Articles by Kalyan Kumar
Hanford Nuclear Site Incident: What Are The Health And Human Risks?
The tunnel breach detected in Hanford Nuclear Reservation in the United States has triggered concerns about radiation hazards, and workers have been alerted. The facility is famous for having supplied plutonium for the bomb dropped on Nagasaki.
LOOK: Stunning New Photos From Cassini’s 2nd Saturn Dive Released By NASA
NASA Cassini took its second dive on May 2 and delivered brilliant images of Saturn and its rings. The spacecraft also made magnetic field observations when it got closer to the Saturn.
In Case We Manage To Land On Planet Mars, What Are The Chances Of Living There?
The human mission to Mars has ignited popular attention. However, the mission is dotted with many challenges. Topping the list is tough living conditions triggering the question whether how successful will be human life on Mars.
How Come Sharks Are Washing Up Dead On San Francisco Bay?
Thousands of leopard sharks have died in San Francisco Bay and have washed up on shores. According to experts, the possible cause of this mass mortality could be poisoning from chemical waste dumped into the bay from the drains.
Stephen Hawking Says Humans Need To Leave Earth In 100 Years: Here Are The Technologies That Can Make This Possible
Leading physicist Stephen Hawking has called for colonization of other planets as human race may not survive beyond 100 years. This is because of too many problems haunting mankind, including climate change and asteroid strike.
NASA’s Hubble Telescope Spots Distant Galaxies That May Need Guarding
A newly released image from NASA Hubble telescope reveals that a huge cluster of galaxies called Abell 370, has an array of galaxies guarding it and is useful in studying far-flung galaxies by its gravitational lensing property.
How Intermittent Fasting Could Work For Weight Loss And Overall Health
Intermittent fasting is getting quite popular and the trend is catching up with many, including celebrities. A debate is on whether a controlled diet is better than intermittent fasting.
Listen To The Sound From 'The Big Empty' Between Saturn And Its Rings
The April 26 dive of NASA Cassini spacecraft in the gap between Saturn and its rings came across few particles and gave freaky sounds indicating empty space and an eerie silence.
How NASA’s Inflatable Greenhouse Could Nourish Astronauts On Mars, Other Planets
To attain in-situ resource utilization in space missions and become self-reliant in food production, NASA has come up with an inflatable greenhouse deployable in space. This will address the food needs of astronauts on Mars or moon missions.
Surgeon Plans Human Head Transplant, Eyes Chinese National As First Patient
In a new development, Italian neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero said his proposed head transplant operation will be on a Chinese national and not on a Russian patient. According to the surgeon, China offers many favorable factors for the operation.
Orca Attacks Are Killing More Gray Whales In California Than Previously Thought: Study
Orca attacks on the calves of gray whales have increased in California’s Monterey Bay. The killings became more pronounced after April 20, despite the late arrival of calves and mothers from Mexico.
NASA's Cassini Ends Date With Saturn: Here Are Some Of The Best Images Snapped By This Spacecraft
Cassini spacecraft, now in the final phase of its mission, has made a successful dive between Saturn and its rings. It is now gearing up for the final plunge into the planet's surface in September.
Trappist-1: Could Planets In Recently Discovered Solar System Be Seeding Each Other With Life?
Consequent to the announcement of NASA that seven exoplanets have been discovered, a new study has argued that life forms on one planet can seed life in other planets by riding on space debris to reach other planets.
House Delays Vote On Obamacare Repeal Bill: Here’s What Happened
The effort of Republicans to repeal the Obamacare with a new healthcare plan is eluding numbers within. The amendments are seeking the removal of many core provisions of the existing law with bigger a role for states.
‘Minibrain’ In A Dish: Will It Lend Insight Into The Origins Of Autism And Epilepsy?
Stanford scientists grew brain cells in a petri dish to show the 3D cluster formation in early forebrain development. Researchers watched live brain formation and concluded that genetic aberrations can impede the cluster formation and cause diseases such as autism.
