Science & Health

ASN Kidney Week 2022: Long-term exposure to air pollution increases kidney disease risk

As air pollution worsens in Delhi-NCR, a new study has warned that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase kidney disease risk.

Nov 5, 2022

Space: India's defunct surveillance satellite 'RISAT-2' hits Indian Ocean near Jakarta

India's defunct Radar Imaging Satellite-2 (RISAT-2) re-entered the earth atmosphere on October 30 in an uncontrolled manner and hit the Indian Ocean near Jakarta, said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Nov 4, 2022

Delhi air pollution gets "severe": Why children, elderly need to be extra careful [Explained]

This comes as the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning rested at 364 (very poor category) at 8 am and 408 (severe) at 7 am. Owing to this, residents woke up with complaints of choking and burning eyes

Nov 3, 2022

Health Byte: Heavy alcohol consumption can put young adults at high stroke risk

People in their 20s and 30s who drink moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol may be more likely to have a stroke as young adults than people who drink low amounts or no alcohol, researchers have warned.

Nov 3, 2022

5 lions break free of enclosure at Sydney's Taronga Zoo

Five lions broke free of their enclosure at Sydney's Taronga Zoo on Wednesday, prompting authorities to impose an emergency lockdown.

Nov 2, 2022

NASA prepares to bid goodbye to 'Mars InSight lander'; Ending its mission

NASA's Mars InSight lander is set to fall silent in the next few weeks, ending its history-making mission to reveal secrets of the Red Planet's interior.

Nov 2, 2022

World Stroke Day 2022: Young working professionals now at high stroke risk says researchers [Details]

A team of researchers has found a sharp increase in the incidence of stroke in young adults, especially among the working professionals.

Oct 29, 2022

Craze for selfies takes toll on mental health, leads to 'Phantom Pocket Vibration Syndrome'

As the selfie craze and short-form video consumption grow exponentially in India, healthcare experts caution that the constant urge to stay connected on digital platforms is leading to several mental health issues, including a condition called 'phantom pocket vibration syndrome'.

Oct 29, 2022

Alien mystery: Top researcher says 4 Quintillion alien spacecraft lurking in universe

Avi Loeb had previously claimed that Oumuamua could be of extraterrestrial origin

Oct 28, 2022

Antibody Blocks Lethal Effects of Heroin; Shows Promise for Use As Effective Treatment Strategy [Study]

According to a new study, a monoclonal antibody known as 11D12 was able to impede heroin's painkilling effect as well as counter causes—slowing breathing and heart rate—of overdose deaths.

Oct 28, 2022

NASA forms team to study UFOs, conspiracy theorists expect alien disclosure

The new study on UFOs is expected to last for nine months

Oct 27, 2022

Unilever recalls Dove soap, other aerosol dry shampoo brands; Contains cancer causing chemicals

Global FMCG giant Unilever Plc has recalled some popular brands, including Dove, of its aerosol dry shampoo, after it was discovered that they had benzene related contamination, according to media reports.

Oct 26, 2022

An artist's illustration of the Lucy spacecraft

Space: NASA's Lucy spacecraft captures images of Earth, Moon ahead of gravity assist

A NASA spacecraft named Lucy, the first mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids, has captured an stunning image of Earth, along with a photo of the Earth and the Moon, as part of gravity assist to gain some of the orbital energy it needs to travel to this never-before-visited population of asteroids.

Oct 26, 2022

Wolf-Rayet 140 forms 'Fingerprint' in Space, NASA's Webb Telescope reveals

A new image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope reveals a remarkable cosmic sight: at least 17 concentric dust rings emanating from a pair of stars. Located just over 5,000 light-years from Earth, the duo is collectively known as Wolf-Rayet 140.

Oct 26, 2022

Space: NASA kicks off study to unravel UAP or UFOs' mysteries

NASA has kicked off a study to help scientists learn more about unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) or UFOs (unidentified flying objects).

Oct 25, 2022

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Science & Health

ASN Kidney Week 2022: Long-term exposure to air pollution increases kidney disease risk

Space: India's defunct surveillance satellite 'RISAT-2' hits Indian Ocean near Jakarta

Delhi air pollution gets "severe": Why children, elderly need to be extra careful [Explained]

Health Byte: Heavy alcohol consumption can put young adults at high stroke risk

5 lions break free of enclosure at Sydney's Taronga Zoo

NASA prepares to bid goodbye to 'Mars InSight lander'; Ending its mission

World Stroke Day 2022: Young working professionals now at high stroke risk says researchers [Details]

Craze for selfies takes toll on mental health, leads to 'Phantom Pocket Vibration Syndrome'

Alien mystery: Top researcher says 4 Quintillion alien spacecraft lurking in universe

Antibody Blocks Lethal Effects of Heroin; Shows Promise for Use As Effective Treatment Strategy [Study]

NASA forms team to study UFOs, conspiracy theorists expect alien disclosure

Unilever recalls Dove soap, other aerosol dry shampoo brands; Contains cancer causing chemicals

Space: NASA's Lucy spacecraft captures images of Earth, Moon ahead of gravity assist

Wolf-Rayet 140 forms 'Fingerprint' in Space, NASA's Webb Telescope reveals

Space: NASA kicks off study to unravel UAP or UFOs' mysteries

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]