Science & Health

Space News: NASA's James telescope reveals stunning images of Jupiter, its moon

After releasing stunning coloured images of thousands of galaxies in our universe, NASA has now unveiled outstanding images of Jupiter and spectra of several asteroids taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Jul 16, 2022

Covaxin can help control virus load, reduce disease severity: Study

Scientists have found that Covaxin, which is an inactivated whole-virion vaccine, induces robust immune memory to SARS-CoV-2 and its variants of concern that persists for at least six months after vaccination and induces memory T cells that can respond robustly against the variants.

Jul 16, 2022

Space News: Astronomers detect mysterious fast radio burst with a 'heartbeat' pattern

Astronomers have detected a strange and persistent radio signal from a far-off galaxy that appears to be flashing with surprising regularity, similar to a 'heartbeat'.

Jul 15, 2022

Covid Surge Again: India reports 20,038 new Covid cases, 47 deaths in 24 hrs

India on Friday reported a marginal decline at 20,038 Covid infections in the last 24 hours against 20,139 cases reported on Thursday, the Union Health Ministry said.

Jul 15, 2022

Health Ministry raises alarm on monkeypox; issues guidelines to curb spread [details]

The Union Health Ministry on Thursday asked states to increase surveillance on monkeypox, which has been reported in many countries across the world.

Jul 14, 2022

Kerala reports first suspected case of monkeypox, sample sent for testing [Details]

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Thursday said a suspected case of monkeypox has surfaced in the state and the sample has been sent to the NIV Pune laboratory.

Jul 14, 2022

Covid Surge: India's daily Covid cases cross 20,130 in 24 hrs

India reported 20,139 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, a considerable rise from the previous day's count of 16,906, said the Union Health Ministry on Thursday.

Jul 14, 2022

US approves eye drops called "Vuity" that could replace reading glasses [Details]

The US has approved a new type of eye drop which they say could eliminate the need for reading glasses.

Jul 14, 2022

Webb's astronomical trove: Cosmic cliffs, birthplace of stars, dying stars [PHOTOS]

The powerful next-generation James Webb Space Telescope has released a treasure trove of full-colour images from deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date to cosmic cliffs, birthplace of stars, blackhole, dying star's final "performance", as well as the atmosphere of distant planet.

Jul 13, 2022

Pig-to-human heart transplant in brain dead patients successful [details]

A team of US researchers successfully transplanted two genetically engineered pig hearts into recently deceased humans in June and July.

Jul 13, 2022

Space news: James Webb telescope sends first stunning view of Universe

James Webb Space Telescope has produced the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date.

Jul 12, 2022

Cancer: India's first qHPV vaccine against cervical cancer gets DCGI's nod

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday granted market authorisation to India's first Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus vaccine (qHPV) against cervical cancer.

Jul 12, 2022

Safari Park at Hyderabad Zoo flooded, authorities announce its closure

The Safari Park in Hyderabad's Nehru Zoological Park is flooded after water from the Mir Alam Tank entered the premises, Zoo officials said on Tuesday.

Jul 12, 2022

SpaceX's Starship booster engine prototype fails, explodes in ground test

SpaceX's Starship rocket launch vehicle's first-stage booster Super Heavy faced an unintended explosion during a ground test.

Jul 12, 2022

US Drug regulator FDA considering to approve birth control pill over-the-counter

Amid the US Supreme Court's decision to ban abortion in the country, the Food and Drug Administration is considering to approve the first-ever over the counter (OTC) birth control pill.

Jul 12, 2022