Articles by Samriddhi Dastidar
Birdlike Dinosaur With Rainbow Feathers Discovered By Scientists In China
A dinosaur has been discovered in China with birdlike traits and rainbow plumage. Named Caihong juji, the newly discovered species can help scientists know more about the evolution of iridescence in birds.
Black Plague Spread By Human Parasites Not Rats, New Study Claims
A new study claimed that human parasites spread the devastating black plague in medieval Europe. It is generally believed that rats and their fleas caused the widespread endemic that killed millions of people.
Anxiety Could Be An Early Indicator Of Alzheimer's Disease -- Study
A new study has suggested that anxiety could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Observing patients for risk factors could help in the early treatment of the disease.
Here's How Large Deposits Of Ice Discovered On Planet Mars Could Benefit Mankind
Researchers found huge deposits of ice sheets just a few feet beneath the surface of Mars. The discovery can not only help scientists know more about the Red Planet but also address the issue of water availability for future manned missions.
Dinosaur Enthusiasts Can Now Make 3D Prints Of A 200-Million-Year-Old Massospondylus At Home
South African researchers have digitally reconstructed the skull of a massospondylus, a dinosaur that lived 200 million years ago. It will help anyone anywhere in the world to make 3D prints of the dinosaur fossil at home.
India Successfully Launches 100th Satellite Into Space
The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its 100th satellite into space on Friday morning IST. The launch vehicle lifted 31 satellites into space.
Giant Bats That Walked On 4 Legs Once Lived In New Zealand’s Forests
The fossils of a giant burrowing bat had been discovered in New Zealand. Named Vulcanops, the extinct bats used to walk on four legs.
Take A 3D Journey Through Orion Nebula With This Spectacular Video
Experience a fly-through of the Orion Nebula and see it up close with a spectacular 3D video. Watch the movie created by NASA astronomers and visualization specialists.
Largest Prime Number Discovered Is 23.2 Million Digits Long
Jonathan Pace from Germantown discovered the largest known prime number. The newly found prime dubbed as M77232917 can fill up 9,000 pages.
Study: Labeling Women As ‘Witches’ In China Has Deep Social Causes And Implications
A new study has found that some women in rural China are branded as 'witches' and are known as ‘zhu’. These women are ostracized by society and face many social stigmas.
Scientists Develop Potential Chemical Recipe For Early Life On Earth
A team of researchers recently worked on a chemical recipe to explain how life began on Earth. The new theory showed which ingredients could have supported life on a young planet.
5,000-Year-Old Rock Art Discovered In India Could Be Oldest Depiction Of Supernova
An ancient rock art, found in India, could be the earliest known art depicting a supernova. It could also be the oldest example of a sky chart.
Nursing Could Be A Promising Career For Men
Could nursing be the next big career opportunity for men in the United States? Find out how nursing has steadily grown as a promising career and can bring about more employment for men.
Women More Likely To Die After A Heart Attack: Study
A new study found that women at higher risk of death after a heart attack than men. The problem lies in the fact that heart attack is perceived to be a male-centric condition.
Indian Observatory To Help LIGO Study Supernova And Gravitational Waves
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory wants to study supernova with the help of a new observatory in India. It is expected to be set up by 2025.
NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover Finds Unusual Formations On Red Planet
The Curiosity rover has spotted strange ‘stick-like’ figures on the red planet. The discovery is catching the attention of scientists as these could be indication of trace fossils.
NASA Ties With SpaceX, Boeing To Launch Astronauts To Space Again
The U.S. space agency has collaborated with SpaceX and Boeing to launch crewed missions to the space station. The tie-up will enable NASA to send astronauts from the United States.
Fewer High School Students Engage In Sex: CDC
A new report by CDC said that teenagers today have a later initiation to sex as compared to their counterparts 10 years ago. The survey was based on teens who go to high school.
Here Are The US States With Highest Infant Mortality Rate
The CDC has made a report that gives information about the infant mortality rates in the United States. Find out which states have the highest and lowest infant mortality rates.
New AI Software That Can Detect Lung Cancer And Heart Disease Will Soon Be Available To NHS Hospitals
A new artificial intelligence system developed by researchers from an Oxford University hospital can help diagnose heart disease and lung cancer. Know how it can be helpful for NHS hospitals.
NASA Space Experiments Inspire ‘Speed Breeding’ Method That Boosts Wheat Production Threefold
A new method of crop production, known as speed breeding, can help produce enough food to feed a population of 9 billion by 2050. Know how this can be made possible.
NASA Scientists Sequence DNA Of Microbes In Space For The First Time
Astronauts on the International Space Station have successfully sequenced microbe DNA in space for the first time. Know how the crew members were able to carry out the experiment.
Nerve Swap Surgery Restores Functions Of Paralyzed Arms
A surgery, which saw the use of a nerve swapping technique, enabled Chinese surgeons to let their operated patients regain the use of their paralyzed hands. Know how the feat was accomplished.
US Life Expectancy Drops Amid Surge In Opioid Deaths
A surge in opioid deaths is dropping the life expectancy rate in the United States. Know why the trend is a matter of concern for the nation.
NASA Plans To Send Mission To Proxima Centauri In 2069
Humans may visit solar system’s nearest stellar neighbor, Proxima Centauri, in 2069. Know how NASA is trying to make it possible.
Reproductive Orgies Of Mexican Fish Are So Loud, They Can Deafen Dolphins
The Gulf Corvina has a really loud mating call and a noisy reproductive orgy. The fascinating spectacle of nature can however disappear and here's why.
NASA Reinvents Schlieren Imaging To Study Shockwaves From Supersonic Flight
The U.S. space agency reinvented a technique created in the 19th century to observe shockwaves from a supersonic flight. The technique called Background-oriented Schlieren is using Celestial Objects, which is an updated version of Schlieren imaging.
Older People Become More Forgetful Because Their Brain Waves Get Out Of Sync: Study
A study found how people become forgetful as they grow older. It occurs because the changing sleep patterns cause the brain waves to get out of rhythm.
This Primitive 3.5-Million-Year-Old Bear From Canada's High Arctic Had A Sweet Tooth
Scientists identified a fossil, dating back to 3.5 million years as the remains of a Protarctos abstrusus. It was closely related to the ancestors of modern bears and had a penchant for sugary food.
Regular Exercise, Vitamins, Brain Training, Or A Healthy Diet Can't Prevent Dementia: Study
A review of four findings indicated that dementia cannot be prevented by following a healthy diet, training the brain, taking vitamins, or exercising regularly. The research was conducted by a team from Minnesota.
