Articles by Jean-Pierre Chigne
Planet 9 May Not Exist Instead Collective Gravity Explains Orbits Of Detached Objects Beyond Neptune
New evidence shows that Planet Nine may not exist after all and collective gravity may be to blame for some of the evidence of the missing planet. This would throw off calculations expecting a planet.
Gynecologist Who Delivered Baby That Ended Up Decapitated During Birth Found Guilty Of Misconduct
A doctor was found to be guilty of medical misconduct for her role in the birth of a baby that was decapitated during the procedure. The medical tribunal said she showed an error of judgment.
Link Found Between Sleep Loss And Late Night Snacking, Junk Food Cravings, Obesity, Diabetes
Researchers have found a link between the unhealthy habits and the loss of sleep at night. Loss of sleep was linked with late night snacking, junk food cravings, obesity, and diabetes.
SpaceX Launches SES-12 Communications Satellite For 11th Rocket Launch This Year
SpaceX launched its 11th rocket of the year, this time it was an SES-12 communications satellite. SpaceX used one of its Falcon9 Rockets to get the payload into space.
NASA Dawn Probe Attempting Closest Pictures Of Dwarf Planet Ceres
NASA will be positioning the Dawn spacecraft to take the closest pictures of the dwarf planet Ceres. This will be Dawn's closest descent to Ceres where it will also collect data on the dwarf planet.
Baby Loses Arms And Legs Due To 'Worst Case' Of Meningitis In The Last 25 Years
A toddler contracted meningitis in September 2017 and had to undergo amputation to survive. Baby Kia has finally been able to return home after the procedure.
World's Oldest Lizard Fossil Found In The Italian Alps
A fossil may make scientists rethink the way that lizards evolved over time. A 240 million-year-old fossil of a lizard was found in the Italian Alps.
121 New Giant Exoplanets Found That May Have Habitable Moons
Researchers have found 121 new exoplanets that may have habitable moons. All of the new exoplanets that were found are located in the habitable zone of the stars that they orbit.
New Horizons Reveals Pluto Has Dunes Just Like Earth Except They're Not Made Of Sand
More information from New Horizons is showing more characteristics of the dwarf planet Pluto. New data shows that Pluto has dunes just like on Earth, but they're not made of sand.
Scientists Estimate The Carbon Footprint Of 13,000 Cities
A new study was able to estimate the carbon footprint of 13,000 cities from across the world. Researchers found that the top 100 cities may be able to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.
Only 50 Percent Of Teens Use Facebook: More Teens Use Snapchat, Instagram, And YouTube
New research shows that teens are spending more time online but not using Facebook. Teens prefer to use Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube.
Nintendo Switch Getting 2 New Pokemon Games: Pokemon Quest And Pokemon Let's Go
Nintendo announced that there will be two new Pokemon titles added to the Switch. The first is the more traditional Pokemon Let's Go and the new type of game called Pokemon Quest.
European Southern Observatory Releases Sharpest Image Of The 160,000 Light-Years Away Tarantula Nebula
The European Southern Observatory released the most detailed image of one of the most active star-forming regions near Earth, the Tarantula Nebula. The Tarantula Nebula is 160,000 light-years away from Earth.
Harvard Study Shows Government Underestimated Death Toll In Puerto Rico By Over 4,600 People
Harvard University released a study that shows a higher death toll in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico was vastly underestimated. The official death toll sits at 64.
Bethesda Announces 'Fallout 76' By Releasing Teaser Trailer Before E3 2018
Bethesda will be releasing a new game in the 'Fallout' universe called 'Fallout 76.' Not much is known about the game but Vault 76 has been teased in prior games.
Manhattanhenge 2018: There's Still A Chance To Watch The Phenomenon If You Are In New York
Manhattanhenge occurs four times a year in Manhattan as the sunset aligns between city blocks. One day may be over but there's still another chance to catch the sunset.
The European Union Is Banning 10 Single-Use Plastic Products Like Straws And Cutlery
The European Union is proposing a ban on 10 single-use plastic products that account for a large amount of waste in EU countries. It accounts for 70 percent of the waste found in waters and beaches.
Purdue Pharma Knew Oxycontin Was Being Abused Since The Late '90s
A document was leaked that Purdue Pharma knew Oxycontin was being abused by users since the late '90s. Apparently it didn't stop the drugmaker from continuing to aggressively market the drug.
China Invites The World To Collaborate In Its Space Station Expected To Launch In 2022
China will be launching its own space station in 2022 called the China Space Station. It has said that all countries, no matter how small, will be able to work in the new space station.
Scientists Trying To Take First Picture Of Black Hole Still Haven't Released Image But Provided Data From The Project
Astrophysicists behind the Event Horizon Telescope and the first to photograph a black hole have released the initial data from the project. Scientists are still working on releasing the first image of a black hole.
Mysterious Wolf-Like Creature Killed In Montana, Experts Don't Know What It Is
A Montana rancher killed a wolf-like creature on his farm, and it is baffling experts because they're having a hard time identifying it. Theories have been floating on social media about what it could be.
Mediterranean Diet Is Vanishing As Children In The Region Are Struggling With Obesity
Southern Europe was once heralded for its Mediterranean diet but as a new group is coming of age, the diet seems to have gone out the window. Mediterranean children are now among the most obese in Europe.
Obesity Associated With 12 Types Of Cancer Including Ovarian, Prostate, and Breast Cancer
Obesity is an unhealthy condition and now 12 different types of cancer have been linked to it. Cancers associated with obesity include ovarian, prostate, and breast cancer.
Asteroid That Killed The Dinosaurs Caused Global Warming For The Next 100,000 Years
The asteroid that led to a mass extinction event that killed the dinosaurs also had consequences on Earth's climate. For 100,000 years following the impact, temperatures rose dramatically.
Asteroid That Killed Dinosaurs Affected The Evolution Of Birds By Eliminating Trees
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs had immense an immense biological impact on the species all across the world. By eliminating trees, this reduced the types of bird that survived the collision.
Deaths From Prostate Cancer Stopped Falling In 2013 But Incidences Continue To Decline
Deaths from prostate cancer fell every year for 20 years, but the number of deaths hit a wall and is no longer facing a drop. Overall prostate cancer incidences have fallen.
Scientists Figure Out How Human Brains Became 6 Times Larger Than Expected
Humans have larger brains than other animals but scientists have always struggled to learn why that is. Scientists now say that they have figured out how and why human brains became so large.
A NASA Camera Destroyed During SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Managed To Save The Photos
A NASA photographer got his camera melted during the takeoff of a SpaceX rocket. The camera, however, managed to save the photos that were taken by the photographer.
Invasive Giant Flatworms Found In France Spotted Since 1999 But Scientists Are Just Now Noticing
Invasive giant flatworms from Asia have been spotted in France since 1999 but scientists are just now getting around to noticing the worms. Tests show that they have been difficult to spot in food shipments.
Epic Is Investing $100M To Drive Interest For 'Fortnite: Battle Royale' Esports Tournaments
Epic is investing $100 million to make 'Fortnite: Battle Royale' a player in the esports arena. It will be offering that amount of prize money in tournaments throughout the year.
