Articles by Alexander Saltarin
Global warming causes hurricanes, typhoons to move poleward as they reach maximum intensity: Study
Scientists have discovered that strong storms are now moving towards the poles. Instead of staying in the tropics, the storms are now peaking further North and South.
3D-printed shark skin demonstrates how denticles boost swimming speed
Researchers have developed a method of creating artificial shark skin using 3D printers. The artificial membrane can help swimmers swim faster by reducing drag.
Strong winds due to climate change prevents Antarctica from getting warmer
Scientists have discovered that Antarctica is being kept cold by strong winds caused by climate change. These same winds are also causing dry spells in Australia.
Chris Hadfield's 'Space Oddity' cover goes offline
Due to copyright issues with David Bowie's song of the same name, Chris Hadfield's Space Oddity video has been taken down. The video was up for a full year until the copyright lease expired.
Military sees climate change as catalyst for conflict. Here's why
The accelerating effects of climate change have gotten US military top brass growing more concerned. Changes in the environment may also cause drastic changes in the way the military operates.
Christopher Columbus' lost flagship might have been found off Haiti
An expedition funded by the History Channel may have successfully located the current whereabouts of the Santa Maria. The Santa Maria is widely known as one of the three ships used by famed explorer Christopher Columbus.
Scientists find evidence that big chill due to asteroid crash caused dinosaur extinction
Scientists have found new evidence that supports the theory that a meteorite impact caused a sudden and rapid drop in global temperatures. This "big chill" is widely known as the main driving force behind the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Barrel jellyfish invades beach of Portland, Weymouth and you can expect for more of these giants
The UK may soon be invaded by giant jellyfish. A number of barrel jellyfish, some over 3 feet in diameter, have ended up in UK shores and experts believe more may be on their way.
Saturn is this beautiful if it comes close to Earth but you don't want that to happen. [Video]
Stargazers will see rare treat in the heavens this Tuesday night. Saturn is set to dazzle astronomers and stargazers alike with a brilliant display of brightness.
Melting ice in Antarctica is reshaping Earth at a faster rate than expected
Researchers have finally figured out the reason behind the rapid upward motions of the Earth's crust in the South Pole. Loss of ice in Antarctica due to climate change is causing geological changes deep underground.
How do you dodge 100 million pieces of space junk? Yes, it can be a 'Gravity-like' disaster
Congress discusses possible solutions on how to deal with space junk. Concerns about a real-life "Gravity" incident continue to mount.
There is a Spider-Man in you. Scientists find out genomic similarities between spiders and humans.
Researchers have mapped the genome of a spider for the first time in history. The international team of researchers were able to map the genome of a velvet spider.
Bus-size asteroid 2014 HL129 zooms by Earth, came as close as 186,000 miles
A relatively small asteroid about the size of an average bus flew past the Earth last Saturday. While the asteroid's path can be considered as a near miss in astronomical terms, experts said that the Earth was not at risk from an impact.
Joystick used for Apollo 15 moon landing will cross auction block
Collectors of space memorabilia rejoice. A joystick used in one of the Apollo missions to the moon will soon be auctioned off.
Lab-on-a-chip small as credit card can give you blood test results in minutes
Researchers have come up with a pocket size lab-on-a-chip that can soon be used to conduct blood tests on the go. Doctors may soon be carrying credit card sized blood labs in their coat pockets.
Chandra Observatory zooms into star clusters. What it finds out challenges conventional belief.
NASA scientists observing two star clusters have uncovered new information about how stars are formed. The new findings were obtained from observations taken by the Chandra Observatory.
WHO warns of air pollution levels in major urban centers, New Delhi has dirtiest air
India's New Delhi is now on top of the list of cities with the worst levels of air pollution. The city has officially trumped Beijing in terms of worsening air quality.
Meet HD 162826, the sister star of our Sun
Astronomers have found what could very well be the first known sibling star of the Sun. The potential solar sibling is located a mere 110 light years away.
NASA's Lunar Orbiter has new version of the famous 'Earthrise' image
Forty-five years after the original Earthrise image was taken, NASA's lunar orbiter has sent back a new image of the Earth rising in the lunar sky. The new images were taken while the orbiter took a break from its busy schedule taking photos of the moon's surface.
Supercomputer simulates 13 billion years of evolution of the universe [Video]
Researchers have succeeded in developing a massive simulation of the universe's evolution using powerful supercomputers. The simulation has revealed startling new possibilities regarding how the universe formed and where it is headed.
Climate change will bring 70 percent increase in summer ozone pollution in U.S. by 2050: Report
The National Center for Atmospheric Research has released a new report warning Americans that the US may see a drastic rise in summertime ozone pollution. The report added that by the year 2050, ozone pollution levels may rise by as much as 70 percent.
Obama unveils the latest government report on climate change. Urgent action required
The latest report on climate change was recently unveiled by the Obama administration this Tuesday. The report indicates that urgent action against climate change needs to be taken immediately.
Now we have computers that can solve word problems. Need help with math or physics homework?
Researchers from MIT have come up with a new type of computer system that can automatically find the solutions to word problems. The new system may have applications in the fields of math, education and physics.
India goes green, drafts policy to lower carbon emissions
India is planning to strengthen its efforts to lower carbon emissions with new policies. The country plans on clamping down on deforestation.
Tiny but tough: Microbes from Earth can survive, thrive in Mars
Astronauts conducting experiments on microbes onboard the ISS have found that tough microorganisms can survive the rigors of space remarkably well. The new research indicates that microbes could beat humans in colonizing Mars.
Lines created by Paracas predates ancient Nazca Lines in Peru
Mysterious rock lines in Peru have been found to be older than the Nazca Lines. The ancient rock lines were created by the Paracas, an ancient Andean culture.
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame: Shannon Lucid, Jerry Ross join the roll
Astronauts Shannon Lucid and Jerry Ross have officially been inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame. The veteran space shuttle astronauts were inducted at a simple ceremony held at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
UN chief: 'Climate change is defining issue of our time, urgent action needed.'
While speaking at a climate change conference in Abu Dhabi, UN chief Ban Ki-moon warned attendees to take action against climate change. The secretary general warned that prompt action is imperative.
U-2 'Dragon Lady' spyplane halts airport operations in Southwest U.S.
A U.S. U2 Dragon Lady spyplane has caused an incident in LAX that caused delays for hundreds of flights. LAX authorities have reported that around 200 flights were affected.
People choose 'Technology' NASA Z2 spacesuit with 'Tron' vibe as coolest getup for Mars
NASA's poll to decide the cover layer design for their latest line of spacesuits has finally been concluded. The public has decided on the "Technology" design theme for the upcoming Z-2 spacesuits.
