Articles by Kalyan Kumar
China Confirms EmDrive Research, Plans To Use The Technology On Chinese Satellites As Soon As Possible
China has announced that it is giving a push for research on the controversial space propulsion technology EmDrive which was deemed unworkable by NASA. The China Academy of Space Technology (CAST) announced that EmDrive adoption in satellites has been made a priority.
Astronomers Discover Universe’s Biggest Galaxy Supercluster Near The Milky Way
Vela supercluster, one of the biggest super cluster of galaxies, has been found near the Milky Way by a team of international astronomers. Remaining undetected, Vela had been exerting a strong influence on the Milky Way’s speed and direction.
Researchers Develop New Way To Clean Cancer-Causing Chromium From Drinking Water
An expert from Washington University has unveiled a new approach in converting cancer-causing chromium 6 to chromium 3 by dispensing with older strategies and using electricity in a process called electrocoagulation.
Climate Scientist, Astronaut Piers Sellers Dies At 61
British-born NASA astronaut and leading climate scientist Piers Sellers died of pancreatic cancer on Dec. 23 at the age of 61. In an official statement, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden paid glowing tributes to Sellers and recalled his work on climate change.
Earliest Evidence Of Humans Processing Plants For Food Discovered In Libyan Sahara
Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that humans cooked plant for food long before farming started. Proof was discovered in the Libyan Sahara, where chemical traces of various plants, including aquatic plant varieties, were present.
New Coral Reef Fish Species Found Only In Hawaii’s Papahanaumokuakea Named After President Obama
A new species of coral reef fish has been named after President Barack Obama. The naming of the Tosanoides obama acknowledges Obama’s initiatives in the preservation of the natural environment.
Arctic Forecast To Warm By As Much As 50 Degrees This Week
The rising spell of high warmth in the Arctic has unnerved scientists, who fear the jumping temperatures may lead to record-low ice coverage next summer. Beginning Thursday, temperatures are expected to rise nearly 50 degrees above normal.
An Estimated 10,000 Metric Tons Of Plastic Enter The Great Lakes Every Year: Study
Researchers of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have estimated that 10,000 metric tons of plastic are entering Great Lakes every year. It highlights the danger of plastic being consumed by wildlife and entering the larger food chain as debris travels differently in the Great Lakes unlike in oceans.
World’s Largest Digital Sky Survey Releases Catalog Of 3 Billion Scanned Objects In The Milky Way
The world's largest digital sky survey has been released. Known as Pan-STARRS project, the survey offers extensive information on 3 billion stars, galaxies and other objects for the public.
Beijing Residents Are Heading Out Of Town To Escape Smog
Beijing’s air pollution problem has become acute, compounded by winter. For the fifth consecutive day, Beijing and Northern China are shrouded in heavy smog that has thrown air traffic, road traffic and civic life out of gear.
Tough Biomineral Lining Seashells Found To Have Faithfully Recorded Ancient Ocean Temperature
Nacre, touted as the mother-of-pearl, carries a faithful record of ancient ocean temperature. This was revealed in a new study, which says the lustrous tough biomineral that lines seashells had its origins in a mollusk, layer by layer.
Scientists Discover Jet Stream In Earth’s Molten Iron Core Using Satellite Data
A new study has revealed the existence of a jet stream flowing through the Earth’s molten core in a westward direction. This followed images taken by Swarm satellites deployed by the European Space Agency.
Mexico’s Colima Volcano Erupts, Spews Mile-High Ash And Vapor
Colima volcano in Mexico has erupted three times on Sunday in frequent intervals with ashes thrown to a radius of more than a mile with ash columns zooming to 1.25 miles (2 km) in height.
Klingon-looking Newt, Dragon-like Lizard, And More: 163 New Species Discovered In Greater Mekong Region In 2015
Conservation group WWF has announced the discovery of nearly 163 new species in the Greater Mekong region. These include include a rainbow-headed snake and a dragon-like lizard.
Antimatter Light Spectrum Observed For The First Time
Antimatter atom has been measured and the properties were validated against matter using optical spectrum. The new study also opens up a new era in high-precision antimatter research as shown by the CERN antimatter community.
Winter Solstice 2016: When’s The Shortest Day Of The Year And How Long Will It Last?
Dec. 21 will be this year's winter solstice, as Wednesday will mark the North Pole tilting 23.5 degrees away from the sun. It is also the first day of winter officially and will yield the longest night and shortest day of the year.
