Articles by Kalyan Kumar
Ringed Planet In HD: New Images From NASA Cassini Space Showcase Saturn Rings In Incredible Detail
NASA's Cassini probe has sent dazzling up-close images of the planet's icy rings with new details. The images have neatly captured the ring's exterior with prominence to features such as straw and propellers, which were less conspicuous in other images.
Scientists Identify Origin Of Stardust Responsible For Forming Solar System
Scientists have discovered the origin of stardust by which the solar system was made. The long-standing puzzle was solved by an international team of scientists who ran tests in Italy and traced it to AGB stars.
Bumblebees May Be Endangered But It’s Nothing To ‘Bee’ Worried About, Says Entomologist
Despite bumblebees being placed in the U.S. endangered list, entomologist Jeff Whitworth at Kansas State University said there is no reason to worry about the insects going extinct. He also suggested steps that will improve the bumble bees’ population.
Meet EEGGL: NASA’s New Space Weather Model For Simulating Magnetic Solar Storm Structures
NASA has unveiled EEGGL – the Eruptive Event Generator (Gibson and Low) – as a new space weather model that can simulate the pathways of solar eruptions and alert the arrival of magnetically charged CME clouds near Earth.
Researchers Date Massive Ancient Volcanic Eruption With Help From Fossilized Tree, Ice Cores
Using radiocarbon measurements, scientists have traced the date when the Changbaishan volcano in East Asia erupted. The research also debunks the theory that the eruption contributed to the collapse of the Bohai kingdom.
Magnetic Pole Shift: A Closer Look At The Reversal Of Earth's Poles
Scientists have speculated a reversal in the Earth's poles, as a weakening in the planet's magnetic field was observed. Magnetic pole reversal will have far-reaching effects on life and infrastructure on the ground and in space.
Here’s Why Eye Muscles Are Unaffected By ALS
A new research has revealed that some eye muscles have the unique capacity to stay immune from the degenerative disease of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The crippling disease is known to paralyze voluntary muscles and makes breathing difficult.
NASA Successfully Launches First Of Five Sounding Rocket In Alaska
NASA has successfully launched the first of its five sounding rocket on Jan. 27 from Alaska’s Poker Flat Research Range. The Black Brant IX rocket carried the PolarNOx experiment seeking to measure nitric oxide altitude in the polar sky.
Here’s Why You Get Sick When You Don’t Sleep Enough
A new study by researchers at the UW Medicine Sleep Center has shown that reduced sleep is a health hazard and results in a depressed immune response involving the circulation of white blood cells.
NASA Scientists Study Cosmic Rays To Improve Radiation Protection For Frequent Flyers
The results of a NASA study on effects of cosmic radiation on the atmosphere in high-altitudes have been published and the research is expected to improve radiation monitoring, creating alerts to protect frequent flyers from high-radiation environments.
Chemistry Test 10,000 Times More Sensitive Than Current Methods Developed To Facilitate Search For Alien Life
Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have developed a chemistry-based technique that can detect life on other planets by analyzing amino acids and is deemed superior to methods used by current space missions.
Climate Change Brings New Threat To Oceans: Toxic Mercury Levels Could Rise If Land Runoff Increases
According to a new study by Rutgers University, climate change and high precipitation would trigger runoff into oceans and pump huge levels of mercury into oceanic creatures including fish and zooplanktons and harm the whole food chain.
Combining 3 Antibody Drugs Shown Effective In Suppressing HIV
A new research at the Rockefeller University has shown that HIV can be suppressed by combining three antibodies in the treatment. This checks the ability of the virus to escape the immune system and mutate.
Researchers Gain Insight Into How The Brain Perceives Meaning With Help From LSD
Findings from new research offered insight into how the brain prrocesses meaning when people use drugs like LSD. According to the study, specific receptors and neuro-chemicals in the brain are responsible for such changes.
Earth, Moon Have ‘Genetic Ties’, Formed By Materials With Nearly Indistinguishable Isotopic Characteristics
A new study has proposed that the indistinguishable isotopic characteristics of materials in Earth and moon point to their genetic ties. It also explained that the formation of Earth was a heavy accretion of masses.
