Science & Health

Global Covid caseload tops 419.4 million, deaths surge to 5.86 mn

The global Covid-19 caseload has topped 419.4 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.86 million as of today

Feb 18, 2022

First woman reported to be cured of HIV after stem cell transplant

Despite the cessation of antiretroviral therapy (ART), the woman has had no detectable levels of HIV for 14 months.

Feb 17, 2022

Sea levels to rise 10-12 inches by 2050, US to be worst-affected: NASA, NOAA Report

Sea levels along US coastlines will rise between 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm) on average above the current levels by 2050, according to a new inter-agency report.

Feb 17, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 417.4 mn; Indonesia adds 64K new cases in 24 hrs

Global Covid caseload tops 417.4 million and Indonesia reported more than 64K cases in the last 24 hours

Feb 17, 2022

Daily Update: Global Covid caseload tops 415.1 mn; S. Korea reports 90K new cases

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 415.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.83 million and vaccinations to over 10.25 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Feb 16, 2022

Global caseload tops 413.3 mn; Death toll at 5.82 mn

The current global caseload and the death toll stood at 413,307,484 and 5,825,680, respectively.

Feb 15, 2022

India's "eye in the sky" satellite PSLV-C52 gives visual treat to Bengalureans [watch]

As the launch of PSLV-C52 had the entire nation excited, southern India had a special treat. Residents of Bengaluru and other cities close to Sriharikota were able to witness the amazing spectacle thrown by PSLV-C52 satellite.

Feb 14, 2022

Impact of SpaceX rocket on the lunar surface may mislead alien hunt

Space experts are worried about biological contamination that could happen in moon as SpaceX rocket will crashland on the lunar surface on March 04

Feb 14, 2022

ISRO successfully places "Eye in the Sky" satellite into orbit; Lines up busy schedule for next 2 months [Details]

India on Monday morning successfully placed into orbit its radar imaging satellite EOS-04 in a text book style.

Feb 14, 2022

New planet detected around "Proxima Centauri" star closest to the Sun

A team of astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) in Chile have found evidence of another planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, the closest star to our Solar System.

Feb 14, 2022

India reports further decline in Covid cases, logs 32K new cases in 24 hrs

The recovery of 91,930 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally to 4,16,77,641

Feb 14, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 411.5 mn, deaths surge to more than 5.81 million

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 77,735,068 and 919,640

Feb 14, 2022

Now you can generate Ayushman Bharat Health Account number from Aarogya Setu app [Details]

The National Health Authority (NHA), under its flagship scheme of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), on Friday announced the integration with the Aarogya Setu app. The integration will enable the the Aarogya Setu app users to avail the benefits of ABDM.

Feb 12, 2022

How Vitamin D played crucial role in stemming Covid-19 [Explained]

Vitamin D, known as the "sunshine" vitamin and essential for bone health, is also known for promoting immune response, much needed to fight Covid-19, experts said here on Friday.

Feb 12, 2022

India reports decline at 50K new Covid cases; Global caseload reaches 408.1 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 408.1 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.80 million and vaccinations to over 10.16 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Feb 12, 2022