Ron Jefferson

Tetrapodophis Amplectus Fossil Misclassified, Not The 'Missing Link' Between Prehistoric Snake and Modern Lizard

11.19.2021 01:02 AM

A new study opposed the initial theory about the four-legged Tetrapodophis Amplectus being a snake. A new paleontological discovery about snakes has been unearthed after millions of years.

Research Discovers New Insights on Gastrulation in Early Human Embryonic Development

11.18.2021 22:12 PM

University of Oxford and collaborators recently conducted a study that revealed new insights on gastrulation, a stage in early human development after the controversial 14-day period.

Most Used Analgesic Worldwide Causes Behavioral Changes, Study Says

11.18.2021 05:40 AM

Recent study suggests that taking pain relievers, analgesics can increase a persons risk-taking behavior.

Soot: What Is It? And How Does It Contribute to Climate Change

11.18.2021 04:34 AM

Soot, a by-product of incomplete combustion, is as destructive as methane in terms of pollution/. Despite humans producing soot for generations much of its formation isn't clear. Scientists are on a mission to find out how soot forms from the flame to prevent its destructive effects on the environment and public health.

Mass Extinction Volcanic Eruption Wiped Out 90% of All Living Things 250 Million Years in the Past

11.18.2021 04:15 AM

Recent research suggests that a violent volcanic eruption in what is now known as the South China Province of Sichuan contributed to a mass extinction event that wiped out 90% of live 250 million years ago known as the Great Dying.

Why Kids Have Anxiety and How Adults Could Support Them

11.18.2021 02:01 AM

A psychologist from Legal and General explains why anxiety persists in children and enumerates the factors that could trigger the mental condition. The expert also gave advice to parents and adults on how to deal anxiety in kids.

Expedition 66 Astronauts Received Alert From NASA About Approaching Space Debris After Russian Anti-Satellite Test

11.17.2021 23:30 PM

The astronauts from Expedition 66 were alerted and told by NASA to hide in their bunkers due to incoming space debris following the Russian anti-satellite test.

Woman from Argentina Mysteriously Cured of HIV; Studies Suggests Strong T Cells of Immunity Responsible for Healing

11.17.2021 07:18 AM

A new study confirmed that an Argentine woman was cured of HIV through the immune system of her body. The mysterious healing took place without any treatment or stem cell transplants relayed to the patient.

Ancient Egyptian Artisans and Creations Discovered First-Ever in Tomb of Female Pharaoh; Graveyard Built Through Team Effort of Various Painters and Sculptors

11.17.2021 04:27 AM

A research of the art in pharaoh Hatshepsut's tomb revealed some of the unknown artisans of ancient Egypt, who also built many artworks of the civilization through a team effort.

First-Ever Anti-Asteroid Defense Spacecraft DART Launching Soon Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9; Expected to Target Didymos Moonlet

11.17.2021 03:32 AM

NASA and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is expected to launch DART aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to manage the direction of Didymos' moonlet, Dimorphos.

Stroke, Dementia Risks Can Be Alleviated by Drinking Two Coffees and Tea Daily

11.17.2021 02:29 AM

A research from China suggests that coffee and tea consumption could be an effective approach of decreasing the risks of stroke, dementia, and even poststroke dementia.

Urban Sequoias: Eco-Friendly Skyscrapers Can Capture 1,000 Tonnes of Carbon Equivalent Of 48,500 Trees

11.16.2021 23:16 PM

A new architectural development offers a carbon capture solution through towering eco-friendly buildings called 'Urban Sequoias.'

Copper Age Iberia Discovered to Hold the Largest Mercury Poisoning Record Throughout Human History; How Dangerous Is It?

11.16.2021 07:40 AM

A new archaeological research identifies the world's largest mercury poisoning over the past 5,000 years of the human history.

Ocean Temperature Responsible for Maintaining Cooler Temperature in North America and Drying Other Regions of the Continent

11.16.2021 07:03 AM

Previous studies regarding the North American ice sheet 20,000 years ago were added with other factors in a new research on the temperature of the Pacific Ocean.

Airborne Hydrogen Extraction Technique for Fuel, First Used by Bacterias in Antarctic

11.16.2021 03:53 AM

A new study found that the microorganisms in East Antarctic's Mackay Glacier were the first users of hydrogen extraction for their biological fuels.

