Ron Jefferson

First-of-its-Kind DNA Analysis Suggests Ancient Maya Had Trees, Wild Vegetation, and Parks

06.23.2021 03:48 AM

Researchers from the University of Cincinnati discovered that there were a wide variety of trees and wild vegetation at the center of the bustling city of Tikal.

Rare & Treatable Cancer-Like Tapeworm is Making its Way to North America, Warns Canadian Researchers

06.23.2021 02:59 AM

Canadian researchers warn that a strain of cancer-like tapeworm is making its way to North America and is likely to have originated from dogs imported from Europe. 7 cases have been reported of human Alveolar echinococcosis in the US.

Investigation of Strontium Ruthenate Disproves Novel Superconductivity Discovered in the 1990s

06.23.2021 02:28 AM

Research experiments led by Professor Andrew Pustogow debunked the 1990s superconductivity experiment with new measurements of strontium ruthenate that have been found to be perfect materials for understanding the bizarre characteristics of superconductivity.

Tennis Ball Scale Primordial Black Holes: Will be Detected by a New Device Which Captures Gravitational Wave, Developed by Astrophysicists

06.23.2021 00:45 AM

A news device was developed by experts to detect primordial black holes from the big bang. The tennis ball-sized black holes emit gravitational waves that can help us understand the origin of our universe.

Human Gut Microbiome May Trigger Heart Disease and Stroke, Neurologists Discover

06.22.2021 06:20 AM

A new study from Clevland Clinic suggests a possible link between the microbiome and cardiovascular diseases including stroke.

Venus: Why the Hellish Planet is Exciting Scientists and Astronomers

06.22.2021 01:27 AM

NASA and ESA have recently announced 3 missions to Venus that excite scientists with possibilities of understanding more about the planet, the evolution of the solar system, and the history of Earth.

Conservation and Relocation of Tasmanian Devils Endanger Local Little Penguin Population and Threatens Bird Species

06.22.2021 00:52 AM

According to conservation groups, the introduction of Tasmanian Devils in Maria Island has resulted in the endangering of local little penguin populations and is threatening the existence of bird species.

No Less than 113 Patients Exposed to Tuberculosis After Receiving Donated Bone Grafts Says CDC and FDA Officials

06.21.2021 22:47 PM

The FDA and CDC have issued a voluntary recall of a single lot of bone grafts coming from a single donor cadaver that is suspected of causing the recent bizarre tuberculosis outbreak in over 20 states.

Blood Cell Proteins That Deliver Oxygen Related to Cognitive Decline and Brain Aging

06.21.2021 07:18 AM

A recent study suggests a possible connection between the proteins found in red blood cells and brain aging.

NASA Releases Time-Lapse Video of Solar Panel Installation at ISS

06.21.2021 06:44 AM

New video from NASA shows a time-lapse of the solar array installation at ISS with the help of spacewalking astronauts.

COVID-19 Protocols in Ontario Downplaying Airborne Transmission Could Increase Infected Rate

06.21.2021 03:25 AM

Recently, experts have found out that the public health protocols of Ontario have been downplaying the airborne transmission of COVID-19.

Rewiring Brain Signal Through Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Solution to Alcohol Use Disorder

06.21.2021 02:10 AM

The use of the anesthetic ketamine in psychotherapy sessions against alcohol addiction is now on trial stage.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Europeans Re-Opening Graves 1,400 Years Ago

06.20.2021 23:27 PM

Archeologists are trying to understand why the bizarre practice of re-opening medieval graves in the late 6th century was recorded from Transylvania to Southern England.

Elon Musk's Boring Company Pitches for Wider Freight Tunnels

06.19.2021 03:10 AM

Elon Musk's The Boring Company proposes to widen their tunneling proposal from 12-foot tunnels to 21-feet tunnels to accommodate freight transport.

Green Fungus Explained: Aspergillosis Symptoms, Causes, and What You Can Do to Prevent it

06.19.2021 02:44 AM

Green fungus or Aspergillosis is a type of mold that is often harmless to many. However, if you have cystic fibrosis, asthma, or have a weakened immune system it could lead to serious health conditions.

