Kukil Bora

Articles by Kukil Bora

Kukil has written and edited hundreds of articles on consumer technologies, science, business and geopolitics. Kukil holds a Bachelor degree in English literature from Gauhati University and a Masters degree in Mass Communication from Bangalore University. Follow him on Twitter here.

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3 NASA satellites recreate solar eruption in 3D

NASA recreates solar eruption in 3D to track coronal mass ejections' spread

Scientists have used data from three satellites to develop new models to see how shocks associated with coronal mass ejections propagate from Sun.

Mar 10, 2018

An image showing the electron wave function of a qubit made from a phosphorus atom precisely positioned in silicon

World's first single-atom quantum computer moves closer to reality

Scientists have achieved a significant milestone in the race to build the world's first single-atom quantum computer.

Mar 9, 2018

This composite image shows the central cyclone at Jupiter's north pole and the eight cyclones that encircle it

NASA's Juno unearths Jupiter's mysterious interior: 4 key findings to know

The latest data from NASA's Juno mission has provided scientists with insights on Jupiter's interior structure, core mass and its origin, including its cyclones.

Mar 9, 2018

Russia said its Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile would remain unchallenged until at least 2025

Iskander-M ballistic missile will remain unmatched until 2025, says Russia: 10 things to know

Russia's Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile can carry several conventional warheads weighing between 480 and 700 kilograms.

Mar 8, 2018

Scientists solve decades-old mystery of how magnetic waves heat Sun and drive solar wind

In 'ground-breaking discovery', scientists may have discovered how magnetic waves heat the Sun and propel the solar winds.

Mar 8, 2018

South Korea is the most expensive country for mining bitcoin: How much does it cost around the world?

While South Korea is the most expensive country for mining bitcoin, Venezuela is the cheapest destination for it.

Mar 8, 2018

Oldest reptile that could detach its tail to escape predators lived 289 million years ago

Oldest known reptile that could detach its tail to fool predators lived 289 million years ago

The small reptile, called Captorhinus, weighed less than two kilograms, and was abundant in terrestrial communities during the Early Permian period.

Mar 7, 2018

Illustration of the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft approaching the Sun

NASA's first solar mission Parker Solar Probe will carry your name as it plunges into Sun's atmosphere

NASA will launch the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft, which will be traveling at a speed of 430,000 miles per hour, in summer 2018.

Mar 7, 2018

Bristlecone is Google's newest quantum processor

Bristlecone: Google's new 72-qubit quantum computing chip is the most advanced of its kind by far

Google believes its new 72-qubit processor will help achieve the so-called "quantum supremacy" in the future.

Mar 7, 2018

Artist impression depicting winds from a red giant star impacting a neutron star to create prolonged X-ray emission

Red giant star spotted bringing dead companion back to life in rare celestial event

ESA's Integral space observatory detected a red giant star breathing life into a dead neutron star, forming a rare breed called a "symbiotic X-ray binary."

Mar 6, 2018

Tundra polygons on Alaska's North Slope. As permafrost thaws, this area is likely to be a source of atmospheric carbon before 2100

Northern Arctic permafrost no longer shielded from global warming, may unleash carbon within decades

If the thawing continues, total carbon emission from the Northern Arctic permafrost by 2300 could be 10 times more than all fossil fuel emissions in 2016.

Mar 6, 2018

Bitcoin is more likely to drop to $100 than to hit $100,000 over the next 10 years

Bitcoin could fall to $100 rather than rising to $100,000 in a decade, economist warns

Increasing government regulations can eventually bring bitcoin prices down to $100 within next 10 years, a Harvard economist has warned.

Mar 6, 2018

Scientists have created a wide and sharp 3D map of the elusive dark matter

Scientists create wide and sharp 3D map of elusive dark matter to demystify universe's expansion

The newly-created dark matter map is only 11 percent of the planned final 3D map, according to the researchers.

Mar 5, 2018

Epner Technology says its gold coating will never come off

NASA at Academy Awards: Oscar trophy coated in the same gold that helps telescopes observe distant galaxies

Oscar trophies and NASA's space telescopes are coated in the same gold, using a unique electroplating process developed by Brooklyn-based Epner Technology.

Mar 5, 2018

Russia's new 'invincible' stealth underwater drone with unlimited range can carry nuclear warhead

The new underwater drone, which can carry a nuclear warhead, is said to have an unlimited travel range.

Mar 5, 2018

Did North Korea make over $200 million in cryptocurrency transactions in 2017?

North Korea has reportedly obtained 11,000 bitcoins in 2017 to counter international sanctions. The alleged cryptocurrency theft continued in 2018 as well, reports said.

Mar 3, 2018

Stephen Hawking knows what happened before the Big Bang

What happened before Big Bang? Stephen Hawking has the answer

What was around before the Big Bang, the moment when the universe began? Stephen Hawking naswered the question in an interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Mar 3, 2018

The exoplanet, called WASP-39b, is located more than 20 times closer to its star than the Earth is to the Sun

Discovery of hot exoplanet with water-rich atmosphere can help decode the complex planet formation process

NASA telescopes discovered a new exoplanet, called WASP-39b, which has a day-side temperature of 776.7 degrees Celsius.

Mar 3, 2018

The universe is expanding at a faster rate than previously calculated

Most precise measurements of universe's expansion rate achieved, but we may need new physics to explain it

We may need new physics to understand how the universe continues to expand at a faster rate, according to astronomers.

Feb 23, 2018

Supermassive black holes, 10 billion times bigger than Sun, could be the most massive ever discovered

The "ultramassive" black holes, located 3.5 billion light years from Earth, continue to grow at a faster rate than the stars in their respective galaxies.

Feb 23, 2018

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Articles by Kukil Bora

NASA recreates solar eruption in 3D to track coronal mass ejections' spread

World's first single-atom quantum computer moves closer to reality

NASA's Juno unearths Jupiter's mysterious interior: 4 key findings to know

Iskander-M ballistic missile will remain unmatched until 2025, says Russia: 10 things to know

Scientists solve decades-old mystery of how magnetic waves heat Sun and drive solar wind

South Korea is the most expensive country for mining bitcoin: How much does it cost around the world?

Oldest known reptile that could detach its tail to fool predators lived 289 million years ago

NASA's first solar mission Parker Solar Probe will carry your name as it plunges into Sun's atmosphere

Bristlecone: Google's new 72-qubit quantum computing chip is the most advanced of its kind by far

Red giant star spotted bringing dead companion back to life in rare celestial event

Northern Arctic permafrost no longer shielded from global warming, may unleash carbon within decades

Bitcoin could fall to $100 rather than rising to $100,000 in a decade, economist warns

Scientists create wide and sharp 3D map of elusive dark matter to demystify universe's expansion

NASA at Academy Awards: Oscar trophy coated in the same gold that helps telescopes observe distant galaxies

Russia's new 'invincible' stealth underwater drone with unlimited range can carry nuclear warhead

Did North Korea make over $200 million in cryptocurrency transactions in 2017?

What happened before Big Bang? Stephen Hawking has the answer

Discovery of hot exoplanet with water-rich atmosphere can help decode the complex planet formation process

Most precise measurements of universe's expansion rate achieved, but we may need new physics to explain it

Supermassive black holes, 10 billion times bigger than Sun, could be the most massive ever discovered

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BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'