Science & Health

Neelakurunji, rare flower that blooms once in 12 years enthrals Kodagu visitors [Photos]

Visitors at Kodagu, Karnataka are in for 'once in 12-year' sighting as Pushpagiri and Mandalpatti hills are seen covered with a natural blue carpet of Neelkurunji flowers.

Aug 27, 2021

Alien discovery could happen within three years in hycean planets, predict astronomers

Cambridge astronomer Nikku Madhusudhan noted that microbial life could be existing in hycean planets

Aug 27, 2021

Used face masks are killing animals: Elastic Cut Campaign aims to save wildlife [how to join]

The Elastic Cut Campaign involves one simple step of snipping the elastic before disposing off the masks. UK-based animal charity RSPCA has received a large number of reports of animals and birds tangled in the straps of masks.

Aug 26, 2021

Transmission Rate of COVID-19 Within Households Can Be Over 30%, More than 50% from Minority Communities [Study]

A new study by researchers from the University of North Carolina found that the secondary attack rate of the infection within the household of COVID -19 positive individuals was 32 percent.

Aug 26, 2021

Indian govt goes easy on drone laws; vastly simplifies paperwork, registration, licensing process [key points]

It is not just the types of fees, which have been reduced from 72 to 4, but also the quantum of fees that has come down to nominal levels. The earlier fee of Rs 3000 for remote pilot license has been brought down to Rs 100. Read to know more.

Aug 26, 2021

Breakthrough Covid infections among vaccinated people rising: Reasons behind the phenomenon

According to medical experts, things may go awry if a new variant of Covid starts invading the immunity offered by vaccines

Aug 26, 2021

Killer Enzyme Similar to Rattlesnake Venom May Be Increasing COVID-19 Mortality; New Mechanism Behind Severity Identified [Study]

A new study has found that an enzyme similar to that found in rattlesnake venom could be playing a silent role in the worsening of severity of COVID-19 and impacting outcomes of the disease.

Aug 25, 2021

Scientists discover fastest asteroid in solar system, will collide with planets or sun in future

This asteroid is the second known object in the solar system next to Mercury with a very short orbit around the sun

Aug 24, 2021

Scientists Discover Key Role of A Protein In Preventing Implantation of Embryo; Finding Can Help Identify 'Golden Window' for IVF Success[Study]

A multi-institutional study has found that a protein called podocalyxin makes the surface of the womb slippery, and prevents the implantation of embryos in women undergoing IVF treatment.

Aug 24, 2021

Ahead of Europa Clipper 2024 Launch: Spacecraft Hardware That Makes Headway to Jupiter's Moon

Here's a closer look at the NASA's Europa Clipper mission to explore Jupiter's moon Europa in 2024 as it harbors an internal ocean with twice the amount of water in Earth's oceans combined, with conditions suitable for supporting life

Aug 24, 2021

Infertility treatment could be effective; scientists identify protein to boost sperm function [details]

A study by scientists from the University of California San Diego has found that a protein known as Girdin (GIV) is vital in the occurrence of two processes that are essential in promoting sperm motility, survival, and successful fertilization.

Aug 22, 2021

Existing drugs kill SARS-CoV2 in cells: here's what it means for you [details]

The study, published in the journbal 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences', uses artificial intelligence-powered image analysis of human cell lines during infection with the novel coronavirus.

Aug 22, 2021

Baby Smooth-hound Shark Born In A Tank Full of Females In Italian Aquarium; Could Be First Confirmed Asexual Birth of Species

The Acquario Cala Gonone, a marine center in the island of Sardinia, recently reported that a baby smooth-hound shark was born to a shark that shared its tank only with another female; potentially the first confirmed case of parthenogenesis.

Aug 21, 2021

Three fool-proof ways to curb spread of Covid-19 in closed spaces [read now]

Good ventilation systems have been found to be as effective as N95 masks in helping curb the spread of Covid-19 in indoor spaces. However, the fitting of masks makes a lot of difference in their aerosol filtering capacity

Aug 21, 2021

NASA Announces Plan to Celebrate Star Trek Creator Gene Roddenberry's Centennial [Roddenberry100]

The program includes a panel discussion moderated by Rod Roddenberry, son of Gene Roddenberry, with Star Trek actor George Takei participating.

Aug 21, 2021