Catastrophic Drought Could Be the Next Pandemic Due to Human-Induced Climate Change

06.19.2021 01:53 AM

UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction published a recent report regarding the current causes and effects of drought, and the threat of it becoming the next 'pandemic.'

Last Dinosaur Footprints from 110 Million Years Ago Unearthed on Cliffs and Coast at Folkestone

06.18.2021 23:39 PM

Several dinosaurs from the cretaceous period were discovered to roam Folkestone, Kent through the help of footprints found near the area's cliff and shore.

Wild Vulture Gets Titanium Bionic Leg Implants in a First-of-Its-Kind Surgery

06.18.2021 09:34 AM

Thanks to a team of veterinarians and surgeons, Mia, a bearded vulture that had an amputated leg was given a second chance at life with a first-of-its-kind surgery and a titanium bionic leg.

Africa's "Living Fossil" Coelacanths Can Reach 100 Years of Age, Embryos Stay in Mother's Womb for 5 Years

06.18.2021 09:14 AM

According to a new study of the coelacanths, the age of the fish is confirmed to be 5 times longer than the initial estimate. The coelacanths can live for up to a century

Physicists Achieve Quantum State on Larger Object by Freezing Human-Scale Mirror

06.18.2021 08:20 AM

Throughout the decades, a motional ground state can only be achieved using smaller-scale objects, but researchers at MIT have succeeded in obtaining the quantum state of a larger object.

Gravitational Instability's Key Role in Planet Formation Revealed as Scientists Studies Young Star

06.18.2021 01:17 AM

Scientists using ALMA discovered the key role gravitational instability plays in planet formation while observing a young star known as Elias 2-27 in the Ophiuchus Molecular Cloud.

Gigantic Rhinoceros Fossils Dubbed Largest Mammal to Grace the Earth, Uncovered in China’s Gansu Province

06.18.2021 01:03 AM

Researchers have uncovered perfectly preserved fossils of giant rhinos in the Gansu province of northwestern China. Reconstructing the animal's anatomy showed that fossils came from a new species of giant rhinos, the largest mammals to ever walk the Earth.

"Hummingbird Whisperer" Feeds Over 200 Birds with Specialized Nectar Mix As They Buzz Outside Her Office

06.17.2021 11:48 AM

Melanie Barboni, an assistant researcher at UCLA has come to be known as the Hummingbird Whisperer feeding more than 200 hummingbirds from her UCLA office window and advocating sustainable conservation efforts.

Supermassive Black Holes Origins, Birth: How Dark Matter Halo Affect It

06.17.2021 11:43 AM

Novel research suggests that supermassive black holes, located in the center of galaxies or galaxy clusters, could have originated from massive seed black holes that would explain its exponential mass growth rate.

Dog's Natural Love for Sticks: Where Does it Come From? and Why Do They Do It?

06.17.2021 08:50 AM

Whenever you take your dog for a walk you've surely seen them trot around with a stick back home. If you've ever wondered why they love sticks so many experts say it may be due to their genetics, breeding, or curiosity.

Red Supergiant Star Betelgeuse Great Dimming Mystery Solved, Here’s Why It Gets Dark

06.17.2021 03:30 AM

A recent study finally confirms the reason behind the Great Dimming of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse.

Are COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts Confusing You? Choosing the "Best" May Be Hard

06.17.2021 03:10 AM

Everyone wants to choose the best COVID-19 vaccine, however, is it possible to simply compare vaccines as select the 'best'? Experts advise that the best vaccines are the ones available now.

Brain Tumor Treatment Thru Unique Cell-Penetrating Autoantibody Discovered in Yale Research

06.17.2021 01:40 AM

Researchers from Yale Cancer Center discovered a promising new pathway for targeted brain tumor treatment that can circumvent the blood-brain barrier.

Lethal Super-Fungus in Brazil Found in COVID-19 Patient; What is This New Health Threat Candida Auris?

06.16.2021 04:09 AM

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention informed the public about a super fungus that might be the next global threat next to COVID-19.

US Blood Samples Collected in December of 2019 Shows COVID-19 Antibodies, What Does It Mean?

06.16.2021 01:52 AM

A study recently found that antibodies for SARS-CoV-2 were detected in blood samples collected by the US Red Cross in 2019 suggesting that the virus was present before Christmas 2019.