Articles by Soorya Kiran NN

76 Mln-yr-old Gondwanaland frog discovered in Western Ghats of India; Scientists stunned

The frog belongs to a known species of a lineage dating back 57 million to 76 million years, when the Indian subcontinent was just breaking away from Madagaskar before merging with Asia.

2 days ago

Whether to eat egg daily or not - dilemma continues as new study adds to confusion

Eating 300 mg of dietary cholesterol per day was associated with 17 per cent higher risk of heart disease and 18 per cent with higher risk of all-cause deaths

3 days ago

Elections 2019: BJP gets bolt from the blue mountains of Uttarakhand

With Manish Khanduri joining Congress, BJP will find itself in a tight spot owing to the support the former general's son gets during the Lok Sabha elections in Uttarakhand

7 days ago

India Elections 2019: Hill state Uttarakhand may witness anti-incumbency again

As the BJP-ruled hill state of Uttarakhand goes to poll for Lok Sabha seats in the very first phase, anti-incumbency is likely to impact the outcome

8 days ago

5-km long Doon-Mussorie Ropeway dream project to become reality soon

The original project, conceptualized in 2007-08 when BC Khanduri was chief minister of the state, faced several obstacles in the form of forest clearances despite categorized as large revenue generating project (LRG)

14 days ago

Stubble burning costs India $30 billion in losses, says new study

If unchecked, in five years, the economic loss due to stubble burning of crop residue and firecrackers is estimated to be $190 billion, or nearly 1.7 per cent of India's GDP, said a new study.

17 days ago

Who is Lagadapati? Why his pre-poll surveys often storm Telugu TV channels!

Lagadapati's surveys in pre-2014 elections in AP and Telangana predicted a clear victory to both TDP in AP and KRS in Telangana. Ever since, he is in demand but he is not a professional psephologist.

Feb 11, 2019

Not from land to sea but crocodiles have come long way with complex evolutionary past

Following the end-Triassic extinction, ancient crocodiles invaded the Jurassic seas and evolved jaws to capture agile prey, such as fish.

Jan 25, 2019

Bernard b, nearest exoplanet found; Alien life possible there, say Spanish astrophysicists

A new frozen planet that was discovered six light years away from the earth could harbor alien life, in its sub-oceanic layers.

Jan 17, 2019

Hormone-eating macrophages behind high blood pressure, finds new study

The specialised white blood cells called macrophages are key to the body's immune system and they 'eat' molecules of a powerful hormone known as endothelin, which in turn leads to hypertension, found scientists.

Jan 17, 2019

Move over drug addicts, Facebook users will now make those wrong decisions

A study showed that those who performed Iowa Gambling Task fairly better have less inclination to use social media, especially Facebook and their decision-making was as poor as drug addicts.

Jan 11, 2019

Fixing photosynthesis glitch, scientists say 40% yield on crops possible

University of Illinois scientists have engineered crops with a photorespiratory shortcut that could make it 40 percent more productive

Jan 7, 2019

Forget Andromeda, LMC could destroy Milky Way before that, says new study

The Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) could hit the Milky Way in two billion years' time and there is a small chance that the collision could send our Solar System hurtling into space.

Jan 4, 2019

Named 'Farout', distant planet at 96AU discovered; Was it the elusive Planet X?

The International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center has given it a code as 2018 VG18, nicknamed it "Farout." It is located at about 120 astronomical units (AU= distance between Earth and Sun).

Dec 18, 2018

Hazelnut turns out to be new wonder nut for elderly people

32 people aged 55 and older participated and they were given about 57 grams of hazelnuts - 2 ounces or about one-third cup - daily for 16 weeks.

Dec 17, 2018

Was California initially an island as shown in old Spanish, Japanese and English maps?

Ancient Spanish maps show California as an island totally detached from the American mainland, reveal a collection of old maps bequethed by a venture capitalist to the University of Stanford.

Dec 13, 2018

Mind your 'Twitter' language as stereotypes reveal your identity: Study

Whether nice language or rude, your Twitter words give out your nationality, personality traits and even filter whether your messages are trustworthy or not.

Nov 26, 2018

2018 Fifa World Cup Predictions: Will this cute deaf cat predict the way 'Paul, the Octopus' did at 2010 event?

Paul, the Octopus, who became a sensation during the 2010 Fifa World Cup with his correct predictions will be remembered by many at the forthcoming 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia when they see Achilles, the cute white cat, going around picking the bowls of food or predicting the winning team.

Jun 11, 2018

Tirumala head priest alleges 25-day loot of temple treasures when kitchen was closed

The baby inside the womb of a priest's wife receives the Narayana mantra, and the baby is born a priest. That is why babies born to Vaikanasa parents alone perform aradhana at Tirumala, as ordained by God, said chief priest defending hereditary rights.

May 29, 2018

Learning physics makes your brain sharp, says new study based on fMRI

An experiment showed that the brain's activity can be modified by different forms of instruction, which are successfully measured using fMRI or functional magnetic resonance imaging.

May 29, 2018