Articles by Alex Saltarin
Deadly cat parasite attacks beluga whales, humans may be next, warn scientists
A Toxoplasma parasite known to affect cats has been found affecting Beluga whales as well. Scientists have now issued health warnings regarding consuming Beluga meat.
2014 Great Backyard Bird Count begins: Are you doing your part?
The Great Backyard Bird Count is currently in full swing. The event is a great way for bird aficionados to help scientists monitor bird populations.
Prehistoric cave painting pigment to save probe from Sun's heat
European scientists have decided to use prehistoric cave pigments to shield an upcoming Solar Orbiter from the Sun.
DNA used to create genetic atlas of human history
Scientists have reconstructed a record of human history using the information stored in human DNA. Human DNA has provided vital clues regarding the intermingling of human groups over the last 4,000 years.
Earth to Jade Rabbit: You're awake now but can you hop?
Stricken moon rover Jade Rabbit has finally woken up. However, China scientists are still trying to determine the cause of the rover's mechanical problems.
Florida commercial space launch complex plan gets slammed by environmentalists
Florida's plan to build a commercial space complex is in hot water due to protests from environmentalists.
New maps show redistribution of animal and plant species due to climate change
A new study shows how global warming has affected the distribution of flora and fauna. A new study conducted by a joint team of international team of scientists and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) shows that global warming has adversely affected the distribution of plant and animal life around the world.
ISS ejects earth-watching mini satellites into space
The International Space Station (ISS) has launched a "flock" of tiny "cubesat" satellites to keep a watch over planet Earth.
JAWESOME! Ancient fish fossils shed light on how vertebrates got their face
French and Swedish scientists have published a new study that purports to solve the mystery behind the evolution of jawed vertebrates.
Giant laser brings nuclear fusion power one step closer to reality
Fusion experiments at the National Ignition Facility has reached the point where the energy generated exceeds the energy expended.
Galileo's planetary illusion mystery finally solved by neuroscientists
Neuroscientists have discovered that certain brains cells react to light and dark objects differently. The phenomenon may explain the mystery behind Galileo's optical illusion.
Mammoth tusk unearthed by Seattle construction crew may explain why the Ice Age beast became extinct
A mammoth tusk has been found by construction workers in privately owned land in South Lake Union, Seattle.
Pacific trade winds slow down global warming: When will Mother Nature turn off the fan?
A new research sheds light on the slowing down of the increase in surface temperatures due to Pacific ocean cycles.
Did NASA just discover evidence of water on Mars? The truth is out there
NASA may have finally found evidence of flowing water on Mars. However, the space agency is not disclosing much.
Red and Dead: Elliptical galaxy burnouts finally solved by Hubble Space Telescope
Scientists have used data gathered by Hubble Space Telescope to understand how elliptical galaxies burn out. And they were surprised by what they discovered.
Mystery of the globe-trotting calabash aka bottle gourd may be finally solved
Scientists may have finally solved the mystery behind the calabash's widespread distribution around the world.
NASA WASP is affordable and accurate: A godsend to platenary scientists
NASA finally has a new system for pointing balloon-based instrumentation accurately. Accurately pointing instruments mounted on high-altitude balloons at their intended targets can be very difficult.
Watch a chicken strut like a dinosaur (for the love of science)
Scientists have attached prosthetic tail to chickens to study how dinosaurs would strut. And, no, they don't walk like an Egyptian.
Say hello to 'oldest star' in the universe just 6,000 light years away from Earth
A research team from the Australian National University has announced the discovery of the oldest known star in the universe.
Insulin-producing pancreas cells created in diabetic mice: Cure for type 1 diabetes on way?
Scientists have successfully transplanted insulin producing skin cells into diabetic mice, giving rise to hope that cure for type 1 diabetes could be on the way.
American Heart Association releases new guidelines on stroke prevention for women: What you should know
American Heart Association has published new guidelines for the prevention of stroke in women. The American Heart Association has released a new set of guidelines to help women reduce the risk of stroke.
U.S. Govt plan to remove gray wolf from endangered species list resisted by conservation advocates
Conservationists have questioned the U.S. government's proposal to remove the gray wolf from endangered species list in 48 states.
US sets up climate hubs to help farmers combat global warming
Networked climate hubs proposed by the U.S. government will help farmers better deal with the effects of global warming.
Mars rover Curiosity overcomes sand dune 'Dingo Gap': NASA can breathe again
Curiosity has finally made it over the largest sand dune it has ever tackled so far. After spending a few days contemplating whether the Mars Curiosity rover should attempt to go over a sand dune, NASA finally pulled the trigger on the descent.
Dungeon Keeper remake reveals EA's greed: Manipulates Google Play app rating system, forces in-app purchases on you
Game developer Electronic Arts or EA, which has released a mobile remake of the popular Dungeon Keeper game, is getting slammed by mobile gamers for manipulating Google Play app rating system and persuading gamers to make in-app purchases.
Shooting of 2 endangered whooping cranes in Louisiana enrages wildlife officials, prompts probe
Whooping crane pair shot in Louisiana. Female dies while the male was severely injured, prompting an official probe.
Astronauts Shannon Lucid and Jerry Ross to be inducted into U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Shannon Lucid and Jerry Ross, both veteran space shuttle astronauts, have been selected for induction into the US Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Epidural prolongs labor longer than previously thought: Study
Epidurals have long been known to prolong labor. However, a new study indicates that the amount of time added may be even more than previous estimates.
Gene testing may help women beat breast cancer, say breakthrough study
Researchers in France are studying the applications of gene testing in creating tailor-made breast cancer treatments.
Aachen Cathedral bones likely belonged to Charlemagne
Swiss and German scientists say that the bones found in Aachen Cathedral are probably the remains of Charlemagne or Charles the Great.
