Science & Health

World Sight Day: WHO stresses on quality, affordable eye health care

The World Health Organization (WHO), on the occasion of World Sight Day on Thursday, called for quality, inclusive and affordable eye health care for all.

Oct 14, 2022

Other COVID-19 Proteins Crucial in Disease Severity, Not Just Spike; New Key Genes Identified [Study]

According to a new multi-institutional study, certain "accessory" or nonspike genes, and their mutations, influence the pathogenesis of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Oct 13, 2022

NASA targets Mid November for Artemis 1 moon rocket launch

Space: NASA sets Nov 14 as next launch date for Artemis I Moon mission

The US space agency has now set the next launch attempt of the Artemis I Moon mission for November 14, after facing two failed attempts due to liquid hydrogen gas leak in one of the engines.

Oct 13, 2022

Greta Thunberg labels German nuclear exit a "mistake"; netizens point out glaring hypocrisy

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has called Germany's plan to scrap nuclear power a mistake, only three months after slamming EU lawmakers for backing green label for nuclear and gas.

Oct 13, 2022

How polio virus gains control of cells, evades immunity; breakthrough discovery crucial for antivirals [details]

A new multi-institutional study has discovered that the poliovirus tricks infected cells into producing new viral particles by reprogramming an essential cellular process known as autophagy.

Oct 12, 2022

Covid-19 antidote 'VINCOV-19' ready for phase-three clinical trials, simultaneous market authorization

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) and the Centre for Cellular Molecular Biology (CCMB) in collaboration with VINS Bioproducts Limited, a leading immunological company based in Hyderabad, announced the successful completion of the Phase-two clinical trials of VINCOV-19, India's first antidote and a cure against SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Oct 12, 2022

Spacecraft changed asteroid's orbit after smashing into it.

Watershed Moment for NASA: Spacecraft changed asteroid's orbit by few minutes after smashing into it

The US space agency has confirmed that when its spacecraft smashed into an asteroid last month, it altered its orbit by 32 minutes, calling it a "watershed moment" for planetary defense.

Oct 12, 2022

Call of Duty to feature 'new Warzone experience' soon.

Video games prone to heart rhythm problems in children: Study

Video games can precipitate life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in susceptible children whose predisposition may have been previously unrecognised, says a new study.

Oct 11, 2022

2 back-to-back mass strandings of pilot whales on New Zealand's Chatham Islands

There have been two mass strandings of pilot whales on New Zealand's Chatham Islands in the past two days, according to an organisation that specialises in the protection and conservation of marine animals.

Oct 11, 2022

India has agreed to expand space cooperation with Italy

Space Startups: Sectoral report seeks PLI scheme to give boost to Indian space sector

A comprehensive policy for the space sector, introduction of production linked incentive (PLI) scheme, and promotion of independent launch solutions for private sector satellites are needed for the sector, states a sectoral report.

Oct 11, 2022

Scientists propose 'laughing gas' technique to search aliens in distant planets

A recent research report had suggested that aliens could be using quantum communication to proclaim their presence to other beings

Oct 10, 2022

Nigerian Tragedy: Death toll rises to 76 in boat capsize

The passenger boat carrying 85 people capsized in the state's Ogbaru area, following rising floods in that area, according to the statement.

Oct 10, 2022

Mediterranean diet enables progression-free survival in advanced melanoma [Study]

The study also found that eating whole grains and legumes reduced the likelihood of developing drug-induced immune-related side effects, such as colitis.

Oct 10, 2022

Moon formation mystery continues as researchers say it was formed within hours [details]

The new theory suggests that the moon was formed immediately after the impact with a Mars-sized space bod

Oct 10, 2022

Forget dinosaur-killing asteroid, space rock bigger than it once hit earth [details]

Vredefort asteroid measured around 25 kilometers and it hit earth at a speed of 90,000 kilometers per hour

Oct 10, 2022

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Science & Health

World Sight Day: WHO stresses on quality, affordable eye health care

Other COVID-19 Proteins Crucial in Disease Severity, Not Just Spike; New Key Genes Identified [Study]

Space: NASA sets Nov 14 as next launch date for Artemis I Moon mission

Greta Thunberg labels German nuclear exit a "mistake"; netizens point out glaring hypocrisy

How polio virus gains control of cells, evades immunity; breakthrough discovery crucial for antivirals [details]

Covid-19 antidote 'VINCOV-19' ready for phase-three clinical trials, simultaneous market authorization

Watershed Moment for NASA: Spacecraft changed asteroid's orbit by few minutes after smashing into it

Video games prone to heart rhythm problems in children: Study

2 back-to-back mass strandings of pilot whales on New Zealand's Chatham Islands

Space Startups: Sectoral report seeks PLI scheme to give boost to Indian space sector

Scientists propose 'laughing gas' technique to search aliens in distant planets

Nigerian Tragedy: Death toll rises to 76 in boat capsize

Mediterranean diet enables progression-free survival in advanced melanoma [Study]

Moon formation mystery continues as researchers say it was formed within hours [details]

Forget dinosaur-killing asteroid, space rock bigger than it once hit earth [details]

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]