Science & Health

In a first, NASA's Parker Solar Probe 'touches' the Sun's corona in daring mission [Details]

For the first time ever, a spacecraft has touched the Sun. NASAs Parker Solar Probe has now flown through the Suns upper atmosphere, called the corona, and sampled particles and magnetic fields there, according to statement issued by the US space agency.

Dec 18, 2021

Breakthrough Infections After Vaccination Induces 'Super Immunity' to COVID-19; May Protect Against Future Variants [Study]

A new study has found that breakthrough infections generate a robust immune response against the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and may potentially result in cross-neutralization of multiple variants in the event of subsequent exposures.

Dec 17, 2021

COVID-19 Patients Treated in Hospital Show Long-COVID Symptoms Even After One Year; Report Lack of 'Full Recovery' [Study]

In a new study, researchers have found that patients who received care at hospitals for COVID-19—who complained of ill-health after five months—show limited further recovery even after one year.

Dec 17, 2021

Omicron-recovered K'taka man shares his journey, video goes viral.

State-wise break-up and spread of Omicron cases in India; Will it lead to a third wave?

With Telangana, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal reporting their first case each, the national tally stands at 73. In Kolkata, the seven-year-old boy with travel history tested Omicron positive.

Dec 16, 2021

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Reaches a Total of 30 Minutes Aloft

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Reaches Milestone of Being Aloft for 30 Minutes

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter to the Red Planet has reached an airborne milestone that the team never considered achievable.

Dec 16, 2021

New Engineered Protein Fully Neutralizes COVID-19, Variants of Concern; May Help Combat Future Pandemics [Study]

In a new study, researchers have described a new fusion protein utilizing the ACE2 enzyme that the SARS-CoV-2 virus uses to infect cells; completely blocks several variants of the virus (including VOCs), and prevents infection.

Dec 15, 2021

NASA's Parker Mission Enters Sun's Atmosphere; First Milestone Ever in Solar Probe

For the first time in history, a spacecraft has touched the Sun. NASA's Parker Solar Probe has now flown through the Sun's upper atmosphere – the corona – and sampled particles and magnetic fields there.

Dec 15, 2021

Indian scientists to dig deep ice near the coast to know past climate changes in Antarctica

Indian scientists from the 41st expedition to Antarctica have embarked upon a multi-year study of the movement of deep ice sheets near the coast to understand the past climate, which in turn, will help understand how it will change in decades to come.

Dec 14, 2021

This impotency drug could help lower risk of Alzheimer's disease

Another recent study report had suggested that aerobic activities could help lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Dec 13, 2021

UP govt pardons life of 1,137 trees for Mathura road project; SC approves felling of over 1800 trees [details]

After telling the UP Government to make zig-zag roads last December to avoid the felling of trees for the Krishna Govardhan Road Project; last week, the Supreme Court of India ceded and granted the government permission to cut over 1800 trees as against the initial figure of 2940, albeit on certain conditions.

Dec 13, 2021

Earth will enter dark age due to deadly solar storm, research suggests

Researchers believe that a deadly solar storm could hit by the end of this century

Dec 13, 2021

Venomous snakes changed the course of human evolution and eye-sight, shows Australian study on our pre-historic ancestors

Australian biologists have shown how our prehistoric ancestors have evolved to survive snake venom.

Dec 13, 2021

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Science & Health

In a first, NASA's Parker Solar Probe 'touches' the Sun's corona in daring mission [Details]

Breakthrough Infections After Vaccination Induces 'Super Immunity' to COVID-19; May Protect Against Future Variants [Study]

COVID-19 Patients Treated in Hospital Show Long-COVID Symptoms Even After One Year; Report Lack of 'Full Recovery' [Study]

State-wise break-up and spread of Omicron cases in India; Will it lead to a third wave?

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Reaches Milestone of Being Aloft for 30 Minutes

New Engineered Protein Fully Neutralizes COVID-19, Variants of Concern; May Help Combat Future Pandemics [Study]

NASA's Parker Mission Enters Sun's Atmosphere; First Milestone Ever in Solar Probe

Indian scientists to dig deep ice near the coast to know past climate changes in Antarctica

This impotency drug could help lower risk of Alzheimer's disease

UP govt pardons life of 1,137 trees for Mathura road project; SC approves felling of over 1800 trees [details]

Earth will enter dark age due to deadly solar storm, research suggests

Venomous snakes changed the course of human evolution and eye-sight, shows Australian study on our pre-historic ancestors

Asthma May Reduce Risk of Brain Tumors In Patients; Scientists Discover Unique Link [Details]

Immune Cell Response Against Key COVID-19 Protein Identified; May Help Develop Vaccine For All Variants, Viruses [Study]

Blame this new hormone for diabetes; disabling it means great news for diabetic patients [details]

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]