Articles by Alex Saltarin
Some galaxies matured faster in early universe
Scientists have discovered distant and ancient galaxies located at a record breaking distance of 12 billion light years from Earth. These galaxies were also surprisingly massive and mature.
Europeans became fairer 5000 years ago because of diet and sexual preference
An international team of scientists have discovered that Europeans gradually became lighter over the last 5,000 years. The change was caused by natural selection and a combination of diet and sexual preference.
Beware! Fukushima radiation leak waters to hit west coast in April
Experts are predicting that the radiation from Fukushima will reach the West Coast by next month. Scientists are recommending frequent sampling and testing of Pacific Ocean waters.
Philly Tech Week to witness world's largest Tetris game on a skyscraper
The world's largest video game is set to grace the upcoming Philly Tech Week. The giant sized Tetris game will be almost 29 stories tall with a 100,000 square foot "screen."
Elephants can listen and understand us better than we think
A new study indicates that elephants can tell the difference between certain human language. By listening to a human voice, elephants can also estimate a person's age and gender.
Xbox Live faces technical hiccups on Titanfall debut day
Xbox gamers across the country were greeted by a nasty server error hours into the launch of Titanfall. The error, which took down Xbox Live servers, lasted for a few hours.
Genghis Khan rose to power in Asia...with a little help from the weather gods
Genghis Khan may have had more than a fierce horde of warriors behind his back when he established his empire in Asia. New research has shown that the weather may have played an important part in the rise of the Mongol Empire.
Ozone-destroying new man-made gases discovered in atmosphere
Scientists have discovered four new gasses that could damage the ozone layer. Over 74,000 tonnes of these harmful gasses have already been released into the atmosphere.
Pregnant great white shark Lydia first on record to swim transatlantic
Lydia, a tagged great white shark, has successfully reached the UK after a trans-Atlantic journey. The shark's route has been documented by scientists by using GPS tracking.
Can Titanfall help Xbox One stage a comeback? Microsoft calls it a 'system seller'
Microsoft is pinning its hopes on the upcoming Titanfall release. The company is hoping that the new title will help boost Xbox One sales.
EA bets big on virtual reality games but when can we expect them?
EA is planning to explore virtual reality gaming in the near future. VR gaming may be the fourth "modality' for video games says the company's CEO.
Tales from the Borderlands: A sneak peek at SXSW
An SXSW panel entitled “Two Sides to Every Story - Tales from the Borderlands Unveiled at SXSW” has revealed more details about the upcoming game. Telltale and Gearbox developers discussed many points about the game's storyline.
Koichi Wakata 'humbled' to become first Japanese to command ISS
Koichi Wakata has become the first Japanese astronaut to command the ISS. The change of command was completed with a simple ceremony that included Oleg Kotov, the commander of Expedition 38.
Pine or sapwood water filtration system may save your life in the wild
Scientists from MIT have figured out a simple yet effective way of removing bacteria from fresh water. All that’s needed is a stick of wood.
NASA WISE fails to find Planet X...but finds thousands of new celestial bodies
NASA has once again failed to find evidence supporting the existence of Planet X. Even after using the advanced Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE), the agency has not found any trace of the mysterious theoretical planet.
NASA radar can detect sinkholes before they become sinkholes
NASA has announced that it may now have the ability to predict the occurrence of sinkholes. The occurrence of sinkholes often becomes more common during years with wet weather and more sinkholes are expected to appear this year.
Jupiter's watery moon Europa beckons NASA: Will it finally find alien life?
NASA is planning an ambitious mission to the icy moon Europa by the year 2025. Europa is one of the largest moons of Jupiter and it has the potential to support life.
Sacramento bill bans SeaWorld orca performance and captive breeding, gets blasted by San Diego mayor
After the release of a documentary that allegedly shows the mistreatment of orcas in SeaWorld San Diego, a lawmaker has proposed a bill to ban the use of killer whales in performances. However, San Diego's mayor has spoken out against the proposal.
Martian meteorites found on Earth have one unearthly origin - Mojave Crater
Scientists have pinpointed the most probable origin of Martian meteorites on Earth. These Martian rocks mostly likely came from a single crater on Mars.
NASA to conduct first ever twin astronaut study on Mark and Scott Kelly
NASA will be conducting a novel experiment involving twins. The experiment could shed more light on the effects spaceflight on the human body.
The Statue of Liberty, other landmarks worldwide in danger of being drowned by rising sea level
The Statue of Liberty and around a fifth of over 700 UNESCO World Heritage sites may go the way of Atlantis, scientists have said. Researchers are worried that rising sea levels may have cultural implications.
Bus-sized asteroid third to miss hitting Earth in 48 hours: Doomsday approaching?
Three asteroids passed close to Earth this week. The third, a bus-sized asteroid, passed by the planet in a path 6 times closer than the moon. How long will it be before a catastrophe strikes?
Scientists use laser to mind-control flies and turn them into sex maniacs
Scientists were surprised to learn that a laser beam can be used to flip a fly’s mating switch. Getting hit by laser beams has caused a number of flies to attempt to mate with the nearest object.
Ouya Everywhere kicks off with Mad Catz M.O.J.O micro console
The 'dark horse' Android-powered video game console Ouya has announced ambitious plans for the year 2014. It wants to be on third party consoles and has already teamed up with Mad Catz to be on the latter's M.O.J.O. micro console.
Merde! New Guinea flatworm develops taste for French escargot
Snail-loving gastronomes may have a cause for concern as scientists have discovered a New Guinea flatworm with a taste for escargot. The invasive flatworm has been found in Europe for the first time.
New optical imaging platform lets you peek at biomolecules inside live cells
Scientists have developed the capability to view tiny biomolecules inside live cells. Using a new optical imaging platform, it is now possible to look at biomolecules with minimum disturbance to living cells.
Yosemite bears forage less for human food but still got a taste for it
If Yogi Bear lived in Yosemite park, he'd have a lot more to content with than a hapless Ranger Smith. Yosemite park officials have finally outsmarted the local human food-loving black bears.
Europe's biggest and baddest dinosaur gets named after Dinotopia author
Scientists have named the biggest and baddest carnivorous dinosaur to have ever walked Europe after the author of Dinotopia. The 10 meter long predator stalked its prey over 150 million years ago.
Mystery of sea turtle 'lost years' finally solved
Scientists have finally figured out where sea turtles spend their time after hunting. A sea turtle's mysterious "lost years" has baffled experts for decades.
Discovery of 30,000-year old giant virus in Siberian ice is no sci-fi horror movie plot. It's REAL
An ancient strain of giant virus has recently been freed from its icy prison in Siberia. After 30,000 years of dormancy, the virus suddenly came alive once it thawed in a research laboratory.
