Ron Jefferson

'Flying Dragon' of the North Unearthed at Atacama Desert; Discovery Potential Clue to Unrecorded Dinosaur Migration

10.11.2021 07:15 AM

A new paleontological study unearthed a mysterious northern hemisphere dinosaur called the 'flying dragon' in the Atacama desert, comparable to the largest pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus. The flying dragon might be a clue to an unrecorded migration between the northern and southern hemispheres.

Israel and Austria Set to Conduct Simulated Mars Mission in the Mitzpe Ramon Crater Until End of October

10.11.2021 06:31 AM

A Mars mission sill be simulated by Israel and Austria on the Mitzpe Ramon crater until the end of October.

Metal-Eating Bacteria Potential Solution to Keep Mining Clean in Chile

10.11.2021 04:28 AM

Chile's biotechnology experts are developing a mine-cleaning approach through the help of metal-eating bacteria known as Leptospirillum.

General and Spinal Anesthesia Effects, Misconceptions: Hip Fracture Surgery Patients Confirmed to Experience Post-Operation Delirium

10.11.2021 01:39 AM

A new study revealed that spinal anesthesia is not superior to general anesthesia for hip fracture surgery in older adults.

New Zealand Among The First Countries to Acquire COVID-19 Antiviral Treatment Molnupiravir That Helps Reduce Hospitalizations

10.10.2021 23:16 PM

New Zealand will be one of the first few counties to acquire molnupiravir, a new, oral treatment for COVID-19.

Bovine Tuberculosis Explained: Mycobacterium Bovis Bacteria Infects Beef Herd, Can It Affect Humans?

10.10.2021 14:37 PM

Montana recently reported a rare case of bovine tuberculosis in one of Blaine County's cattle herd.

Pluto Transformation: Scientists Discover That The Atmosphere In The Dwarf Planet Is Disappearing

10.09.2021 02:23 AM

A group of researchers noticed that the atmosphere in Pluto is disappearing. Pluto, what used to be the 9th planet of our solar system, lying 3 billion miles from Earth, has recently caught the attention of astronomers and scientists as it passed by in front of a star in 2018.

200-Million-Year-Old Meat-Eating Dinosaur Discovered in UK - The Oldest Theropod Species in History

10.09.2021 00:50 AM

A new, 200-million-year-old fossil discovery believed to be the oldest meat-eating dinosaurs was discovered in the UK.

Wisdom Teeth Mystery in Adults Unveiled: Why It Takes So Long to Grow

10.08.2021 08:12 AM

Research shows that the reason why wisdom teeth emerge upon reaching adulthood is because of the slow growth of the jaw that frees up a bit of space for the molars to emerge.

Carbon Cycling: Researchers Use Microbes to Determine Vital Role of Oceans

10.08.2021 07:30 AM

Researchers from Oregon State University analyzed and tracked phytoplankton to identify the ocean's vital role in carbon recycling.

Human Gut Microbiome Influences Prostate Cancer Growth: Study Says

10.08.2021 04:41 AM

Recent research shows that bacteria in the human gut influences the hormone metabolism and subsequently amplifies the tumor growth of prostate cancer.

COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines and Severe Side Effects Not Linked, Collaborative Study Shows

10.08.2021 03:07 AM

Ongoing research in over 6 million Americans shows no conclusive evidence of significant side effects from mRNA COVID-19 vaccines like Moderna and Pfizer.

SpaceX's New Crew Dragon Capsule Named 'Endurance' Will Kick-Off Crew-3 Mission

10.08.2021 00:48 AM

The three NASA astronauts for the Crew-3 mission are already very excited to kick off their six months SpaceX mission.

Unknown Eocene-Oligocene Mass Extinction that Wiped Out 60 Percent of Mammals Discovered for the First Time

10.07.2021 21:56 PM

A new study confirmed that an undocumented mass extinction during the Eocene-Oligocene occured, wiping out over 60 percent of prehistoric mammalian species.

Breaking Discovery: How Scientists Have Unearthed a 120 Million-Year-Old Prehistoric Peacock That Lived Alongside Dinosaurs

10.07.2021 12:39 PM

A new study suggests the the direct lineage of peacocks from Cretaceous period had secrets on their anatomical structure that allowed them to survive the space rock mass extinction.

