Science & Health

Since Omicron, Covid deaths reached 500,000, say reports; 100K in US alone, as per WHO

The world has seen half a million Covid deaths around the world since the omicron variant of the coronavirus was first detected in November, the media reported.

Feb 10, 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)

Covid vaccination update: Over 1 crore teenagers in 15-18 year group given two doses so far

Over one crore teenagers in 15-18 year age group have been fully vaccinated with both doses of vaccines in India.

Feb 9, 2022

NASA is working on asteroid deflecting machine

Asteroid apocalypse: Study suggests cinematic idea to avoid possible deadly collision

Several space experts believe that humanity will go extinct following an asteroid strike on the blue planet

Feb 8, 2022

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IIT Gandhinagar researchers develop affordable seawater desalination method; here's how it works

Inspired by tree's natural intake of water that uses the capillary effect, a team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) have developed a cost-effective and environment-friendly water desalination technique.

Feb 8, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 397 mn; Russia adds 171,905 new cases in 24 hrs

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 397 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 5.74 million and vaccinations to over 10.07 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Feb 8, 2022

India reports 67,597 new Covid-19 cases, 19% decline [Details]

India on Tuesday reported 67,597 fresh Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, a considerable decline of 19 per cent against 83,876 cases reported on the previous day.

Feb 8, 2022

Asteroid warning: NASA says 1.3 kilometer wide space rock heading towards earth

This asteroid named 138971 (2001 CB21) is currently traveling at a mindblowing speed of 43,236 kilometers per hour.

Feb 7, 2022

Australian Supermountains, Himalayas key behind evolution of life on Earth, shows study

The increase in atmospheric oxygen associated with the erosion of the Transgondwanan Supermountain is the largest in Earth's history and key for the appearance of animals

Feb 7, 2022

Most Effective Herbs to prevent Cancer

A variety of natural dietary herbs have even been shown to have a potential role in the prevention and treatment of cancer, and are regarded as an effective strategy by Nutraceutical experts all over the world.

Feb 7, 2022

Covid and Influenza does not mean Flurona, but co-infection, say experts

Global caseload tops 394.7 million; India's daily cases drop to 83K

Global caseload tops 394.7 million while India reported 83K cases in the last 24 hours showing decline below 1 lakh daily cases for the first time after Omicron cases began to surge

Feb 7, 2022

Covid Update: India records over 1.27 lakh new cases, 1,059 deaths in 24 hrs

India registered 1,27,952 fresh Covid-19 cases and 1,059 fatalities in the past 24 hours, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday.

Feb 5, 2022

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Potato milk might just be next big alternative protein trend; is it time to ditch oats, almond milk [details]

Potato milk comes riding on two factors; its health benefits and eco-consciousness. The makers claim that potato milk requires, "half as much land as oat milk and 56 times lesser land than almond milk for production."

Feb 5, 2022

Covid severity and mortality linked to Vitamin D deficiency again [Study]

Vitamin D levels prior to Covid infection, may increase severity of the disease as well risk of mortality, finds a study.

Feb 4, 2022

Global Covid caseload tops 384.4 million; US, India worst-hit countries

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 75,665,937 and 894,174

Feb 3, 2022

Greens upbeat over "Green Bonds" announcement in Budget FY23

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the gover will issue sovereign Green Bonds for mobilising resources for green infrastructure, an announcement lapped up by the environmentalists.

Feb 2, 2022

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Science & Health

Since Omicron, Covid deaths reached 500,000, say reports; 100K in US alone, as per WHO

Covid vaccination update: Over 1 crore teenagers in 15-18 year group given two doses so far

Asteroid apocalypse: Study suggests cinematic idea to avoid possible deadly collision

IIT Gandhinagar researchers develop affordable seawater desalination method; here's how it works

Global Covid caseload tops 397 mn; Russia adds 171,905 new cases in 24 hrs

India reports 67,597 new Covid-19 cases, 19% decline [Details]

Asteroid warning: NASA says 1.3 kilometer wide space rock heading towards earth

Australian Supermountains, Himalayas key behind evolution of life on Earth, shows study

Most Effective Herbs to prevent Cancer

Global caseload tops 394.7 million; India's daily cases drop to 83K

Covid Update: India records over 1.27 lakh new cases, 1,059 deaths in 24 hrs

Potato milk might just be next big alternative protein trend; is it time to ditch oats, almond milk [details]

Covid severity and mortality linked to Vitamin D deficiency again [Study]

Global Covid caseload tops 384.4 million; US, India worst-hit countries

Greens upbeat over "Green Bonds" announcement in Budget FY23

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]