Science & Health

New planet detected around "Proxima Centauri" star closest to the Sun

A team of astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) in Chile have found evidence of another planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our Solar System.

Feb 14, 2022

India reports further decline in Covid cases, logs 32K new cases in 24 hrs

The recovery of 91,930 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally to 4,16,77,641

Feb 14, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 411.5 mn, deaths surge to more than 5.81 million

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 77,735,068 and 919,640

Feb 14, 2022

Now you can generate Ayushman Bharat Health Account number from Aarogya Setu app [Details]

The National Health Authority (NHA), under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), on Friday announced the integration with the Aarogya Setu app. The integration will enable the the Aarogya Setu app users to avail the benefits of ABDM.

Feb 12, 2022

How Vitamin D played crucial role in stemming Covid-19 [Explained]

Vitamin D, known as the "sunshine" vitamin and essential for bone health, is also known for promoting immune response, much needed to fight Covid-19, experts said here on Friday.

Feb 12, 2022

India reports decline at 50K new Covid cases; Global caseload reaches 408.1 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 408.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.80 million and vaccinations to over 10.16 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Feb 12, 2022

ISRO since 1975 launched 129 Indian and 342 foreign satellites

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) since 1975 has launched a total of 129 satellites of Indian origin and 342 foreign satellites of 36 countries.

Feb 11, 2022

Russia reports 197,076 fresh Covid cases; Global caseload crosses 405.6 million

Russia has confirmed 197,076 new Covid-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the highest daily increase to date, taking the nationwide tally to 13,527,845

Feb 11, 2022

Since Omicron, Covid deaths reached 500,000, say reports; 100K in US alone, as per WHO

The world has seen half a million Covid deaths around the world since the omicron variant of the coronavirus was first detected in November, the media reported.

Feb 10, 2022

Covid vaccination update: Over 1 crore teenagers in 15-18 year group given two doses so far

Over one crore teenagers in 15-18 year age group have been fully vaccinated with both doses of vaccines in India.

Feb 9, 2022

Asteroid apocalypse: Study suggests cinematic idea to avoid possible deadly collision

Several space experts believe that humanity will go extinct following an asteroid strike on the blue planet

Feb 8, 2022

IIT Gandhinagar researchers develop affordable seawater desalination method; here's how it works

Inspired by tree's natural intake of water that uses the capillary effect, a team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) have developed a cost-effective and environment-friendly water desalination technique.

Feb 8, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 397 mn; Russia adds 171,905 new cases in 24 hrs

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 397 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.74 million and vaccinations to over 10.07 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Feb 8, 2022

India reports 67,597 new Covid-19 cases, 19% decline [Details]

India on Tuesday reported 67,597 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, a considerable decline of 19 per cent against 83,876 cases reported on the previous day.

Feb 8, 2022

Asteroid warning: NASA says 1.3 kilometer wide space rock heading towards earth

This asteroid named 138971 (2001 CB21) is currently traveling at a mindblowing speed of 43,236 kilometers per hour.

Feb 7, 2022