Articles by Jean-Pierre Chigne
3 Boys Find Piece Of Mastodon Jawbone In Mississippi
Three boys walking along their family property in Mississippi stumbled upon the jawbone of a Mastodon. The boys took the fossil to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science where it was verified to be the remains of a mastodon.
Facebook Releases Plan To Fight Back Against Election Interference In The 2018 Midterms Elections
The 2016 presidential election was a wake-up call for Facebook and plans not to let it happen again. The company released a detailed plan of the things it plans to do to fight back against election interference.
Turns Out Mars One Mission To Send Humans To Mars Is A Scam, Says Report
In one of those too good to be true situations, an in-depth report reveals that the Mars One company who planned to send people to Mars is a scam. It paints a picture of a dysfunctional project that isn't ready to fulfill any of its promises.
Researchers Find That Phubbing May Be Negatively Affecting Relationships: Why You Should Stop Phubbing Around Your Loved Ones
Phubbing occurs when people check their smartphones during a face-to-face interaction with another person. This action can have some negative consequences on those relationships.
Using Simulations Researchers Finally Figure Out Why Cracking Knuckles Make That Popping Sound
Scientists have figured out why knuckles make a popping sound when they're cracked. French researchers used a combination of lab experiments and simulations to figure out what makes the sound.
Vaginal Mesh Leaves Australian Women With Rotting Pelvises And Other Complications
Pelvic mesh implants that have been used to treat women in Australia have led to complications that have launched a government report. The government's report says that the procedure should only be used as a last resort.
Earliest Human Footprints In North America Are 13,000 Years Old, And They Were Found On A Canadian Island
Scientists have discovered the earliest set of human footprints in North America. The 13,000-year-old footprints were found on the short of Calvert Island in British Columbia, Canada.
British Man Has First Ever Case Of Antibiotic-Resistant Super Gonorrhea After One-Night Stand
One man's one night of pleasure turned into suffering when he realized that he had caught a strain of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea. He caught super gonorrhea while he was on vacation in Southeast Asia.
Newly Discovered Earth-Sized Metallic Exoplanet Is Just As Dense As Mercury
A new exoplanet has been discovered that could shed some light on the formation of Mercury. What scientists found was that it was just as dense as Mercury and is the size of Earth.
Facebook Makes It Easier To Access Privacy Settings: How This Affects You
Facebook has revamped where users can find their privacy, data downloading, and deletion settings. All these settings will now be found in the same place instead of scattered all throughout the user settings.
Chinese Space Station Tiangong-1 Could Crash Into Earth Within Days
China's out of control space station Tiangong-1 is now predicted to fall into the Earth within the next few days. Depending on where it falls, the location may get a show in the sky.
Study Finds 4 Out Of 5 Rubber Ducks Are Very Dirty And Crawling With Bacteria
The quintessential bathtime toy comes with a very dirty secret, it is covered in bacteria, according to a new study. Scientists discovered that 4 out of 5 rubber ducks contained pathogenic bacteria.
NASA Moves James Webb Space Telescope Launch Back To 2020
NASA announced that it will have to delay the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope to 2020. This delays the launch by more than a year and could cause the cost of the telescope to rise.
Hunters Are Forcing Female Bears To Spend More Time With Their Cubs
Hunters have caused Scandinavian brown bears to change their behaviors when it comes to raising their cubs. Cubs are now spending longer times with their mothers, and man has had an impact on the evolution of the bears.
Apple Unveils New $329 iPad With Apple Pencil Support At Education-Focused Event
Apple unveiled a new iPad at an education event in Chicago on March 27. This new iPad offers new features that allow Apple to remain competitive in the currently Google-dominated education market.
Giant Planet Found Orbiting A Brown Dwarf Star Complicating Scientists' Definition On Both
A brown dwarf star has been found with a giant planet orbiting it. Scientists still aren't sure what constitutes a brown star or if it is even a star.
Archeologists Discover Dead Medieval Woman Who Gave Birth In Her Coffin
In a surprising discovery, archaeologists have found the remains of a woman who gave birth to a baby while in her coffin. Both were dead by the time they were in the coffin.
Scientists Reveal That 'Empty' Coffin Has 2,500-Year-Old Mummy Inside
A coffin that was thought to be empty that was stored at Sydney University for 150 years was revealed to have a mummy inside. Scientists revealed that they found a 2,500 year old mummy inside the coffin.
Children With Autism And Their Siblings Are Less Likely To Be Vaccinated, Putting Them At Risk For Diseases
A new study finds that children with autism and their younger siblings are less likely to be vaccinated. This puts these children at an increased risk to contract diseases preventable by vaccines.
NASA Finds 'Chryse Alien Head' On Mars In 2005, But No One Notices Until Now
A photo that was taken of a crater by NASA in 2005 is starting to make rounds due to the name that was given to it by the agency. NASA named the image 'Chryse Alien Head.'
NASA Astronomer Jill Tarter Says Earth Will Find Alien Life By 2100
NASA astronomer Jill Tarter is known for being portrayed by Jodie Foster in the film 'Contact' and now she's making a bold prediction. Tarter says that the Earth will find alien life by the end of the century.
Medical Search For Superpowers Leads To Discovery Of People Who Are Resistant To Liver Disease
Even though it is not a superpower in terms of comic book superpowers, resistance to liver disease can lead to a new drug. People who were found to be resistant to liver disease could drink all they wanted and not develop the disease.
Smoke Detectors That Can't Sense Fire? 500,000 Smoke Detectors Recalled After Not Being Able To Sense Fire.
Fire safety company Kidde is recalling almost 500,000 smoke detectors sold in the United States and Canada for not being able to detect smoke. This defect could put a lot of lives in danger.
NASA Astronaut Andrew Feustel Admits To Having A Fear Of Heights
Astronaut Andrew Feustel was launched into space on March 21 to board the International Space Station. Feustel admitted that he has a fear of heights, despite now living in low-Earth orbit.
Amazon Patents New Delivery Drone That Responds To Human Gestures
Amazon's new delivery drone can react to people waving or flailing their arms around. It would be able to adjust its behavior depending on the gesture that a person makes.
Craigslist Shuts Down Personals Section After Congress Passes Sex Trafficking Law
Craigslist has shut down its personals section in the United States after Congress passed a law regarding sex trafficking. The penalties could have put Craigslist in danger of shutting down the entire website.
New Multiple Sclerosis Drug Could Slow Down Symptoms In Secondary Progressive Stage
A new MS drug is showing signs of being able to slow down symptoms in the secondary progressive stage. The drug is still not available to patients and is still being tested.
Anglerfish Mating Finally Caught On Video, Scientists Are Stunned By The Weird Ritual
Scientists have been trying to capture anglerfish mating for decades, but now they have finally managed to get the footage. They are stunned by the weird mating rituals of the fish.
Scientists Have Sequenced 5 New Neanderthal Genomes, Showing Their Lives During The Final Years
Five new ancient genomes of Neanderthal tribes have been sequenced, giving scientists a new picture of their final days. It could also show more Neanderthal DNA in humans.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is 4 To 16 Times Larger Than Previously Thought
The size of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is increasing rapidly according to scientists. The amount of plastic found in this area between California and Hawaii also reportedly keeps accumulating.
