Articles by Jean-Pierre Chigne
Exiled Asteroid Discovered Past Neptune In Kuiper Belt: How Did It Get All The Way Out There?
Scientists have discovered the first carbon-rich asteroid found in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune. The asteroid has originally formed between Mars and Jupiter.
Tourists In Utah Throw Dinosaur Tracks Into Lake Thinking That They're Regular Rocks
Tourists in a park in Utah threw what they thought were regular rocks into a lake but those rocks turned out to be ancient dinosaur tracks. The tracks were already damaged before they threw them into the lake.
Thirdhand Smoke Is Dangerous And People Aren't Aware Of Its Existence: What Is Thirdhand Smoke?
Scientists are urging people to have caution with thirdhand smoke, another deadly way that smoking can harm people. It can be just as deadly as firsthand and secondhand smoke.
Global Review Of 26 Studies Shows HPV Vaccine Is Safe And Effective In Preventing Cervical Cancer
A study has found that the HPV vaccine is safe and effective in preventing cervical cancer. The study examined results of previous studies to show that the HPV vaccine doesn't cause serious side effects.
EA Insists Loot Boxes Not A Form Of Gambling, Will Still Keep Them In Its Games
EA keeps insisting that loot boxes are not a form of gambling and is doing everything in its power to keep them in its games. It is working with regulators to be able to keep them in games.
Hubble Captures Image Of Star That Survives Supernova Explosion
The Hubble telescope managed to capture an image of a star that survived a supernova explosion. The star was part of a binary star system in which its companion exploded.
Windows Notepad Get Major Update, Will Now Be Able To Display All Text Files Properly
For more than three decades Notepad couldn't display all text files correctly. Now thanks to a new update, it can finally will. Previously, Notepad wasn't able to find the correct line endings.
Ebola Outbreak In The Democratic Republic Of Congo: 2 Confirmed Cases And 10 More Suspected
A new ebola outbreak is affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo with two confirmed cases and 10 more suspected. Ebola was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 1970s.
Tests Show That Moon Dust Can Kill Cells And Alter DNA, Which Could Kill Chances Of Lunar Colony
A study simulated the effects of moon dust on the human body and showed that it may be hazardous for health. This could put the idea of a moon colony on hold.
Microsoft Reveals New Feature That Links Users' PCs With Smartphones Called Your Phone
Microsoft is one of the major tech companies without its own smartphone, but it is still looking for ways to stay in the smartphone arena. It announced the launch of a new app called Your Phone that connects smartphones with PCs.
World Of Warcraft Player Gets 1 Year In Prison And Fined For Almost $30,000 For DDoS Attack
A World of Warcraft player responsible for a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on the game's servers was handed one year in prison along with a fine around $30,000. He had to be extradited from Romania to the U.S.
NASA Researcher Thinks Pluto Should Be A Planet Again And That Planets Should Be Redefined
Happy day for those out there who think Pluto should be promoted back to planet status. Some scientists at NASA agree. Pluto was demoted to a dwarf planet in 2006.
Destiny 2 Will Be Getting A New Game Mode In Fall That's 'A Whole New Style Of Play'
'Destiny 2' will be getting a new gameplay mode in fall that developers are set to debut next month. Activision Blizzard president Collister Johnson is excited about what it means for the game.
Carbon Footprint Caused By Global Tourism Is Harmful For The Environment, 4 Times Higher Than Previous Estimates
Global tourism may be good for obtaining life experiences but a study found it to be hurting the planet. It turns out that global tourism produces a large carbon footprint which can hurt smaller countries.
Man Has Eye Cancer Misdiagnosed As Migraine, Causing Him To Lose Half Of His Face
A man with eye cancer was misdiagnosed as having a migraine. Due to the misdiagnosis, he had to have his right eye and a part of his face removed. The man had a lump next to his eye that went unnoticed before it was too late.
Triangular Shaped UFO Seen Traveling Into A Lightning Bolt: Could This Be Proof Of Alien Life?
A video was captured of a UFO traveling into a lightning bolt and was posted on YouTube. The YouTube account is known for sharing videos about aliens.
Doctors Save Woman Suffering From Severe Peanut Allergy Mid-Flight
During a flight to Cleveland, two doctors came to the rescue of a woman suffering from anaphylactic shock due to peanut allergies. Pilots were forced to land the aircraft for the safety of the passenger.
Fly Infestation In Los Angeles VA Hospital Causes Cancellation And Postponement Of Dozens Of Surgeries
A look into the conditions of a VA hospital in California shows that surgeries had to be canceled and postponed due to insect infestation. Some insect traps were located inside of the operating room.
Gravity On Super Earth Planets May Be Preventing Alien Life From Visiting Earth
A new theory suggests that if life was possible on Super-Earth planets, gravity may be holding aliens back from leaving. The theory uses information that's already known about these planets to reach the conclusion.
Moviepass Competitor Sinemia Launches $4.99 Per Month Subscription Plan
Moviepass competitor Sinemia launched a new subscription plan that's sure to siphon some users away. A lower price also comes with more restrictions than Moviepass offers.
Crane Protects Family From Alligator On A Florida Golf Course, Brave Bird Escorts The Alligator Away
A crane was filmed protecting its family by scaring an alligator away on a Florida golf course. The video captures the tense moments of the crane keeping the alligator away.
Mineral Found In Meteorite From The Moon Shows It Once Had Water
A mineral found in a lunar meteorite shows that the moon once had the presence of water on its surface. This mineral only forms in the presence of water, offering clues as to the moon's history with water.
Sony Announces 'God Of War' Is The Fastest Selling PlayStation 4 Exclusive Ever
'God of War' is PlayStation 4's fastest selling exclusive ever, according to Sony. 'God of War' has been praised by critics and fans alike for its gameplay.
Australia Set To Start Space Agency With $50 Million Funding From Government
Australia is set to start its new space agency with a $50 million budget allocation from the Australian government. This is only part of the investment, most of which will be provided by private companies.
European Space Agency Releases First Color Images Of Mars' Surface Showing Its Atmosphere
Trace Gas Orbiter, a space orbiter by the European Space Agency and RosCosmos, released the first color image of the Martian surface. In the photo, Mars' atmosphere can be seen.
Facebook Messenger Kids Getting Sleep Mode Giving Parents Greater Control Over Usage
Facebook Messenger Kids will be getting a new feature that allows parents to control at what times children can access the app called Sleep Mode. This app gets a major change after facing criticisms.
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Says 15 Hackers Were Arrested In China Under Suspicion Of Developing Cheating Tools
PUBG has formally announced the arrest of 15 hackers in China after being suspected of developing cheating tools. The game has been facing rampant cheating by players in China.
Wildlife Photographer Disqualified After Using Stuffed Anteater To Stage Prize-Winning Photograph
A wildlife photographer was disqualified after it was found out that he used a stuffed anteater to stage the photo. The same anteater was later found at a museum in Brazil.
Eye Cancer Found In 2 Groups Of People In 2 Different U.S. States
Ocular melanoma is a rare form of cancer that affects the eyes, it affects a very low number of people. Incidences of eye cancer have now been found in two groups of patients in two different U.S. states.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Gets Certified In China And Could See Release Sooner Than Expected
The Chinese government certified two different versions of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 9. This could suggest that Samsung is moving up the date of the Note 9 release.
