Articles by Jean-Pierre Chigne
The Shape Of Neanderthals' Skulls Helped Them Survive In Cold Weather And Allowed Turbo Breathing
New research has revealed that the shape of Neanderthals' skulls allowed them to survive in cold weather. This feature also enabled them to take in more air.
Greenhouse In Antarctica Able To Grow Vegetables Without Soil Or Sunlight
Scientists in Antarctica were able to grow vegetables without soil or sunlight. The vegetables were grown in a designed environment that yielded a variety of vegetables.
Facebook Messenger Adding An Unsend Feature After It Was Revealed It Deleted Mark Zuckerberg's Messages
In response to controversy regarding its Messenger app, Facebook will now allow users to 'unsend' messages. This comes after Facebook revealed it scans the links and photos of messages and that the company deletes messages by chief executive Mark Zuckerberg.
Rat Poison May Be Causing Severe Bleeding From Synthetic Weed: Outbreak Is Now Spreading From Illinois
Severe bleeding is being caused by synthetic weed that may have been laced with rat poison. This outbreak of bleeding caused by synthetic weed is now spreading from Illinois to other states.
Food Allergies In Children Are Being Caused By Baby Wipes Due To Skin Exposure
A new cause of the development of food allergies in children has been found. Using baby wipes can alter the way that children's skin absorbency works, leading to food allergies.
Scientists Find Evidence Of 10,000 Black Holes Surrounding The Center Of The Milky Way Galaxy
There is already a supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way. Now scientists have found many smaller ones. Scientists found thousands of smaller black holes surrounding it.
Turns Out Dinosaurs Were Killed Off By Flowers, Then The Asteroid Put The Nail In The Coffin
Conventional wisdom has it that the dinosaurs were killed off due to an asteroid, but new research may flip that on its head. It turns out that the culprit was flowers.
Artificial Intelligence Is Letting Scientists Classify Planets And Predict The Probability Of The Existence Of Life
Scientists are using a new AI program to determine which newly discovered planets have the ability to sustain life. This could allow those worlds to be classified in a way to identify which ones deserve further study.
Multiple Petitions Started To Ban Fortnite For Stealing The Attention Of Boyfriends Everywhere
Separate petitions have been started on Change.org to ask for a ban of the game Fortnite. The petitions claim that the game is taking the attention of women's boyfriends and they want to put an end to this.
Virus Spread Gathered From The Butt Of Bats Kills 24,000 Piglets In China
Scientists searched for the cause of a virus that was killing piglets in China and found that the source was horseshoe bats. A study found that bats are a huge reservoir for viruses.
Pasta Now Being Linked To Weight Loss, Contradicting Various Diets That Name The Carbohydrate As An Enemy
Pasta can now be moved into the category of a weight loss food due to a new study. Various recent diets have made carbohydrates the enemy, but this could change opinions on the food.
Facebook Revealed That It Is Reading Messages: Here's How People Are Freaking Out
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the company scans messages and checks the links and photos. People took to Twitter to react to the revelation.
CDC Warns Of 'Nightmare Bacteria' That Is Antibiotic Resistant Spreading Throughout The U.S.
CDC has released a new report detailing the spread of a nightmare bacteria that is antibiotic resistant. There have been more than 200 cases reported across the U.S.
Missing CDC Scientist's Body Found In A River In Atlanta: What Are The Police Saying?
The body of a CDC scientist who has been missing since February has been found in a river in Atlanta. He vanished under mysterious circumstances, including that he was reported to be a whistleblower and that he passed over for a promotion.
Researchers Insist NASA Used Robot Bees To Explore The Surface Of Mars Instead Of Bulky Rovers
A team of researchers is proposing an alternative to the expensive rovers that NASA keeps sending to Mars. This new plan involves sending robot bees to the red planet.
Apple Working On iPhone That Will Have Curved Screen And Respond To Hand Gestures
Apple is working on a completely new technology for future releases of the iPhones. They are rumored to have curved screens and feature touchless controls.
36,000 Computer Simulations Show That Vikings May Have Used Crystals To Navigate The Atlantic
Vikings may have been able to make the journey across the Atlantic Ocean by using crystals called sunstones. Before compasses, they used devices called sun compasses that relied on shadows. Unfortunately, they didn't work on cloudy days.
The Milky Way Is Still Growing, And It Is Growing Faster Than The Speed Of Sound
Researchers find that the Milky Way galaxy hasn't stopped growing and is growing at an extremely rapid rate. The Milky Way is growing faster than the speed of sound.
Legalizing Marijuana May Help Alleviate Rise Of Opioid Epidemic
Two new studies find that legalizing marijuana may help offset the number of opioid prescriptions. Opioid deaths are ravaging through every state in the U.S.
Antarctica's Underwater Ice Is Retreating 5 Times Faster Than Previously Thought
Climate change has already been known to be affecting Earth's global regions but not at this rate. The underwater ice in Antarctica is now retreating five times faster than previously thought.
Hubble Telescope Able To See Most Distant Star Due To Rare Cosmic Alignment
The Hubble Space Telescope was able to capture the most distant star with the help from a rare cosmic alignment. Scientists have named the newly discovered star Icarus.
Early Earth's Climate Was More Tame Than Previously Thought, Suggesting Other Planets May Be Suitable For Life
Theories regarding early Earth's climate suggest that it had extreme weather, from fiery temperatures to ice age cold. This new research could show that other planets may be able to host life.
Experts Theorize That Universe Will End When It Collides With A Bubble Of Negative Energy
There is a new theory that the Universe will end when it collides with a bubble of negative energy. Scientists warn that this process may have already begun to take place.
Journal Retracts Paper That Said CRISPR Is Dangerous
A controversial paper that claimed the gene-editing software CRISPR is dangerous retracted its claims that had caused panic. The software is seen as a major stepping stone in fighting diseases.
This Ancient Monitor Lizard Had 4 Eyes And Lived 49 Million Years Ago
An ancient monitor lizard that lived 49 million years ago had two sets of eyes. This is the first terrestrial animal that is observed to have this trait and scientists made the discovery by reexamining Saniwa ensidens fossils.
Severely Restricting Calories Can Slow Down Human Aging Process And Metabolism
Previous studies have shown that restricting the caloric intake of different animals can make them live longer. Now a new study has been released saying that restricting calories for humans can also slow down their aging process.
Comet Sheds Light Into The Origins Of The Solar System, Providing Clues About Its Earliest History
Samples taken from a comet may shed light on just how the solar system formed. The dust particles date from the time of the formation of the solar system and could give clues to the possible origin.
The FCC Gave SpaceX Permission To Build High-Speed Satellite Internet Service, Starlink
SpaceX was authorized by the FCC to build its broadband satellite service. This will give SpaceX the ability to give huge swaths of the U.S. internet access.
Used SpaceX Falcon 9 Rockets Used To Launch 10 Iridium Satellites Into Orbit
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets have shown their worth by being reused to launch 10 Iridium Communications satellites into space. It was the first anniversary of the first launch of the Falcon 9 rockets.
CDC Releases Report Showing 115 Americans Die Everyday Due To The Opioid Epidemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have released a new report showing the effects of the opioid epidemic. It shows that the opioid epidemic is affecting every segment of the U.S. population.
