Science & Health

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

After several hospitals in five states reported adverse effects immediately after Cadila's remdesivir being injected, respective state drug regulators should have immediately tested the batch for sterility and endotoxins.

Dec 24, 2021

NASA's Busiest Year 2021: From Mars Landing to Launch of Next-Gen Web Space Telescope

In 2021, NASA also took action to roll out aviation technology to more airports to help save time for passengers, pushing the boundaries of making aeronautics greener and more efficient.

Dec 24, 2021

Covid: Singaporean researchers develop 97% accurate saliva test

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

The FDA has now authorised 2 anti-viral pills for Covid that can be taken at home. However, it can only be prescribed to adults as it stomps bone and cartilage growth.

Dec 24, 2021

Clues to treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder found in recently-evolved region of 'dark genome'

The new proteins are said to act like biological differences and help distinguish between the two illnesses. The symptoms for the two diseases make it hard for people to distinguish.

Dec 23, 2021

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts: Study

Evidence from 83 published research papers shows that Ketamine therapy can be effective in treating depression and suicidal thoughts. It also has potential benefit for people suffering from anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

Dec 23, 2021

Aussie astronomers capture black hole eruption

Black hole eruption: Australian astronomers capture it live

Astronomers from Curtin University, as part of an international team, have produced the most comprehensive images of the nearest active black hole to earth.

Dec 23, 2021

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission delayed again; Likely in March 2022

After facing an issue with the engine, NASA's uncrewed Artemis 1 moon mission has been delayed to March next year, the US space agency said.

Dec 22, 2021

Climate Change? Chills catch up with South India; Maharashtra, Telangana see sudden dip in temperature, here's why

In Maharashtra, several districts experienced temperatures in single digit, with Gadchiroli shivering at 7.4 degree Celsius. The Indian Met Department has attributed the change to cold winds blowing from North East

Dec 21, 2021

NASA's Juno Spacecraft 'Hears' Jupiter's Moon

NASA's Juno Spacecraft "Hears" From Jupiter's Moon Ganymede; Records Them

An audio track collected during Jupiter mission's Ganymede flyby offers a dramatic ride-along. It is one of the highlights mission scientists shared in a briefing at American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting.

Dec 21, 2021

Baby Found Growing Inside Woman's Liver In a Case of "Extremely Rare" Pregnancy [Video]

In a video posted on social media, Dr. Michael Narvey, a pediatrician, shared about a case of 'ectopic pregnancy' reported in the liver of a woman.

Dec 18, 2021

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

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Science & Health

Tainted remdesivir made patients worse during COVID second wave; no one stopped it, too [details]

NASA's Busiest Year 2021: From Mars Landing to Launch of Next-Gen Web Space Telescope

FDA authorises Merck's Covid-19 pill for high-risk people; It can be taken at home

Clues to treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder found in recently-evolved region of 'dark genome'

Ketamine therapy swiftly reduces anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts: Study

Black hole eruption: Australian astronomers capture it live

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission delayed again; Likely in March 2022

Climate Change? Chills catch up with South India; Maharashtra, Telangana see sudden dip in temperature, here's why

NASA's Juno Spacecraft "Hears" From Jupiter's Moon Ganymede; Records Them

Baby Found Growing Inside Woman's Liver In a Case of "Extremely Rare" Pregnancy [Video]

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

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]