Science & Health

India reports 1,938 Covid-19 cases as global caseload tops 475.4 million

India reported 1,938 fresh Covid cases, marginally higher than the previous day's count of 1,778, in a span of 24 hours, while the global caseload touched 475.4 million

Mar 24, 2022

Lettuce protects bones not just on Earth but on Mars trip too for Astronauts [Details]

Astronauts might one day grow and eat genetically modified plants to ward off disease associated with long spaceflights.Lettuce produces a drug to protect against bone density loss in microgravity.

Mar 23, 2022

One-third of greenhouse gas emissions caused by food systems but ignored in climate plans

Food production, processing, distribution, consumption, and waste account for nearly a third of total global greenhouse gas emissions.

Mar 23, 2022

Better ventilation systems in schools can reduce Covid cases, says Italian Study

Improving school ventilation systems can help reduce Covid-19 cases among students, an Italian study showed.

Mar 23, 2022

Aussie scientists unravel vital role of 'junk' DNA, key to phobias, stress disorders

A piece of DNA, previously considered as 'junk' material by scientists, could be the key to extinguishing fear-related memories for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and phobias, according to a new study led by Australian researchers.

Mar 23, 2022

NewSpace India to open price bids for industries making PSLV rocket next month

NewSpace India Ltd - the commercial arm of Department of Space - will open the price bids submitted by three parties to make rocket Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) next month, as the next fiscal begins, said a senior official.

Mar 23, 2022

Man with rare brain disorder successfully treated at Hyderabad hospital; To help future brain surgeries

A 32-year-old man, diagnosed with a rare disorder with symptoms of tightness of hands and legs and having difficulty in walking, like in Parkinson's disease, was successfully treated using advanced treatment protocols at a hospital in Hyderabad.

Mar 22, 2022

New Delhi remains world's most polluted capital city for 2nd consecutive year

New Delhi has been ranked the world's most polluted capital city for s second consecutive year followed by Dhaka (Bangladesh), N'Djamena (Chad), Dushanbe (Tajikistan) and Muscat (Oman).

Mar 22, 2022

125-yr-old Yoga Guru, Swami Sivananda gets Padma Shri

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday conferred the Padma Shri award to 125-year-old Swami Sivananda for his contribution towards Yoga at a Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, here.

Mar 22, 2022

Dire warning for Great Barrier Reef due to global warming and emissions

Targeting net zero by 2050 wouldn't be enough to slow the rising ocean temperatures to protect the Great Barrier Reef (GBR), a new report from Australia's Climate Council said on Monday.

Mar 21, 2022

Most endangered white winged wood ducks brought to Assam Zoo from Czech Republic

Two white winged wood ducks, one of the most endangered birds species globally, was imported from a Czech zoo and housed in the Assam state zoo in Guwahati, officials said on Monday.

Mar 21, 2022

Astronomers find no signs of Planet Nine after scamming 87% of the sky

A team of astronomers who scammed about 87 per cent of the southern sky have found no trace of Planet Nine in our solar system yet.

Mar 21, 2022

Women are more likely to die after heart attack than men, here's the reason

Women are less likely to receive life-saving treatment for cardiogenic shock than men and thus, are more at risk of death, according to research.

Mar 21, 2022

Pandemic not over: Over 40% new Covid cases globally in areas neighbouring China; situation under watch

There has been a resurgence of Covid-19 cases globally in the past week with, notably, more than 40 per cent of cases appearing in areas surrounding China, according to China's National Health Commission (NHC)

Mar 20, 2022

Natural COVID-19 Antibodies Last Upto 7 Months In Children Post Infection; Found In 96 Percent Kids [Study]

According to a new study led by the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, children who contract COVID-19, develop natural circulating antibodies that can last for at least seven months.

Mar 20, 2022