Articles by Kalyan Kumar
Mountain-Sized Asteroid Will Zoom Past Earth On April 19: How To Watch This Potentially Dangerous Fly-By
An asteroid as huge as the of Rock of Gibraltar will be hurtling past Earth on April 19 without a broad collision threat. It will come close to Earth within a range of 1.8 million kilometers.
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks April 22 Through 24: How To Watch And What You Need To Know
The Lyrid meteor shower of 2017 will peak from April 21 through April 24, and can easily be seen by those in the Northern Hemisphere. The spectacular play of shooting stars enthrall stargazers every year in April.
Millenia-Old Arctic Ice Samples Melt Away As Freezer Fails At Alberta University
A malfunctioning freezer at Alberta University has destroyed a precious part of ice cores drilled from Alaskan Arctic aged many millenniums. However, 90 percent of the ice cores are safe and research on climate change may continue.
Fentanyl And Heroin Drive Virginia’s Death Toll From Drug Overdoses
Virginia’s soaring drug overdose deaths have a high opioid addiction factor. The state department health officials have assessed that a substantial number of deaths are linked to synthetic opioids like heroin and prescription fentanyl.
Superbug Alert: 10 California Babies Confirmed Infected With Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Ten newborn babies at the UC Irvine Medical Center in California's neonatal intensive care unit have been infected with methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA is resistant to antibiotics and is difficult to treat.
Saturn Moon Enceladus Has Life-Supporting ‘Chemical Energy’: What Does This Mean In The Pursuit Of Earth-Like Life?
NASA has revealed that Saturn’s moon Enceladus, with its frozen ocean and liquid water, might be harboring life. According to Cassini spacecraft data, the presence of hydrogen in the plumes from the icy surface of the moon bolsters this conclusion.
Rates Of Type 2 Diabetes Climbing In Children And Teens
A study has revealed that type 2 diabetes has tripled in the United States and school-age children are being hit. It is estimated that nearly 208,000 people younger than 20 years old are living with diagnosed diabetes.
Astronomers Capture First Image Of Elusive Dark Matter
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have captured a composite image of the elusive dark matter for the first time. The mysterious matter’s image has the face of a ghost and teased out by gravitational lensing method.
NASA Releases ‘Night Lights’ Maps, Offers Glimpse Of Human Settlement Patterns On Earth
NASA has set a new focus on Earth’s human settlements with nightlight maps of 2016. The new priority for rapid updating of night maps by NASA will deliver precise and clear images using new tools and technologies.
What’s Driving Mumps Cases In Texas To Reach 20-Year High?
Texas reported a massive surge in mumps cases which are at a two-decade high. The health department has issued an advisory to healthcare providers.
Could This Chewing Gum In Development Detect Cancer Early On?
An American company is planning to launch a chewing gum that can detect whether a person has cancer. When chewed, the gum can identify chemicals indicating cancer.
Cosmopolitan Comes Under Fire For Weight Loss Feature On Cancer Patient
A weight loss article published by Cosmopolitan magazine has drawn the flak of readers. The real secret of reducing weight 'without a single session at the gym' turned out to be the case of a woman having lost weight because of cancer.
Nanoparticles Experience Unusual Forces In Vacuum: Study
A new study has revealed that nanoparticles experience a unique force in a vacuum, contradicting classical physics that friction is essential for all movement. The Casimir Effect causes nanoparticles to move laterally without any surface contact.
Meet The Bionic Thymus: The Artificial Organ For Pumping T Cells For Cancer Treatment
Scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles have developed an artificial thymus that can turn blood stem cells into disease-fighting T cells and help in the detection and cure of cancer.
For Earth Day 2017, You May Adopt A Piece Of Earth From NASA
NASA is promoting a unique concept to celebrate Earth Day 2017 on April 22 with 64,000 spots up for virtual adoption. These 55 miles wide spots can be claimed by visiting NASA site and adding the aspirant’s name.
Which US City Has The Most Dog Attacks On Postal Workers?
