Articles by Samriddhi Dastidar
Beaver Moon Illuminates Early November Night Skies
Be dazzled by the glorious Beaver moon this weekend, as it shines brightly. Know the best time to view it, as well as get a quick refresher about the many names of the moon.
Just Two Cans Of Soda Per Week Can Up Risk For Heart Disease, Diabetes, And Stroke
Sugar-sweetened beverages not only contribute to weight gain but are also bad for the health, according to a new review. Excess consumption of sugary drinks is linked to adverse medical conditions.
Scientists Discover Mysterious Big Void In Great Pyramid Of Giza: Here's How They Did It
Archaeologists have found a hidden chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. The discovery of the void was made with the help of cosmic ray imaging.
Men With Bent Penis At Higher Risk For Cancer
A new study has found that men with Peyronie's disease have an increased risk of various types of cancer. The research is based on the observation of patient data review of over 1.5 million males.
NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Will Have 23 'Eyes' To Provide Dramatic View Of Red Planet
The next rover, scheduled to arrive at Mars in 2021, will have 23 cameras. The added 'eyes' will help the Mars 2020 mission achieve its goal optimally.
Human Migration Into Europe May Have Led To Neanderthal Extinction
The slow migration of humans from Africa to Europe brought about the eventual doom of Neanderthals, according to a new study. Moreover, the research suggests that Neanderthals would have become extinct irrespective of humans' evolutionary advantage or climate change.
Jupiter's Northern And Southern Auroras Individually Pulse At Independent And Erratic Frequencies
Scientists have found out that the two poles of Jupiter pulse at different and erratic frequencies. The observations were made with the help of data collected by NASA and ESA's telescopes.
Kepler Telescope Finds 20 Earth-Like Planets Potentially Capable Of Hosting Life
A new analysis of data from the Kepler mission has revealed 20 exoplanets that could support life. A tool called Robovetter was used to create the new catalog.
Halloween Playlist: NASA Releases Playlist Of Spooky Space Sounds In The Universe
NASA has released a playlist containing tracks that feature the sounds of space. The musical piece has been curated especially to celebrate Halloween.
SpaceX Successfully Lands Another Rocket After Launching Korean Communication Satellite
SpaceX has successfully launched the Koreasat-5A satellite on a Falcon 9 rocket. The first stage of the rocket saw it landing on a drone ship, and the second stage saw it launching the satellite into geostationary orbit.
Opioid Crisis: Georgia Mourns Death Of Two Friends On Same Day And Just Half A Mile Apart
Two teenagers died of fentanyl overdose in Georgia. The pair, who were friends, had reportedly bought the opioids from the same dealer.
Doctor Spots Own Cancer With Pocket-Sized Ultrasound Connected To An iPhone
A new electric razor-sized ultrasound device, connected to a smartphone, helped a doctor diagnose his own cancer. The gadget called Butterfly iQ will be launched in the United States in 2018.
Scientists Pinpoint Date Of Oldest Solar Eclipse Recorded: Here's Why This New Calculation Is Significant
A research team has been able to identify the earliest recorded date for a solar eclipse. The finding, which may have an implication on the timeline of the ancient world, was based on a Biblical text that has long puzzled researchers.
Astronomers Spot First Interstellar Visitor From Outside The Solar System
Researchers have spotted the first interstellar object that could be detected from Earth. The astronomers are trying to determine whether the object, referred to as A/2017 U1, is an asteroid or a comet.
Pope Francis Discusses Life's Biggest Question With Space Station Astronauts
The Vatican placed a call to the ISS, which was broadcasted live. Pope Francis is the second pope, after Pope Benedict XVI, to chat with space station crew members.
Smoking Marijuana May Be Good For Your Sex Life: Study
A study has found that smoking pot is beneficial for sex life. Regular weed smokers reportedly engage in sex more frequently in comparison to those who abstain.
New Editing Technique Could Life-Saving Treatment For Thousands Of Diseases
Harvard University scientists have come up with two breakthrough finds using the CRISPR-Cas9 technology. The techniques can be used in the future for curing or treating various diseases.
CDC Panel Recommends GSK's New Shingles Vaccine Shingrix
GlaxoSmithKline's Shingrix is the newly approved vaccine for preventing shingles. The vaccine has got the thumbs up from CDC.
Nevada Gun Shows Linked To Increase In Firearm Violence In California
Gun shows held in Nevada have a spillover effect in California in terms of firearm violence, injuries and death. A study found that California's strict gun regulations are diluted by Nevada's lax gun laws.
Aliens May Be Living In Depths Of Icy Ocean World: Scientist
A new theory suggests that mankind has not been able to pick up communication signals from aliens because their habitat in subsurface oceans lies under layers of ice. The explanation could reportedly also address the 'Fermi Paradox.'
Carpenter Who Repaired Homes After Hurricane Harvey Dies Of Flesh-Eating Bacteria
Josue Zurita, a 31-year-old man, has succumbed to the deadly necrotizing fasciitis. He had contracted the flesh-eating bacterial infection while repairing homes damaged by floodwater post-hurricane Harvey.
Shrews Shrink Their Skull To Survive Winter: Study
Scientists have found that shrews shrink the size of their bodies and skulls during winter. A study implies that shrews go through this shrinkage as a way of survival during winter.
Solar Wind Can Create Electric Charge On Mars Moon Phobos
NASA's probable plan of sending a human mission to Phobos in preparation for a robotic mission to Mars could be hazardous. New research has shown that solar wind can create risky static electricity for both astronauts and equipment stationed on the Martian moon.
Fossils Reveal Prehistoric Trees Tore Themselves Apart To Grow
The fossilized trunk of a cladoxylopsid tree, dating back to more than 300 million years, has astonished scientists. A study showed that these trees split themselves to grow.
Most Complete Tyrannosaur Fossil Found In Utah
A nearly-complete dinosaur fossil believed to be that of a Tyrannosaur species has been unearthed. The discovery was made in the GSENM area in southwestern United States.
Google Earth Reveals Nearly 400 Ancient Stone Gates In Saudi Arabia
Archaeologists have discovered around 400 ancient manmade structures in Saudi Arabia. The purpose of these edifices referred to as 'gates', however, is still mysterious.
Fiber Optic Cables May Also Work As Early Earthquake Detectors
Scientists have found a new way to detect seismic movement. The technique makes use of fiber optic networks as earthquake detectors.
Scientists May Have Found Potential Cause Of Dyslexia
Scientists have recently found that dyslexia could potentially be linked to the shape of spots in the eye. This causes the inability to read, write or spell correctly.
Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: Here's What To Expect
The Orionid Meteor Shower will be at its peak from Oct. 20 to 22. Know how skywatchers can easily spot the Orionids with their naked eye.