The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than Expected: Here’s New Proof
Astronomers led by Sherry Suyu of the Max Planck Institute in Germany have found that the universe is expanding faster than expected. They updated the Hubble Constant to a higher rate at 44.7 miles per second per megaparsec.
Remembering Apollo I, Challenger, And Columbia: NASA To Hold Day Of Remembrance 2017 On Jan. 31
NASA will salute its fallen heroes at a ceremony on the Day of Remembrance on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Special tributes will be paid to the astronauts who lost lives in missions such as Apollo1, Challenger, and Columbia
Daily Dog Diet Significantly Influences Canine Gut Microbiome, Report Says
A new research has revealed that obese dogs have a serious gut microbe deficiency problem compared to lean and healthier ones. This can be managed by the balancing proteins and carbohydrates in their diet.
Tim Peake Is Going Back To The ISS: ESA Plans Second Mission For British Astronaut
British astronaut Tim Peake will be going back to the International Space Station for the second time. This was also confirmed by British business secretary Greg Clark who said the details of the ESA mission are being worked out.
Scripps Researchers Create First Stable Semisynthetic Organism In The Lab
By aligning both natural and man-made bases in the genetic code of single-celled bacteria, biologists at the Scripps Research Institute led by Floyd Romesberg developed the first ever stable semi-synthetic organism.
Researchers Build 3D Bioprinter Prototype To Create Functional Human Skin: What Is 3D Bioprinting?
Spanish scientists have developed a 3D bio-printer capable of generating human skin, which is being hailed as the first living human organ created by bioprinting. The development has pushed bioprinting into the limelight as a significant technology.
Astronomers Discover 7 Dwarf Galaxy Groups That May Eventually Merge, Form Larger Galaxies
Seven groups of dwarf galaxies were discovered by astronomers in conditions ideal to a merger forming a bigger galaxy. This has reinforced the theory that mature galaxies were formed by the amalgamation of smaller galaxies several billions of years ago.
New Metamaterial Can Switch From Hard To Soft And Back Again
Researchers at the University of Michigan revealed the design of a "metamaterial" that switches between states of hardness and softness without damaging itself. Metamaterials earn their properties from the design than the material from which they are constructed.
Chip-Sized Terahertz Modulators May Pave The Way For Faster Data Transmission
Researchers at the Tufts University have developed a chip-sized terahertz modulator. This may pave the way for expanding the utilization of terahertz band of frequencies for faster and wider data transmission.
NASA Cassini Spacecraft Offers New Look At Saturn’s Tethys: Another ‘Death Star’ Moon?
NASA says it looks like an eyeball but latest Cassini spacecraft images of Saturn’s moon, Tethys, show it has a stark resemblance to the planet’s 'Death Star' moon Mimas.
Researchers Take Inspiration From Hair To Build New Materials For Body Armor
A new research has proposed using human hair for making body armor considering the properties of hair including the ability to withstand high deformation and power to restore original shape when stressed.
New Research Shows Heat From Earth’s Core May Be Responsible For Plate Tectonics
According to a new study, heat radiated from the Earth’s core to the mantle is responsible for at least 50 percent of plate tectonics. This information is expected to make earthquake prediction more accurate.
NASA Terra Image Of Bogoslof Volcano Ash Plume Makes Alaskan Eruption Appear Wrapped In White
Alaska’s Bogoslof Volcano that erupted on Wednesday sent out ash clouds to a height of 31,000 feet. Images of the ash clouds captured by NASA’s Terra Satellite with MODIS Instrument show the clouds as wrapped in white.
Of Mackerel And Volcanoes: Researchers Say Past Environmental Catastrophes Offer Insight Into Today’s Climate Change Issues
A new study has highlighted that there are historic lessons to be learned in tackling climate change as evident in the winter caused by Indonesia’s Tambora volcanic eruption 200 years ago and the way the fisheries sector handled it.
Here’s Why The Lights Don’t Dim When You Blink
A new study has highlighted the role the brain plays in ensuring seamless vision during blinking. According to researchers, the brain directs the eye muscles to maintain the continuity.