The U.S. Postal Service, in a report, ranked rising dog attacks on postal workers trying to deliver consignments in various U.S. cities. In 2016, Los Angeles had the highest number of dog attacks on postal workers.
Atmosphere Detected On Earth-Like Planet GJ 1132b: How Likely Is It To Host Life?
For the first time, scientists have detected an atmosphere around an exoplanet bolstering the prospects of finding life outside the solar system. Dubbed GJ 1132b, the exoplanet orbits the dwarf star GJ 1132.
Most Americans Believe Climate Change Is Real And Happening: US Lawmaker
A vast majority of Americans believe that climate change is real despite the Trump administration’s skepticism. This was revealed by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse during his lecture “Time to Wake Up” at Congress with a varied opinion on the role of humans.
KFC Vows To Shun Antibiotic-Laced Chicken By 2018
Joining many other chicken restaurants, KFC pledged that by the end of 2018, it will be sourcing 100 percent antibiotic-free chicken for its boneless and chicken-on-the-bone products. This follows concerns over the rise of drug-resistant bacteria.
On World Health Day: 5 Important Facts You Need To Know About Depression
The World Health Day 2017 has put depression as the focal area. The event is putting the spotlight on millions of people driven by extreme anxiety, disability, and suicidal thoughts. Depression, as a mood disorder, has many causative factors.
FDA OKs 23andMe At-Home Genetic Test Predicting Risk Of 10 Diseases
The U.S Food and Drug Administration granted permission to DNA company 23andMe to market personal genetic tests for 10 diseases. It will help consumers know genetic markers in advance and take precautions.
Goodbye, Cassini: Here’s Why NASA Decided To Kill The Saturn Probe
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft will begin it's last journey on April 22 with an encounter with Titan. Then it will be slingshot into Saturn’s atmosphere and will meet its demise in September as it burns up in the atmosphere, ending the mission.
Confirmed: Sleeping Gets Tougher As You Get Older
A new study has brought focus to the lack of quality sleep among old people. Many seniors get disturbed sleep from recurring wakefulness, leading to a range of disorders including memory loss.
Bedbugs Have Been Bugging Humans For Thousands Of Years, Study Finds
A cave in Oregon has been detected with fossils of common bed bug’s ancestors. According to a study, the specimens dug up at Paisley represent the oldest insects from the Cimex genus and are older by 5,100 to 11,000 years.
Hantavirus: Signs, Symptoms, And Everything You Should Know About This Potentially Deadly Virus
Following a suspected case of hantavirus infection in King County, an alert has been sounded out about the virus that causes a respiratory disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hantavirus is carried by rodents such as the deer mouse.
April The Giraffe Still Very Much Pregnant, Fans Remain On Anxious ‘Watch And Wait’
The impending labor of a giraffe at Animal Adventure Park in New York has become a matter of global excitement and suspense. Millions of people are waiting to see the climactic moments of the giraffe’s labor that has missed predicted days.
Here’s How Doctors Successfully Created First ‘Three-Parent’ Baby
The birth of a three-parent baby in Mexico was a big news, but the project had many risks. According to the details published by the doctors, the process involved in vitro fertilization (IVF) and mitochondrial replacement therapy.
Beyond Autism Awareness: Here’s How You Can Foster Acceptance Of Autism
Autism Day celebrated on April 2, with “Light It Up Blue” theme, had buildings lit up in blue marking solidarity to the cause of autism awareness. The event was an opportunity to expand campaigns and acceptance of autism.
Flame Retardants, Other Factors Drive Thyroid Cancer Increase In The US
A new study has reported a surge in thyroid cancer cases among Americans. Flame retardants in home products are acting as a major causative factor for papillary thyroid cancer, the study says.
Dark Energy May Be Myth, Standard Models Of Universe Overlooked Changing Structure: Study
The dark energy that is believed to fill 68 percent of the energy of the universe and accelerate its expansion is a myth and does not exist at all, according to new research. The study challenges the standard models of the universe.
