Articles by Kalyan Kumar
New Dwarf Planet Discovered In The Solar System: A Friend For Pluto?
A new dwarf planet, named as 2014 UZ224 has been discovered and may join the club of five dwarf planets and give company to Pluto. The new dwarf’s discovery has already been confirmed by the International Astronomical Union.
Silkworms Eat Graphene, Produce Tougher, Electrically Conductive Super Silk
Chinese researchers have produced carbon-reinforced silk by feeding silkworms mulberry leaves sprayed with a solution containing the wonder material: graphene.
Project Blue: Private Space Telescope Aims To Image, Reveal Exoplanets Orbiting Alpha Centauri Star System
A private initiative named Project Blue is getting ready to explore Alpha Centauri — the nearest star system. In an audacious mission, Project Blue aims to be a pioneer in taking the image of larger exoplanets.
Mars Gearing Up For Major Dust Storm
Mars will be hit by a huge dust storm that will sweep the planet in the coming months. A new study claimed that advanced prediction is possible now and can help in taking precautionary steps to protect rovers and astronauts from damage.
Meet NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite: What’s The TESS Mission Up To?
NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite mission will be a groundbreaking one. It will be going after bright stars to look for rocky planets like Earth and Venus.
Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu Celebrates 85th Birthday, Shares Insights On ‘Dignified Assisted Death’
Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace laureate and archbishop emeritus of Cape Town, has called for laws that facilitating assisted death for the terminally ill. Tutu, who turned 85 on Oct. 7, is battling prostate cancer and said he would take that option at the right time.
Not Your Average Fish: Tuna Shares ‘Super Predator’ Genes With Great White Sharks
Despite independent evolution for 400 million years, sharks and tunas still share common genetic traits such as higher metabolism, higher body temperature and fast swimming skills.
Austroposeidon Magnificus: Brazil’s Biggest Dinosaur Announced
Austroposeidon magnificus has been proclaimed as Brazil's biggest dinosaur and its remains went for public viewing for the first time in more than 60 years. The fossils were under wraps for six decades because of the lack of staff and funding for the Museum of Earth Sciences in Rio de Janeiro.
‘Martian Gardens’ Key To Surviving Mars Colonization: NASA
NASA scientists are developing Martian gardens to produce food for the astronauts. By creating simulated food gardens akin to Martian soil, ‘astronauts’ would be encouraged to grow their own food.
The ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’ Is Bigger, Denser Than Earlier Thought
The plastic waste menace in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is worse than imagined, according to the findings of an aerial mission. The mission was led by the Ocean Cleanup foundation, which is planning an ocean plastic cleaning operation in 2020.
World’s Most Trafficked Mammal Gets Trade Protection: Pangolin Trade Officially Banned In 183 Countries
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora has stepped in with protective laws for pangolins. As a result, the trade of the scaly mammal is now banned in 183 countries.
A Look Back At The Rosetta Mission
The European Space Agency's Rosetta mission will culminate on Sept. 30, with the orbiter crashing into the 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko comet. Launched in March 2004, Rosetta became the first ever spacecraft to orbit a comet.
No, A Black Moon Doesn’t Mean The End Of The World But It Will Be A Rare Sight
The Western Hemisphere comprising Americas will experience a second new moon in September’s last day. That will be a Black Moon occurring at 8:11 p.m. Eastern Time (5:11 p.m. Pacific Time) on Friday.
Researchers Uncover Secrets Of ‘Invisibility Cloak’ That Lets Cancer Cells Hide And Thrive
Researchers have uncovered the secret as to why some cancers spread fast, with their presence going undetected by the body’s immune system. It is understood that such a condition happens after the disappearance of a protein called interleukein-33, or IL-33.
Endemic Measles Now Eliminated In The Americas: WHO
Americas, from Canada to Chile, have become measles free. This was announced by the World Health Organization, which said the Americas is the first region in the world to achieve that feat.
