Technology

The notion that Earth is predominantly a water-covered planet is familiar to many, with an impressive 71% of its surface enveloped by oceans. However, the question of whether water exists within Earth’s crust and the extent of this water has intrigued scientists. Recent research published in 2021 in the journal Geophysical Research Letters has shed light on this mystery, revealing …

In an unprecedented scenario, the gradual warming of our planet and the subsequent melting of its polar ice caps are having an unexpected effect: they’re decelerating Earth’s rotation, a phenomenon that could potentially impact how we measure time. A recent study released on Wednesday, March 27, by Duncan Agnew, a geophysicist from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University …

In a recent discovery, scientists propose that a 1.8-kilometre-wide depression known as the Luna structure might have been formed by the impact of the largest meteorite to strike Earth in the past 50,000 years. This meteorite, resembling a fireball, potentially initiated wildfires and powerful shockwaves that likely affected an area inhabited by people of the ancient Indus Valley civilization thousands …

It’s widely known that some of the most dangerous diseases affecting humans originated from pathogens that crossed over from animals. For example, the virus responsible for AIDS came from chimpanzees, and COVID-19, which led to global lockdowns for nearly two years, is believed to have originated from bats. However, a recent study suggests that this transmission isn’t a one-sided affair, …

Recent research conducted by UC Davis Health has shown that human brains are increasing in size, potentially enhancing brain reserve and reducing the risk of dementia. This finding was established through a comparison between individuals born in the 1930s and those born in the 1970s, revealing that the latter group’s brains were 6.6 percent larger. The results of this study …

A revolutionary study has identified the presence of microplastics in soil samples dating back to the first or second century CE, marking the first occasion these pollutants have been found in ancient soils. This discovery, made by researchers at the University of York, suggests a potential shift in the methods used to protect archaeological sites. The investigation, details of which …

NASA’s mini satellite, BurstCube, has commenced its voyage to the International Space Station (ISS), a hub for space research, aboard SpaceX’s 30th Commercial Resupply Services mission. The launch took place at 4:55 pm EDT on Thursday (Mar 21) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. BurstCube’s mission focuses on detecting and pinpointing the locations of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), …

Annually, over a million individuals in India receive a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a condition marked by extreme tiredness that isn’t alleviated by rest. This illness manifests in various symptoms such as difficulty focusing, mild fever, memory loss, and sleep disturbances. Recent scientific investigations have definitively categorized Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also referred to as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), as …