Articles by Kalyan Kumar
Greening Of Arctic Ice Explained: Thinning Sea Ice Causing Massive Growth Of Dangerous Phytoplankton
The reason of Arctic ice turning green has been attributed to the massive of bloom of phytoplankton. According to a new study, the growth of phytoplankton has expanded from 3 to 30 percent in 20 years abetted by global warming.
Tropical Fish Injects Heroin-Like Venom To Disable Predators
A new study has revealed tiny tropical fish fang blennies as having a unique way of repulsing predators by injecting them with heroin-like venom. The study said the big fangs that deliver venom could have evolved earlier.
Girl Suffers Severe Burns From DIY Slime Project
Do-it-yourself slime projects are not only becoming a craze, but also a safety risk among schoolchildren. The slime-making spree has led to severe burns for an 11-year-old, with doctors suspecting the inadequate dilution of borax used in the project.
Architects Want To Hang A Skyscraper From An Asteroid: Analemma Tower Plans Unveiled
Adding to the list of unique and wonderful skyscrapers is a new type of skyscraper - the Analemma Tower that will hang from an asteroid 30,000 miles above Earth. The skyscraper will be constructed on an orbital motion in Dubai.
Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment: Hopes Up On Lasers Kindling Lost Memories
Laser-based simulation of affected brain cells that retrieve memory is raising hopes. This follows moderately successful laser trials on mice in MIT after scientists activated cells in the hippocampi of mice where memory is stored.
NASA Planning Lunar Orbit Gateway For Mars And Deep Space Missions
NASA is scripting big plans for deep space missions, including Mars, by dovetailing it with a lunar orbit gateway. The mini space station will support missions to Mars and other parts of the solar system including lunar surface.
Graphene Quantum Dots Expand Role In Cancer Treatment And Bio-Imaging
The high-tech material graphene quantum dots with illuminating properties will have expanded use in cancer treatment and drug delivery. The material has innovated over metallic quantum dots with cost-effective production methods and properties for wider applications.
Particle Bonanza: CERN Discovers Five Subatomic Particles
CERN scientists discovered five subatomic particles, which were excited states of Omega-c-zero, a baryon particle comprising two quarks and a charm quark. The excited states were carrying more energy than the standard particle of Omega-c-zero.
Meet Vantablack: The Blackest Material Known To Science
The blackest ever material Vantablack, invented by British researchers in 2014, has now got a spray version. It will paint physical objects and absorb 99.8 percent of light. In the original form, Vantablack is no paint but a special coating developed from an amalgam of carbon nanotubes measuring 20 nanometers each.
NASA Gives Nod For 10 SmallSat Missions To Study Solar System: What Are Their Goals?
NASA has approved to launch 10 small satellite missions to explore the solar system. SmallSats have proven their utility for cutting edge science allowing easy deployment from larger spacecraft to carry out targeted investigations in the inner solar system.
Italy Named World’s Healthiest Country In Bloomberg Survey
Italy has been named the healthiest country in the Global Health Index released by Bloomberg with the United States ranked at 34. The indexes found Italians relatively free from high blood pressure, cholesterol, and possess better mental health than others.
NASA Mulls Laser-Powered High-Speed Sky Internet For Mars, Moon Missions, And Beyond
NASA is working on LCRD (Laser Communications Relay Demonstration) for using laser communications to fast track communication between spacecraft and Earth. The upgrade will apply to many upcoming projects in deep space including Mars, lunar, and other missions.
Caution: Your Supermarket Grocery May Be Carrying More Germs Than Your Toilet
Germs found in groceries bought from supermarkets could be more than what is found in toilets. According to experts, microbes piggyback on produce from shops including supermarkets with the buyer not being aware of the gravity of the risk.
Southern Lights Delight At Antarctica: First Chartered Flight Flies Through Aurora Australis
The first ever chartered flight through Southern Lights from New Zealand to the Antarctic Circle has returned with 134 passengers. The eight-hour flight was organized by Otago Museum Director and astronomer Ian Griffin who is planning more.
Google Street View Maps Methane Leaks In US Cities: Here's Why It's Important
The mission of Google Street View cars backed by state-of-the-art sensors and analyzers is a significant one in informing Americans of potential leaks, allowing preventive steps. Methane leaks are a huge environmental hazard.
