Articles by Samriddhi Dastidar
This Is How ISS Astronauts Celebrated Thanksgiving In Space
The astronauts on the International Space Station may be miles away from planet Earth, but that does not mean they missed out on a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Find out what they ate to celebrate the day.
Coffee May Reduce Risk For Premature Death: Should You Consume Caffeinated Drink To Prevent Disease?
Here is some good news for coffee drinkers. A recent review has suggested that drinking coffee is beneficial for health, and it lowers premature death risks.
Different Types Of Alcohol Can Trigger Different Emotions: Which Booze Can Make You Feel Sexy?
For those who thought they felt more teary or confident after drinking, they are actually right. A new study has found that different types of alcohol can lead to different emotions, ranging from sexy to downright aggressive.
Mysterious Booms Heard In Colorado Leave Residents Baffled
A series of mysterious boom-like noise, which has been heard in various parts of the United States, has left both residents and authorities baffled. Experts are still trying to figure out the actual cause of the sound.
Flowing Water On Mars Could Actually Be Sand: NASA
NASA has recently said that the dark streaks on Mars could actually be only sand. Researchers had initially thought that the streaks, known as recurring slope lineae, indicated flowing water.
Solar System’s First Interstellar Visitor Is A Cigar-Shaped Asteroid
Astronomers witnessed a historic moment last month by detecting the solar system’s first interstellar visitor. The object has now been identified as a most bizarre-shaped asteroid and named Oumuamua.
NASA Tests Supersonic Parachute For 2020 Mars Mission
The U.S. space agency successfully tested the supersonic parachute for the Mars 2020 mission. It will help in slowing down the descent of the rover through the red planet’s atmosphere.
Sugar, Not Fat, Causes Weight Gain: Professor Of Medicine
Weight gain and obesity are linked to the excess consumption of sugar. Eating fat does not make a person fat, a professor of medicine recently stated in his new book.
Hundreds Attend Flat-Earth Conference That Discussed Conspiracy Theories
The Flat-Earth Conference, the first of its kind, was recently held in Raleigh. It was attended by hundreds of people who believe the Earth to be flat.
FDA Sets New Rules For Stem Cell Treatments
The FDA has set new rules to keep a check on regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. The move will also crack down rogue clinics that provide questionable regenerative treatments.
NASA Solves Mystery Of Eerie Whistling Sound In Space
A team of researchers from NASA has solved the puzzle of the whistler mode chorus. The phenomenon produces an eerie whistling noise in space.
NASA Captures Close-Up Photos Of Delaware-Sized Antarctica Iceberg
The photos of the massive A-68 iceberg, which broke away from an ice shelf in Antarctica, has been recently captured by NASA scientists. The expedition was operated by Operation IceBridge.
Chronic Wasting Disease Threatens Deer Population: What You Should Know
The deer population in different parts of the United States is increasingly being affected by chronic wasting disease. Reports of infected deer have come in from Minnesota, Wyoming, and Montana, among other states.
Too Much Time On Social Media May Increase Depression, Suicidal Thoughts In Teen Girls
Spending too much time on social media may not be good for teens. A new study found a link between prolonged screen time and increased rates of depression and suicide in teen girls.
More Than 15,000 Scientists Issue Warning To Humanity
Researchers from 184 nations have issued a letter warning mankind about the impending environmental disaster Earth faces if immediate action is not taken. The letter has also urged developed nations to be more proactive.
Bill Gates' Newest Mission Is To Cure Alzheimer's Disease
Bill Gates personally invested $50 million into research and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The multi-billionaire is known for his philanthropic work and monetary contribution toward disease-related research.
Disneyland Shuts Down Cooling Towers After Infecting Visitors With Legionnaire’s Disease
Disneyland has shut down its cooling towers after discovering the waters were contaminated with Legionella bacteria. The move followed after the county healthcare agency noticed that people recently infected with Legionnaires’ disease visited the tourist attraction not long ago.
Antares Rocket Launches Cygnus Cargo Ship To Space Station With Pizza And Ice Cream
Orbital ATK launched a Cygnus cargo ship on its Antares rocket on Sunday. The cargo ship, which is headed to the ISS, is carrying delectable treats like ice cream and pizza for the crew members.
45-Million-Year Old Finger And Toe Fossils From China Suggests Early Human Ancestors Came From Asia
The fossils of nearly 500 tiny fingers and toes of primates, dating back to 45 million years ago, was recently detailed by researchers. The findings have suggested that the early ancestors of humans came from Asia.
Living Fossil: Prehistoric Shark From Age Of Dinosaurs Caught Off Portugal Coast
A prehistoric shark caught off the Portugal coast can give more insight into the species known as frilled sharks. The sharks are called living fossil because their evolution has remained unchanged for 80 million years.
EPA Approves Release Of Lab-Grown Mosquitoes To Fight Zika And Dengue
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given the green light to release lab-grown mosquitoes in some selected places in the United States. The insects will be infected with the Wolbachia bacteria, which will aid in containing diseases such as Zika and dengue.
Fireball Apocalypse: Stephen Hawking Predicts Earth Will Glow Red Hot By 2600
Cosmologist Stephen Hawking has predicted that the Earth will become a fireball in the next 600 years. The only way humans can survive extinction is by becoming an interplanetary species.
Here's What Could Have Happened If Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Hit Earth Somewhere Else
Dinosaurs may not have met their doom if the Chicxulub asteroid had struck another part of Earth 66 million years ago. A study has suggested that it was a 1-in-10 chance that the asteroid hit an extremely unlucky spot on the planet.
Boy With Rare Disease Gets Genetically Altered Skin
Genetically altered skin has saved a child from dying of a rare disease called junctional epidermolysis bullosa. The genetic affliction causes the skin to become as delicate as a butterfly’s wings.
Long Spaceflights Shrink Astronauts' Brain: Here Are Other Side Effects Of Spending Time In Space
Space travel takes a toll on the health of astronauts, according to various studies conducted by NASA. The health afflictions can vary from blurry visions to gene alteration.
WHO Urges Farmers To Stop Feeding Antibiotics To Healthy Animals To Prevent Rise Of Superbugs
The World Health Organization has asked farmers to stop using antibiotics on healthy animals. The practice of exposing animals to the unnecessary use of antibiotics is leading to the rise of drug-resistant superbugs.
New Orangutan Species Faces Potential Extinction: Here's How Humans Can Save It
A new species of orangutan, called the Pongo tapanuliensis, which has been recently discovered, is already being deemed as endangered. The threatened species can be saved only with a guided conservation plan.
Doctor Loses Medical License Because Of Lax Computer Skills
An elderly physician lost her medical licence due to lack of computer skills, which is mandatory in New Hampshire to access its electronic drug monitoring program. The doctor has appeared in court in an effort to get reinstated.
Red Cross Loses More Than 5 Million Funds For Ebola Outbreak Due To Fraud
Humanitarian organization Red Cross has lost over 5 million dollars due to fraud within its own organization. The misappropriation of funds took place through fake custom bills and other fraudulent practices.
Earth's Ozone Hole Shrinks To Its Smallest Since 1988: NASA
NASA has stated that the ozone hole reached its smallest size this year since 1988. The observation was made by the space agency and NOAA with the help of ground-based, sky, and space equipment.
