Articles by Samriddhi Dastidar
Human vs. Boston Dynamics SpotMini: 1-0 For Robot's Persistence
A new video released by robotics company Boston Dynamics shows its dog-like SpotMini robot's persistence in getting its job done. See the cute yet disturbing video here.
Earth's Anthropocene Era Began In 1965 When Humans Started To Damage The Planet
A new geological epoch started for the planet in 1965 as a result of human damage. The evidence of the epoch was found in the form of a Sitka spruce, termed as the loneliest tree in the world.
Land Plants Colonized Earth 100 Million Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
A new study has found that land plants colonized the planet over 520 million years ago, a hundred million years before what scientists had previously believed. The evolution of land plants played an important role in shaping the current face of the planet.
Jupiter's Great Red Spot Will Disappear In 10 Years
The Great Red Spot on Jupiter will evaporate and die in the next 10 to 20 years. The GRS is actually a superstorm, which has been going on for the past 400 years.
Supermassive Black Holes Are Growing Faster Than Their Host Galaxies
A new study has shown that the supermassive black holes present in massive galaxies are growing faster than their host. Earlier, researchers believed that the growth rate of black holes and their host galaxies were in tandem with each other.
Scientists Discover What Causes The Pulsating Northern Lights
An international team of researchers directly observed what causes the pulsating aurorae. Although scientists knew about the process leading to the Northern Lights, they haven't known what causes them, until now.
Conjoined Toddler Twin Girls Successfully Separated At Houston Hospital
A 75-member medical team has successfully separated a pair of conjoined twins. The twins, who are toddler girls, were operated at the Texas Children's Hospital.
NASA May Send Submarine To Explore Saturn's Moon Titan
The US space agency is planning to send a submarine to Titan, which is Saturn's largest moon. The submarine is going to explore the satellite's vast liquid ocean.
Christie's To Auction Meteorite That Produced Sonic Boom Over Michigan
Last month a fireball had broken apart over Michigan, pieces of which fell on Lake Zukey. Auction house Christie's is now going to auction the well-preserved Michigan meteorite, which was collected by a resident.
No Strong Links Found Between Ultrasound During Pregnancy And Autism: Study
A new study was recently conducted to prove that there was a link between ultrasounds during pregnancy and the fetus developing autism later on in life. The study results, however, indicated that there are no strong ties between the two.
Trump's New NASA Budget Could Cancel Important Telescope Project That Can Solve Dark Matter Mystery
The new budget for the fiscal year 2019 for NASA was released on Monday, Feb 12. It could be detrimental for the WFIRST project that aims to study dark energy.
International Weed Day Linked To Rise In Deadly Car Crashes
A new study has shown that 4/20, which is the annual pot celebration day, is related to an increase in fatal car accidents. Moreover, people do not think that smoking up can influence their driving.
Asteroid Flies By Close To Earth: Why Are Many Asteroids Being Spotted?
An asteroid brushed past the planet on Friday, Feb. 9. Dubbed 2018 CB, it was the second asteroid to make a flyby close to Earth last week.
Scientists Create 'Superionic Ice' That May Also Exist On Uranus And Neptune
Scientists have recently created superionic ice on Earth, believed to be found on icy giant planets. It is a strange form of ice that is simultaneously liquid and solid.
Key Parts Of Earth's Ozone Layer Not Healing: Study
Scientists found that the ozone layer is not healing after all. In fact, the depletion may be more harmful than ever, according to a new study.
Here's How You Can Watch The SpaceX Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch
SpaceX is all set to launch the Falcon Heavy rocket on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Here are the best ways to watch the momentous event live.
Russian Cosmonauts Placed Antenna In Wrong Direction During Record-Breaking Spacewalk
Recently, a new spacewalk record was set by Russian cosmonauts on the space station. However, it occurred erroneously because an antenna was pointing in the wrong direction after being fixed.
Study Reveals The Healthiest Plant-Based Milk Alternative To Cow's Milk
A study has determined which non-dairy milk is the best substitute for cow's milk. Researchers compared the nutritional values of soy, rice, coconut, as well as almond milk and this is what they concluded.
Mammals And Birds More Likely To Survive Climate Change
A new study indicated that warm-blooded animals have a better chance of surviving climate change than cold-blooded creatures. The findings have an important bearing on how climate change can impact Earth's biodiversity.
NASA Remembrance Day Honors Challenger Space Shuttle Victim Christa McAuliffe
NASA recently honored deceased teacher-turned-astronaut Christa McAuliffe who was a crew member of the Challenger Space Shuttle. Present day astronauts on the space station are going to carry out the experiments that McAuliffe had planned over three decades ago.
Tiny Pollution Particles Have Strong Influence On Storms And Rains
Ultrafine particles linked to pollution can have a powerful impact on the intensity of storms and precipitation. Even the tiniest of particles can have a significant effect on the strength of a storm.
Dust Storms May Have Played Role On Atmosphere Loss On Planet Mars
A new study suggested that Martian dust storms play an important role in helping gas escape from the planet's atmosphere. A research team conducted the study based on observations made by the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Plastic Pollution Makes Corals More Susceptible To Diseases
A new study revealed that plastic waste in the oceans harms the health of coral reefs. These aquatic habitats are already in danger because of climate change.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe To Get Closer To Sun Than Any Other Man-Made Object
This summer, the atmosphere of the sun will get a visitor from Earth. The Parker Solar Probe by NASA will set on a close solar journey to investigate the sun's mysteries.
Indian Minister Who Criticized Darwin's Theory Of Evolution Draws Flak From Scientists
Indian Minister Satyapal Singh recently criticized Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution and called for its removal from the academic curriculum. The country's scientific community disputed Singh's opinion on the issue.
Google's $20 Million Lunar Xprize For Landing On The Moon To End With No Winner
Google's Lunar Xprize competition will end on March 31 but no one will take home the coveted award. There were four contenders for the $20 million award but none of the finalists made the cut.
Scientists Discover How To Create Low-Cost Solar Cells
Stanford researchers discovered how to make cost-effective and reasonable solar cells. They used nanotechnology to create crystalline silicon thin-film solar cells.
Dinosaur Tail Auction Causes Controversy In Mexico
The auction of a 165-million-year-old fossilized dinosaur tail has raked up controversy between Morocco and Mexico. Moroccan officials want to know how the fossil left the country and reached auctioned status.
Ocean Waters Prevent Ancient Methane From Reaching The Atmosphere
Scientists have found that ancient reservoirs of methane do not reach the atmosphere due to a role played by ocean waters. The study was conducted to understand the origin of methane in the Arctic Ocean.
Australia Offers Cash For Ideas To Save Great Barrier Reef
The Australian government has offered money for innovative ideas and concepts that can save the Great Barrier Reef. The largest living structure faced massive coral bleaching for the second time in a row in 2017, which is a cause of worry.
