Science & Health

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

Child's sleeping habits hold magical powers; paediatric sleep expert shows ways to unlock them [INTERVIEW]

A child's sleep holds answers to the most common challenges parents face. India's noted paediatric sleep expert talks about the importance of good sleep and the effectiveness of sleep coaching or sleep training.

Jul 30, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 20,408 new Covid cases, 54 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India reported 20,408 new Covid cases and 54 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Jul 30, 2022

Wearable Technology: New stamp-sized ultrasound stickers developed to monitor foetuses, tumours

A team of engineers in the US have developed a new ultrasound sticker -- a stamp-sized device that sticks to skin and can provide continuous ultrasound imaging of internal organs for 48 hours.

Jul 29, 2022

International Tiger Day: Nepal's tiger population reaches 355

Nepal has seen an exceptional growth of tigers in the last 12 years, becoming the first nation to double the population of the big cat.

Jul 29, 2022

2 in 5 Indian kids have no access to preventive vitamin A supplements: ICMR

Two in five eligible children in India are missing out on preventive vitamin A supplementation designed to ward off the health problems associated with deficiency of the vitamin, according to an analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health on Friday.

Jul 29, 2022

International Tiger Day: Conservationists, activists upbeat as tiger numbers increase in Coimbatore forest

On the International Tiger Day, the wildlife activists and conservationists are cheering after the reported increase in the Tiger population in the Coimbatore forest division.

Jul 29, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 20,409 fresh infections, 47 deaths

Covid cases reported today were 20,409 infections as against previous day's 20,557 count

Jul 29, 2022

25 tons of Chinese rocket space debris to fall on Earth this week: Report

A total of 25 tonnes space junk from a recently-launched Chinese rocket is likely to crash on to Earth on July 31, according to a report.

Jul 27, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 18,313 new Covid cases, 57 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 18,313 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, a rise from the previous day's count of 14,830, said the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

Jul 27, 2022

Covid Update: India logs marginal decline at 14,830 cases today as against 16,866 count yesterday

India reported marginal decline in new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, at 14,830, against 16,866 cases reported on previous day

Jul 26, 2022