Articles by Samhati Bhattacharjya

Life on Earth at risk as ice loss in Antarctica and Greenland increases sixfold in last 30 years

A pair of new studies have revealed that Greenland and Antarctica are losing ice six times faster than they were in the 1990s

Mar 16, 2020

Skull of smallest dinosaur on record discovered in 99-million-year-old amber

A new study, published in the journal Nature, said that scientists have identified a 99-million-year-old flying dinosaur encased in amber

Mar 13, 2020

Here's why researchers link low-dose aspirin to reduced liver cancer risk

A new study has revealed that adults, who took low-dose aspirin, were less likely to develop liver cancer or to die from liver-related causes

Mar 13, 2020

Researchers find 139 new minor planets beyond Neptune; will this help in tracking down the mysterious Planet Nine?

Researchers have found over 300 trans-Neptunian objects (TNOs), minor planets that are located in the far reaches of the solar system

Mar 13, 2020

Lost purse from 1957 reveals fascinating life of an American teen; list of things found inside

The mystery of the unique contents of a purse lost by a young girl in the year 1957 have been finally revealed

Feb 20, 2020

Women prone to sleep disturbances across the lifespan: Scientists reveal the reason

Researchers have revealed that women who sleep poorly tend to overeat and consume a lower-quality diet

Feb 19, 2020

Scientists pioneer new way to study exoplanet environments; can this find a habitable planet?

Scientists have observed radio waves that carry distinct signs of interaction between a star's magnetic field and a planet in orbit around it

Feb 19, 2020

Exoplanet

NASA asteroid warning: Space rock capable of causing massive destruction to whiz past earth tomorrow

Asteroid 2002 PZ39 which has a size of 3280 feet is at present traveling across space at a speed of 34,000 miles per hour

Feb 14, 2020

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Scientists discover baby giant planet just 330 light-years away from Earth

Scientists have discovered a newborn massive planet closer to Earth than any other of similar young age found to date

Feb 14, 2020

Half-a-million insect species face mass extinction, scientists warn of bigger crisis

Scientists has revealed that half of the one million animal and plant species on Earth facing extinction are insects

Feb 11, 2020

Reaper of Death: Scientists discover new species of Tyrannosaur rex in Canada

Scientists said that a new species of dinosaur, which is closely related to T-Rex has been discovered

Feb 11, 2020

Researchers identify protein linked to most common cause of blindness

A new study has revealed that scientists have found a protein which is directly linked to age-related macular degeneration

Feb 10, 2020

Antarctica breaks heat record: Will 2020 become the hottest year in history?

The temperature in northern Antarctica has recorded nearly 65 degrees, creating a heat record on the continent

Feb 9, 2020

First supermoon of 2020: All you need to know about this weekend's Super Snow Moon

Sky-watchers across the globe will witness a Snow Moon that will appear from February 8 till February 10

Feb 7, 2020

Prehistoric woman's skeleton discovered in Mexico; remains provide clues on American settlement

Researchers said a prehistoric human skeleton, discovered on the Yucatán Peninsula in southern Mexico, is at least 10,000 years old

Feb 6, 2020

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Astronomers spot 'dead' monster galaxy that existed 12 billion years ago

In a new study, astronomers have spotted an ultramassive monster galaxy dating back to the early days of the universe lived fast and died young

Feb 6, 2020

Climate activist swims under Antarctic ice sheet, reveals how fast glaciers are melting

Scientists are paying close attention to the melting ice sheets of Antarctica that has been one of major reasons behind rising sea levels globally

Feb 5, 2020

Scientists reveal new threat to Greenland's glaciers; is it lurking beneath the ice sheet?

A new study found that warm ocean water moving underneath the vast glaciers is contributing to the surface melting on Greenland's ice sheet

Feb 4, 2020

Upset over Facebook privacy? Try this new feature on anvil to secure your account

Facebook has updated its 'Privacy' options with a new feature that will help stop users from being tracked

Jan 30, 2020

Facebook

NASA asteroid alert: Gigantic space rock hurtling toward earth this weekend

According to NASA's asteroid trackers, the asteroid named 2017 AE5 is screeching across space at a speed of 20,221 miles per hour

Jan 30, 2020

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