Ron Jefferson

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.

Local Vietnam Rice Genomes Improve Crop Resilience, Withstands Climate Change

06.16.2021 00:42 AM

A new study by Earlham Institute and International Rice Research Institute confirmed that a local rice genome from Vietnam's agriculture can be an effective solution to greater food demand, and resist climate change.

Lozenge That Whitens Teeth, Repairs Enamel About to Begin Clinical Tests

06.15.2021 10:46 AM

Researchers created a lozenge that can whiten your teeth and repair damaged enamel without the use of harmful bleaching agents.

Novavax Vaccine More Than 90% Effective in US Phase 3 Clinical Trials

06.15.2021 08:46 AM

Novavax announces the results of phase 3 US clinical trials showing more than 90% effectivity even against COVID-19 variants.

Solar Physicists Confirmed Planetary Hypothesis Through Sun's Clock

06.15.2021 05:30 AM

A new solar study supports the possibility of the planetary hypothesis through the push and pulls between the sun and the planet's magnetic field, also known as the sun's clock.

Oceanic Microbes Consume Methane 50 Times Faster, Regulating Earth's Temperature

06.15.2021 05:20 AM

Researchers found that oceanic microbes dwelling in carbonate chimney rocks consume methane 50 times faster than those that live in sediment, effectively regulating the Earth's temperature.

Transition of Subatomic Particle to Antiparticle in Charm Mesons Proven in New Study

06.14.2021 23:41 PM

A team of physicists discovers the capability of subatomic particle charm mesons to oscillate between particle and antiparticle state. The findings could open research for other particles outside the Standard Model and may answer questions about antimatter.

Super-Resolution Brain Scanning Producing Images Better Than Traditional PET

06.14.2021 07:45 AM

A new scanning system was developed to easily conduct imaging of the brain. This super-resolution technique can be a solution to detect early signs and treatments of neurological disease including Alzheimer's.

Over 100,000 Star Nurseries Mapped Across 90 Galaxies May Help Us Understand the Universe

06.14.2021 03:35 AM

A group of astronomy experts from Physics at High Angular Resolution in Nearby Galaxies program has located more than 100,000 star nurseries, which may answer the origin of the universe, in clear view across 90 galaxies.

Blood Pressure Medication: Medical Breakthrough Shows Zinc Can Regulate Hypertension

06.14.2021 02:40 AM

By chance, researchers discover zinc's ability to neutralize calcium in arterial muscles causing muscles to relax and lower blood pressure.

Black Africans Special Features Genetically Linked to Increased Risks of Rheumatic Heart Disease

06.14.2021 02:21 AM

Breakthrough research from South Africa shows that genetics plays a key role in the increased risks of Black African susceptibility to rheumatic heart disease, the most prevalent heart disease in Africa.

Sterile Nutrinos Could Kick-Off Our Understanding of Dark Matter

06.13.2021 23:07 PM

Scientists have measured the mass of a new theoretical particle that could kick off further understanding of dark matter and the known asymmetry between matter and antimatter in the known universe.

Alpha Males in Animal Kingdom: Can Humans Exhibit "Alpha Male" Behavior?

06.13.2021 09:00 AM

Contrary to popular belief, wolves do not have alpha male dynamics in the pack. However, alpha male behavior is very real in many species in the animal kingdom including in Capuchin monkeys and Bonobo apes.

Australotitan Cooperenses: Largest Dinosaur Species Bigger Than Antarctic Blue Whale Discovered

06.13.2021 07:45 AM

A new species of supergiant dinosaur has been discovered in Australia, and it is bigger than Earth's largest living blue whale.

Chocolate Covered Cicadas Selling Fast in Maryland, Are These Edible and Safe for Consumption?

06.13.2021 06:58 AM

With the trillions of cicadas emerging from their brood, Sarah Dwyer has discovered that the loud insects could actually be turned into tasty chocolate-covered cicadas. Many experts stating that insects are low in calories and high in protein.

Novel X-Ray Spectrometer Designed to Examine High-Density Energy Plasmas

06.11.2021 02:56 AM

Scientists designed a novel X-ray crystal spectrometer that would be able to render high-resolution measurements for High Density energy plasmas produced during nuclear fusion reactions.

Anti-Depressant That Boosts Serotonin Solution for Immune System to Combat Cancer

06.11.2021 02:30 AM

A team of experts from UCLA has discovered an immunotherapy solution against melanoma and tumors. MAOIs found in anti-depressants strengthen the immune system to fight back cancer cells.