fishes and Tadpoles

12.17.2021 04:00 AM

A joint collaboration between engineers and biologists from Italy, US, and Australia created robots to mimic the natural predator of the invasive mosquitofish that has plagued endemic freshwater fish and tadpoles.

ALMA Telescope Captures the Secret Embrace of 15 Pairs of Stars In Orbit

12.17.2021 03:24 AM

A team of astronomers unexpectedly discovered 15 pairs of stars embracing as they orbit each other, producing jets of gas at top speeds.

Glasswing Buttefly Map Highlights Biodiversity Hotspot in Andes Mountains

12.17.2021 03:01 AM

Researchers have created the first-ever most detailed mapping of glasswing butterflies that shows how the large butterfly group signifies a good biodiversity in American tropics.

Intensive Meat Diet Causes 75,000 Deaths in China Annually Due to Air Pollution

12.17.2021 01:19 AM

First of its kind research quantifies how the Chinese meat-intensive diet has resulted in roughly 75,000 premature deaths in China due to air pollution.

NASA Perseverance Rover Collected New Rock Sample From Jezero Crater That Could Give Clues To Life on the Red Planet

12.16.2021 22:28 PM

NASA's Perseverance rover recently collected rock samples from the Jezero Crater in Mars, which contains an abundant rate of carbon and crystals. The samples are expected to be delivered to Earth in 2031 for studies regarding the existence of life in the red planet.

Gough Island Mice Still At Large: Ambitious Plan to Eradicate Fails, Endangers Seabirds

12.16.2021 05:40 AM

Conservationists are heartbroken and devastated after a couple 9 Million Pounds mice eradication plan on Gough Island fails to increase the threat on endangered seabirds.

Exposure to Personal Care Products, Food Containers During Pregnancy Damages Reproductive Tissues, Study on Female Mice Models Show

12.16.2021 03:51 AM

Researchers discovered that exposure of pregnant mothers to phthalate compounds affects the hormone and tissue production of their female offspring in mice models.

Animal Remains, Stone Tools Reveal How Neanderthals Open Landscapes in Germany

12.16.2021 02:57 AM

A recent archaeological study suggests that Neanderthals were responsible for modifying some ancient ecosystems of the planet 250,000 years ago.

China's Kuaizhou-1A Solid Rocket Fails to Reach Orbit; 2 Satellites Developed for Geely Automobile Navigation Wrecked

12.16.2021 01:15 AM

Chin's attempt to deliver Geely satellites to orbit last Tuesday, December 14, as the solid rocket Kuaizhou-1A that carries the components failed to perform during launch.

Overweight Children Have Higher Rates of Arterial Stiffness; Childhood Obesity Increases Risk of Heart Problems and Type 2 Diabetes

12.15.2021 22:20 PM

A new study suggests that cardiovascular disease and even type 2 diabetes could manifest in overweight children.

Japanese Biophysicists Create and Manipulate Capsule-Like DNA Structures with Future Artificial Molecular System Applications

12.15.2021 14:33 PM

Japanese biophysicists have just been able to create and manipulate a novel capsule-like DNA structure that holds great potential for future artifical molecular system applications.

Two-Thirds of Women Report Cognitive Decline and Brain Fog During Menopause Sparking Troubles at Work and Dementia Fears

12.15.2021 10:42 AM

60% of women undergoing menopause report having brain fog and cognitive difficulties. Studies confirm that the mass reported symptom is real however, there is no definitive explanation as to why that is.

Hummingbirds Found with Unique Strategy to Overcome Conditions During Migration

12.15.2021 10:09 AM

Experts discover how migratory hummingbirds travel fast with an immense amount of energy-saving thermoregulation.

Blurred Boundaries Between Workdays and Holidays For Work From Home Employees Could Lead to Psychological Distress or Death

12.14.2021 23:54 PM

A new study suggests that people who engage in work-related emails and communications during holidays and off hours could suffer from mental and physical challenges.

Ocean Salinity: Seawater is Less Salty Today Than First 500 Million Years of Earth

12.14.2021 21:15 PM

A new study proposes that levels of salt on early oceans are much higher compared to the salinity today. The findings suggests a conclusive evidence to how halogens worked during the first phases of geological and atmospheric evolution of Earth.

Biggest Geomagnetic Storm Hit Earth 150 Years Ago: What Have We Learned? And Are We Ready for the Next One?

12.14.2021 04:42 AM

From one of the biggest geomagnetic storms in history that hit roughly 150 years ago, humans have learned and developed countermeasures that experts believe will prepare us for any future events.

UCF Scientists Develop the First Ever Optical Oscilloscope that Measures the Electric Field of Light

12.14.2021 04:15 AM

Scientists from the University of Central Florida have developed the first ever optical oscilloscope that can measure the elcttric field of light in real-time advancing our understanding of chemistry and physics phenomena.

Novel Antibody Countermeasures Platform Created by Scientists for Future Emerging Viruses

12.14.2021 02:50 AM

Scientists from Sandia have created a novel antibody countermeasures platform that only need 90 days to develop virus countermeasures for future emerging viruses.

Engineered Arts Developed a Mesmer Robot With AI-Powered Robotic Head That Can Make Realistic Human Facial Expressions

12.14.2021 02:01 AM

A new robot head, called Adran, was developed by Engineered Arts with accurate facial expressions similar to human beings.

Cardiovascular Illness Confirmed As Long-COVID Symptoms; Shortness of Breath Found Persistent in Coronavirus Survivors

12.13.2021 23:17 PM

A new study presented at the EuroEcho 2021 revealed the shortness of breath dyspnea is among the persistent symptoms experienced by long-COVID patients.

10 Minute Quick Jog Results in Improved Mood and Cognitive Abilities; Study Says

12.13.2021 06:30 AM

A study by Japanese researchers show that a minimum of 10 minute jog can significantly improve both mood and exective funciton.

Why are Asthma Patients Less Likely to Develop Brain Tumors? Neurologists Finally Figure It Out

12.13.2021 04:22 AM

Neurologists discover a possible link between asthma and the reduced brain tumor formation. The culprit behind the strange phenomenon: T-cells.

Pluto Demotion to Dwarf Planet Rooted in Folklore? Scientists Want to Reinstate It, Make Moons As New Planet

12.13.2021 02:28 AM

Scientists recently published a study describing why the International Astronomical Union should rescind their controversial 2006 decision of demoting Pluto to a dwarf planet and change their definition for full-bodied planets.

Can Prostate Cancer Be Cured? Activating This Cell May Help Eliminate Killer Cells

12.13.2021 01:20 AM

Recent research shows how activating Mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT cells) with Vitamin B variants leads to anti-tumor properties and eliminates the killer cancer cells.

Maternal Scent Improves Social Bonds of Children With Strangers Even When Mothers Are Away, Research Suggests

12.12.2021 22:44 PM

A new study suggests that body odors of mother could help the social capabilities of their infant kids improve, developing bonds with unfamiliar strangers even when the presence of mothers are away.

Fish With Transparent Head and Bizarre Neon Eyes Spotted 2,000 Feet Below Ocean Off California Coast

12.11.2021 02:21 AM

Experts from Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute recently captured one of the abyssal zone's rare creature known as the Macropinna microstoma or the barreleye fish