Medicine & TechnologyGlobal Precipitation Measurement Mission satellite of NASA has captured tropical storms forming in Pacific ocean. The radar instruments of GPM has mapped a 3D imaging of the convective storm towers that helped scientists to analyze the speed and altitude of the storms.
Researchers analyzed green algae, red algae, and glaucophytes to find the origin of photosynthesis. Glaucophyte Cyanophora paradoxa and cyanobacteria have the similar respiratory effect on photosynthesis
A two-ship expedition was sent in 1845 to find a Northwest Passage, linking the Atlantic and Pacific oceans that got trapped in ice. DNA from the mummified remains of the crew members of Franklin expedition shows some to be women.
Celestial Sleuth or cosmic detectives are using forensic Astronomy to better understand about the skies from historical letters, records. Basically, forensic astronomy uses different astronomical techniques to determine the positions and identifying celestial objects.
Scott van Zyl used to invite hunting enthusiasts to kill wildlife near nature preserves in Africa. He himself became the victim of a crocodile attack, while out on a safari.
SpaceX has reused its first stage booster rocket to successfully launch its second mission into space. This bold attempt by Musk, SpaceX’s head, is set to promote space travel by making it affordable.
The study analyzed the relationship between infectious diseases and their environmental, demographic, and economic drivers in various countries for two decades.
Researchers found Crystal-Haired Radiohead Ant from Venezuelan Amazon. Most interesting fact about this ant is, it can produce their food in their garden. they have a protective layer in their body that keeps them secure from parasites.
Astronomers Found Jellyfish-Shaped Galaxy In Abell 2670 Cluster. it was found by the Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE), mounted on ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile.
The Texas Border, which houses 1.3 million people, are vulnerable to Zika virus because most of their houses don't have sufficient air-conditioning and window screens to protect them from mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are known to carry the virus.
Researchers found some extremely bizarre characteristics in the star-nosed mole that make them weird among all mammals. They blow bubbles under the water and re-inhale to smell the position of prey.