Science & Health

Bengaluru on high alert as test reports likely to reveal Omicron presence and spread in city

10 Omicron suspects admitted in Delhi hospital; Genome sequencing reports awaited [Timeline]

It was only on November 25 that the new variant was first reported to the WHO from South Africa. Less than ten days later, it has spread in more than 20 countries

Dec 3, 2021

Why Does Cannabis Have 'Skunk-like' Odour; Compounds Behind Characteristic Smell Discovered [Details]

According to a new study, a family of chemicals known as prenylated volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) gives cannabis its 'skunky' scent.

Dec 1, 2021

Severe Covid increases risk of death in following year, says new study

A study showed that a previously undocumented risk of fatality for Covid-19 patients who are hospitalized with severe coronavirus infection earlier

Dec 1, 2021

Mystery behind high abundance of Lithium in some evolved stars traced

Bengaluru scientists find reason behind mystery of high abundance of Lithium in some stars

The reason behind the high abundance of Lithium in some stars has remained a puzzle since the models of how stars evolve predict the Lithium must have been destroyed in the hot plasma of the star.

Dec 1, 2021

Possibility of thunder lightning today in Delhi-NCR: IMD

According to (IMD) India Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of thunder and lightning in Delhi-NCR and partly cloudy sky on Wednesday in Delhi.The air quality is likely to remain in the 'Very Poor' category. PM2.5 to be the predominant pollutant.

Dec 1, 2021

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Does Not Affect Development of Unborn Baby's Brain; No Signs of Damage Found [Study]

According to a new study, developing fetuses of mothers suffering from mild to moderate COVID-19 did not exhibit any signs of brain damage or infection.

Nov 30, 2021

Prez Biden urges calm over Omicron COVID-19 variant; promises efforts for modified vaccines [details]

President Biden states that he is working with vaccine manufacturers to modify vaccines and booster shots.The vaccines remain free and are authorised for people aged five and above in the US. Boosters are available for all adults who are 18 years and older.

Nov 30, 2021

New deep learning method adds 301 planets to Kepler's total count; none like Earth [read now]

Scientists have added a whopping 301 newly confirmed exoplanets to the total exoplanet tally. None of the newly confirmed planets are believed to be Earth-like or in the habitable zone of their parent stars.

Nov 30, 2021

One Year From Launch: US-European SWOT Satellite Getting Ready to Track Water Resources on Earth

The Surface Water and Ocean Topography spacecraft enters the home stretch as an international team prepares the next-generation satellite for launch in 2022.The SWOT mission is just a year out from launch, and the final set of tests on the spacecraft have started.

Nov 30, 2021

Global Covid caseload tops 262.14 mn; WHO holds special session amid Omicron concerns

On Tuesday morning, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload and death toll stood at 262,143,965 and 5,207,160 respectively.The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases.

Nov 30, 2021

Symptoms of Omicron Variant "Very Mild", Different from Delta, Says South African Doctor Who Raised Alarm [Details]

Dr. Angelique Coetzee, chair of the South African Medical Association, said that the symptoms noted in patients with Omicron-caused COVID-19 are different from those brought on by other VOCs such as the Delta variant; including no reports of loss of smell or taste.

Nov 30, 2021

Omicron: Amidst the rise in Covid variant, 3 foreign nationals in Mathura test positive

The foreign nationals from Lithuania, Spain and Switzerland tested positive for coronavirus in the RT-PCR tests conducted prior to their scheduled departure to their native countries.

Nov 29, 2021

schools take preventive measures for coronavirus

Maha to reopen all schools from Dec 1 despite Omicron scare; issues SOPs [details]

Maharashtra government has issued the SOPs and guidelines to reopen all schools for offline classes from December 1 as Omicron peeps. The government has mandated physical distancing, face-masks, hygiene and other guidelines.

Nov 29, 2021

Dead bodies of 2 COVID patients found in mortuary 15 months later; B'luru hospital negligence questioned

Two Covid patient's dead bodies have been recovered 15 months later in Rajajinagar in Bengaluru in ESI hospital mortuary.The negligence of the staff and doctors is said to be the reason for the dead bodies remaining at the cold storage without disposal.

Nov 29, 2021

Asteroid of Taj Mahal Size to Pass by Earth Today; NASA Lists it Among 5 Under Watch

The approaching asteroid will pass by our planet today, about 3.8 million miles away. The Asteroid Watch dashboard tracks asteroids and comets that will make relatively close approaches to Earth.

Nov 29, 2021

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Science & Health

10 Omicron suspects admitted in Delhi hospital; Genome sequencing reports awaited [Timeline]

Why Does Cannabis Have 'Skunk-like' Odour; Compounds Behind Characteristic Smell Discovered [Details]

Severe Covid increases risk of death in following year, says new study

Bengaluru scientists find reason behind mystery of high abundance of Lithium in some stars

Possibility of thunder lightning today in Delhi-NCR: IMD

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Does Not Affect Development of Unborn Baby's Brain; No Signs of Damage Found [Study]

Prez Biden urges calm over Omicron COVID-19 variant; promises efforts for modified vaccines [details]

New deep learning method adds 301 planets to Kepler's total count; none like Earth [read now]

One Year From Launch: US-European SWOT Satellite Getting Ready to Track Water Resources on Earth

Global Covid caseload tops 262.14 mn; WHO holds special session amid Omicron concerns

Symptoms of Omicron Variant "Very Mild", Different from Delta, Says South African Doctor Who Raised Alarm [Details]

Omicron: Amidst the rise in Covid variant, 3 foreign nationals in Mathura test positive

Maha to reopen all schools from Dec 1 despite Omicron scare; issues SOPs [details]

Dead bodies of 2 COVID patients found in mortuary 15 months later; B'luru hospital negligence questioned

Asteroid of Taj Mahal Size to Pass by Earth Today; NASA Lists it Among 5 Under Watch

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]