Convergence Insufficiency and Eye Strain Found in Children with Excessive Screen Time

11.16.2021 01:57 AM

A new study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology found that eye strain and convergence insufficiency are increasing in children aged 10 to 17 years due to excessive screen time during the pandemic.

Solar-Powered HAPS Airbus Zephyr Test Flight Successful; 'Pseudo-Satellite' Expected to Provide Internet Connection in Remote Areas

11.15.2021 23:05 PM

Airbus is now testing the UAV Zephyr above the skies of Arizona. Once the series of examination ends, the HAPS 'pseudo-satellite' aircraft is expected to provide 5G and 6G network to remote areas.

Why People Around the Globe Associate the Same Shapes with Words Like "Bouba" and "Kiki"?

11.15.2021 06:50 AM

Researchers analyzed how people of different languages from across the globe could make the same word-object association for a meaningless word like "kiki" and "bouba".

Hearing Loss Possible Warning Sign of Having Dementia, Study Says

11.15.2021 04:40 AM

A new study suggests that having a mild to severe hearing loss could be a warning sign of being diagnosed with dementia in the future.

Snow Leopards in Lincoln Children's Zoo Died One Month After Testing Positive with Coronavirus

11.15.2021 02:57 AM

One month after testing positive from coronavirus, 3 snow leopards in the Lincoln Children's Zoo died.

Experts Define How Winter Season Affects Physical Activity Maintenance of Adults; Coldest Months 'Dreadful' for the Age Group

11.14.2021 23:52 PM

A new research conducted by the movement We Are Undefeatable found that winter is the biggest cause of disrupting physical activity maintenance in many adults that are either health or diagnosed with a long-term disease.

James Webb Space Telescope To Launch With The Largest Telescopic Mirrors Made Of Beryllium

11.14.2021 22:00 PM

Before the first-ever launch of the James Webb Space Telescope in December, the experts behind the mission expressed their confidence over the instrument, especially its 18-piece beryllium mirrors. The new space telescope is expected to exceed what the Hubble has offered to the astronomical studies in the previous years.

Supernova Remnant: Red Ribbon Explosion of a Dead White Dwarf Inside the Large Magellanic Cloud Captured by Hubble Space Telescope

11.13.2021 02:38 AM

A new image released by Hubble shows a stellar cluster alongside red dust and clouds. The 'red ribbon' is believed to be remnants of a white dwarf that produced a Type 1a supernova.

Mammuthus Primigenius: Human Activities Speed Up Extinction of Ancient Woolly Mammoths, Study Says

11.13.2021 00:12 AM

A new study contradicts previous research claiming that climate change triggers the extinction of woolly mammoths. Instead, the recent findings showed that human activities were the significant drivers of the Mammuthus primigenius' disappearance.

Thomas Pesquet Sets Longest European Spacewalk Record Outside ISS; Astronaut Wants To Explore Moon and Mars

11.12.2021 22:15 PM

Thomas Pesquet successfully completed his 6-month long deployment aboard the International Space Station. The astronaut recounts his spacewalk experience, the solar flare last October, and his interest to join the future missions to moon and Mars in a press conference held at Cologne, Germany.

Nanomaterials Assembled Like LEGO Can Be Created Based From Nature’s Molecular Blueprint

11.12.2021 07:39 AM

A new study listed the hierarchy of biomimetic nanomaterials that could have better functions than the natural molecular proteins.

Diamond from Lower Mantle Found with a New Type of Mineral; High-Pressure Silicate Material Davemaoite Discovered Second to Bridgmanite

11.12.2021 05:38 AM

A new study was able to confirm the natural existence of the previously theorized mineral located at Earth's lower mantle called davemaoite.

Fathers With High Attachment to Their Children Have Larger Hypothalamus in Brain

11.12.2021 04:20 AM

A new study found that the brain structure of fathers, specifically the hypothalamus, has a larger size when they spend more time bonding with their children and experience high levels of enjoyment.

Volcanic Eruptions Found Cause of Societal Collapse in Ancient Dynasties During Imperial China's 2,000-Year Reign, Study Says

11.12.2021 01:10 AM

A new study sugegsts that most of the ancient dynasties of the Imperial China's civilization was impacted by the effects of the most catastrophic volcano eruptions, including the 9th century Eldgjá eruption.

Depression and Anxiety Manifest in People Who Sits Excessively, Study Says

11.11.2021 23:13 PM

A new study confirmed that sitting excessively could lead to depression and anxiety. Experts say that this behaviour is widely experienced throughout the pandemic.