Science & Health

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

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

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

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

Huge ocean beneath earth's surface real as scientists find intriguing proof [details]

Researchers who carried out the study suggested that there could be a large ocean suspended between the upper and lower layers of the Earth

Oct 10, 2022

COVID-19 update: India reports 2,756 fresh cases, 21 deaths [details]

In the same period, the country has recorded 21 more Covid-related deaths, taking the national fatalities tally to 5,28,799, as per the report.

Oct 9, 2022

B'luru wakes up to cloudy day, most K'taka dists to receive showers till Oct 11

The predictions say that rains are going to lash in coastal Karnataka, north interior and south interior districts. Heavy and thunderous rainfall is expected in all areas.

Oct 9, 2022

Global metaverse market expected to reach $996 bn in 2030 [details]

The metaverse market size reached a value of $22.79 billion in 2021, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

Oct 9, 2022