Science & Health

How "Epstein Barr Virus" infection is linked with progress of brain cancer

The cancer-causing virus Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) can infect the neuronal cells and drive various changes in biomolecules such as fatty acids, carbohydrates, and protein components, leading to diseases of the central nervous system as well as brain cancer, scientists have found.

Jul 12, 2022

One of India's oldest tigers named Raja dies in Khairibari Tiger, Leopard Rescue Centre in West Bengal

Raja, one of the oldest tigers of India, died at Khairibari Tiger & Leopard Rescue Centre at Jaldapara in West Bengal's Alipurduar district on Monday.

Jul 11, 2022

Supermoon 2022 dates; biggest supermoon to be sighted on July 13 [details inside]

By the evening of Wednesday, as evening twilight ends (at 9.44 p.m. EDT), the full moon will appear 5 degrees above the southeastern horizon, NASA said.

Jul 11, 2022

India's 1st homegrown mRNA Covid vax may have low market penetration: Report

The recently approved Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals' two-dose mRNA Covid-19 vaccine, expected to be soon available in the country, is likely to see low penetration in the Indian market.

Jul 11, 2022

Elon Musk's SpaceX sends 46 Starlink satellites into orbit; further boosts connectivity [details]

Billionaire Elon Musk's space venture SpaceX has successfully launched 46 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit.

Jul 11, 2022

US Yosemite National Park wildfire grew over 50% overnight, alert issued for visitors

The Washburn Fire raging in Yosemite National Park, one of the most popular national parks in the US, grew more than 50 per cent overnight, spreading to 703 acres in size.

Jul 11, 2022

Africa's donkeys being stolen, slaughtered for Chinese medicine: Report

A popular period drama on Chinese TV helped lead to the theft and brutal slaughter of millions of donkeys in Africa, a media report said.

Jul 9, 2022

Weekend pet care: Plants you should avoid if you have pets at home

A pet is a companion but it's also a huge responsibility. Pet owners should never take this responsibility lightly and should be cautious about the environment they give their most precious family member.

Jul 9, 2022

NASA to soon reveal rare celestial objects taken by James Webb telescope [Carina Nebula, WASP-96 b, Eight-Burst ]

NASA is set to reveal rare celestial objects, taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, like one of the largest and brightest nebulae in the sky, a giant planet outside our solar system composed mainly of gas, and first compact galaxy group ever discovered in 1877, among others.

Jul 9, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 18,840 new Covid cases, 43 deaths

India on Saturday reported 18,840 Covid infections, a marginal rise against previous day's 18,815 count in a span of 24 hours, besides 43 deaths.

Jul 9, 2022

Aliens may use this method of communication to contact humans [details]

Amid studies and developments, conspiracy theorists believe that aliens are already here on earth

Jul 8, 2022

Covid cases surge, India logs 18,930 new cases, 35 deaths in 24 hrs

The recovery of 14,650 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,29,21,977.

Jul 7, 2022

NASA's microwave oven-sized Cubesat communications fail enroute to Moon; How it affects mission

After leaving orbit, NASA's CAPSTONE mission -- a microwave oven-sized CubeSat -- has faced communications issues on its way to the Moon, the US space agency has said.

Jul 6, 2022

Project Elephant: Aadhaar compulsory for getting compensation in human-elephant conflict cases

The Union Environment Ministry has now mandated the use of Aadhaar for compensation under the Project Elephant in cases such as human-elephant conflicts, among others.

Jul 6, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 13,086 Covid cases, 19 deaths

The nationwide death toll reached 5,25,242 and the active caseload has also risen to 1,14,475 cases

Jul 5, 2022