Science & Health

Chinese scientists show 1st live birth of a chimeric monkey using stem cells

A team of researchers in China has reported for the first time the live birth of a monkey that contains a high proportion of cells derived from a monkey stem cell line.

Nov 10, 2023

USFDA okays world's first chikungunya vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the world's first chikungunya vaccine.

Nov 10, 2023

Lack of exercise, more junk food behind spiking diabetes among young Indians: Experts

Shifting lifestyles, with almost zero exercise and increased consumption of junk foods, are the major reasons behind the significant surge in Type 2 diabetes cases among younger populations, both globally and particularly in India, in the last 10 years, said doctors on Thursday ahead of World Diabetes Day.

Nov 10, 2023

Curiosity rover completes 4,000 days on Mars: NASA

Curiosity rover completes 4,000 days on Mars, collects sample from 'Sequoia'; NASA

NASA's Curiosity Rover has successfully completed four thousand days on Mars conducting exciting science.

Nov 7, 2023

Japan detects above-limit radioactive cesium in locally grown mushroom

Excessive levels of radioactive cesium were detected in mushroom locally grown in Japan's Yamanashi prefecture, a government report revealed on Tuesday.

Nov 7, 2023

Delhi's AQI improves a little, to 394! What makes tackling air pollution a challenge in the Capital every year?

From incentives on electric vehicles to purchase of stubble from farmers, any permanent solutions to the problem have to first come from both state and union governments

Nov 7, 2023

Rare species of bamboo rat spotted in Bengal

A rare species of bamboo rat was found in north Bengal on Tuesday with the forest department veterans claiming that this is probably the first time it was spotted in the entire state.

Nov 7, 2023

Delhi air pollution ups 'risk of death due to heart attacks': Bengaluru cardiologist

Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy, a senior interventional cardiologist at Sakra World Hospital in Bengaluru, on Sunday warned that exposure to highly polluted air increases the risk of death due to heart attacks.

Nov 5, 2023

Stem cells therapy show promise to treat, reverse osteoarthritis

Australian researchers have discovered a novel population of stem cells which are responsible for the progression of osteoarthritis, an advance that may also pave the way to reverse the condition.

Nov 5, 2023

UP govt elevates Ganges dolphin status to boost conservation efforts

The Uttar Pradesh Government has intensified its efforts to conserve the Gangetic dolphin by declaring it the aquatic animal of the state.

Nov 5, 2023

With controversies brewing, ISRO Chairman withholds autobiography release

Perturbed by unnecessary controversies resulting from his yet to be published autobiography, S. Somanath, the Chiarman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has decided to withhold the formal release of the book.

Nov 4, 2023

Prevent stroke naturally with these simple tips

According to the Indian Stroke Association, the incidence of strokes in India has surged by 100 per cent over recent decades. In fact, stroke now ranks as the second leading cause of death in the country.

Nov 4, 2023

FIR against B'luru hospital for administering expired injection to toddler

Karnataka police have lodged an FIR against a private hospital for allegedly administering an expired injection to a three-year-old child.

Nov 4, 2023

Zika virus detected in Chikkaballapur district; K'taka health dept on high alert. Causes, symptoms & prevention

The health officers have sent blood samples of 30 pregnant women with fever-like symptoms for testing. Zika virus causes birth defects and can be fatal

Nov 2, 2023

Eating strawberries daily when young may cut dementia risk later

Daily strawberry consumption could help reduce the risk of dementia for certain middle-aged populations, finds a study.

Nov 2, 2023

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Science & Health

Chinese scientists show 1st live birth of a chimeric monkey using stem cells

USFDA okays world's first chikungunya vaccine

Lack of exercise, more junk food behind spiking diabetes among young Indians: Experts

Curiosity rover completes 4,000 days on Mars, collects sample from 'Sequoia'; NASA

Japan detects above-limit radioactive cesium in locally grown mushroom

Delhi's AQI improves a little, to 394! What makes tackling air pollution a challenge in the Capital every year?

Rare species of bamboo rat spotted in Bengal

Delhi air pollution ups 'risk of death due to heart attacks': Bengaluru cardiologist

Stem cells therapy show promise to treat, reverse osteoarthritis

UP govt elevates Ganges dolphin status to boost conservation efforts

With controversies brewing, ISRO Chairman withholds autobiography release

Prevent stroke naturally with these simple tips

FIR against B'luru hospital for administering expired injection to toddler

Zika virus detected in Chikkaballapur district; K'taka health dept on high alert. Causes, symptoms & prevention

Eating strawberries daily when young may cut dementia risk later

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]