Articles by Soorya Kiran NN

Scientists develop Smart Skin for future defense needs, inspired by chameleon changing its color

The hues of chameleon skin rely not on pigments but on arrays of tiny structures known as photonic crystals

Jan 2, 2020

US, UK to safeguard Titanic beneath Atlantic; To open the sunken treasure to public soon

US agency NOAA will join UK to ensure that the final resting place of the RMS Titanic will remain undisturbed and also open it for public access soon

Jan 1, 2020

Mayo clinic tests novel injection of gene therapy vectors into kidney

Three different gene delivery vectors were injected intravenously and directly into the kidneys of mice successfully

Jan 1, 2020

Biomarker predicts risk of death in 3 years among survivors of heart failure

Study finds patients who have higher levels of neuropeptide Y, a molecule released by the nervous system, are 10 times more likely to die within one to three years than others

Dec 30, 2019

BCG vaccine lowers rates of Alzheimer's disease in cancer patients, finds study

BCG vaccine had a lower prevalence of Alzheimer's disease, shows analysis of 1960s data at Israel hospital, paving the way for future research on this angle

Dec 27, 2019

Incredible Footage Shows Humpback Whales Under Kayaks off the Coast of Newfoundland

How humpback whales use stealth, deception to mime huge catch of fish and gulp them in

Whales capture fish using stealth and deception that is seven times more energetically efficient per lunge than feeding on krill

Dec 26, 2019

Why mosquitoes becoming resistant to bed nets? New mechanism in legs, says study

Researchers have identified a completely new mechanism by which mosquitoes that carry malaria are becoming resistant to insecticide

Dec 26, 2019

Ancient mega feasts at Ulster drew crowds from across Iron Age Ireland

A new study explores scale of human mobility and migration patterns through analysis of animal bones

Dec 26, 2019

NASA satellite takes image of storm set to hit Philippines on Christmas Eve

Known as Ursula in the Philippines, Phanfone storm's eye was located near latitude 9.8 degrees north and longitude 132.2 degrees east, about 717 nautical miles east-southeast of Manila

Dec 25, 2019

What did Curiosity find on Mars in 2019? Ancient and extinct oasis but worth it

The ChemCam--short for "chemistry" and "camera"--sits atop NASA's Mars Curiosity rover and shoots a laser at Martian rocks to analyze their chemical make-up, giving clues into the planet's past habitability

Dec 25, 2019

Japan's super low altitude test satellite Tsubame at 167 km sets Guinness record, revives future hopes

Japan's space agency JAXA has put its Tsubame satellite at the lowest altitude by an Earth observation satellite ever at 167.4 km (104 miles)

Dec 24, 2019

This bronze reproduction of a sculpture of a Roman chariot is a feature of the courtyard, inside the main buildings of the John and Mable Ringling Museum in Sarasota, Florida.

Roman emperors typically assassinated in first year of their rule or in 12th year, finds study

In their first year of reign, Roman emperors faced inevitable risk of assassination but it dies down in seven years but resurfaces in the year 12, finds out the new study applying modern statistical and applied engineering tools

Dec 23, 2019

7000-year-old ancient seawall in Israel puzzles archaeologists though it failed to stem sea level rise

7,000-year-old seawall in Tel Hreiz in Israel reveals earliest known structure built against sea level rise and provides new insights into current battle with flooding threat

Dec 20, 2019

Children allergic to cow's milk grow to be smaller and lighter than peers in adolescence, says study

Allergic to cow's milk, children may grow as young adults with persistent cow's milk allergy and they may not reach their full growth potential, says new study

Dec 20, 2019

A week in the dark rewires brain cell networks in mice; Useful in treating deaf people

The experiment is useful in helping deaf or hearing-impaired people adapt to cochlear implants or hearing aids

Dec 13, 2019

Mega Millions jackpot worth $340 million reckons Friday, the 13th winner now

Last time, on Sept. 24, a $227 million jackpot was won on a ticket sold in Texas

Dec 12, 2019

Forget finding exoplanet, it's time to look for oceans on them, say CHEOPS mission crew

Finding Exoplanets is no longer exciting and European CHEOPS telescope will scout for more details on these exoplanets or alien worlds

Dec 12, 2019

Neanderthal (left) and a modern human (right)

With a smile Neanderthals wooed women for sex and passed trait to humans, says study

Neanderthals were the first who made faces and smiled at the less-aggressive partners for sex and succeeded

Dec 11, 2019

How to recognize where a volcano will erupt? Italy volcano study helps to forecast it scientifically

Where magma is heading and where it will breach the surface remains a major challenge for scientists

Dec 10, 2019

Ophiuchus, the 13th zodiac sign that astrologers refuse to include, starts today, Nov. 29

On the flip side, Ophiuchus are the jealous type, secretive, arrogant, and often moved by wild temper. Usually introverts, they avoid social gatherings where they can't dominate

Nov 29, 2019

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