Fossilized Never Before Seen Tardigrade Species From 16-Million Years Ago Discovered With Exterior Body and Claws Still Intact

10.07.2021 01:28 AM

Scientists have just discovered an entirely ne species and genus of tardigrades fossilized in Dominican Amber.

Disposable Masks Bring More Microplastics to the Planet's Oceans

10.07.2021 01:10 AM

A new study shows that discarded face masks bring microplastic pollution to oceans. Face masks had been the most used protective shields against COVID-19 throughout the pandemic.

NASA's Deep Space Atomic Clock Study Completed; Navigation on Space Missions Will Get Better Soon

10.06.2021 22:12 PM

NASA/JPL's mission to develop the Deep Space Atomic Clock recently ended, and was completed with a promising success for future missions.

How Does Lung Immunity Work? Study Identifies Each Cell That Builds Respiratory Immune Response

10.06.2021 06:46 AM

A new study detailed how the cell process behind lung's immune response works. Results may contribute to the development of treatments against pulmonary disease.

Extreme Melting of Arctic Permafrost May Free Trapped Ancient Viruses, Radioactive Waves

10.06.2021 06:08 AM

A new study sayd that climate change could make the Arctic permafrost thinner, triggering the release of unknown, ancient virus.

New Space Rock Hybrid Discovered Near Sun; Confirmed as Both Comet and Asteroid

10.06.2021 02:39 AM

A new space rock (248370) 2005 QN173 was confirmed as both comet and asteroid, making it a super-rare hybrid comet that is a member of the main asteroid belt.

Why Are More Acorns Falling? Excessive Drops of Nuts from Oak Trees Is Part of Normal 'Mast Year' Phenomenon

10.06.2021 01:01 AM

During mast year, acorns are abundantly dropping from oak trees in most of the states. Oaks had been producing a massive amount of acorn nuts recently in some of the regions in the United States.

Ancestral Gene Responsible For Tetrapod's Postaxial and Preaxial Limb Evolution Identified

10.05.2021 22:18 PM

A new study wa able to identify what ancestral gene caused the shift between preaxial and postaxial limb development in the evolution of vertebrate tetrapods.

4-Inches Cement Discovered in a Man's Heart; How Did the Stone Get There?

10.05.2021 07:03 AM

A new study discovered a mysterious cement located inside the heart of a patient. In a recent study, a man's chest pain was discovered with an unusual condition.

Woman's Depressive Disorder Cured Using Experimental Brain Implant; Is the Treatment for Depression Finally Found?

10.05.2021 06:45 AM

A new therapy to treat depression was developed by applying electrical stimulation to specific regions of the brain, inclduing the amygdala and the ventral striatum.

X Chromosome Deactivation Possible in a Novel Supercomputer Simulation

10.05.2021 02:54 AM

A new study developed a 4D modeling approach powered by supercomputer to see how RNA and chromosomes interact in a molecular but interactive perspective.

Superconducting Single-Photon Detector Improved; Spectral Resolution Twice the Standard MKID

10.05.2021 02:04 AM

A new study improved the standard spectral resolution of a microwave kinetic inductance detector by preventing photon energies from leaking the superconductors.

Astrovan Needs New Design for Artemis Mission, and NASA is Open for Suggestions

10.04.2021 22:51 PM

A new challenge was put up by NASA, encouraging experts to develop a next-gen design of the Astrovan for the Artemis mission's trip to the moon.

Magnesium Can Make Carbon Capture Technology Faster; Could Bury Molecules Under the Sea for Hundreds of Years

10.04.2021 07:05 AM

A new study made carbon capture technology better by inducing the model with magnesium, forming crystalized hydrates that could be burried under the sea for more than centuries.

Social Media's Impact on Mental Health, and When to Have a Break

10.04.2021 05:05 AM

Social media has several impacts on mental health, ranging from benefits to negative consquences. The correlation between social media use and psychological conditions have been discussed in numerous studies, but little clarity is known by many.