Science & Health

India logs in 22K new Covid cases, records 14% decline in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India recorded a decline of 14% in new Covid cases

Feb 19, 2022

Indian researcher traces tectonic evolution, nature of Greater Maldive Ridge

An Indian researcher has traced the tectonic evolution and the nature of the Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR) --- a very crucial geodynamic feature in the western Indian Ocean, whose origin has been the centre of many scientific debates.

Feb 18, 2022

Stress, stresss and stress everywhere, silent corner at home is a stress-buster: Expert

Astonishingly, about 82 per cent Indians are stressed out today and nearly 90 per cent people suffer from anxiety

Feb 18, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 419.4 million, deaths surge to 5.86 mn

The global Covid-19 caseload has topped 419.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.86 million as of today

Feb 18, 2022

First woman reported to be cured of HIV after stem cell transplant

Despite the cessation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), the woman has had no detectable levels of HIV for 14 months.

Feb 17, 2022

Sea levels to rise 10-12 inches by 2050, US to be worst-affected: NASA, NOAA Report

Sea levels along US coastlines will rise between 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) on average above the current levels by 2050, according to a new inter-agency report.

Feb 17, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 417.4 mn; Indonesia adds 64K new cases in 24 hrs

Global Covid caseload tops 417.4 million and Indonesia reported more than 64K cases in the last 24 hours

Feb 17, 2022

Daily Update: Global Covid caseload tops 415.1 mn; S. Korea reports 90K new cases

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 415.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.83 million and vaccinations to over 10.25 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Feb 16, 2022

Global caseload tops 413.3 mn; Death toll at 5.82 mn

The current global caseload and the death toll stood at 413,307,484 and 5,825,680, respectively.

Feb 15, 2022

India's "eye in the sky" satellite PSLV-C52 gives visual treat to Bengalureans [watch]

As the launch of PSLV-C52 had the entire nation excited, southern India had a special treat. Residents of Bengaluru and other cities close to Sriharikota were able to witness the amazing spectacle thrown by PSLV-C52 satellite.

Feb 14, 2022

Impact of SpaceX rocket on the lunar surface may mislead alien hunt

Space experts are worried about biological contamination that could happen in moon as SpaceX rocket will crashland on the lunar surface on March 04

Feb 14, 2022

ISRO successfully places "Eye in the Sky" satellite into orbit; Lines up busy schedule for next 2 months [Details]

India on Monday morning successfully placed into orbit its radar imaging satellite EOS-04 in a text book style.

Feb 14, 2022

New planet detected around "Proxima Centauri" star closest to the Sun

A team of astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) in Chile have found evidence of another planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our Solar System.

Feb 14, 2022

India reports further decline in Covid cases, logs 32K new cases in 24 hrs

The recovery of 91,930 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally to 4,16,77,641

Feb 14, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 411.5 mn, deaths surge to more than 5.81 million

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 77,735,068 and 919,640

Feb 14, 2022