Hold That Thought: Climate Scientists Refute New Study Claiming The Earth Has Warmed 13 Degrees
A recent climate study indicates that the Earth’s temperature has soared 13 degrees Fahrenheit because of the carbon volumes already dumped into the atmosphere by humans. However, scientists have scoffed at the research, saying the study is 'simply wrong.'
Researchers Take Cues From Popeye, Use Spinach Leaves To Produce Energy
Researchers converted solar power into hydrogen fuel in a new experiment. The technique involved a bio-photo-electro-chemical cell developed from a membrane extract of spinach leaves and had water as the only raw material.
Are Baby Lobsters In Trouble? Warming Waters, Ocean Acidification Threaten Lobster Industry
A new study warned that lobster industry is awaiting the worst crisis as rising ocean warming and acidifications are threatening baby lobsters with a special reference to the Gulf of Maine.
SpaceX Successfully Test-Fires Mars-Bound Raptor Rocket Engine
Elon Musk's SpaceX has test-fired the powerful Raptor rocket engine to be used for the Mars humans mission. The new rocket engine is three times more powerful than the Merlin engines used in Falcon 9.
NASA, Hubble Capture Sun-Like Star’s Colorful End
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured colorful images of a dying star. The sun-like heavenly body was seen peeling off gas layers while spewing mass in many directions.
How Did Animals Evolve Millions Of Years Ago? They Have High Oxygen Levels To Thank For That
A new study has said that abundant oxygen levels at the oceans facilitated the rise of complex organisms such as algae and other vertebrates. This came after a lull of 3 billion years of anoxic oceans.
Stephen Hawking Is All For Searching For Aliens But Warns Against Inviting Them Over To Earth
Stephen Hawking voiced his concerns about exposing human civilization to technologically advanced alien civilizations. This is despite the famous physicist's own excitement about seeing aliens and knowing more about them.
China’s ‘Heavenly Palace’ Tiangong-1 Space Station Crashing Back To Earth In 2017
Chinese space agency official confirmed that the Tiangong-1 is expected to crash back to Earth by the second half of 2017. The ‘Heavenly Palace’ of China is now at an average height of 370 kilometers.
NASA To Reveal ‘Surprising Activity’ On Europa On Sept. 26
NASA’s press conference on Monday, Sept. 26, will announce ‘some surprising activity’ on Europa based on new updates from the Hubble Space Telescope. NASA’s focus on alien life on Europa is already well-known.
15-Year Mystery Of Giant Green Space Blobs Solved
Astronomers resolved the mystery behind the light emitting phenomenon of space globs after an advanced research. According to the study, big galaxies are responsible for the glow as they start forming.
Researchers See Potential In Graphene As Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
A breakthrough research claimed that graphene can be used in treating spinal injuries. Developed by Rice University through a special process, the graphene nanoribbons holds great promise in curing damaged spinal cords of people.
Depression During Early Pregnancy Linked To Gestational Diabetes: NIH Study
A study by the National Institutes of Health found a 'two-way link' between depression and diabetes among pregnant women. It said depression in the early stages of pregnancy could escalate the chances of gestational diabetes and postpartum depression may follow.
Obese, Lean Children Have Different Gut Bacteria: Study
Efforts are in place to address obesity in children and teens but the problem persists. In a new study, researchers have found that obese children and teens and their leaner counterparts have different gut microbiota.
Getting A Vasectomy Not Linked With Increased Prostate Cancer Risks, Says Study
A new study has debunked speculated linkages between vasectomy and prostate cancer. The research by the American Cancer Society gives an encouraging message for those wanting to go for a vasectomy.
'Well Beyond’ Mars: Elon Musk Reveals SpaceX’s Mars Colonial Transporter Capable Of Going Further Than The Red Planet
SpaceX's Mars Colonial Transporter will have a huge range and can go beyond Mars, says Elon Musk. The CEO tweeted that the extra range and power have warranted a new name to the space ship.
