Science & Health

On its maiden flight, India's small rocket keeps the nation in suspense

On its maiden flight, India's small rocket keeps nation in suspense [details]

Hoping to celebrate in advance the country's 75th anniversary of Independence in style the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched its freshly minted rocket Small Satellite Launch Vehicle - Developmental Flight (SSLV-D1).

Aug 7, 2022

Japanese Encephalitis claims 63 lives in Assam so far; 347 infected [details]

Three fresh deaths were reported from Nagaon district on Saturday while fresh infections were reported from 10 districts including Cachar, Dibrugarh and Kamrup Metro.

Aug 7, 2022

Monkeypox: Strict vigil at Karnataka ports, airports

The Karnataka government has intensified vigilance along the state borders to keep the monkeypox virus at bay, Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar said here on Saturday.

Aug 6, 2022

Plant based meat, replacing traditional meat.

Plant-based 'beef' reduces Carbon dioxide but threatens agriculture jobs

Plant-based alternatives to beef have the potential to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, but their growth in popularity could disrupt the agricultural workforce, threatening more than 1.5 million industry jobs, new economic models show.

Aug 6, 2022

Scientists track impact of Covid protective plastic gear on wildlife

Covid Update: India reports 20,551 new cases, 70 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 20,551 new Covid-19 cases, an increase against the 19,893 infections registered the previous day, besides 70 deaths on Friday

Aug 5, 2022

Pollution impact on children: How air pollution, stress raises risk of autism in boys

Pregnant women's exposure to air pollution and stress can raise the risk of autism-like social behaviour and differently wired brains in males, according to a study on mice.

Aug 4, 2022

ISRO gearing up for launch of small rocket SSLV on Aug 7.

Next ISRO launch: Inida gearing up for launch of small rocket SSLV on Aug 7

India's newest rocket, the 34 metre tall and weighing 120 ton Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) will lift off from the first launch pad at the Sriharikota rocket port on August 7 at 9.18 a.m. on its maiden flight, said Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday.

Aug 4, 2022

Space News: Webb telescope images colourful Cartwheel Galaxy

The powerful next-generation James Webb Space Telescope has captured colourful images of Cartwheel Galaxy, located about 500 million light-years away.

Aug 3, 2022

Health byte: 10% increase of ultra-processed foods leads to 25% higher risk of dementia [Details]

People who eat the highest amounts of ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of developing dementia than those who eat the lowest amounts, says a new study.

Aug 2, 2022

US city experiences hottest month on record

Salt Lake City experiences hottest month on record: Report

July 2022 was the hottest month ever recorded in Salt Lake City, capital city of the US state of Utah, with an average temperature of around 30.7 degrees Celsius, local media reported.

Aug 2, 2022

Researchers track impact of Covid protective plastic gear on wildlife

The proliferation of single-use plastic products -- masks, disposable gloves, testing kits and hygienic wipes -- which rose sharply throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, has significantly affected the environment as well as wildlife, according to a study.

Aug 2, 2022

ISRO to add smaller launch vehicle SSLV to PSLV, GSLV, liftoff on Aug 7

With the new launching vehicle, ISRO will have three -- Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle and now SSLV.

Aug 1, 2022

Space News: NASA's LRO finds lunar pits with temperatures suitable for humans

Scientists analysing data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft and computer modelling, have discovered shaded locations within pits on the Moon that always hover around a comfortable about 17 Celsius, a temperature that is suitable for humans.

Aug 1, 2022

Health: Antibiotics in young kids can cause permanent asthma, allergies [Study]

Early exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, claims a new study conducted on mice.

Aug 1, 2022

Less than 9 hours of sleep may affect kids' memory, mental health [details]

Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those who get the recommended nine to 12 hours of sleep per night, according to a new study.

Jul 31, 2022