Science & Health

Weather Alert: Typhoon Chaba on path to hit south China

Chaba, the third typhoon of the year, is heading toward the island province of Hainan in southern China, according to meteorological authorities.

Jun 30, 2022

Anthrax scare in Kerala after detection in dead wild pigs at Athirapally

Following the detection of anthrax in wild pigs, which were found dead in Athirapally in Kerala's Trissur district, the authorities have decided to ensure that all proper protocols are observed in the area.

Jun 30, 2022

Martian Image: 'Enchanted' Rocks at Jezero Crater

Not even Obi-Wan Kenobi could convince Perseverance's Katie Stack Morgan that these are not the rocks she's looking for.

Jun 30, 2022

Yellowstone National Park: Bull bison gores visitor, advisory issued to stay away from animals

A visitor was gored by a bull bison in Yellowstone National Park, one of the largest national parks in the US, officials said.

Jun 30, 2022

HEAT 'Abhyas' successfully flight-tested from ITR, Chandipur

The "ABHYAS" high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT) was successfully flight-tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the Odisha coast on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said.

Jun 29, 2022

NASA goes public, throws open 16 years of data for scan to find clouds on Mars [Details]

By identifying clouds in data collected by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, the public can increase scientists' understanding of the Red Planet's atmosphere.

Jun 29, 2022

Covid Update: India records 14,506 new cases, 30 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 14,506 new Covid-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, which is a substantial increase over the previous day's count of 11,793, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs on Wednesday.

Jun 29, 2022

Covid-19: llamas can protect against all SARS viruses, including Omicron [Study]

Tiny, robust immune particles derived from the blood of a llama -- a domesticated South American camelid -- could provide strong protection against every Covid-19 variant, including Omicron, and 18 similar viruses including SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV-1.

Jun 29, 2022

Mission PSLV-C53/DS-EO: Countdown for Indian rocket mission begins at 5 pm today

The 25-hour countdown for the Thursday evening launch of Indian rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) carrying three Singapore satellites will begin at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Jun 29, 2022

Ban on the sale of Pani Puri in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley; here's why [details]

As per World Health Organisation, each year reportedly there are 1.3 to 4.0 million cases of cholera and 21000 to 143000 deaths worldwide.

Jun 28, 2022

Monkeypox spreading faster, Canada confirms 235 cases

The Public Health Agency of Canada on Monday confirmed that the country has registered a total 235 monkeypox cases so far.

Jun 28, 2022

Intermittent fasting may help heal nerve damage, change gut bacteria activity: Study

Intermittent fasting helps change the activity of gut bacteria and increase their ability to recover from nerve damage, according to a study conducted in mice.

Jun 27, 2022

New N95 mask called 'Nano Breath' mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology [many benefits]

Researchers have developed a reusable, recyclable, washable, odourless, non-allergic and anti-microbial N95 mask by using 3D printing technology.

Jun 27, 2022

Without Tiger experts, railway panel to evaluate proposed line through tiger area in K'taka; PIL filed

The committee examines the proposed Hubli-Ankola railway line Project (HARP) through an important tiger corridor of the Western Ghats, recognised as the world's eighth hottest biodiversity hotspot.

Jun 27, 2022

India reports 17,073 fresh Covid cases, over 45% rise in 24 hrs

India reported 17,073 cases compared to 11,739 reported on Sunday, registering over 45% rise in 24 hours

Jun 27, 2022