Science & Health

How does black fever causing parasite spread; Indian scientists make breakthrough discovery

Indian scientists have made a major medical breakthrough by discovering how the Leishmania parasite, which causes black fever or Kala-Azar, spreads so fast, promising a new approach towards its treatment.

Aug 31, 2022

All you need to know about Covid vaccination for pregnant women

Pregnant women at cancer risk via dishware, hair colouring, plastics, mascara, tattoo ink [Details]

Pregnant women who are exposed to chemicals like melamine, cyanuric acid, and aromatic amines can have increased risk of cancer, says a new study.

Aug 30, 2022

Covid update: India reports further decline in fresh cases to 5,439 from previous day's 7,591 count

India reported further decline in Covid cases with 5,439 fresh infections reported in the last 24 hours, a significant decline from the previous day's 7,591 count

Aug 30, 2022

NASA scrubs Artemis I rocket launch to moon due to fuel leaks

US space agency NASA on Monday scrubbed its historic Artemis I mission to the Moon due to fuel leaks.

Aug 30, 2022

Water-altered rocks discovered on Mars; stored for return to Earth by Perseverance rover [details]

Scientists believe that a watery Mars could have supported life billions of years ago.

Aug 29, 2022

Early onset of "JIA" in children [Tips to avoid JIA and keep child's joints and muscles strong]

Children are more prone to accidents and diseases. Therefore, symptoms of illness or overexertion, such as fever, swollen and aching joints, rashes, and exhaustion, may be misdiagnosed.

Aug 29, 2022

41% of teenagers can't tell the difference between true and fake online health messages

A new study has found that teenagers have a hard time discerning between fake and true health messages. Only 48% of the participants trusted accurate health messages (without editorial elements) more than fake ones. Meanwhile, 41% considered fake and true neutral messages equally trustworthy and 11% considered true neutral health messages less trustworthy than fake health messages. The results highlight a need for better training of teenagers to navigate a world where fake health news is so widespread.

Aug 29, 2022

Noida twin tower demolition test blast today

Respiratory disease patients may face problems post twin tower demolition: Experts

"When such a massive demolition takes place, among other elements, asbestos and the silica along with used gunpowder become the major factors that could cause respiratory problems," Kishore said.

Aug 29, 2022

Covid Update: Visible decline in Covid-19 cases in India, reports 7,591 fresh cases over previous day's 9,436 count

India reported 7,591 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, against the previous day's 9,436 count, with 45 deaths, reflecting the considerable decline in the pandemic.

Aug 29, 2022

India logs 9,436 new COVID cases in last 24 hours; active caseload reduces [details]

The active caseload has come down to 86,591 cases, accounting for 0.19 per cent of the total positive cases.

Aug 28, 2022

New weapon against Covid-19: Indian-American researchers develop durable coating that kills Covid virus

The coating's durability comes from polyurethane, a tough, varnish-like sealer that's commonly used on surfaces like floors and furniture.

Aug 27, 2022

Space News: NASA gears up to send megarocket in deep space on Aug 29

Artemis I will lay the foundation for a sustained long-term presence on and around the Moon.

Aug 27, 2022

India logs 12,516 new Covid cases, 501 deaths

Covid Update: India reports 9,520 fresh cases, 41 deaths today, slight decline from previous day

As of Saturday morning, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 211.39 crore, achieved via 2,81,63,153 sessions.

Aug 27, 2022

Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over patent infringement of its Covid vaccine

Biotechnology major Moderna on Friday sued rival Pfizer and BioNTech over alleged infringement of its messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology patents.

Aug 27, 2022

Srinagar: Two more tremors in J&K, 11 in last four days [details]

Data revealed by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) recorded two tremors in J&K on Friday.

Aug 26, 2022

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Science & Health

How does black fever causing parasite spread; Indian scientists make breakthrough discovery

Pregnant women at cancer risk via dishware, hair colouring, plastics, mascara, tattoo ink [Details]

Covid update: India reports further decline in fresh cases to 5,439 from previous day's 7,591 count

NASA scrubs Artemis I rocket launch to moon due to fuel leaks

Water-altered rocks discovered on Mars; stored for return to Earth by Perseverance rover [details]

Early onset of "JIA" in children [Tips to avoid JIA and keep child's joints and muscles strong]

41% of teenagers can't tell the difference between true and fake online health messages

Respiratory disease patients may face problems post twin tower demolition: Experts

Covid Update: Visible decline in Covid-19 cases in India, reports 7,591 fresh cases over previous day's 9,436 count

India logs 9,436 new COVID cases in last 24 hours; active caseload reduces [details]

New weapon against Covid-19: Indian-American researchers develop durable coating that kills Covid virus

Space News: NASA gears up to send megarocket in deep space on Aug 29

Covid Update: India reports 9,520 fresh cases, 41 deaths today, slight decline from previous day

Moderna sues Pfizer, BioNTech over patent infringement of its Covid vaccine

Srinagar: Two more tremors in J&K, 11 in last four days [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]