Science & Health

Global Covid caseload tops 425.7 mn, Thailand reports surge in numbers

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 425.7 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.89 million, while Thailand reported surge with 18K cases registered on Monday

Feb 22, 2022

After renal transplant, Chennai man has 5 kidneys in his body

Reduction in air pollution helps kidneys function better, says study

Improving air quality may not only help your lungs but also your kidneys, reveals a study.

Feb 21, 2022

Russia confirms 170,699 new Covid-19 cases; Global caseload tops 424.1 mn

Global Covid caseload tops 424.1 million and Russia alone has confirmed 170,699 new Covid-19 cases, taking the nationwide tally to 15,370,419

Feb 21, 2022

A health worker administers a dose of Covid-19 vaccine to a beneficiary at Laxmi Nagar in New Delhi on Sunday, January 16, 2022. (Photo: Qamar Sibtain/IANS)

India administers over 175 cr Covid-19 vaccines so far

India on Saturday achieved another milestone of administering over 175 crore vaccine doses among its eligible citizens against Covid pandemic.

Feb 20, 2022

India logs 19,968 new Covid cases, 673 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India logged 19,968 new Covid-19 cases and 673 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

Feb 20, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 422.8 million, decline seen in many countries

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 422.8 million, while the deaths reached more than 5.88 million though the overall decline is witnessed in many countries after the Omicron surge last month

Feb 20, 2022

Astronaut's brains get rewired to adapt to space missions: Study

The brains of astronauts get "rewired," and both fluid shifts and shape changes occur after long-duration spaceflight, according to a study.

Feb 19, 2022

NASA's Perseverance completes one year of stunning visuals and samples galore on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully completed the first year since touching down on Mars on February 18, 2021.

Feb 19, 2022

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, family members test Covid positive

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that he and his family have tested positive for Covid-19.

Feb 19, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 421 mn; Singapore reports 18K new cases

The second worst hit country in terms of cases is India (42,780,235 infections and 510,905 deaths), followed by Brazil (28,072,238 infections and 643,340 deaths).

Feb 19, 2022

Not 500, Mars travel is now possible in 45 days, experts claim

If the plan works, it will reshape the way in which humans travel to space bodies

Feb 19, 2022

India logs in 22K new Covid cases, records 14% decline in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India recorded a decline of 14% in new Covid cases

Feb 19, 2022

Indian researcher traces tectonic evolution, nature of Greater Maldive Ridge

An Indian researcher has traced the tectonic evolution and the nature of the Greater Maldive Ridge (GMR) --- a very crucial geodynamic feature in the western Indian Ocean, whose origin has been the centre of many scientific debates.

Feb 18, 2022