Kumar Rahul (KR)

Earth Was Surrounded By A Solid Shell In The Beginning Suggests A New Research

03.01.2017 00:19 AM

Ancient Earth began with a solid, deformable layer called 'stagnant lid'. New theory suggests this layer eventually gave rise to the plate tectonics.

Thorny Skate Will Not Be Listed As Endangered: Government Declines Protection Under ESA

02.28.2017 18:01 PM

While the environmentalists believe Thorny Skate's amarming decline calls for their protection under the Endangered Species Act, Federal government declines to list the Thorny Skate as endangered.

Blink And Miss: Astronomers Will Monitor The Star 'Beta Pictoris' Without Blinking For 200 Days

02.28.2017 01:45 AM

Astronomers will observe "Beta Pictoris", the second brightest star in the constellation Pictor for 200 days continiously. The 'bRing Project' mission is to find out what's responsible for a mysterious series of dimmings.

Forget 4K Display, Smartphones Are Now Eyeing 6K And Above

02.28.2017 01:20 AM

Qualcomm says mobile companies will be soon coming out with Screens that are 6K, 8K and even beyond. The new displays wont just up the pixel density but offer better accuracy and color gamut too

Men And Women Respond Similarly To Heat: Difference In Sweating Is Due To Body Size Not Gender

02.27.2017 17:44 PM

Earlier it was believed that the physical body of a man responded differently to heat than a woman's body but a recent study claims that the response depends on the body size rather than the sex.

LG G6 vs Google Pixel: Clash of The Android Titans

02.27.2017 17:28 PM

At MWC 2017 in Barcelona, LG unveiled the G6 flagship smartphone which takes on the various premium phones incluiding the reigning android champion Google Pixel

Nokia 3310 Reintroduced: The Classic Mobile Makes A Comeback At MWC 2017

02.27.2017 04:52 AM

The classic Nokia 3310 is relaunched in a new colorful avatar. Running on the android, the mobile retains physical keys but incorporates color screen and camera.

Samsung Galaxy Book Challenges Microsoft Surface As The Ultimate Convertible

02.27.2017 03:35 AM

In a Sleek Detachable Body, Samsung Galaxy Book offers power, features and portability to replace Desktop, Laptop and tablet. Additional S-Pen capabilty makes the Galaxy Book standout among competition.

Nintendo Switch Will Not Support Audio Over Bluetooth

02.25.2017 00:28 AM

In a huge disappointment to the fans, Nintendo announced that it was impossible for the gaming device to support Bluetooth audio. An earlier claim of support is now ascribed to incorrect translation by the french website which originally carried the news.

Google Fiber Is Coming With A WiFi Enabled 4K TV Box

02.25.2017 00:23 AM

Recent FCC filings reveal Google is preparing to release a wifi supporting 4K TV box, alongside strengthening and expanding the comapny's Fiber service

Rosetta Mission Update: Dunes Found On Comet 67P/Chury Hint At Presence Of Wind And Grains

02.25.2017 00:13 AM

The presence of shifting dunes has surpised scientists researching on the comet 67P. Usually formation of dunes requires strong winds to move the grains so the discovery has initiated even more probing into Comet 67P's surface and atmosphere.

Intelligent Bumblebee Is The First Insect To Learn Skills From One Another

02.24.2017 17:34 PM

Despite a tiny brain size, Bumblebees show great intelligence and learning capability. They constntly learn new things from one another and develop their skills.

Samsung Exynos 9 Update: Blazing Fast, Battery Saving Processor

02.24.2017 15:49 PM

The octa-core Samsung Exynos 9 processor will be soon out in smartphones and many other entertainment devices. The 10nm processor is not only big on processing power but battery life too.

Common Heartburn Drugs May Damage Your Kidney

02.24.2017 14:40 PM

A recent study links the popular heartburn drugs to silent and gradual kidney damage. Potential risk is much more than the medicine's advantage.

