Articles by Sayan Tribedi
Science X / This citrus‑scented tree oil kept mosquitoes at bay for nearly four hours
Mosquitoes have posed a threat to human beings since time immemorial. They not only disturb sleep by their incessant buzzing but have also been carriers of deadly diseases. In combating the transmission of diseases via mosquitoes, ...
Science X / This device pulls electricity from humid air using waste materials
Imagine what would happen if the source of your electricity was not the sun, wind, or water flow, but rather the moisture present in the air? The ability of moisture to provide energy has been well-known for a long time, ...
Science X / Deep below the Lost City, scientists uncovered superheated water that may fuel one of Earth's strangest ecosystems
Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, the Lost City hydrothermal field is known for eerie white chimney structures made of carbonate. Alkaline hot springs, loaded with hydrogen and methane, emerge from the seafloor there. Rather than ...
Science X / Ancient asteroid impact may explain Curiosity's first pure sulfur crystals on Mars
The bright yellow sulfur crystals discovered by NASA's Curiosity rover have puzzled scientists because sulfur on Mars is normally associated with mineral formations, not elemental deposits.
Science X / Could tomatoes protect brain cells? Scientists uncover an unexpected clue in a familiar kitchen staple
Envision a world where an ordinary part of your daily diet acts as a robust protector against one of humanity's most devastating neurological diseases. The search for effective treatments for conditions including Parkinson's ...
Science X / Deep inside a desert rock shelter, archaeologists uncovered an Ice Age mystery that refused to stay local for long
A remarkable discovery has been made in an Upper Paleolithic cave in the heart of Israel's rugged Negev Desert. Years after they were last worn, archaeologists dug up fragile seashell beads, still holding specks of ochre ...
Science X / Moderate geomagnetic storm pushed 20 amps into New Zealand grid while alarms stayed quiet
June 2015's geomagnetic storm barely registered on satellite alarms, yet it quietly sent a steady 20-ampere current into New Zealand's power grid for more than an hour. While satellite dashboards remained calm, ground sensors ...
Science X / Could endless scrolling really rot your brain? A new study suggests it might, but also says exercise could fight back
Consider flipping through numerous videos on TikTok within mere minutes—some news item, some dancing fad, some culinary trick and some comedy sketch. The content might grab your attention momentarily, but it's gone just like ...
Science X / Your brain expects each face to move its own way, and notices when a smile breaks that rule
Imagine meeting someone new whose smile feels just a bit wrong. You might think, "this smile is too fast (or slow, or crooked)," even if the movement itself is common. How could your brain sense this subtle "offness" from ...
Science X / Cannibalism could keep people alive—so why did humans reject it almost everywhere?
From ancient graves to stories of survival on the frontier, signs of human flesh-eating turn stomachs, even as they raise questions. Anthropologists have uncovered bones cut up with axes and chops—like a skull from England ...
Science X / Cleaner skies, sizzling summers: How falling pollution may amplify Europe's heat
Cities from Paris to Prague have sweltered under record-breaking heat waves in recent years. In fact, Western Europe's average summer temperature has climbed by roughly 2.3°C since 1980, about triple the 0.8°C global rise. ...
Science X / Ancient grain shows early lab promise against a key Alzheimer's protein
Imagine a simple, everyday foodstuff with a surprising but powerful defense against one of the most serious threats to public health today. What if there's a basic item you keep at home that could represent a brand-new field ...
Science X / Becoming Einstein in virtual reality may help reduce age bias at work
Imagine technology that could let you walk in someone else's shoes, changing not just your perspective, but your deepest, most automatic biases. For years, researchers have explored virtual reality's potential to foster empathy ...
Science X / This widely used PCOS supplement shows promise for fertility, but the evidence isn't settled
For women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the journey to fertility can be difficult. But what if a simple, natural supplement could provide a big boost? This hopeful question has focused attention on myo-inositol, ...
Science X / Built-in 'antenna' may help cells sense a healing spark to guide repair after injury
When skin is wounded, it doesn't just send out chemical distress signals; it also generates a subtle electrical field. This "electric beacon" forms as the usual voltage across the tissue collapses, creating a guiding current ...