UFO Hunter Claims This Is A Petrified Ancient Tree Stump On Mars
An image taken by the Curiosity Rover has turned viral after a video posted by a group insisted that the image was the vestige of an ancient Martian tree on the planet as an assertion of life on Mars.
Collaboration Between China And European Space Agency To Build Moon Outpost Is Now Brewing
China and the European Space Agency are bracing for collaboration on a human outpost on the moon and many other joint programs. ESA has been hard selling the 'Moon Village' as an international launching pad for deep space missions.
Baby Humpback Whales ‘Whisper’ To Mom To Avoid Predation: Listen Here
A study on humpback whales by ecologists from Denmark and Australia has revealed that baby whales communicate with their mothers in whispers to avoid the risk of attention from predators and other mating whales.
Obesity And 4 Other Conditions Lead Americans To The Grave
A new study has drawn attention to the plight of Americans who are haunted by top 5 conditions cutting their lives. Topping the list is obesity with 47 percent more life stealing capacity than tobacco in mortality rates.
45 Minutes Of Exercise Several Days A Week Can Boost Brain Power Of People In Their 50s
To boost brain power during old age or middle age, exercise is the best bet - especially for those in the 50s. According to a study by Australian researchers, thinking power and memory skills improve remarkably when people exercise.
Climate Linked To More Drinking, Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Cold climate with poor sunshine drives up craving for alcoholic drinks and escalates liver cirrhosis in people, according to an international study. The urge for alcohol stems from the misleading perception that a drink adds more warmth.
Whale And Boat Collisions Happen More Commonly Than Thought: Study
Collisions between whales and boats are happening more frequently than previously believed, as evidenced by injury marks found on humpback whales. Almost 15 percent of whales coming to New England had scars of vessel strikes.
ESA Calls For Sustainable Future In Space, Cites Growing Problem Of Orbital Debris
The European Space Agency (ESA) has raised concerns over the alarming rise of space debris. The junk scenario is posing a serious threat to many active satellites and other assets.
Why EPA Chief Thinks The United States Should Exit Paris Climate Deal
Scott Pruitt, head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, has openly called for the exit of United States from the Paris climate agreement. This is the first time a senior functionary under the Trump administration has slammed the deal as unjust.
Vending Machine At UC Davis Campus Now Dispenses Morning-After Pill
The UC Davis campus in the United States became the first college to dispense contraceptives from a vending machine named the Wellness to Go machine. The vending machine has already become a talking point on Facebook.
Veggies In The Cosmos: Why Scientists Need To Grow Edible Plants In Space
NASA has intensified efforts for growing vegetables in space. The latest is the payload of supplies sent to ISS with systems for the Advanced Plant Habitat experiment.
‘Negative Mass’ Observed By Scientists In Specially Created Fluid Defying Laws Of Motion
Scientists have observed negative mass in a fluid, defying the fundamental laws of motion. According to Michael Forbes, a physicist at Washington State University, objects with negative mass will exercise acceleration in the reverse direction.
West Virginia Becomes 29th US State To OK Medical Marijuana
West Virginia became the 29th state in the United States to legalize medical marijuana. The new law will allow doctors to prescribe cannabis for terminally ill and support 16 medical conditions including cancer and AIDS.
'River Piracy' In Focus: How Climate Change Made Canadian Glacier River Disappear Within Days
A river piracy has been reported in Canada where an existing Slims River, feeding Kluane Lake, in Yukon Territory suddenly vanished and the water started flowing into another river. The reason is climate change thinning the Kaskawulsh Glacier.
Marijuana Ingredient Might Be New High In Preventing Seizures In Severe Form Of Epilepsy
A study revealed that severe epilepsy can be given relief in terms of reduction in seizures through the use of cannabidiol, a component in marijuana or cannabis plant. The trials showed a significant reduction in seizures after administering the drug.
