Articles by Soorya Kiran NN

Harmone-eating macrophages behind high blood pressure, says study

Macrophages are key to the body's immune system and they 'eat' molecules of a powerful hormone known as endothelin, which in turn leads to hypertension.

Jan 18, 2019

Move over drug addicts, Facebook users will now make those wrong decisions

A study showed that those who performed Iowa Gambling Task fairly better have less inclination to use social media.

Jan 12, 2019

Facebook

Artist concept of 2018 VG18, nicknamed "Farout.

Named 'Farout', distant planet at 96AU discovered

The International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center has given it a code as 2018 VG18, nicknamed it "Farout." It is located at about 120 astronomical units.

Dec 19, 2018

Space

Taiwanese man faces 6-years' jail after cheating Singaporeans by mimicking as police officer

The convict was charged under the Drug trafficking, corruption and other criminal offences and could face a jail term up to 10 years, a fine up to S$500,000 or both.

Jun 4, 2018

Singapore: Teen arrested for allegedly molesting 25-year-old woman inside MRT train

If the court found the teenager guilty of outrage of modesty, he can face a jail term of up to 2 years, or a fine, or with caning, or a combination of the abovementioned punishments.

May 31, 2018

At least 3 dead after fire breaks out in high-rise building in Honolulu

Singapore: 59-year-old man dies after fire breaks out in flat at Tampines

SCDF and police officers reached the location of the fire accident and found the man, who used to keep many items inside the 11th storey flat in Tampines.

May 29, 2018

walmart to sell chinese e commerce business to JD.com

Walmart-Flipkart Deal: Local Indian traders up in arms

Swadeshi Jagran Manch, a wing of Hindu nationalist organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), protested on the roads of New Delhi, shouting slogans such as "Go back Walmart", reminiscent of "Go back Simon", a popular anti-British slogan during the country's freedom struggle.

May 11, 2018

Egg every day is healthy, no extra risk for Type 2 diabetics, says new study

A new study found eating up to 12 eggs per week throughout the year did not increase cardiovascular risk factors in people with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes

May 7, 2018

Diabetes

Samsung Galaxy S10 early release expected; foldable smartphone coming next year

The South Korean technology giant is planning to release its upcoming flagship early, perhaps in the beginning of 2019.

May 5, 2018

OnePlus 6 key specifications surface ahead of launch; countdown for release begins

A new OnePlus device code named OnePlus A6000, believed to be the company's flagship, has been spotted on the website of Chinese telecom equipment certification authority TENAA

May 4, 2018

NASA says Mars-bound Portable Nuclear Reactor ready, What next?

The much-awaited Kilopower portable nuclear fission reactor designed to support humans to colonize Mars and live there one day will undergo a more serious flight testing next

May 3, 2018

Android 8.0 Oreo update released for Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge; How to install new OS

Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge devices in the UK have starting receiving the Android 8.0 Oreo update via OTA.

May 3, 2018

Shivering and exercise both trigger same fat-burning effect, says study

The study finds that the data essentially suggests that cold and exercise have opposite effects on BAT

May 2, 2018

Diabetes

Infants exposed to hepatitis-C not adequately screened: MWRI study

Like hepatitis B infection, perinatal transmission is the primary cause of HCV infection in children

May 2, 2018

Moto G6 Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Which smartphone should you buy?

OnePlus 6 launch events in the United Kingdom and India will be live streamed online for its fans from across the globe.

May 2, 2018

Watch live stream OnePlus 6 launch online: What to expect from OnePlus 5T successor

OnePlus 6 launch events in the United Kingdom and India will be live streamed online for its fans from across the globe in May

May 2, 2018

Singapore: New Traffic rules, higher fines become effective from today May 1, 2018

Effective today May 1, stiff fines and jail terms will be imposed on two-wheel riders who violate rules and speed limits set out in the Active Mobility Act, said a statement by the Land Transport Authority (LTA)

May 1, 2018

May Day Rally 2018: PM Lee asks new generation to learn fast and lead the next generation

Praising the Pioneer Generation for building the nation from scratch, he said, the new generation should open a new chapter, to create new possibilities and frontiers for our country.

May 1, 2018

Kalpana Chawla inspired millions, says Trump remembering Indian-origin NASA astronaut

India-born Kalpana Chawla became the first woman of Indian origin in space when she first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator

May 1, 2018

Nasa Space

Newly-found water beetle named after Leonardo DiCaprio

After the blonde-haired Donald Trump moth and the big-armed Arnold Schwarzenegger fly but this time the citizen scientists who found it have decided to name it after their favourite star Leonardo DiCaprio

May 1, 2018

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