Science & Health

Tomato Fever affects 82 kids in Kerala; should you worry? Not really, says K'taka health minister [details]

Tomato Flu, so far reportedly endemic to Kerala, has many symptoms resembling Chikungunya, which is high fever, body aches, swelling in the joints etc

May 12, 2022

NASAs InSight finds biggest Marsquakes on Red Planet. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

NASA's "InSight Mars lander" records largest-ever monster quake on Red Planet

NASA's InSight Mars lander has detected the largest ever monster quake on the Red Planet.The quake estimated to be of magnitude 5 occurred on May 4, the 1,222nd Martian day, or sol, of the mission, NASA said in a statement.

May 11, 2022

China's zero-COVID policy not "sustainable": WHO Chief as reports questioning Shanghai lockdown surface

The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday China's zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy is not sustainable given what is now known of the virus, in rare public comments by the U.N. agency on a government's handling of the pandemic.

May 11, 2022

Musk's Neuralink rival Synchron launches human trial of brain implant in US

Elon Musk's Neuralink rival Synchron has launched human trials on six severely paralysed patients in the US to enable them to control digital devices hands-free, using just thoughts.

May 11, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 518.7 mn; US continues to be the worst-hit

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 518.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.25 million and vaccinations to over 11.37 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 11, 2022

Satellite image at 8:30 am on May 10 showing the position of Severe Cyclonic Storm Asani.(Credit: IMD)

Heavy rainfall likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh,Odisha; IMD issues warming to fishermen

The Severe Cyclonic Storm Asani over westcentral and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards at a speed of 5 kmph through the night bringing heavy rainfall at places along the Andhra Pradesh coast.

May 10, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 517 mn, death toll stands at 6.25 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 517 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.25 million and vaccinations to over 11.33 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

May 8, 2022

Well Marked LPA over Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Weather forecast: Low pressure area forms near South Andaman Sea, cyclonic Storm by Sunday evening

A low pressure area (LPA) that has formed over the South Andaman Sea and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bay Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Sunday evening, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday.

May 7, 2022

Kidney damage is the silent killer in Covid patients, say USA's top docs

Can low-dose lithium help "slow kidney ageing" and promote its proper functioning?

Long known as a valuable treatment for bipolar disorder, lithium may also be useful in treating kidney disease, a silent killer which affects about an estimated 10 crore people in India, health experts contended here on Friday.

May 7, 2022

SpaceX successfully returns NASA, ESA astronauts from Space Station.

SpaceX successfully returns NASA, ESA astronauts from International Space Station

Three NASA astronauts and one from the ESA (European Space Agency) landed safely on Earth from the International Space Station on Friday.

May 6, 2022

Chinese scientist finds lunar soil brought back by "Chang'e 5" spacecraft can generate oxygen and fuel

Observation of lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e 5 spacecraft has shown that soil on the moon contains active compounds that can convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and fuels, according to scientists.

May 6, 2022

Surge Again? India reports 3,545 new Covid cases, slightly higher

India reported 3,545 new Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, a rise over the 3,275 Covid infections reported the previous day, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs said on Friday morning.

May 6, 2022

Severe obesity weakens antibody response to Covid vaccines: Study

Obesity has been a known risk factor for Covid-19 infection. And now a study reveals, severely obese people may have significantly weaker immune response to Covid vaccination compared to those with normal weight.

May 6, 2022

Spacewalkers Shane Kimbrough (foreground) and Thomas Pesquet work to prepare the second roll out solar array ready for installation an upcoming spacewalk.(*Credit: NASA)*

How extended space flights affect astronauts' perivascular space in their brains [Details]

Long-duration space flight can alter fluid-filled spaces along veins and arteries in the brain, according to new research.

May 5, 2022

Don't throw away masks, Israel study nods to another COVID outbreak this summer

The Covid pandemic that originated in Wuhan, China has already claimed the lives of over 6.2 million people

May 5, 2022

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Science & Health

Tomato Fever affects 82 kids in Kerala; should you worry? Not really, says K'taka health minister [details]

NASA's "InSight Mars lander" records largest-ever monster quake on Red Planet

China's zero-COVID policy not "sustainable": WHO Chief as reports questioning Shanghai lockdown surface

Musk's Neuralink rival Synchron launches human trial of brain implant in US

Global Covid caseload tops 518.7 mn; US continues to be the worst-hit

Heavy rainfall likely over coastal Andhra Pradesh,Odisha; IMD issues warming to fishermen

Global Covid caseload tops 517 mn, death toll stands at 6.25 mn

Weather forecast: Low pressure area forms near South Andaman Sea, cyclonic Storm by Sunday evening

Can low-dose lithium help "slow kidney ageing" and promote its proper functioning?

SpaceX successfully returns NASA, ESA astronauts from International Space Station

Chinese scientist finds lunar soil brought back by "Chang'e 5" spacecraft can generate oxygen and fuel

Surge Again? India reports 3,545 new Covid cases, slightly higher

Severe obesity weakens antibody response to Covid vaccines: Study

How extended space flights affect astronauts' perivascular space in their brains [Details]

Don't throw away masks, Israel study nods to another COVID outbreak this summer

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]