Elementary Particles Produced When Cosmic Rays Collide Enable Researchers To See Deep Underground In Technological Breakthrough
Elementary particles produced by the collision of cosmic rays with atmospheric molecules are used by scientists in underground studies. In making such studies effective, an innovation has been made by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory with a smaller muon detector that can track density variations of an object.
Researchers Develop New Way To See Proteins In Motion
A new imaging technique helping to see proteins in live motion has been developed. Researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center made this stride by applying electric field pulses and X-ray beams on the protein strands.
New NASA 3D Image Shows How CO2 Spreads In The Earth's Atmosphere
NASA has released a 3D video showing carbon dioxide movement through Earth’s atmosphere using satellite data. It nicely portrays the way the gas swirls around the sky and engulfs the Northern Hemisphere.
Researchers Discover Six New Marine Animal Species In Indian Ocean Floor
A group of marine biologists from the UK has announced the discovery of six new species of animals near the hot springs on the seabed of Indian Ocean. The robot led survey was spearheaded by scientists from the Southampton University, Natural History Museum in London and University of Newcastle.
Death Star: Astronomers Discover Sun-Like Star That Ate Some Of Its Planets
A team of international scientists has discovered evidence of a planet eating star - “a solar twin” having sun-like features in terms of temperature, age, and composition. The star HIP68468 is at a distance of 300 light-years and found to be having excess Lithium on its surface.
Earthquake-Detection App Recorded Nearly 400 Temblors Worldwide Using Crowdsourced Data
After the release of the MyShake app for detecting earthquakes, UC Berkeley’s worldwide network has recorded 400 earthquakes in a span of 10 months from February to December with confirmed waveforms. The app can detect the first seismic waves and send the information to Berkeley Seismological Laboratory for analysis and advance alerts to the concerned regions.
F-18 Chase Plane Provides Live Coverage Of CYGNSS Hurricane Mission Launch
NASA has launched a cluster of cutting edge micro satellites under the CYGNSS Mission to track oceans from above and improve hurricane predictions by analyzing GPS signals reflected by water. This is being done after addressing all the limitations of previous satellites in the matter of measuring hurricane speeds correctly.
Underwater Volcano Footage Offers Rare Glimpse Of Submarine Eruption
The eruption of Axial Seamount active submarine volcano in 2015 at the Northeast Pacific set off thousands of earthquakes. According to a new study, the eruption was recorded in real time by an underwater observatory and the data is helping researchers to predict when the next eruption will happen.
NASA Juno Spacecraft Completes Latest Jupiter Flyby, Captures Image Of Gas Giant’s ‘Pearl’
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has completed yet another successful close flyby of Jupiter, it took grand images and added new data. The mission was able to probe the gravity rich interiors in the close buzz by hovering above the gas giant’s cloud top.
No Implants Required: EEG-Based Technology Makes It Possible To Control Robotic Arm With Just Thoughts
Paralyzed or stroke-afflicted people have good news from the researchers of the University of Minnesota. They have come up with a breakthrough technology that allows people to control a robotic arm using their thoughts.
Audubon Christmas Bird Count 2016 Now Underway: How It Helps Protect Bird Species And Habitats
The century-old census known as the Christmas Bird Count has started on Dec. 14 and will go on until Jan 5. The voluntary census has been remarkable for the database it creates in terms of the health indicators and counts for various species as well as how climate change is affecting birds.
NASA Astronaut Living On Space Station Will Hold Live Q&A With Kindergarten, Elementary Students
In a rare event, Shane Kimbrough, NASA astronaut at the International Space Station, will be interacting live with students of Nantucket New School, Massachusetts, at 10:25 a.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 15. The 20-minute session will be broadcasted live on NASA Television and the agency's website
Earthquakes Come In Clusters Because Fault Lines ‘Remember’
The reason why earthquakes come in clusters was revealed by Northwestern University researchers. They said the localized seismic events have links with the memory of the latest quake maintained by the fault, giving the scope for more quakes.
Solar Geoengineering Aerosol May Be Able To Cool Earth, Fix Ozone Layer: Harvard Study
To control the faster warming of Earth, merely reducing greenhouse gases will not work. One more way is stratospheric cooling by using light-reflecting aerosols, according to a new study by Harvard researchers who are offering a risk-free aerosol application that will not hurt the ozone layer.
