Articles by Alexander Saltarin
Tree rings tell history of extreme droughts in Western U.S.
Scientists analyzing tree rings in the Western U.S. have found evidence of "nightmare droughts" that happened in the past. The new findings may also point to the possibility of terrible droughts occurring in the U.S. in the future.
Neanderthals not inferior to modern humans in terms of intelligence, social skills: Study
A new study indicates that Neanderthals may have been just as smart as modern humans. The new research sheds new light on the possible capabilities of neanderthals.
NASA's Curiosity rover takes selfie on Mars. Don't worry, no duck lips involved.
While investigating the Gale Crater on Mars, the Curiosity rover was able to take a selfie. The rover is currently in the midst of preparing for a possible drilling operation on a Martian rock called Windjana.
Where are you from? Genetic 'sat nav' can trace your ancestors from 1,000 years ago
Scientists have developed a way of tracking where a person's DNA was formed 1,000 years ago. The new technique could be used to trace the exact location where an individual's ancestors lived in the past.
Garbage beats humans to the deep seas. Bottles, plastic bags are everywhere, says survey
A new survey indicates that human garbage has reached even the most remote parts of the ocean floor. The results were obtained from a large-scale survey of the ocean floor in European waters.
Expedition of ancient Egyptian tomb finds possible early image of Jesus
Archaeologists have unearthed what could possibly be a very early image depicting Jesus Christ. The image was found in a buried tomb in Egypt.
No name yet but meet Element 117, the super-heavy new item on the Periodic Table
Scientists have discovered a new heavyweight to be added to the Periodic Table of Elements. The new element, which is yet to be named, is temporarily known as Element 117.
Mount St. Helens is not about to erupt despite rise of magma levels
Despite a small build up of magma in Mount St. Helens, experts say an eruption is unlikely. However, scientists have also confirmed that the volcano is gradually growing.
Cluster of 100,000 stars speeding toward Earth. What should we do now?
Astronomers have discovered a globular cluster hurtling towards the Milky Way velocities in excess of two million MPH. The discovery marks the first time that scientists have found a runaway star cluster.
Beyond that Mona Lisa smile: Did Leonardo da Vinci create the first 3D image?
Scientists have found evidence that may point to da Vinci as the original inventor of 3D stereoscopic images. After comparing two known paintings of the Mona Lisa, researchers found that each work of art was painted using a slightly different perspective.
New high-resolution sensors change colors to indicate pressure
Scientists have developed a new type of sensor that changes color in response to pressure. The new sensor is being eyed for a wide variety of applications including car safety and sports equipment.
Deep-sea viruses ambush bacteria along hydrothermal vents for faster reproduction
Scientists have discovered deep sea viruses that can steal genes from bacteria in underwater vents. The viruses can use the stolen genes to create more viruses.
SpaceX 1, Lockheed-Boeing 0. Court issues injunction blocking Air Force from buying Russian rockets
SpaceX has been granted an injunction in their case against Lockheed-Boeing. The injunction marks the first victory in the company's campaign to open up US defense launches to more competition.
Jupiter-like Beta Pictoris b spins at 62,000 mph, completes a day in 8 hours
For the first time in history, astronomers have finally measured the length of an exoplanet's day. The observations were made by a team of astronomers stationed at the Very Large Telescope in Chile.
Mysterious holes in sand dunes of Mount Baldy baffle scientists
Mount Baldy in the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has been closed off due to a mysterious hazard. The area has been deemed dangerous after the appearance of strange "man-eating" holes in the sand.
Archaeologists unearth more than 50 royal Egyptian mummies at Valley of the Kings
Archaeologists have found the mother lode of mummies in Egypt. The team found around 50 mummies hidden in a tomb located within the Valley of Kings.
Scientists create microchips that mimic human brain circuitry
Researchers from Stanford have successfully created a new circuit board that can mimic the human brain to some extent. The new chip is 9,000 times faster than the average personal computer.
Forget the cheetah. Mite from South California is the fastest land animal
The cheetah has officially been dethroned as the fastest animal on land. The new king of speed is a diminutive little mite.
NASA presents public service award to William Shatner for a better reason than being Captain Kirk
NASA has awarded William Shatner a medal for inspiring several generations of youths to study science and math. The agency bestowed the veteran actor with the highest award it could give to an individual unaffiliated with the US government.
Ooho! is a water bottle that you can munch on. Now that's better than recycling!
A UK design student has created an edible water container that could significantly help reduce plastic waste. The container can be eaten after its contents have been consumed.
NASA's Curiosity rover inspects Windjana rock on Mars, prepares for drilling
The Curiosity rover will be investigating a Martian rock as a possible target for drilling. The rock, which has been named Windjana, will be inspected by the rover's on-board tools this coming weekend.
Dinosaur Hall at National History Museum closes doors for multi-million dollar renovation
The American National Museum of Natural History's highly popular fossil hall has finally closed for renovations. The hall will be closed until the renovations are completed in 2019.
U.N. Climate change report flooded by interference from governments, reveals expert
One of the world's leading experts on climate change says that the latest UN climate change report was marred by interference from multiple governments. The expert claims that changes were made to the report before it was released.
SpaceX can save U.S. government $1 billion annually, wants to end rocket launch monopoly
SpaceX takes action to end the US Government's monopoly on national security space launches. The company says that the government can save up to $1 billion by opening up space launches to competition from private companies.
Experts breed fish that bite hooks...but you have to wait four years for the results
Fishermen in Oregon worried that less and less fish are getting caught during fishing season have decided to get help from scientists. Researchers from the Oregon Hatchery Research Center are now trying to breed fish that are more inclined to bite hooks.
UK invests £200 million on icebreaker to boost polar research efforts
The UK government has announced that it will be investing £200 million into a new polar research vessel. The new icebreaker will be ready by the year 2019.
Honda ASIMO shows off skills to President Obama
While visiting Japan as part of his Asian tour this year, President Obama spent a few minutes playing soccer with Honda’s Asimo. The little humanoid robot welcomed the president at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation.
Genetic study reveals how farmers took over hunters during the Stone Age
Scientists have finally figured out how farmers overtook their hunter-gatherer brethren in the early days of humanity. New research indicates how early humans transitioned to an agricultural society.
All eyes on B31 iceberg: NASA monitors stowaway from Antarctica with satellite, GPS trackers
NASA has spotted a monstrous iceberg escaping into open waters in Antarctica. The giant chunk of frozen water is estimated to be around 240 square miles in size.
Why the Y chromosome is important. Let us count the ways
New research sheds new light on the function of the Y chromosome. Scientists used to think that the chromosome merely differentiated between males and females but the new studies show that the Y chromosome also serves other essential functions.
