Science & Health

Vaccination for children in 12-14 age group begins, PM urges all to get vaccinated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged children in the 12-14 age group to get vaccinated and all those above 60 years to take the "precautionary" jabs.

Mar 16, 2022

Back to office? Health tips to get adjusted to hybrid work environment after Covid

Returning to office environment 2 years after covid, people are advised to follow these basic health tips, writes Aayushi Lakhapati, Health Expert.

Mar 15, 2022

Antarctic sea ice shrinks; hits lowest minimum on record: How worried should we be [details]

Both Arctic and Antarctic sea ice extents have, reportedly, remained below average all year. But ever since the satellite recording began 43 years ago, this is the lowest minimum level that Antarctic sea ice has shrunk to.

Mar 15, 2022

Artificial Intelligence & Robotics Technology Park launched in Karnataka

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK), the first of its' kind in the country, a not-for-profit foundation has been launched in the city on Monday.

Mar 14, 2022

Robotics with realistic pain expressions help doctors avoid bias while treating patients

UK researchers have developed a way to generate more realistic and accurate expressions of pain on the face of medical training robots during the physical examination of painful areas.

Mar 14, 2022

ISRO successfully tests solid-fuel motor, helpful in launching mini satellites

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday successfully tested the solid-fuel motor of its small rocket under development, said a senior official.

Mar 14, 2022

UK scientists to create ears, nose using human cells to treat people born without body parts

Scientists at the Swansea University in Wales, the UK have launched a pioneering treatment, which uses human cells to eliminate facial scarring.

Mar 14, 2022

Scientists reverse ageing in women, increase fertility with antiviral drugs

Results showed that antiviral drugs could indeed reverse the process in mouse and human egg cells and return to their former youthful selves

Mar 14, 2022

New Species of Turtle that Lived Alongside T. Rex, Triceratops Discovered; Survived Dinosaur-killing Extinction Event [Study]

In a new study, scientists have identified a softshell turtle—Hutchemys walkerorum—that lived in what is modern-day North Dakota, around 66.5 million years ago.

Mar 13, 2022

Researchers re-engineer red blood cells to trigger immune system against Covid, its variants and new viruses

Researchers have teamed up to modify red blood cells to transport viral agents which can safely trigger the immune system to protect the body against SARS-CoV-2, creating a promising new vehicle for vaccine delivery.

Mar 12, 2022

Watch out for these signs of glaucoma that can cause vision loss and blindness risk in children

While more common in adults, glaucoma - a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness - can also affect infants and children, experts said.

Mar 11, 2022

Thawing Permafrost Could Leach Microbes, Chemicals Into Environment

Scientists are turning to a combination of data collected from the air, land, and space to get a more complete picture of how climate change is affecting the planet's frozen regions.

Mar 11, 2022

Eating several protein rich foods together can help lower blood pressure: Research

Eating a balanced diet, including protein from a variety of sources, may help adults lower the risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research.

Mar 11, 2022

Identification tools for 16 commonly found owl species launched to maintain healthy ecosystem

India is home to about 36 species of owls, all protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and yet, they are most vulnerable to and often traded illegally.

Mar 10, 2022

Need of the hour: How Green Corridors are crucial in saving time, lives and to make organ transplant a success

Green corridors are all the more crucial for seamless transfer of live organs as they cut down on almost 70 per cent of the traffic time

Mar 10, 2022