Earth Hour 2017: Is Turning Off Your Lights For An Hour Really Helping The Environment?
Earth Hour on March 25, Saturday, at 8:30 p.m. will have city skylines going dark after the lights are off. More than 7,000 cities in 170 countries will join the event for promoting awareness on energy efficiency and climate change.
Worried About Aging? Chuck Out 'Retired' Cells, Says Study
To combat old-age-related studies, a new study has suggested removing old senescent cells with a drug. Already tested on old rats, it had positive results showing enhanced stamina, youthfulness, and better functioning of organs.
Solar Panel Production Made Easy With New Photovoltaic Ink
Adding a fresh leg up to technologies seeking to replace silicon in solar panels, a photovoltaic perovskite ink has been created which dries up in a minute at 100°C on any surface, paving for cost-effective mass production.
Sperm Count Using Your Smartphone? How About Trying These Weird Fertility Customs Around The World
Similar to home kits available to women to detect pregnancy, a smartphone app with 97 percent accuracy has been developed to test fertility in men. Technology apart, fertility rituals in many cultures are boosting fertility in their own way.
New Li-Fi Type Reportedly 100 Times Faster Than Wi-Fi, Never Overloaded
In a major breakthrough to bring faster internet, researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology have come up with a wireless network based on infrared rays with speed 100 times faster than any Wi-Fi. It is maintenance-free and does not need power at all.
Vitiligo: Signs, Symptoms, And Everything You Need To Know About This Rare Skin Condition
As a pigmentation disorder, vitiligo appears anywhere on the body and affects the self-confidence of the affected person. Vitiligo is caused by the loss of cells responsible for pigmentation and the treatment involves different therapies.
Arctic Sea Ice Plummets To Record New Low For Winter
The sea ice level in the Arctic has hit a record low. At the winter peak in early March, it has come down to an ice area of 5.57 million square miles, less than the 35,000 square miles recorded in 2015.
Uber CEO Musters Board’s Support: Overhaul Of Corporate Culture And New COO On The Way
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has been assured support by the board in tackling the company’s challenges at the image front following allegations against business practices. The board also said it is taking steps to overhaul Uber's corporate culture.
'Tree On A Chip' Device Mimics Hydraulics Of Plants: Huge Step For Robotics?
The 'tree-on-a-chip' developed by MIT engineers is a microfluidic device that mimics the pumping in trees without any moving parts or external pumps. It is part of the efforts of scientists to create hydraulic robotics on a nano scale.
Mars Had Saturn-Like Rings, One Big Moon: Study
In a new insight on Mar’s moons, a study by Purdue University said Mars had rings in the past, and its two moons were actually the splintered parts of a big moon and that the planet may earn the rings again.
New Zealand Kea Parrot Has ‘Infectious Laugh’ That Puts Other Keas In A Playful Mood
A new study has claimed that New Zealand’s kea parrots express a sound that put other birds in a funny and playful mood. This is the first time a non-mammal has been found that ability akin to human laughter.
Stephen Hawking Raises Concerns Over Trump’s Environmental Policy
Reputed physicist Stephen Hawking has raised concerns over the environmental policy of President Donald Trump and called for the replacement of EPA chief Scott Pruitt. He said the effects of climate change in America need to be tackled with a serious approach.
Cheerios Bee Initiative Backfires: Here’s How To Make Bee Gardens Work
The threat of extinction faced by bees has called for creating gardens that can attract the insects as an antidote to their dwindling population from loss of habitats. Some useful tips may help gardeners create a beautiful bee garden.
Growing Human Tissues On Apples: Regenerative Medicine Gets A Leg Up From Biohacking Advancements
Marking a new advancement in biohacking to add traction in regenerative medicine, scientists at the University of Ottawa have grown human tissues on apples. It shows plant kingdom offers affordable open source materials vis-à-vis costly organic methods.
US Nuclear Weapons Test Details Declassified: Footage Published Online
The United States has declassified the footage of the nuclear weapons tests it conducted from 1945 to 1962 by publishing many videos online. It will be giving the new generation an opportunity to see the energy flashes and frightening clouds.
