Science & Health

6,500-yr-old pearl bead found in Qatar's oldest known grave

The discovery of the oldest known natural pearl bead in Qatar has yet again shone the spotlight. It is the host of the upcoming FIFA 2022 World Cup to be played about eight months later.

Mar 5, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 443.4 million, US and India continue to be the worst-hit

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 443.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.98 million and vaccinations to over 10.56 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 5, 2022

Russia-Ukraine conflict could increase Covid transmission, warns WHO in latest bulletin

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is likely to increase Covid-19 transmission and in turn increase the risk of large numbers of people developing severe disease.

Mar 3, 2022

Odisha police seize Leopard skin, 26 leopard skins recovered so far

A leopard skin was seized and a wildlife criminal arrested in Odisha's Gajapati district on Wednesday.

Mar 3, 2022

IPCC Climate Report 2022 predicts unprecedented catastrophe as climate change hits planet faster, harder than ever

The report also highlights that greenhouse gas emissions are set to increase by almost 14% over the current decade and how that could outstrip the ability of many communities to adapt.

Mar 3, 2022

Recovered from Omicron? You're unlikely to catch BA.2 variant: Study

Infection with the first widely circulating version of Omicron protects against the emerging BA.2 subvariant — as does vaccination.

Mar 2, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 438.3 mn; India logs 7K cases today

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 438.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.96 million and vaccinations to over 10.54 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Mar 2, 2022

Neem tree-based drugs may help treat and reduce the spread of Coronavirus and its variants: Study

Extract from the bark of the neem tree, indigenous to India, may help treat and reduce the spread of coronavirus, a team of international researchers found.

Mar 1, 2022

Plastic hazard Poses life threat to India's dolphins, gharials, spotted eagles

A new report about plastic pollution and its risk on migratory species in the Ganga and Mekong river basins which are protected under the UN's Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS).

Mar 1, 2022

Health byte: Deadly mosquito-borne virus spreading in southern Australia, warning issued

A health warning has been issued in South Australia (SA) over a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus.

Feb 28, 2022

This anti-tumour drug found promising to lose weight in mice: Study

A study showed that an anti-tumour drug at low doses could help lose weight in mice, offering a promising new way for developing new anti-obesity therapy.

Feb 25, 2022

BA.2 version of Omicron, 30% more contagious, spreads in US now

Infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on an even more contagious version of the Omicron variant spreading in the US, fuelling concerns that the country may not return to normal, said a media report.

Feb 23, 2022

New Covid variant BA.2 can become serious threat for global health: Study

The risk of Omicron subvariant BA.2 for global health is potentially higher than that of BA.1, according to a new study.

Feb 23, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 427.3 mn; Singapore logs 26K, India 15K cases in 24 hrs

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 427.3 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.90 million

Feb 23, 2022

Mars Ingenuity helicopter still going strong; exceeds all expectations: Report

Even after 19 Red Planet flights under its belt in a year, NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity is not done yet.

Feb 22, 2022