Itch, Pain Sensing Neurons Closely Related

02.24.2017 14:28 PM

Earlier the Neurons in the spinal cord was believed to be itch-specific but a recent study concludes that Itch Neurons in Mouse Spinal Cords Can Sense Pain and manage it.

Thanks To 'Ageing', Scientists Can Now Predict Earthquake More Accurately

02.23.2017 12:20 PM

A recent study holds the physical phenomenon "ageing" responsible for the prediction of earthquakes but predicting its timing and impact remains inconclusive.

Scientists Finding Way To Combat Blood Sucking Sea Monster Lamprey

02.23.2017 12:19 PM

Accounting to the death of millions of marine lives, Lamprey remains one of the most barbaric fish predators. Scientists are trying various innovative ways to combat the ferocious sea evil.

This Is How Cathedral Termites Settled In Australia And Built Their 'Empire'

02.23.2017 07:25 AM

If joined together, the mounds made by the cathedral termites will stand fourt times over the worl'd tallest building. A new study claims Australian termites migration was quite similar to humans.

Bird Mobbing Drives Away Predators Also Reveals Their Sexual And Physical Prowess

02.23.2017 02:30 AM

Mobbing not only saves the birds from its predators but also in the process makes them showcase their courage, strength and defending skills. A new study also associates the behaviour with being sexually attractive to the opposite sex.

Apollo 11 New Mission: A Road Trip Across America

02.23.2017 01:46 AM

Stationed in Washington DC for decades, the historic space capsule that carried the first men to the moon in 1969 is finally going on a national road trip.

Google's 'Project Fi' Supports Voice Over LTE For Better Call Quality

02.23.2017 01:01 AM

Project Fi an ambitious Internet-telecom venture by Google is relying on beeter call quality to compete with its rivals. All phone calls will be made through Voice over LTE, providing rich voice quality.

Apple May Have To Rework On The Keyboard Of Next MacBook Pro

02.22.2017 15:28 PM

Reportedly some consumers are complaining about the inefficiency of the ultrathin keyboards of the 2016 MacBook Pro lineup.

Kenyan Man Turns 'Elephant Guardian': Provides Water To The Drought-Ridden Wild Life

02.22.2017 06:57 AM

Daily a man from Kenya drives a water-tanker for miles and provides the wild animals with drinking water

Climate Change Is Causing Vegetation Shift

02.22.2017 01:47 AM

Vegetation have unexpected response to climate change as the change is leading to a major shift in vegitation pattern.

'Tully' The Ancient Sea Monster Had Sharp Teeths But No Backbone

02.22.2017 00:41 AM

One of the most mysterious and weird underwater creature, 'Tully' Monster was earlier believed to be related to fish but a recent study contradicts that claim.

Early Autism Diagnosis Study Reveals An Unexpected Outcome

02.22.2017 00:17 AM

The insights from siblings of children with autism helped the researchers find a link with early diagnosis of autism. Siblings of children with autism are found to be more suseptible to autism themselves.

Same-Sex Marriage Approval Results In Fewer Teen Suicide Attempts

02.21.2017 12:42 PM

According to a new study, suicide attempt rate among teens have declined after the legalization of same-sex marriage. Last year the US Supreme Court made the same-sex marriage legal nationwide.

Google Goes For The Kill Switch: Ends Support For Android 2.3 Gingerbread

02.21.2017 05:13 AM

After 6 years, Gingerbread is finally out of Google's favor. In the latest update to Google play services, Android 2.3 aka Gingerbread will no longer be supported.

Tribes Bury 9000-Year-Old 'Kennewick Man' After 20 Years Of Scientific Research And Legal Issues

02.21.2017 03:44 AM

Ending 20 years of legal issues and scientific research, tribes finally bury the remains of 9000-year-old "Kennewick Man" also known as "The Ancient One" in the high desert of the Columbia Plateau.

Android 8.0 May Be 'Oreo': Google Teases With Images

02.21.2017 00:21 AM

Android Nougat is not yet rolled out fully and google's senior vice-president is already teasing with the images of the 'Oreo' leading to the rumor of android 8.0 being named after the cookie.